PLACES TO GO

I'm making my way through a bit of Europe, visiting cities and exploring the Christmas markets along the way. In between cities, I'm on board a Viking River Boat, which is lovely. My first stop was Budapest, Hungary where I was able to squeeze in two markets, the...

As I write this, I'm floating down the Danube River out of Budapest, Hungary. I'm aboard what I'd describe as a delightful little hotel on the water with the loveliest attentive service, also known as a Viking River Boat. There are approximately 190 guests and I'm...

We wound our way through the tamarack, maple, birch, cedar and pine of North Idaho, where the fog filtered the light of the morning, creating a dream-like drive. Cool, crisp and misty. The road turned to dirt and the trees softly opened up to a clearing where a tiny...

It's pumpkin harvest time here on GreenBluff and things are chugging along. I love to watch the steady flow of farmhands buzzing about on our property and beyond as they gather pumpkins for everyone to enjoy. Pumpkins have the pleasure of bringing a smile to everyone...

We in Spokane are so lucky to have an independent movie theater - The Magic Lantern. This two screen theater has a long history in Spokane, has relocated several times, opened and closed, and through it all, has always offered a great selection of independent and art...

Special thanks to Smiths Hilltop Orchard, which is #2 on the Greenbluff Growers map. (The numbers represent the orchard's spot on the map, not popularity). You can find more information on Smiths here. My Peach Pie recipe can be found here. I paid a visit to Smith's...

The Sandpoint, Idaho Farmers Market was beautiful this weekend - full of autumn beauty and abundance. The market, just about a one hour drive north of our Spokane, Washington area home, it's always worth a visit because of the wonderful array of locally grown produce...

Last week, Colin and I attended a beautiful farm-to-table dinner arranged and conducted by Outstanding in the Field, a tiny company founded by a chef, whose brother is a pioneering organic grower. His vision was to create a roving restaurant without walls, where...