Food and Drink

Swish Swish hot pot in Bellevue, Washington

Top 5 Hot Pot Places to Visit in Washington

What is hot pot, you may ask? A wholesome meal with a soup base and dipping ingredients (meat and vegetables.) It is a comfort food worth trying, especially during the…

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Spokane Coffee Shops: Our Top 9 List

There have been some changes in the Spokane coffee scene in the past year, and now that things are slowly re-opening, I decided to revisit my list of the best…

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Five Cozy Coffee Shops on Whidbey Island

As the crispness moves into the air, I look forward to those fall walks. A warm cup of coffee nestled in between my hands. The delicious smell of a local…

Stephanie Forrer Featured Image Episode 123 Exploring Washington State Podcast

Stephanie Forrer Episode 123

Show Notes Transcript Show Notes Steph Forrer In this episode we chat with Stephanie Forrer of Eat, Drink, Travel, Y’all! Steph is the host of the “Eat, Drink, Travel, Y’all,”…

Amy Faulkner Exploring Washington State Podcast Episode 120

Amy Faulkner the Ringmaster of fun! Episode 120

Show Notes Transcript Show Notes Amy Faulkner, Gilly Wagon, and Seattle Cocktail Week.   In this episode we chat with Amy Faulkner of Gilly Wagon. Amy is the Ringmaster of…

Sena Wheeler Guest Exploring Washington State Podcast Episode 118

Sena Wheeler Episode 118

Show Notes Transcript Show Notes Sena Sea Seafood   In this episode we chat with Sena Wheeler Co-Founder of Sena Sea     Some of the People and Places Mentioned…

Exploring Washington State Podcast Episode 116 Due Cucina

Dué Cucina Episode 116

Show Notes Transcript Show Notes Dué Cucina   In this episode we chat with Flippo Fiori Co-Founder of Dué Cucina. We start the episode hearing about Flippo’s educational journey After completing…

Tieton Cider Works Craig and Sharon Campbell

Tieton Cider Works Episode 114

Show Notes Transcript Show Notes Tieton Cider Works   In this episode we chat with Craig and Sharon Campbell of Tieton Cider Works. Craig is a third generation Yakima Valley…

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Visiting Issaquah Coffee House

Issaquah Coffee House Anyone who loves a warm cuppa shouldn’t miss the good old Issaquah Coffee Company. Tucked in the heart of Issaquah’s downtown, this place has been my favorite…

Organic Farm School Episode 110

Organic Farm School. Episode 110

Show Notes Transcript Show Notes Organic Farm School Executive Director In this episode we chat with Judy Feldman.  As the Executive Director of the Organic Farm School helps guide the…

Sadie Davis-Suskind

Sadie Davis-Suskind Junior MasterChef. Episode 109

Show Notes Transcript Show Notes Sadie Davis-Suskind   In this episode we chat with Sadie Davis-Suskind.  Sadie was a contestant on MasterChef Junior, and a contributing author for the Seattle…

Bryan Reynolds of Anthem Coffee

Episode 102: Bryan Reynolds Anthem Coffee

What a powerful voice. Amazingly passionate. Tacoma’s own Stephanie Anne Johnson and their band The Hidogs.