Weekend Tulips Max Effgen, April 25, 2009 The Skagit Valley Tulips are finally blooming. This is a very neat day trip from Seattle (approx. 1 hour north). I have been several times to tromp through the mud and work on my photography (above photo). That means up before dawn and out to catch first light. It is…
Some Favorite Eats… Max Effgen, April 18, 2009 Was able to take some time to visit Pike Place Market today. Very crowded for a Friday in April. The cruise boats will be here soon and with them, tourists. Inevitably, I am asked for recommendations, so here are a few good places to grab a bite. Palace Kitchen My…
More on Coffee Max Effgen, April 11, 2009 Check out this good read by Starbucks co-founder Jerry Baldwin, Press Pots: Coffee Worth the Effort on Press Pots (a.k.a. French Press or “Freedom” Press). My coffee habits are similar — only espresso or press will do. A few years ago, I received a KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Grinder KPCG100…
Wine Max Effgen, April 4, 2009 I am not an oenophile, but I do enjoy a nice wine. Here is a recent discovery that is more than affordable and very good for the sub-$6 price. 2006 Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon Cheers!
Coffee Max Effgen, March 20, 2009 When I first moved to Seattle, I could not tell the difference between an espresso and freeze dried Taster’s Choice. That changed in a hurry. I now have a strong regular habit. I even brought a Starbucks Barista® Espresso Machine into the office of a former employer to slow my…
Weekend Max Effgen, March 14, 2009 Looks like a wet, some say typical, weekend in Seattle. Likely take in some St Patrick’s Day festivities and get tickets for the Mariner’s Opening Day. Stay dry.
Happy Daylight Savings Max Effgen, March 7, 2009 With the rollover to daylight savings, I plan on taking advantage of the extra daylight to work on my photography. My portfolio site and this Google Gadget can be found at http://www.salmonbay.net. Snow is forecast for the weekend which normally means rain. This winter has been a much different story….
Discovery Park Service Project Max Effgen, February 28, 2009 REI has adopted a plot of Discovery Park in Seattle and held a volunteer day today to help restore the habitat. As a frequent park user, I was glad to help plant snowberry bushes and mahonia. Felt good to get out an turn some earth on a windy and cool…