Food
Kale Salad paired with an Albariῆo wine
The recent heat wave really left me scratching my head about what to eat for dinner. Who wants to cook even if you are fortunate enough to have central air […]
Fresh marionberry crisp a la mode paired with marionberry port from Hood River
Our marionberry patch is exploding this year so we made a crisp last week to pair with vanilla ice cream when some friends came for dinner. Below is the recipe […]
Petit Syrah and BBQ pork anyone? Head to DJ’s Southern Komfort Kitchen.
Before leaving for Europe, we went out to DJ's Southern Komfort Kitchen in Ridgefield thinking it was still The Metro Wine Bar. Lo and behold the owner, Dee Metro, has […]
Check out Pasta GiGi’s new location-the dream of owner, Kathy Aikens.
In conjunction with the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market’s season opening, fans of Pasta GiGi’s were finally able to enjoy the unveiling of their new location in the round of […]
Charlie’s Bistro in downtown Vancouver has an inviting patio
Charlie’s Bistro is a wonderful restaurant in downtown Vancouver that has a quality selection of wines as well as a full bar and amazing food. Take advantage of the gorgeous day […]
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend. Lift a glass to mom.
What mom wouldn’t want to celebrate the weekend at a local vineyard or tasting room? English Estate Winery is hosting their 111-year anniversary party from noon-6 pm tomorrow (May 10) […]
English Estate Winery’s a great place to gather on a Monday night
English Estate Winery is the oldest vineyard in the Vancouver area. Wine grapes at this vineyard were first planted in the 1980’s by Carl D. English who had the foresight […]
Wines for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day but it actually marks a turning point in the French-Mexican war when, on May 5, 1862, Mexican soldiers successfully opposed […]
Weekend wine ideas
The weather promises to be cooler as the weekend approaches but there’s only a slight chance of rain called for this evening - a perfect opportunity to enjoy the First […]
Brewed in downtown Vancouver
Last Tuesday night my husband and I comfortably passed some time at Brewed in downtown Vancouver. The space is bright and inviting downstairs; intimate and relaxing upstairs. The wait staff has always […]