If shaving feels like a never-ending chore of irritation, stubble, and razor bumps on repeat, you’re not imagining it. After more than two decades in the treatment room, I can tell you this with confidence: shaving is quick, but waxing is smarter. Let’s start with the obvious difference. Shaving cuts…
Gazpacho is a chilled savory soup that adds a lot of style and flair to your culinary arsenal, even though it’s ridiculously easy to pull together. This meal is a hearty way to enjoy fresh, uncooked veggies, re-up on hydration and electrolytes, and enjoy a cool refreshment all at the same time. If it’s not already in there, take this as a sign to add it to your summertime meal rotation! Serves 4 Ingredients 6…
For more than 60 years, Meerkerk Gardens has been shaped by generations of care, preserving its unique woodland landscape while honoring the vision of those who came before….
A smoother morning. A calmer evening. A space that supports you without asking for constant attention. That’s the kind of…
Hogue Cellars Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, lively, and built for easy sipping. At the time of writing, the 2024 vintage is available from this Washington winery. Aromas of grapefruit, lime, and fresh-cut herbs jump from the glass, followed by subtle notes of green apple and a hint of tropical fruit. On the palate, it’s bright and refreshing, with citrus-forward flavors balanced by clean, zesty acidity that keeps each sip feeling sharp and invigorating. The finish…
The idea starts sprouting with the first sunny days of spring. It grows as you walk by beautiful flowers, blossoming trees, and…
The Inn at Langley on Whidbey Island reopened this summer after a thorough renovation. The refresh brought with it a new dining concept, Passage, headed by Executive Chef Johnny Spero. “Shaped by the rhythm of the…
Fairhaven’s cobblestone roads and brick buildings may be baking in the summer heat, but you don’t have to be! Step into J’s Kitchen to cool off with this vibrant, fruity cocktail. The Rojito Mojito, so called for its earthy reddish color, combines the classic…
When a leader gets the chance to step back from the front lines, everything can change. That’s what Nicci Lyn Troupe, hairstylist,…
On any given day in Bellingham, a group of riders is gearing up to roll out, weaving through faded green bike lanes and disappearing into the verdant forest of the Hundred Acre Wood. Whether cycling at the edge of a downhill run or pedaling past a downtown bike shop, it’s inevitable that riders will be pulled into a conversation about where to ride next. Bikes have become a defining part of Bellingham’s…
Golden, crunchy, and packed with savory pork and tender vegetables, these homemade egg rolls are well worth the extra folding. Let the filling cool completely before wrapping to help the egg rolls stay crisp and prevent the wrappers from tearing. Makes 18–20 egg rolls Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 1 tablespoon…
Travelers passing through the San Juan Airlines office in Bellingham will notice some colorful new additions lining the hallways. In May, modern artist and interior designer Tom Bakker hung four of his vibrant paintings at the local travel hub as part of an ongoing installation. Bakker, born and raised in the Netherlands, has been a professional designer for 41 years and a professional modern artist for 24. His artist…
