February 2021
Holiday Gift Guide: The Gift of Adventure
Take a flight, rent a van, learn a survival skill
Instead of a material present think about giving an experience. Surveys show more than 60% of consumers want some sort of experiential gift. There’s no shortage of that in the Seattle area, but here are three of our favorites for the adventurer in your family. Kenmore Air Take to the sky on a volcano tour…
Book Excerpt: Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food
Hsiao-Ching Chou offers up an ode to vegetables in her second cookbook
Hsiao-Ching Chou’s second cook-book, ‘Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food,’ is a follow-up to her popular Chinese Soul Food and will hit shelves Jan. 15. Hsiao-Ching is known for her sold-out classes that have made Chinese cooking accessible to home cooks, but with the pandemic she has shifted to social media to share her recipes and tips. …
Flyhomes Changes How Homes Are Bought And Sold
Innovative company makes it easier for homebuyers and sellers
Flyhomes is the next generation of real estate. We offer clear processes, more services under one roof, a team of experts, and extras like same-day tours. Our financial programs unlock possibilities, allowing buyers to compete against cash offers in competitive markets. The result is less stress for both buyers and sellers. How does Flyhomes stand…
AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Gabled Elegance
A trip to Germany influenced the design of this Issaquah gem
Tall, angular, elegant and earthy, the Grunewald residence in Issaquah is a sanctuary where a modern-day Abraham Lincoln might have been comfortable hanging his hat. Lincoln didn’t mix metaphors, and neither does Adams Architecture. Led by life partners Anne C.and John H. Adams, the Seattle firm functions best when paired with homeowners whose goals accommodate…
Seattle’s Top Vegan Eats
With more than 10 million Americans opting for a plant-based diet, vegan restaurants are becoming increasingly popular
If you prefer veggies to beef, Seattle is a good place to be. Seattle is the third best city for vegans, a report by sports nutrition brand MyProtein found, with one-third of takeout options in the city offering vegan options. New York City ranked No. 1 and Atlanta No. 2. With more than 10 million…
Holiday events with a pandemic twist
Not everything is canceled. Consider these celebrations.
The holidays are a bit different this year, but there are still plenty of activities to choose from. Some holiday events and organizations in Seattle have switched to digital or socially distanced programming. From the annual performances of “The Nutcracker” to a stroll down Snowflake Lane, here are a few options to bring some holiday cheer while…
Seattle Retailers Slash Prices For Black Friday
Deals can be had at Amazon, Costco and Nordstrom
Retailers across the United State are offering huge discounts as Black Friday approaches. Locally, Nordstrom on average is slashing prices by 39%, Amazon by 26.5% and Costco by 22%, according to financial services website WalletHub. Department stores JCPenney, Macy’s and Kohl’s topped the list, offering average discounts of 56.7%, 56% and 51.9%, respectively. When broken down by…