August 2014

A Walk in Brussels

Walking is the easiest form of exercise and it’s my favorite way to explore a new city.  If you take time to wander, it allows you to make the unexpected discoveries [...]

Queen Anne Farmer’s Market

Summer is my favorite season, and there’s no better time to be in Seattle.  The sun is out, the salmon are running and our local produce is at its best.  This is [...]

Viking Days in Seattle

Scandinavia is home to breathtaking landscapes, exciting cities, and some of the most creative chefs in the world, like Andreas Viestad from Norway, and Rene Redzepi of [...]

Day trip to Vashon Island

Seattle is a city for water lovers.  It sits on Elliot Bay – and the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands are just a short boat ride away.  Our weather is notoriously [...]

Eat like a German in Seattle

Ok, so you’ve visited Germany, or  maybe you even lived there, and now you have fond memories and cravings for bratwurst, brezels and all the other yummy foods you [...]