Greenwoods

My favorite restaurant in Amsterdam is probably better known as a cafe. Greenwoods has two locations and on trip advisor both are in the top 25. Seeing those numbers made me feel better about going there three times on my week long visit.

Hermitage Apartments // Amsterdam

One of the significant contributors to having my holiday in Amsterdam be so wonderful was the apartment we stayed in. I will take an apartment or B&B over a hotel any time I can and the Hermitage B&B and Apartments did not disappoint.

Four days In Portland

I cannot put into words the amount of fun I had this past weekend in Portland. I took Friday and Monday off of work to make the most of my visit and spend a few days disconnected from work. As it so happened, my work password expired Thursday at midnight which meant there wasn't even the slightest chance of checking in to work until Tuesday morning.

The weekend was spent with time with my family, coffee dates, cocktails, church and old friends made possible by Mom, Dad, Jake, Emily, Kaia, Anibal, Michael, Mickey, Vanessa, Matt, Brianna, Noah, and Maeve.

It was a sweet reminder of how much I love this city even though I have made my home in Seattle.

Until next time and hopefully soon...

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours.

Lunch at Lowell's Restaurant

January Community Dinner - Slippers Required

For January's Community Dinner I wanted to try something a little different and have a Saturday brunch instead. Inspired by Pinterest recipes, I made scones with jam from Mary's wedding in Bear Flagg Farms, baked eggs with a hashbrown crust, slow-cooked oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, Coava coffee, mimosas, and store bought donuts. Only one cheat from the whole menu!

I foolishly did not test a single recipe prior to serving, breaking a cardinal rule for having guests over for dinner, but I didn't have the time to try! Luckily, each piece turned out delicious and was made even better by the friends that joined.

We were especially treated this month as my mom made a surprise visit by rerouting a business trip flight to Seattle.

I have started planning and brainstorming February's Community Dinner and I am torn between a soup or pasta centered meal. I want to get a few comfort dinner's in while the winter vegetables are still in prime season. If you have better ideas, please share!

Until next dinner...