Fun events, caramels, food, and of course, chocolate were on the agenda when Mona Newbauer appeared on the Tom Douglas radio show “Seattle Kitchen.” The owner of Sweet Mona’s is well known for her chocolate shop in Langley and she’s sharing some of her sweet treats in Seattle, as well! Click on the play arrow on the left to hear … Read More
6 Unique Schools For a Perfect Education Vacation
Your Education Vacation Imagine this; you’re coming home from vacation laden down with several new pieces of art. Maybe they’re a couple of paintings, or something made out of glass. But, for this vacation, this isn’t art you bought. It’s art you made. Or, maybe you’re returning from vacation with more confidence in your Spanish-speaking ability than you ever got … Read More
Whidbey Island Is Perfect for a Waterfront Getaway
What’s it like to “visit” Whidbey Island when you once knew it as home?
Why Whidbey and Camano Islands Are a Food Lover’s Paradise
Whidbey & Camano Islands have rich farm and food tradition with farms raising everything from alpacas to zucchini, wineries creating some of Washington’s best wines to mussel “farms” bringing a taste of the islands to plates worldwide. This infographic is a great starting point for understanding what is offered in our region. Food and WineRestaurntsWhidbey and Camano Islands are filled … Read More
Whidbey Island – A Food Lover’s Paradise – South Whidbey
Combine amazing food with the laid back atmosphere on Whidbey Island’s southern end, and you have the makings of a great weekend!
Six Reasons Tourists Love Rural Farm Stays on Whidbey Island
Here are six of the best places to stay on Whidbey Island. These rural getaways pair a rural getaway with things like, horseback riding, a winery, farms, and even a vegan menu. They range from bed and breakfasts to expansive rooms in a farmhouse.
How I Fell in Love with Penn Cove Mussels
There was nothing appealing about mussels to this food and travel writer. Then something happened that changed everything.
L.A. Times Tells Readers About a Whidbey Island Weekend
The Los Angeles Times takes readers to Whidbey Island with a visit Fort Casey, dining in Coupeville and tree climbing at Deception Pass.
Three Whidbey Island Restaurants featured on L.A. Radio
Whidbey Island restaurants get featured on Southern California radio with the chefs of The Orchard Kitchen, The Oystercatcher, and The Roaming Radish.
International Food Writers Visit Whidbey and Camano Islands
The International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association held their annual conference on Whidbey and Camano Islands. In a bold experiment, these travel experts broke from the traditional big-city conference centers and chose our islands as their 2018 conference site.