Seattle Whale Watching | Puget Sound Express

by Tim Lewis

Whales are truly amazing mammals, and we’re fortunate enough to have them in the Northwest. The only problem is: you rarely get to see them from shore. But spotting these stunning creatures is made much easier on a Seattle whale watching trip with Puget Sound...

Isernio’s Sausage with Acorn Squash and Onions Recipe

by Tim Lewis

We love to try different restaurants around Seattle, but we also really enjoy cooking at home. This delicious dinner is a play off of a Martha Stewart Living recipe we love. Instead of using uncooked Italian sausage, we tried fully cooked Isernio’s...

Isernio’s Fully Cooked Chicken Sausage

by Tim Lewis

We’re all looking for ways to make life easier, right? I’m especially slow in the kitchen, so any assist I can get is helpful. That’s why I really enjoyed experimenting with Isernio’s fully cooked chicken sausages. Isernio’s fully cooked...

Trailbend Taproom | Beer and Eats in Ballard

by Tim Lewis

We love beer. It’s one of our favorite things. We try different beers, we talk about beers, and we like checking out breweries and beer bars. That’s why Trailbend Taproom is a welcome addition to the Seattle beer scene in Ballard. There are 42...

Best Time to See University of Washington Cherry Blossoms

by Tim Lewis

We start to see a spike in traffic on our website starting in late February. It seems like everyone is searching for the best time to see University of Washington cherry blossoms, which leads them here. 2023 Update: The University of Washington cherry blossoms are at...

Keechelus Lake Snowshoe Trail

by Tim Lewis

When the weather turns cold in the winter, it’s time to head for the hills – er, mountains of Snoqualmie Pass. There’s no shortage of snowy fun just outside of Seattle. Take the Keechelus Lake snowshoe trail for example! I’ll start by saying...

Best Time to See Skagit Valley Bald Eagles

by Tim Lewis

If you’re like me, you love to see bald eagles. They can be soaring in the sky or simply sitting in a tree. It’s just always a treat to see our national bird. And if you live in or visit Seattle around late fall and/or early winter, you can see your...

Rainier Glass Studio Blow-Your-Own Glass Activity

by Tim Lewis

As the seasons change in Seattle, so do the activities. When fall rolls around, everyone tends to head indoors. There are only so many times you can go bowling, though. That’s why we offer a fun alternative – Rainier Glass Studio blow-your-own glass...

Piroshky Piroshky Bakery | A Pike Place Market Favorite

by Tim Lewis

When you step behind the counter at Piroshky Piroshky Bakery in Pike Place Market, it’s like a well-coordinated dance. Workers are gracefully dipping and dodging each other through the crammed 300-square-foot space. Some are hoisting hot trays,...

Best Time to See Golden Larches in Washington

by Tim Lewis

Leaves change colors every autumn. It’s one of those really special times to live in the Pacific Northwest. Sure, we don’t get the same incredible colors as the Midwest or East Coast, but we get something even better – golden larches. You have to...