When my friend Liv (the most stylish Lutheran pastor I know) mentioned the Wild Woman Trail Marathon and Relay last spring, I thought it was a great idea. You can run the whole marathon course yourself or split the route with up to three other friends. Truth: Races often sound like a lot of fun when they’re months […]
Snacks
My Kale Chip Apprenticeship
I know it’s not Wanderfood Wednesday yet, but I’ve got kale on the brain. I hereby declare it Munchie Monday. A friend of mine introduced me to Trader Joe’s spicy kale chips, which are weirdly delicious. This is what happens when I purchase kale chips: I open the resealable pouch (why resealable? Clearly this is […]
Foraging the Charming Farms of Green Bluff, Washington
What’s better than having one sunhat in the backseat of your car? Having two sunhats. When my friend Des visited me last August (that’s her on the left), we spent an afternoon among the farms and stores in Green Bluff, about 40 minutes north of downtown Spokane, Washington. The Green Bluff Growers have a spiffy […]