Russell KernFeb 5, 20205 minEating IcelandSo you’re thinking about visiting Iceland — for the starkly beautiful landscapes, a glimpse at the Northern Lights, or to learn more...
Russell KernApr 19, 20167 minSoaring Spirits at the South Sound Spirit GatheringWashington is well-known for its craft beers, farm-to-table cuisine, and world-class wineries. Everything that makes these industries so...
Russell KernDec 30, 20156 minA Vancouver Holiday (Pt. 1) — Eat, Drink and Be MerryWe all know that the true meaning of Christmas, and the general spirit of the holiday season, is totally unrelated to gift-giving and...
Russell KernDec 13, 20153 minAbsinthe Afternoon — A Trip To Astoria’s Pilot House SpiritsMaybe it’s a little bit decadent to be sipping absinthe in the afternoon, but absinthe has always had a bit of naughtiness to it, hasn’t...
Russell KernNov 10, 20154 minCranberry Fields Forever — Spirit of the HarvestIf you could name one iconic fruit of the fall, it would probably be that tart, crimson wonder, the cranberry. No Thanksgiving dinner...
Russell KernSep 28, 20154 minSummer Solstice Rituals & Recipes — Feeding the Internal FlameMy summer solstice ritual for a couple of years now has been to burn away the old and set intentions for the new, accompanied by a fine...