Life In The Pacific Northwest
Today we went and got take-out from one of our favorite local places: Mel and Mia’s (they’re offering takeout and curbside pickup). In the madness of these times, it’s critical to support our local businesses. Especially those that you adore.
Check out the macaroon Rebecca crafted! Isn’t it stunning? One of many reasons why I love these folks.
Today we went and got take-out from one of our favorite local places: Mel and Mia’s (they’re offering takeout and curbside pickup). In the madness of these times, it’s critical to support our local businesses. Especially those that you adore.
Check out the macaroon Rebecca crafted! Isn’t it stunning? One of many reasons why I love these folks.
My good friends at Mel & Mias in Edmonds (located at 7530 Olympic View Drive (Google Map Link), right in Perrinville) have great baked goods and coffee…really, really good coffee. Here’s their latest Instagram announcement, I expect it’ll be a fun time.
If you don’t know them, the owners are Bill and Rebecca. Bill is a Culinary Institute of America (the real CIA) trained chef with 30+ years of fine dining experience, and Rebecca has 20 years experience that combines with a passion of cakes, party planning and design. My family are regulars, and we rely on them for perfect cakes for those super-special occasions.
Besides heading down there as soon as you can, follow them on Facebook and Instagram. You’ll be glad you did.
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I came across this article a few days ago: Barbecue field trip: A Marysville joint takes its brisket very seriously (from the Seattle Times). I work in Marysville, but on the other end of town from Jeff’s Texas Style BBQ. Now, I’ve driven by it multiple times, and had several friends recommend it. And I hadn’t made it IN there. I decided it was time for a BBQ field trip on my own. Thus, today I did that. My boss and I were running around visiting a few projects and the article above drove home the need to give it a try.
My original plan was to try the pulled pork, but they’d sold out. FYI, they do their best to gauge demand and only prepare as much as they expect to sell. And when it’s gone, it’s gone. Nothing is frozen or microwaved. Though inconvenient for me, I do like the model. It’s what takes food from commodity to ethereal.
So I opted for brisket. The verdict? Amazing! I’ve never had brisket to tender I can cut it with a flimsy plastic fork. Smoky, but not too much. Solid pepper notes, but nothing overwhelming. Very well balanced and flavorful. I tried the sauce, and found it lived up to the article. Though I’m quite fond of the sweet BBQ, too.
It is a place I’ll go back to. Multiple times, I hope. Give them a try and let me know what you think. Or if there’s some other place I need to try, leave a note in the comments as well.
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Today was pretty delightful. First, got to sleep in…always a boon.
My wife and I hit the Brook’s Tent Sale. Though I’m no longer a runner, my wife and son are. And I’m something of an avid walker, so good shoes are valuable to me.
Next stop, a friend of ours, who makes killer cinnamon rolls, made some killer cinnamon rolls and shared some with us.
We then went and walked around the Edmonds waterfront. One of our favorite places. Calm, peaceful, and people who will actually politely greet each other.
On our way home, we stopped at Mel & Mias, a gem of a bakery/coffee shop in the Perrinville neighborhood of Edmonds/Lynnwood. Charming, delightful place. Light and inviting aura, and excellent treats. Oh, and coffee that’s quite unique. Today got to try a monsoon coffee from India. I’ve never had Indian coffee, so that was a delight in-and-of-itself. The processing for this is unique. They basically cage the coffee beans and let the rains clean away the husk and pulp of the cherry. It had mild citrus and berry notes which paired well with our cherry tart.
For dinner we went to help celebrate our favorite Mexican place’s (La Raza) 8th anniversary. Though we had to leave before the mariachi band arrived, it was great seeing the good folks there having a deserved good time.
Nothing monumental or life changing. Mostly, just life affirming and charming. The sun shone brightly, which was a pleasant change. All in all, no complaints.
Here’s wishing every one of you a blessed Easter, no matter which faith your practice. May we all find peace and joy…in the small things.
I passed this on my way to work this morning. This in front of the old Wong’s China Kitchen on 44th & 196th, a smidge east of Fred Meyer. .
I’ve long enjoyed Zeeks, so am quite delighted to see them coming into the neighborhood.
Yet, it is interesting how many of the more urban focused Seattle businesses are making their way into south Snohomish County. Such as Pagliacci, Ezells and PCC just to name a few. I feel this reflects the changing nature of the area; it’s growing urban feel. I, for one, am enjoying this change. But many are disquieted that this venerable suburb is changing quite dramatically. Such is life, I suppose.
At the risk of sounding curmudgeonly, I’m not a fan of these community events: the Taste of Edmonds, and it’s older cousin, the Bite of Seattle. Perhaps it’s a case of “back in the day” sentimentality, or just that grumpy “get off my lawn you damn kids”, but these events just grate on me. I’m charged an admission fee to wander through booths and buy one dinner (I suppose I could buy several dinners, but I’m really trying to make less of me in the world).
What I’ve seen the past few times I’ve gone are loads of booths, where you buy full meals. That’s not a “Taste”. The value of an event like these is to sample the wares of many (all?) the vendors. In the recesses of my memory, there’s notes about buying a punch-card that entitled you to one sample from each vendor. Perhaps another sign of aging, but if it’s not my memory, it should be.
To be more specific to the Edmonds event, I have another issue: most of the vendors I remember seeing don’t have restaurants in Edmonds. They seem to be, predominantly the same vendors who attend the Edmonds Arts Festival, amongst other area events. Blah!
Add into that the closing of my beloved Farmer’s Market for a day, the masses of traffic that descend into the Bowl, and that the Edmonds Boys and Girls club is displaced for several days, and my aggravation meter pegs high. Maybe that’s the larger issue. Maybe. Still, I’ll be sitting this one out, and back in the area after the madness has passed. But before the streets are swept, I expect.
One thing I’ve become fond of: Vietnamese sandwiches. Now, not every pho place carries them. I’m pleased to have found Pho on Broadway, just south of 19th on Broadway in Everett. I hadn’t been successful locating a place this far north, so this is a bit of a gem for me.
Anyway, give them a try.
Cheer!
