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Yakima Valley vineyard’s 100-year history
It’s a funny little vineyard that would barely qualify as a footnote in Washington wine history.
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Smart cocktail shaker key to the perfect drink
Making the perfect cocktail is serious business. Like baking, it requires precision, the right tools and a tested…
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Five favorite beers from Ale Spike’s Chris and Lyna Pepper
I wrote a story on Stanwood’s Ale Spike taproom for Friday’s A&E section. It was a fun story…
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Learn how to make your own limoncello with local vodka
Want to try making your own limoncello? You can, with some help from the experts.
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American Brewing brews second in Comicon Series
American Brewing in Edmonds released its second beer in their Comicon Series on Friday, unleashing Courage, an American…
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Columbia Gorge an exciting, dynamic wine region
One of the most excited but least understood Northwest wine regions is the Columbia Gorge.
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Enjoy a stout (or eight) at Middleton Brewing Saturday
Celebrate International Stout Day at Everett’s Middleton Brewing on Saturday, Nov. 8 at noon. Middleton will have eight…
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Liedholm wins 2014 Somm Slam title
It’s been a big year for local distiller and sommelier Erik Liedholm and he can cap it with…
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The best white wines from the Great NW Invite
In early October, we conducted the second annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition at the Columbia Gorge Hotel…
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Celebrated British beer author to speak at Bothell’s Foggy Noggin
BOTHELL — British beer writer and historian Ron Pattinson is to appear at a tasting of eight historical…
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It’s finally happy hour for Fido
There’s nothing better than a cold beer after a tough day at the dog park or an afternoon…
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Diamond Knot: A party 20 years in the making
Diamond Knot Brewing Co. celebrated its 20th anniversary on Oct. 15 with a special toast at its Brewery…
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9 fresh ways to gin up your holidays
Much as we might like otherwise, few of us have the cash, time or energy to maintain a…
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Recipe for Rock and Rye’s Old Time Autumn
Last Friday was my wife’s birthday and I wanted to take her out for a nice dinner with…
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The best reds from the Great NW Invitational
Last week, we announced the top wines from the second annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition, held in…
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Snohomish Brewfest showcases local wares this weekend
One’s mind usually turns to wine when thinking of Snohomish.
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Beers Made By Walking taplist announced
Last week, Jessi Loerch wrote about an upcoming event at Naked City Brewing in which nine beers, all…