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 …
Tag: Travel
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 …
The Bavarian Wonderland of Leavenworth
Our first trip of 2016 was to Leavenworth, Washington, to see the little Bavarian town in the snow and Christmas lights! We stopped in Leavenworth for a day back in the spring when we drove out here from Ohio and I had been wanting to go back--especially when I found out they set up a Christmas …
2015 Travel Recap
Each year I like to take a quick look back at some of my favorite memories--many from our adventures on the road--as a reminder that life is good. I'm so thankful for my amazing husband, family and friends, new and old!, who make life's journey worth every priceless moment. Here's to happy adventures in 2016! …
Local Adventures: Worldy Fare
One of the things I love about traveling is trying new food and beverages. While I don't think it's the be all, end all of learning about a new culture, it's certainly an important part and one I've learned to appreciate over the years. I've always been a relatively adventurous eater, but more and more …
Chittenden Locks
One thing I love about Seattle and the Puget Sound region is all of the neighborhoods and how each one has its own identity and attractions. I have a wonderful map a former colleague created for me that calls out each and every one as well as an accompanying sheet of things to do and …
The Beauty of Chihuly
We enjoyed a beautiful, atypical summer in Seattle and spent most of our time in the great outdoors soaking in the perfect weather, from riding boats on Lake Union to attending festivals to touring local wineries and more. My parents had long-planned to come out in mid-October for a four-day weekend and while I had crossed …
Heather's Compass 