Just because we’re all grown up doesn’t mean we don’t love a good summer slushie. Snow cones and frozen treats are one of the things that mark childhood summer memories of fun. When the weather turns hot, an ice-cold treat hits the spot. For an adult, an ice-cold treat still hits the spot when the […]
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Secret Places to Sip
There is nowhere else quite like the Pacific Northwest. We are surrounded by the beauty of nature, fresh air and clear water. And when the weather is just right, there is no other place in the universe where us Washingtonians would rather be than outdoors. When the urge comes to hit the trails, head to […]
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State 42 Wines
It’s a marvelous thing when a hobby born out of passion turns into reality. That’s what happened for Les and Gretchen Adams, who started making wine nearly a decade ago. They loved it so much that they wanted to learn all aspects of winemaking, which, of course, starts where the grapes are grown. While living […]
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West Sound’s Craft Distilleries
Washington is a great place to be a craft beverage connoisseur or even just a craft beverage consumer. The state is home to over 1,000 wineries, 417 breweries and 120 distilleries. Kitsap County alone has two top-quality distilleries — and Gig Harbor’s Heritage Distilling Co. brings the total in West Sound to three. Bainbridge Organic […]
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Wine-and-Food Pairing Ideas for Every Course
The guest list is set, the menu is planned, and you’ve washed your best linens and dishes. Now for the wine list. A holiday meal can be made complete by choosing the right wines to pair with the foods you’re serving. But this can be a tricky thing, this wine-and-food pairing thing. Uncle Charlie only […]
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Wine Cocktail Recipes
I’m a wine lover at heart and love a good glass of whatever the weather, season, food and mood call for, but sometimes I like to mix things up (literally) with a cocktail. Here are some of my favorite cocktail recipes that really shine with wine as an added ingredient. Frosé (frozen rosé) has taken […]
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Wine Tasting Season Returns to Bainbridge
It’s black and sleek, screams luxury and is big enough to fit a group of friends or the extended family. It cruises around Bainbridge Island and is a regular at the island’s wineries and beaches. This is one of two passenger vans owned and operated by Natalie Rodriguez, founder of Tour Bainbridge. In its second […]
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Wine Tasting Season Returns to Bainbridge
The warmth of the sun, the smell of fresh-cut grass and the sound of the birds chirping. Spring has arrived! Those of us in the Pacific Northwest love our sunshine and relish the longer days spent outdoors. One of my favorite ways to get out and enjoy the turning of the season is wine tasting […]
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Harbor Square Wine Shop & Tasting Room — a Unique Island Destination
Bigger definitely means better at the Harbor Square Wine Shop & Tasting Room on Bainbridge Island. This wine shop carries the biggest selection of large-format wines in Washington state. The large-format wines focus on some of the local Bainbridge Island wineries, as well as wines from around the state and a great selection of sparkling […]