Recently I was driving down the road and noticed a dramatic new house on a hill. The home had a large deck with lawn chairs and umbrellas set around a beautiful outdoor swimming pool. From where the house was situated, I was pretty sure the owners must have a fantastic view of the Yakima Valley.
Maybe it’s a primal hunter-gatherer instinct. Maybe it’s just two years of frustration building up over COVID restrictions. Whatever the reason, ax throwing is catching on as a new pastime in the Yakima Valley.
Now, more than ever, it’s important to be you, to embrace the person, the path you choose to live, and to be kind to others even if they don’t follow your same path or beliefs. And just as importantly, to not be different like everyone else … but to be different like you.
“You beat cancer by how you live. ...”
It’s after hours at Brewminatti. The wine country sun has set over downtown Prosser; the empty parking spots are now full. The room is full, people seated at tables, the smell of pork tacos and flatbread pizza wafting from the hustle of the kitchen at the back, new Perfect Circle brews pouri…
Ah, circuses! The entertainment, food and large trained animals. Who could resist?
As I cajoled Scarlet to speed up her sloth-like bedtime routine a few nights ago, she grabbed the illustrated copy of Harry Potter (“Chamber of Secrets”) off her bedside table and asked me to guess what page we were on. I simply shrugged my shoulders and waited for her to tell me, figuring i…
Outdoor entertaining encourages homeowners and guests to mingle in the fresh air. Backyard spaces generally are larger and more accommodating to big crowds, which means the fun does not have to be stifled by available space inside. Outdoor parties also are usually more informal, which makes …
The planting of grapes and the first advertised sales of wine in Yakima were closely intertwined and largely overshadowed by that of the hop industry. The early settlers who planted grapes in the Valley were not known for their grapes; rather they became known for their beers and growing of hops.
You’re in the grocery store or liquor store, wandering past the shelves of wine. Riesling. Cabernet. Port. Gewurztraminer. Myriad winery and product names. How do you know which will go best with that special dinner you’ve planned?
When we focus on collaboration instead of competition, the pie becomes bigger, the world becomes larger and the opportunities become greater. This mentality not only strengthens us as individuals but also as businesses and as a community.
This is the story of how Sam, Amber and their son Rowan Knox came to live exactly where they were meant to be.
The Olympic Peninsula is a vast piece of our state; its beaches and lakes, great hikes and temperate rainforest are alluring. This special place is also a great family vacation locale, as you can easily squeeze in a ton of fun over a long weekend.
When I first started making gardens, it was all about me. Nothing was more important than composing unique perennial combinations in trending color palettes, using an ever-changing list of the newest plant introductions.
