A21 Flatbread | Chef Rey Galang of Amendment 21
Not sure what to serve at happy hour? Take a cue from the folks at Amendment 21, one of our favorite Bellingham cocktail bars, and give this Italian-inspired flatbread a try. It’s refined enough to…
Connecting Cultures with Art, Poetry, and Academia | Q&A with Dr. Sophia Kidd
Dr. Sophia Kidd is an Asia-focused scholar in the humanities, an Associate Research Fellow at Sichuan University, and an Affiliated Researcher at Southwest University. She is the Founder of Nuance Art & Culture…
The Sparkly Side of Subdued | Glitt3r Lyfe
Bellingham might be known as the city of subdued excitement—but if you ask Aireekah Laudert, “subdued” is a relative term. As the “glitter boss” behind the lifestyle and cosmetic glitter business Glitt3r Lyfe, she is a pro at bringing out a flamboyant streak in the often understated city. Photo courtesy of Aireekah Laudert “Glitter has gotten more popular over the past several years, but I think Bellingham was already…
Tools to Elevate Your Cheese Game
Don’t be intimidated by that 36-month aged Netherlands gouda! There’s a whole world of sophisticated cheeses out there that might seem tricky to get a handle on, but having the right tools for the job makes all the difference. We’ve gathered several suggestions for aspiring cheese aficionados to master any bloomy rind or cave-aged cheese that crosses your path. 1 – Cheese: A Connoisseur’s Guide to the World’s Best by Max McCalman and…
Centuries Old Timber Inspires Bellingham Home Design | Skagit Valley Slabhaus
Oftentimes the juxtaposition between two opposites can create a result so masterful that the differences seem to fade. For this 3,395-squarefoot, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath new home construction project in Bellingham, the outdoors was brought in and man befriended nature, marrying opposition and creating a design that was not only aesthetically remarkable…
WINE PICK OF THE MONTH : Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Chardonnay Alexander Valley, California $18
For four generations Alexander Valley Vineyards has been family owned and operated, creating award-winning, certified sustainable, and organic wines on their picturesque estate. They are located 75 miles north…
Living the Dream: Tamales, Brews, and Community | Frelard Tamales and El Sueñito Brewing Company
Frelard Tamales began in 2015 at pop-ups and markets, then opened a walk-up window in 2018, sharing authentic Mexican meals with hungry Seattle crowds. Now, Owners Osbaldo Hernandez…
Jewelry Inspired by Nature | J and I Design
J and I Design is the creation of Mount Vernon couple Michelle and Jay Barshaw. The Barshaws started their own arts and crafts gallery, The Shop, in Conway in 2013. It featured work by many local artists, as well as their own woodworking and other pieces. Michelle was painting and making jewelry, mostly earrings and bracelets made from cut tin or hammered metal, but a few years after The Shop closed in 2015,…
Since Time Immemorial | Dr. Dakotah Lane
Since Time Immemorial is a recurring series featuring community members whose families have been here since time immemorial. The ancestral knowledge carried by Lhaq’temish (Lummi), Nooksack, and other Coast Salish peoples is knowledge about how to live in our shared home in a good, life-sustaining way. We live in a time when we need to restore our relationship with Mother Earth and with one another. We are grateful for these…