El Diablo Coffee Co. | Cuban Coffee in Seattle

by Tove Tupper

We all know Seattle is considered by many a coffee epicenter. And while it’s nearly true you’ll find a Starbucks on every street corner, Seattle also has some independent treasures deserving attention. One of my favorites is El Diablo Coffee Company...

Trolley Hill Park | Seattle P-Patch And More

by Tim Lewis

A Google search for “Seattle P-Patch” reveals nearly 90 different community gardens in and around the Emerald City. Since I’m not a gardener, I was surprised by how many P-Patches there are around here. So, why in the world was I looking up...

Molly Moon’s Ice Cream | Gourmet Ice Cream in Seattle

by Tove Tupper

I love a few things about Molly Moon’s Ice Cream. The flavors are unique and tasty, the ingredients are local, and customers are treated like family. Tim and I often find ourselves at this ice cream shop late at night. It’s the perfect end to our date...

Ward Springs Park: A Playground With a Space Needle View

by Tim Lewis

Ward Springs Park isn’t one of Seattle’s biggest playgrounds, but it has something most playgrounds don’t: a pretty fantastic view of the Space Needle. I first stumbled across this little Queen Anne park years ago, long before I had kids. At the...

John Nielsen’s Authentic Danish Pastries

by Tove Tupper

I recently jumped at the chance to check out John Nielsen’s Authentic Danish Pastries in Lower Queen Anne. The majority of my ancestors are from Scandinavia and I’m very proud of my Norwegian, Danish and Swedish roots. I’ve also spent some time in...