A rolling river in Elma is one of my favorite places to try and catch crawfish! Though we’ve never been the most successful since the river’s pretty small, the whole experience is fun and unique. It’s exciting and hopeful to put the trap in the water, armed with hamburgers and pieces of meat for bait. (We like to feed our crawfish well!) Continue reading
Eastern Washington has wide open spaces, rolling hills and views for hundreds of miles. While some see an area with little life, I see an alien landscape that it hauntingly beautiful. There’s something humbling about viewing wide open spaces that at the same time, makes you feel larger than life. These great hikes help you to see Eastern Washington in all its glory. Continue reading
I’ve always loved all kinds of egg rolls from a variety of cultural cuisines from Filipino lumpia to Chinese-style classic egg rolls. I wanted to make my own that were spicy enough to need barely any dip on their own, just a dash of red wine vinegar and oil + some spices. Here’s my spicy egg roll recipe. Continue reading
No doubt about it, summer is officially here in Eastern Washington and the blistering 100+ degree heat is telling us it’s been here for a while. July means BBQS, water fun, traveling and growing plants! Here are other fun facts about the month of July. Continue reading
I recently enjoyed a restorative weekend camping near the Washington coast in Elma. Gazing up at the stars from the vast wildness expanse of Western WA is one of my favorite summer pastimes but since moving to Pullman, the 6+ hour drive isn’t something we can readily do each weekend. Instead, it made this trip much more special. Continue reading
Have you ever been hiking and noticed interesting formations out of rocks, sticks and leaves? They aren’t random, nor the mark of the elusive Bigfoot (although they could be if you hike near the Blue Mountains.) They are actually trail signs left by other hikers and park rangers that are meant to alert you of interesting sights on the trail, danger areas or directions. Here is an overview of 3 main ones and their meanings. Continue reading
Chickpeas are delicious. I was feeling a summer salad fit for a potluck so I whipped up this recipe. The dressing is tangy, zesty and a perfect match for the beans. Also called garbanzo beans, chickpeas are high in protein and fiber, making for an excellent side or stand-alone meal. Continue reading
Sometimes work or life becomes too busy to travel as often as you’d like to. Don’t have a next vacation planned? You can still explore the world without ever leaving your home. Here are 3 ways to travel the globe straight from your hometown. Continue reading
Sometimes photos take your breath away! These are some awesome aerial pictures that help remind us of how small we are, and how connected the world is. Astronauts call it the “Overview Effect.” Continue reading
Nail polish isn’t the first thing I would think to use when it comes to household crafts, but this super easy DIY way to make colorful, marbled looking mugs uses nail polish front and center! I had some mugs I picked up from a thrift store to upcycle into herb gardens, so this was the perfect thing to use! It is so simple and easy, the whole craft took under 20 minutes to complete. Continue reading
Aquaberry Bliss 