We've partnered with the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa to bring you this post.Above image courtesy Catamaran Resort What are your family vacation plans? If you want to stay stateside, we highly recommend San Diego as one of THE most family-friendly cities in America. … Continue reading →
Healthy Food Swaps + 10 Healthy Salad Dressings
Since the start of the new year I've been focusing on cutting back on calories in an effort to shed the final few pounds I put on during the holidays. Rather than go on an extreme diet, I've just been taking small, simple steps on a daily basis, swapping out high calorie … Continue reading →
The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 7: The Kitchen
We purchased our 105 year old farmhouse a little over a year ago and have been working on remodeling one of the outbuildings. Welcome to the 7th installment of The Micro-Dwelling Project wherein we've single-handedly remodeled a tiny guesthouse on our property from the … Continue reading →
The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 6: The Bathroom
Thank you to American Standard for sponsoring this post! We moved in our "new" 105 year-old home last year. This gorgeous historic home on nearly 8 acres is in virtually immaculate condition and has many of its original elements intact. There is a TINY … Continue reading →
Mozzarella-Stuffed Crispy Portobello Burgers (“One to Five” Cookbook Review + Giveaway!)
I received a copy of Chef Ryan's cookbook for review and all opinions are entirely my own. If you like easy, quick, affordable, and crowd-pleasing dishes (I do!) then you should check out this new cookbook from Chef Ryan Scott which has been endorsed by celebrated chefs … Continue reading →
New Seasons Market Is Coming To Seattle!
I've partnered with New Seasons Market to bring you this post about their newest location! Confession: I am a total grocery store GEEK. I love grocery shopping. (My friends think I'm totally crazy. Somehow they manage to love me anyway.) Strolling down the … Continue reading →
Maximizer Fruit & Apple Cider Press Review + How To Bottle & Preserve Fresh Apple Juice
I received this cider press from Pleasant Hill grain without any obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. We purchased our dream home last December - a 104 year old historic home on nearly 8 acres, complete with a barn, stone greenhouse and … Continue reading →
Coyote Asado Smoker Review
I received this grill from Coyote for review. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. I never thought I'd be grilling in November, but I am. That's because I've been playing with our new Coyote Asado Smoker and it's heavy ceramic construction makes it perfect … Continue reading →
San Diego’s Top 12 Family Attractions
I've teamed up with Visit San Diego to bring you this post. All opinions are entirely my own. San Diego has consistently been ranked among the top best family destinations in the United States and just this year was ranked the #1 Travel Destination in the nation by … Continue reading →
The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 5: Flooring
A special thank you to Armstrong Flooring for partnering with us on this project. Welcome to Part 5 of The Micro-dwelling Project where we single-handedly completely remodel a tiny guesthouse on our historic property! We are so close to being done I can almost … Continue reading →
Aneto: The World’s Most Exceptional Broth (+ Giveaway!)
Artes, Spain. This small town on the outskirts of Barcelona is home to Aneto, a broth manufacturer named after the tallest mountain in the Pyrenees. Unless you live in Spain or frequent specialty shops in the U.S. you've likely never heard of this broth manufacturer. But … Continue reading →
The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 4: Light At the End of the Tunnel
Welcome to the fourth installment of The Micro-dwelling Project! To recap, we purchased a historic 104 year old house the end of last year. The nearly 8 acre property has a tiny guesthouse on it and we've been working on transforming it into a contemporary and efficient … Continue reading →
Protecting Our Home & Property with D-Link Home Security Cameras (+ Camera Giveaway!)
I received these D-Link cameras for review. All opinions are entirely my own. I'm not an overly paranoid kind of person. But I'm also not excessively carefree or naive. I'm not oblivious to the fact that there are people out there, even in the best and otherwise … Continue reading →
30″ Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker Review & Giveaway
I received this Masterbuilt smoker for review. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. Masterbuilt, where have you been all my life? I've had two other smokers before, both of which I used a grand total of...two times. Ever. They were a hassle to use, had … Continue reading →
Bringing Vacation Home: Towel Warmers
We received these Amba towel warmers for review. All opinions are entirely my own. This series looks at ways you can enjoy that "luxury hotel experience" right in your own home. Today we're focusing on towel warmers. The great thing about towel warmers is they … Continue reading →
Bringing Vacation Home: Quality Bath Linens
We received these Matouk linens for review. As always all opinions are entirely my own. This is part of our series discussing ways to enjoy aspects of those luxury getaways right at home. We do regular travel work for The Daring Gourmet and three things we always … Continue reading →
The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 3: Are We There Yet?
Here we are with Part 3 of this project of transforming the tiny guesthouse on our historic 1912 property. I can relate to the unrelenting whining that comes from the back seat of many a family car: "Are we there yet???" It's been feeling like we're NEVER going to get … Continue reading →
The Micro-Dwelling Project: Part 2
Welcome to Part Two of The Micro-dwelling Project! If you didn't catch the first installation, here it is: The Micro-dwelling Project Part I. This series features our complete renovation of the small guesthouse on our historic 104 year old property to convert it into a … Continue reading →
A Nine-course Evening at The Herbfarm
"Our Food Philosophy: The Herbfarm believes that no dish can be better than its ingredients, and that the best ingredients are usually local." As National Geographic's #1 Destination Restaurant In The World, it was high time we visited The Herbfarm, especially … Continue reading →
KoMo Classic Grain Mill Review + Giveaway
I received this KoMo grain mill for review. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. The KoMo Classic Grain Mill has changed my life. Okay, that's a little dramatic, but in some aspects it really has. When I first saw the KoMo Classic Grain Mill, admired … Continue reading →
The Micro-Dwelling Project: Part 1
I recently introduced you to our "new" 104 year old home that we moved into 4 weeks ago. We're still in the process of getting settled and it's going to take some time yet. But even before we've settled, we're already starting a new project. We have several … Continue reading →
JW Restaurant, Gig Harbor, WA (The South Sound’s “Best” 5 Years Running)
Once again we bring you to the beautiful South Sound region of Washington State to historic downtown Gig Harbor. And this time we're taking a look at JW Restaurant. Based on outward appearances, JW is the most unassuming restaurant you can imagine. … Continue reading →
Our 104 Year Old Home: Moving In
The Killebrew family has moved! We actually just moved up the road a few minutes from where we were before and are still in the beautiful South Puget Sound area of Washington State. We have found our dream home and property. We moved in 3 weeks ago and it still hasn't … Continue reading →
Portland’s Hotel Eastlund, Citizen Baker & Altabira City Tavern
All photos copyright The Daring Gourmet We recently took another trip to Portland, this time to attend a conference in the convention center. Fortunately for us the closest hotel also happened to be the nicest in the area. Hotel Eastlund is a new 4-star luxury … Continue reading →
French Entertaining Part II: Nouvelle Cuisine (+ Alexian/Le Creuset Giveaway!)
I've teamed up with Alexian to bring you this post. Welcome back to Part II of French Entertaining! In our last post French guest cook Sandrine Vannson enlightened us on French entertaining "country style" with Duck Rillette and Pheasant & Rosemary … Continue reading →
Gourmet Burger Shop, Gig Harbor, WA
This isn't your typical burger shop. In a culture where advertising isn't always what it seems and the pictures don't always reflect what you get, in this case they really did get it right: These burgers are gourmet. The moment we took our first bite it was evident that … Continue reading →
To Stick or Not To Stick? A Look at Non-stick Cookware Options
by Todd C. Killebrew, N.D. One of our readers recently made a request for more information about non-stick cookware. Many of you have probably wondered whether or not those ubiquitous non-stick pots and pans in your kitchen are harmful to your health. The fact that … Continue reading →
Double Apple Crisp Streusel Muffins
Thank you to General Mills for sponsoring this post! I love the texture sensation of chomping into a muffin with crunchy sweet crumblies on the top and a soft and chewy interior. And simply nothing beats a rack of freshly baked muffins hot out of the oven! These … Continue reading →
French Entertaining “Country Style” + Alexian/Le Creuset Giveaway!
I've teamed up with Alexian to bring you this delicious post! I recently had the opportunity to try some amazing products from ALEXIAN. Let me tell you a little about them. Alexian is America's premier producer of the finest pâtés and mousses all made with the … Continue reading →
10-Minute Margherita Flatbread Pizzas
Thank you to La Brea Bakery for sponsoring this post! Pizza is pure bliss, don't you think? There's just something about that crispy-chewy bread crust topped with sauce, oozing cheese and any variety of toppings that speaks universal comfort. I enjoy all kinds of … Continue reading →
The Evolution of The American Kitchen
I've teamed up with GE Appliances and BlogHer to bring you this post. The history of the kitchen is a fascinating one. I've never seen one, but I would love to watch a documentary on the subject from a sociological perspective. Kitchens tell us so much about the … Continue reading →
An Evening at Ascots in Bermuda
We recently went on a couple's getaway to Bermuda and with only 5 days' time and so much we wanted to see and do, so we had to be very selective with our activities. And that included our choice of restaurants. Choosing a restaurant not only involves an investment of money … Continue reading →
Creamy Rice Pudding with Yogurt (Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan)
Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post! Aren't those rice puddings pretty? This recipe for Creamy Rice Pudding is super easy and adds an element of fun and variety by stirring in your yogurt of choice. The yogurt not only makes the rice pudding even creamier, it … Continue reading →
Family Visit To Sonoma County: What To See & Where To Stay
When most people think of Sonoma County they think of wine. And that's an accurate image because it's wine country. In fact it's the #1 wine country destination in the U.S.. But Sonoma County offers a great deal beyond its wine-related activities. Our family took a … Continue reading →
Safari West: An African Adventure
A couple of weeks ago our family took a trip down to California north of the Bay area in Sonoma County. We had a few things planned on our itinerary and at the top of our list was Safari West. We had never heard of it prior to this trip but discovered it in researching … Continue reading →
Asian-style Grilled Fish Tacos
Thank you to NAKANO for sponsoring this post! Our Summer here has been a hot one! It's been a record low for rain with a grueling consistent 85-95 degree weather (for us Washingtonians that's grueling). But it sure has done absolute wonders for our garden! In addition … Continue reading →
Fish Oil: Should We Trust The Latest?
by Todd C. Killebrew, N.D. Frequently popular vitamin, mineral and health supplements are “exposed” by the media as ineffective or even dangerous. They usually cite a recently published study and then draw the worst possible conclusion sending patients to their doctors … Continue reading →
ONA Goes To Bermuda (Brooklyn Camera Bag Review)
I've been wanting to get a new camera bag for a while. And when it came time to take a trip to Bermuda a few weeks ago I knew I finally had to break down and get one. Up until this point I've either used a camera backpack or have simply carried my camera in my purse. … Continue reading →
A Day in St. George’s, Bermuda
If you're traveling to Bermuda, St. George's is an absolute must. Indeed, St. George's is enough reason alone to travel to Bermuda in the first place. The oldest surviving English town in the New World, St. George's is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a historical … Continue reading →
Bermuda: A Week at The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
We recently returned from a week in paradise. Bermuda. And during that week we were invited to stay in one of the most stunning hotels we've visited: Bermuda's premier Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, a Fairmont managed hotel. Luxury hotels are frankly a dime a … Continue reading →
