This year I’m sending lots of edible gourmet food gifts to friends and family. It’s a stressful time for everyone, and I’m hoping to brighten their holidays a little bit. I like sending “consumable” gifts instead of “cluttery” gifts – things you use up, like food, bath and body products, calendars and candles. That way my gifts don’t contribute to ...
I recently picked up three bottles of Washington wine from Beaumont Cellars (Their tasting room in Woodinville is at The Junction). I bought a 2019 Nebbiolo, a 2018 Reserve Petit Verdot, and a 1028 Reserve Petite Sirah. All are from the Wahluke Slope here in Washington State. Beaumont Cellars: http://www.beaumontcellars.com/ PNW Wine Life: https://pnwwinelife.com/ ...
I recently headed over to the Beaumont Cellars tasting room at The Junction in Woodinville, Washington to pick up two Rosé wines and a white wine for my Thanksgiving feast. Beaumont Cellars: http://www.beaumontcellars.com/ Woodinville Wine Blog: https://pnwwinelife.com/ ...
The holidays are here, and am I the only one who isn’t ready?! I can’t really believe how quickly this season has snuck up on me. I can’t tell you that I feel “ready”, but I do admit that I am super excited! This will be the first time in so long that we have hosted a family gathering at ...
Barking Frog at Willows Lodge is the perfect place for cozy brunch. As a guest at Willows Lodge, you can’t make this breakfast spot any easier, you simply walk out of the hotel lobby and cross the hotel drive. If you are not a guest of the hotel, you will still find parking available here. The mimosas are memorable, with ...
I was so impressed with the food and service at Woodinville’s Barking Frog Restaurant when Carrie and I ate there, that I went back the following week with my fiance, James. It was a pleasant surprise when we arrived and found out they have a brand new Fall menu. Executive chef, Bobby Moore welcomed us at the door and allowed ...
After Hours wine walks returned to Woodinville this Fall and it was great to have these events happening again! Carrie and I went to the Woodin Creek Village wine walk, the newest urban neighborhood in Woodinville. This is the street view from the patio at Alexandria Nicole Cellars. There are some fantastic people watching from this spot, you should check ...
We were so excited to have been able to stay at Willows Lodge to help promote their All the Fall Feels promotion package. While I had been to Barking Frog Restaurant and Fireside Lounge many times before, this was my first time ever staying in one of the suites at Willows. Carrie was so generous to allow James and I ...
It’s not often that Jen is nearby in Woodinville in the mornings. She was due to check out of her comped Willows Lodge room before noon. I knew I could tempt her with breakfast at Barking Frog! My boyfriend and I have been enjoying breakfast on the patio at Barking Frog nearly every Friday lately. He ...
I wanted to show you some wine-themed dishes I stumbled across recently during a shopping foray on Amazon. They’re by Certified International, and the design is called “Gilded Wine.” I’m not sure if these go with the decor in my house, and I probably won’t buy a set of dishes until I’m able to entertain safely indoors more often. But ...