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Spending a Weekend in Yakima for Food and Wine Lovers

Where can you go in Washington when you’re in need of sunshine? My hubby and I head to Yakima, also known as the Palm Springs of Washington, as it is said to see sun 350 days of the year. Plus, with more than 90 wineries spanning 70 miles, Yakima Valley makes a fantastic destination for…

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Visiting Fortuity Cellars for Wine Tasting in Ellensburg

Visiting Ellensburg for Wine and Art Ellensburg, Washington may be best known for its annual rodeo. Yet, the city recently celebrated twenty-five years of monthly art walks. It also has a burgeoning wine scene! In fact, wine and art come together at the Fortuity Cellars and Nuwave shared space that is a distinctive tasting room…

Woodinville’s Schoolhouse District Mullan Road Cellers Dip and Chips
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Spending A Day in Woodinville’s Schoolhouse District

It’s a good idea to revisit a destination from time to time to make sure the favorite spots still live up to the memories while discovering some new favorites. My latest outing to Woodinville’s Schoolhouse District and Wine Walk Row did just that. Plus, it meant the chance to visit a couple of spots previously overlooked –…

Pintxo by Valdemar Drink Menu
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Visiting Pintxo by Valdemar in Woodinville’s Schoolhouse District

What happens when a Spanish based winery hires a chef from Australia to oversee the kitchen of their Woodinville based restaurant? The outcome is a delectable menu that artfully fuses local ingredients with traditional Spanish cuisine along with an occasional nod to the chef’s Aussie roots. Of course, there’s also wine from their Washington and…

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Must-Visit Wineries in the Yakima Valley

I think it’s safe to say that as Washingtonians, we are pretty lucky people. We have breathtaking landscapes, enjoy actual seasons and don’t fear natural disaster the way many other states do. We are a center for technology, commerce and agriculture. The agriculture is what completely sets us apart though. Large software companies can always…

Wine Please Explore Washington State
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Wine, Please: A Tour of Walla Walla Food and Wine

Mill Creek was a rush of water through the middle of town – an upwelling of recent snowmelt and rain that careened westward toward the valley and gorge beyond. It sounded of the impending new season and warmth, but even now the first tint of spring was still tempered by cool nights and frost lingering…

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Visiting Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

What started in 1871 — with Missionaries and French fur traders bringing vinifera plants to eastern Washington — turned into the American Wine Growers launching Ste. Michelle wines in 1967 and creating their first Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Semillon and Grenache Rosé.  In 1974, the Washington State winery phenomenon, Chateau Ste. Michelle, broke ground in…

White House Bed and Breakfast Yakima
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A Taste of Yakima Valley

Did you know that your Friday night IPA is likely made from juicy hops grown in Yakima, Washington? Or even the apple on your counter, and the sprig of mint in your salad? I’d say it’s well known to most Washington residents that Yakima Valley has a fascinating geographical and native history, killer views of…

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Seeking Winter Sunshine at Lake Chelan

“300 days of sunshine” is a promise worth traveling for — especially in the winter. So after spending much of the season in hibernation, my partner and I hit the road for a destination just three hours from the Seattle area: Lake Chelan. This massive, glacially-carved lake runs over 50 miles from the Cascade Mountains…