Returning to the Pacific Northwest always feels a little like returning home. It was my home after all, for four years of college. The memories made during those formative years will always stay burned into my mind, just like the taste of Popov. I love the familiarity that comes with recognizing old bus routes, street… Continue reading A PNW Return: Oddfellows
Author: Kendall
Nopalito, I so badly want to like you.
I’ve learned my lesson. If I want Mexican food I need to find the tiniest joint with the largest health violation. That’s where the authentic food is hiding. That’s where the fat and flavor is. At the end of September my dear friend Alina came to visit. She is one of my favorite friends to… Continue reading Nopalito, I so badly want to like you.
An Appetite for Travel: Maui
My appetite for travel pre-exists my appetite for good food. In fact, one was basically the byproduct of the other. As soon as Maui tickets were purchased I was making my list of “must eats” on Maui. I wanted to hit local favorites and some tourist traps, like every banana bread stand from Paia to… Continue reading An Appetite for Travel: Maui
Maui’s Finest: Mama’s Fish House
I’ll admit, I’m way overdue in posting about Hawaii as it’s been two months since our Maui vacation. Things have been unusually busy this autumn, but even though time has passed I can still taste the flavors of that birthday dinner. Often times the setting plays into how much I truly savor a meal. Everything… Continue reading Maui’s Finest: Mama’s Fish House
Cooking School: Love Apple Farms
As much as I love to eat out, I might actually prefer to eat in. Conversation lingers, people drink too much and you never need to worry about your decibel level. More often than not if I’m eating in, I’m cooking pasta. Surprisingly, homemade pasta is something I’ve never thought to try. I rarely shy… Continue reading Cooking School: Love Apple Farms