We finally got to try out Busan Jeong, a Korean pork broth restaurant here in Capitol Hill. There is nearly always a line out the door but we walked by on a random evening and there was a brief window with no line, so we popped in. It quickly filled up. On the menu are […]

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Soul Reaver, directed by Amy Hennig and developed by Crystal Dynamics is a treatise on excellent game design. It’s a special game to me, one along with Diablo II and Symphony of the Night that shaped the aesthetic of my interests. Set in the decaying land of Nosgoth, you play as the wraith Raziel, who […]

Spooky season is HERE! We had a blast last year at the Elysian Great Pumpkin Beer Festival so we did a return trip! This year they added a block to the event space and it was much less tightly packed, as a result. It was a mad house last year, lol. Like usual there were […]

At the end of August we attended LACon V and I found these pics that I didn’t post from Disneyland/California Adventure! Of course you’ve gotta get your onride photo… We found these fun drinks at California Adventure in the Marvel area. Kevin’s red drink had pop rocks which was entertaining. Largely these were sugar bombs […]

I cant claim that I “invented” this because it is so simple that it isn’t really a recipe at all and probably has existed forever in some culture. However, I did randomly make this up one day during a brunch as a last minute side, so this is my recipe for Aleppo spiced tomatoes, aka […]

I tried out Sweet Caffeine, a new coffee spot here in Capitol Hill. I’m pretty sure this spot used to literally be an ATM, it’s very tiny, haha. I’ve been meaning to try this out for a while and I am glad that I did. The coffee is very smooth and the owner told me […]

Sometimes you just want meatloaf, you know? Meatloaf is an easy dinner but then we’re like well we need mashed potatoes to go with, and something green… and then you need gravy…. so it turns into a whole thing, LOL. ;P Justan and Liam brought this great wine to go with. I would say my […]

Trader Sams is a vaunted tiki bar at the Disneyland Hotel. We decided to give it a try. To be clear, the interior of this bar is part of why people love to go there, but we figured the drinks could also stand on their own if we sat outside (with a MUCH shorter wait.) […]

So it’s not really true confit, but it has the spirit of it. Cooking vegetables in copious amounts of fat! What could go wrong? lol. I often have a bunch of random greens or dying tomatoes or something and because we tend to roast a chicken either weekly or every other week, this is a […]

I’ve written about Ivar’s Salmon House before but realized that I’ve never actually reviewed it proper. Ivar’s is a Seattle institution. If you’ve never made a trek to the Salmon House on Lake Union, it’s a must for some classic Pacific Northwest vibes. This restaurant is actually two in one, you’ve got the Salmon House […]

We really did not go to enough Mariners games this season, BUT, we did go with Justan, Liam and Daniel a few days ago. PLUS we won against the cheating Astros, so, huzzah. Thanks Justan for getting the selfie of all of us! The game was actually pretty close. Tied up nearly the entire time […]

The weather has promptly turned rainy here in Seattle, but our garden is still eking out just a bit more this year. I keep saying it, but this year was a very weird one for the garden. It was both too hot and too cold all at once, just not blended together for a nice […]

The Autumn 2026 edition of Pickled Okra Magazine is here! I’ve got a digital copy for viewing here (click on the cover image below to open it up!) To navigate the magazine you can either use your finger to drag the pages like a real paper magazine, or use the arrow keys on your keyboard. […]

Thank god the days of steamed to death vegetables are done. Roasty, toasty and full of flavor! Preheat your oven to 400F. Lay the broccolini out on a baking tray and toss with the olive oil, followed by the salt. Top with the parmesan, slivers of garlic and roast for 20 minutes or until tender […]

Canon here in Seattle is most known for their fun cocktails and extensive spirits list, but they’re also great for dinner! That said, we still ordered drinks, lol. I’ve written about Canon before, but that was a while ago and their menu has changed a bit since then. For my part, I ordered an absolute […]

Sometimes it’s just nice to take yourself to lunch, a quiet moment to yourself with just you, a book and nothing else. You know I put my phone on do not disturb too (well, let’s be real… it almost always is on DND.) This day I went to Cafe Lolo, an excellent spot here on […]

Spice Waala is an excellent Indian street eatery here in Seattle. Even if you’re not hungry for lunch they have incredible soft serve ice cream! I almost always get the chicken tikka Kathi roll, but the lamb is also very good. Rolls are flavorful and juicy with a nice amount of heat. I really love […]

I’ve written out this recipe so many times that I figured I should just make a dedicated post for it. This is the standard dressing we make at home to go with salads and more. Tangy, sweet, complex. It’s very good. In a bowl whisk together everything and only dress your washed, dried greens immediately […]

Sometimes I take food pics that don’t fit anywhere else and so they get grouped into one of these! More often than not these end up being for a post that just didn’t work out or wasn’t substantial enough on its own, lol. Kevin and I went to Kobuta and Ookami, a great little spot […]

Perfect for a bite before a show at the 5th ave or during a convention in downtown Seattle, Elephant & Castle serves up pub fare that’s pretty good! Admittedly, I took these pics like several months ago before we went to a show our friend Liam worked on at the 5th Ave theatre. lol, BUT, […]

Sometimes you have one of those perfect mornings that are beautifully sunny and just relaxing. We got up early and baked some cinnamon, made coffee and tea. I did quite a bit of writing for the blog and had some lo-fi gothica muzak on in the background, lol. I hope your morning was as relaxing. […]

Admittedly, I prefer regular iced coffee to cold brew because I like a bit of bite vs a totally smooth brew. However, that doesn’t mean I don’t know how to make cold brew. 😉 Grind your coffee coarsely and add 1 liter of water, mix well. Steep for 24 hours. Strain completely and either keep […]

I always forget, but Sol Liquor Lounge has some solid dim sum offerings. I mean, for a bar, that is, lol. We were here the other night and feeling peckish so we ordered the crab shumai and pork bao. It’s a nice spot for a lite dinner. And now I’m hungry writing this… I dont […]

Pulling an espresso shot isn’t particularly difficult, but there are some guidelines you’ll want to follow. This is a really basic guide and you can go as deep or shallow as you want on this topic. For a former barista turned home barista, here’s what I do. This guide is for a semi-automatic machine with […]

One of my favorite things in the summer is that the Capitol Hill Farmers Market runs a Tuesday evening market from 3-7pm. It’s usually smaller but it’s a great way to get some bounties of summertime. It’ll run from June through September. This time I picked up a macadamia nut ice cream from Hellenika, mmmm. […]

Every summer we make a point to visit the Woodland Park Rose Garden, which is just a gloriously beautiful park here in Seattle. Despite the name, and while it does have a lot of roses, the garden itself has so much more to look at. There are artichokes, lavender, gorgeous topiaries and more. Definitely make […]

This year for my mom’s birthday we took her to Raku, a shabu shabu restaurant here in Seattle! You can see last year’s birthday post here! The day actttttuallly started a bit earlier with her and I going to lunch at Cafe Lolo, a spot that I knew she would absolutely love (and did, lol.) […]

If you have fruit from infusing brandy and it tastes sweet, but not too strong, you can use it to make a simple dessert like this. Of course you could do this with fresh fruit as well. It’s not much of a recipe but the whipped cream is delicious with little flecks of vanilla bean […]

We had our friends Andy and Shane over for a game of Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar! Despite owning this first edition from like over 10 years ago I have never played it. Probably didn’t help that it sat at the bottom of the shelf. First off, I love the spinning gears to represent the Mayan […]

This makes a light and refreshing cocktail that goes great with a spicy dish. In a cocktail shaker add the cucumber, lime juice and simple syrup. Dry shake 15 or so times and double strain into a serving carafe. Add the cold sparkling water. Add some cucumber slices and ice to the carafe before serving […]

I hope you’ve had a restful and nice Labor Day weekend. We’re headed home from a lovely weekend on Vashon Island celebrating our friend. The efforts of laborers all over the country deserve to be celebrated. From the long hours spent farming, building buildings to tending to our parks and so much more; their efforts […]

The other day I was playing Tzolk’in and wanted a “mayan” cocktail to go with. This is not that, lol. I found a recipe for a “Maya martini” and it was wayyyy too overpowering so I retooled it here. You can find the original recipe linked below. My version adds melon, honey and sparkling water […]

I finally got around to trying out Dave’s Hot Chicken here in Capitol Hill. It’s…. fine. lol. This place often has a huge line out the door. The day we went it was actually pretty dead. I’d say if it’s not busy and you want a solid chicken strip and love a piquant moment, this […]