Summer is a spirited time in the Pacific Northwest, and with so many local producers distilling craft bourbons, gins, vodkas and more, there’s always something splendid to sip on throughout the...
We Dig: Spirited Summer Events
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Tea Farm Horse Tea
You think growing grapes on the maritime lashed Wine Islands is tricky? What about tea leaves? Never say never to Victor Vesely and Margit Nellemann, owner/operators of Cowichan Valley’s Tea Farm. A...
Caffeination Cascadia: Your Weekend Coffee Survival Guide
Whether camping, road-tripping or music-festing, this Memorial Day weekend took Northwesterners to all corners of the region and beyond, and effectively marked the start of summer vacation season....
Local Proof: Rhubarb Tarts Up Cocktails
In gardens around the Pacific Northwest this month, rhubarb plants are in full bloom. This crisp, tart and tangy vegetable is a favorite for pies and other desserts, but it’s an ingredient to...
Captive Spirits Big Gin
'Tis the season for locally grown and hand-plucked herbs to get motley in a glass with gin. Toss in a couple now-sparse and coveted limes with a splash of soda or tonic—you've got yourself a craft...
In Preview: Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction
Enjoying a glass of wine is nearly a perfect experience by itself, but when delicious foods as well as live and silent auctions are combined with endless pourings of local and international wines in...