Chelsea Lin
This Washington Farm is Bringing the Maple Syrup Industry to the West Coast
An Acme family farm is making a pitch for local, sustainable maple syrup harvesting
IN THE TREES: In the fall of 2017, Devin Day (pictured) and Neil McLeod invested in a proper maple sugaring setup, including 2 miles of plastic blue tubing, tapped into trees and connected to a vacuum that sucks the sap out of the tree
Delridge Resident Makes House in a Shipping Container
In this age of escalating construction costs, a young Delridge resident looks to shipping containers when designing her starter home
TRANSFORMATIONS: Homeowner Julianna Carlson’s kitchen has concrete countertops and a chandelier she made from a found branch
5 Local Plant-Based Desserts You Must Try
Good and good for you? These desserts prove it’s possible
NO DAIRY? NO PROBLEM: The tiramisu slice from Pure Pies features neither mascarpone nor ladyfingers, but still manages a satisfying, creamy texture to highlight the rich combination of chocolate and coffee
New Plant Book Helps Foster Your Inner Green Thumb
A local plant whisperer shares her secrets in a new growing guide
This article appears in print in the January 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. “Plants make people happy!” says local greenery evangelist Jen Stearns. There’s some truth to that: According to her new book, The Inspired Houseplant (Sasquatch, January 29, $24.95), studies show that indoor plants filter our air, increase office productivity and give us a dopamine boost….
Shake Shack’s Seattle-Only Burger Is Worth the Wait
This all-local burger from an international chain justifies the long lines it attracts
BURGER MASTER: Shake Shack’s Montlake Double Cut Burger is an obvious choice, but you should pair it with crinkle cut fries and a “concrete,” (a frozen custard treat) for maximum enjoyment
A Magnolia Home Refresh Without the Construction Mess
An interior designer revitalizes her own Magnolia home — without knocking down any walls
ART ATTACK: Designer Lindsay Pincus says finding the right art (particularly large-scale pieces to fit a large room) is one of the biggest challenges of a refresh project. Luckily, this eye-catching butterfly piece works beautifully