The last time we visited Vancouver, we ended our visit at Granville Island. We drove over and parked, took the False Creek Ferry tour, popped in the market just as it closed, and grabbed a late seafood dinner before driving back to Seattle. It was just enough time to realize we needed a lot more time! During …
Train Rides and Vancouver’s West End
We've been to Vancouver, BC, several times but always by car. It takes about three hours to get there, but since we haven't gotten around to getting our Nexus passes yet we always end up waiting at the border crossing and adding time to our journey. Each time we go we want to return, so …
An Afternoon on Vancouver’s North Shore
Although we've been to Vancouver several times, each visit has only served to remind us how much there is to see and do in the city and surrounding area. Our first time there we drove to the North Shore so we could explore Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. We had a blast but didn’t …
Worldly Fare: Toulouse Petit
After rescheduling several times to accommodate all of our work schedules, Brian and I finally met my co-worker and his husband for brunch this weekend at Toulouse Petit in lower Queen Anne. We had been to Toulouse once before for dinner (and LOVED it) and had been wanting to try brunch ever since. Since they don't …
Weekend on Orcas Island
Long before we moved to the Pacific Northwest friends were telling us we needed to check out the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington. Right before the holidays I came across something online about winter getaway deals for the islands-- they obviously get tons of traffic during the summer, but many places offer …
Worldly Fare: The Irishmen
When we lived in Everett we came across an awesome little Irish pub called the Irishmen. We went for breakfast once and recently took some of our friends there for a post-holiday brunch. It was every bit as fun and delicious as our first time, albeit a little less crowded. We were there on a …
Worldly Fare: Try the World
Right before Christmas I heard about an awesome food subscription service called Try the World. Much like it sounds, you get boxes of food items throughout the year, and each box is themed around a different country. In addition to the goodies, you get recipes for using those items in yummy dishes! It immediately went …
Heather's Compass 