Lemon Blueberry Jam

by makemendgrow // September 11, 2017 // 5 Comments

I’ll say it now and a million times again, I. Love. Jam. This is the time of year in the Pacific Northwest where berries and stone fruit are ripe and ready to be picked and savored immediately, or prepped to... Continue reading →

A cocktail fit for a feast

by makemendgrow // September 5, 2017 // 7 Comments

I love a good cocktail, don’t you dear reader? A little special something as a nightcap, or a fun happy hour treat. There are so many excellent distilleries out there, and when you combine them with a little creativity, you... Continue reading →

Feast Portland-Get Ready to Eat

by makemendgrow // August 30, 2017 // 5 Comments

There are few moments in life where I have been completely and utterly full, but still longing to eat more, to savor just one more bite of congee, or perfectly cooked lamb, or just one more sip of rum punch... Continue reading →

As 40 creeps closer…

by makemendgrow // August 20, 2017 // 7 Comments

It’s been a year since my 40 by 40 list post was created and I am slowly getting through the list! I still have a lot of work to do, but have ticked off quite a few big items. One... Continue reading →

These are the days

by makemendgrow // June 26, 2017 // 1 Comment

These are the days where happiness is made. Where we linger over stories, and adventure. Where our make up is dirt, s’mores stuck to our lips, our hair bigger than normal, smelling of campfire smoke. These are the days where... Continue reading →

Spring foraging – Stinging Nettle Pesto

by makemendgrow // May 10, 2017 // 1 Comment

One of my favorite signs of spring is stinging nettle! It’s easily foraged and from an herbal remedy standpoint, this super food is full of nutrients and minerals like fiber, calcium and iron. They may also help with allergies (of course, if interested in... Continue reading →

Before the spring

by makemendgrow // May 1, 2017 // No Comments

Hello dear reader! We’re finally in the home stretch here in Seattle; finally getting out of the cold and into the spring. This winter has been rough, with quite a few snow days, and fewer than 15 days of sunshine in 6+... Continue reading →

On the road to Vegas!

by makemendgrow // April 21, 2017 // No Comments

Vegas has always held a special place in my heart. My grandparents lived there for decades and would regale me with stories of their dates. They’d save up their money as best they could and every weekend go down to Sam’s... Continue reading →

Eating Las Vegas: Bazaar Meat

by makemendgrow // April 9, 2017 // 7 Comments

There are few times in my food career where I have been so full and so happy that I didn’t know what to do. Dear reader, I have been looking back at my Vegas trip and one of the best... Continue reading →

Winter Remedies: Fire Cider

by makemendgrow // March 9, 2017 // No Comments

I don’t know about where you are dear reader, but here in Seattle flu season has been rough! You combine normal winter germs, an abundance of flu germs, and add in having a little one in preschool this year, you’ve... Continue reading →