The Northwest is a hotbed for mint—according to Washington State University, Washington is the top-producing mint state in the nation, producing the most spearmint and peppermint. Oregon is the...
Angela Prosper
Caffeination Cascadia: Seattle’s Signature Coffee Drink
For all its countless contributions to American and international coffee culture over the course of the last half-century, Seattle has only spawned one signature coffee drink. The Caffè Medici was...
The Liberty Distillery Railspur No. 1 White Whiskey
Having begun their journey in early 2010, the team behind The Liberty Distillery was one of the first in Vancouver to jump into the craft distilling pool as BC liquor laws began to loosen their...
Double Mountain Brewery Fa La La La La Winter Ale
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River, Oregon, has been whipping up an annual celebratory winter ale that is sure to make your holiday season jolly. As we usually come to expect from a winter...
Culinary Chemistry: Sinful Cherry Pie with Vodka
I’ve been baking pies for as long as I can remember. Sweet or savory, it makes no difference to me. But, despite countless pies, I have never been fully satisfied with my crust. That is, until...
JoieFarm 2012 Gamay
Owned and operated by sommelier/salesman Michael Dinn and somm/chef/winemaker Heidi Noble, JoieFarm has been garnering attention and acclaim since it opened the fall of 2002. Originating as Joie,...