6 Beautiful Beardless Irises

July 10, 2015July 21, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

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Anyone know knows me knows that I have an insatiable love of flowers. I love smelling them, growing them arranging them, eating them (the edible kind) and picking them at U-Pick farms. While my love of blossoms is huge, so is the amount of different species in the world. I’d never know some of the varieties of common favorites since there are so many hybrids and types, but I love the opportunity to dive into a specific kind. Continue reading →

Wine Tasting in Walla Walla, Washington

July 9, 2015July 6, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

After recovering from the blistering heat of a 106-degree bike ride through Walla Walla’s wine country, we stopped for lunch at a local hot spot with rave reviews. We’ve experienced delicious food from traveling trucks in Portland while living there, and Andrae’s Kitchen was sold as the best in Walla Walla. Since it was a weekend, we stopped by the flagship location, Andrae’s Kitchen at the Co-Op. Don’t let the fact that this restaurant is in a gas station get you down; these were some of the most succulent and authentic tacos I’ve had in a long while. Continue reading →

Cycling Through Wine Country [Walla Walla, Washington]

July 7, 2015July 6, 2015elizabethadan 8 Comments

We woke before sunrise and enjoyed the soft pink skies rising above us we got ready to head to Walla Walla for some biking and wine tasting. After squishing our bikes in the car, we blasted, heading on a trip to enjoy wine country. Continue reading →

Catching Crawfish [Elma, Washington]

July 6, 2015August 3, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

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 →

Incredible Hikes to View Enchanting Eastern Washington

July 3, 2015July 4, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

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 →

Spicy Pork Egg Rolls

July 2, 2015July 2, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

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 →

World UFO Day, Wildflowers and More: 9 Fun Facts About July

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015elizabethadan 4 Comments

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 →

Foxgloves in Elma, Washington

June 30, 2015February 18, 2016elizabethadan Leave a comment

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 →

[Hiking] 3 Common Trail Signs and Their Meanings

June 29, 2015June 17, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

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 →

Zesty Chickpea Salad

June 26, 2015June 11, 2015elizabethadan 2 Comments

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 →