Over in the small town of Everson, amongst some warehouses and a gas station, there lives a well-loved food truck. Specifically, a Mexican taco truck. Juanita Lopez—the founder, owner, a first-generation immigrant, and single mother of five boys—is the hard-working mind behind everything this family-run food truck stands on. Her youngest son, Aaron Garcia, and her niece, Camila Lopez,…
“I’ve been a professional woodworker for almost 25 years, and I’ve done all sorts of different things,” says Andy Thorp, the craftsman who hand-made all of the serving boards and end grain cutting boards we used in our “Boards: Beyond the Cheese” feature. He began his custom board business, Geometric Forest, about four years ago. Thorp grew…
Just south of Blaine between Birch Point and Point Whitehorn is a community of people united by the love of seaside living. Here the outdoors reign supreme. Situated…
Inspired by the views of Seattle’s Elliott Bay, Architect John Cashman and Creative Director/Designer Heather Cashman envisioned an industrial modern home with an ode to Seattle’s shipping and industrial history. The partners, who designed the home for their own family of four, were also inspired by…
Jenna Deane, co-founder of the community-oriented gardening app GeoGardenClub, is passionate about local food sustainability. After graduating from Western Washington University with a degree in environmental education, Deane ran a school garden program in California for seven…
So rarely does flavor erupt from a glass as with Ameztoi’s Rubentis rosé, a 50/50 blend of Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza. These Basque varietals are co-fermented and bottled with limited carbon dioxide, lifting aromas of crisp apple, lemon verbena, and green bell pepper. On the palate the acid immediately rises to the…
From the outside, Battle’s Kitchen looks different than one may expect. It comprises a pick-up window, with some public seating in the form of picnic tables arranged outside. There isn’t even a sign, although…
Rolling in on the Saturday morning tides onto the shore of Marine Park, rain or shine—and even sometimes snow—you are likely to find members of the surf ski group who have named themselves The Barnacles. Their group is well known by fellow surf skiers on the water. If you find yourself in conversation with someone about the group, it’ll spark curiosity to learn more about them. Between humorous banter and friendly arguments about how old you really need to be…
1. Looking for something lightly sweet to complement your latte? Caffe Adagio’s famously good coffee pairs perfectly with their Marionberry Scone. 2. With crispy pork belly and pickled chilis, the Sweet and Spicy Pork Flatbread at Ferndale’s The Score Sports Bar & Grill is a slam dunk. 3. Mercato delle Bontà does Italian food right; The Star of the Show sandwich spotlights imported mortadella (complete with pistachio), with a supporting cast of fresh mozzarella and spicy…
June & July in the Pacific Northwest is a time when long days and warm evenings inspire colorful, laid-back meals made from ingredients grown right here in the North Sound….
Nestled in the northeastern-most expanse of the Olympic Peninsula, located at the Jefferson County International Airport, is the Port Townsend Aero Museum. One of just nine aviation museums in the state, the Port Townsend Aero Museum first began operations in 2001 with just six donated planes. The publicly-owned nonprofit…
Over the past decade, Anaïs Forster has been growing into a life as a PNW farmer. From working on a small family farm on Lummi to running her half-acre Everson flower farm, Goose Creek…
Recipe for Simple Perfection Before we talk about anything else, let’s start with the basics: what’s the recipe for lemonade? Start with one…
Listen, everyone loves a cheese board, but sometimes you just want to break the mold! Boards are a great way to feed a crowd without having to do a ton of cooking; they can also be a…
Summer is the time of year to create long-lasting family memories. Not sure where to go? Consider checking out these five amazing locations that are fit for all ages! Plan a day, or a…
As the summer heat kicks in, we all need a little sweet relief. Thankfully for us, the Puget Sound area knows how to do ice cream. From Blaine to La Conner, here are some of our favorite…
The art of pastry making is the purest form of self expression for Tobey Layne, owner of Lamination Station LLC. After baking for more…
Since before recorded history began, human beings have celebrated their relationships with beautiful adornments. From wedding rings to friendship bracelets, gifts of customized jewelry can add an additional layer of meaning. Megan Nuqul knows this well. Tired of paying for low-quality merchandise that…
The Pacific Northwest is home to an abundance of ecological and wildlife diversity: the expansive and lush forests of the Olympic Peninsula, the mountainous regions of the…
Inside Fairhaven’s historic Sycamore Square building is the studio, gallery, and gift shop of Echo Chernik, a commercial artist known internationally for her powerful Art Nouveau style and over 30 years of work. If you haven’t visited yet, you’re missing out! Echo Chernik Gallery opened after Chernik and her family moved to Washington in 2020. In the back is a studio area, where Chernik works and…
TOM COLLINS Matthew’s Honest Cocktails: $11.50 Ingredients: 2 ounces gin, ¾ ounces lemon juice, ½ ounce simple syrup, and 2 ounces club soda From rickety lemonade stands to hitting the town, some things never change,…
Children of the Setting Sun Productions (CSSP) is chock-full of kind, educated, friendly individuals who have made it their life mission to advocate for the environment, human rights, and Native history. One of the company’s main goals is to fight for Native communities by working to educate the public. “We’re constantly fighting erasure, there’s no easy way to say it…but there…
Little Squalicum Pier is open to the public for the first time in its history. Stretching 1,248 feet over Bellingham Bay, the pier offers a new perspective for people to view this gorgeous expanse of dark blue water. Beginning in 1912, railcars carrying cement products to…
Introducing our 2025 Farm, Garden, U-Pick Guide; the perfect resource to help you plan your summer activities! Take advantage of the sun and warm weather this season…
This year’s Whatcom County Home & Lifestyle Show was even more exciting than usual, thanks to special guests like gardening guru Ciscoe Morris and the twin stars of HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses”—and, of…
A traditional Lhaq’temish woman raises her hands in thanks and looks out over waters that were once thick with salmon and reef net gear. She blesses the water and wishes protection upon all those who travel past her. Salmon swim at her feet. She is not Salmon…
Beach days and sun rays are all fun and games until the temperatures really start to kick up. This summer, if you’re looking for a place to escape the heat and enjoy some lovely, live entertainment, look no further than your nearest theatre. Bellingham’s theatre scene has a variety of showings for every taste and type, so get out there, support your neighbors,…
“One great thing about living in the Pacific Northwest,” a local writer said at a recent First Friday, “is that I can visit just about every gallery and studio here. In New York, or other bigger cities, it’s impossible to see everything.” That raises an interesting question—do you…
