Author: Caroline

I have been dying to try out Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant ever since B.C.’s preeminent dim sum place opened a Bellevue outpost in April. We left with bellies full, wallet empty. I wouldn’t mind that Canadian exchange rate. Eight dim sum dishes for $100 with tip. That’s USD. Plan accordingly.Restaurant opened at 10:30 a.m.…

Yet another Taiwanese bubble tea chain popped up in our area, so we went to try it. 吃茶三千chichasanchen is a block from Downtown Park in Bellevue. Boba was super soft and warm, but the milk tea was too creamy. Also, $8+tax for this little cup. The price didn’t seem to deter anyone else, because the…

Beautiful day for a boat ride. We went on the Argosy Cruises summer views cruise, 90 minutes puttering around Elliott Bay during golden hour. Great views, and great snacks on board too!

Fourth of July festivities.

We went to check out the new Museum of Illusions and it was so much fun! Some of the illusions made me dizzy, but that’s the power of perception, right? This isn’t a temporary pop-up exhibit — it’s supposed to be permanent — and I’m so happy it will draw people downtown. Here’s a link…

My story and photos in the Sunday Seattle Times about curb appeal for less than $100. I went on a lot of long walks with my camera to research this story. My neighbor understood the assignment; their yards are beautiful! Motivated me to finally ripped out the big dead bush in front of my house.

Now I know why a group of crows is called a murder. A mother rabbit made a nest in my raised garden bed, in the middle of my chives. We watched in horror from the window as a crow swooped in, stabbed furiously with its beak and flew away with a squirmy baby. And came…

Inclusive parks are near and dear to my heart, and I was thrilled to write about the new Pathways Park in Laurelhurst for The Seattle Times. Here’s a link to my story. The mission of this park is to be welcoming to everyone, and it is BEAUTIFUL. The park honors the memory of a sweet…

A treat for the boys, and a night off from cooking for me. The salmon burger and the mango shake are both seasonal and SO GOOD.

Love this view of Gasworks Park from the Center for Wooden Boats.