Happy New Year! Here’s some news for those seeking to elevate the home cooking game, find the ideal Valentine gift, or just enjoy something new on the table. From truffles and Nebbiolo to Authentic Pizza Napoletana from scratch, the new meal kit selections from Ciao Food & Wine serve up the flavors of Italy with wine and gourmet foods from small batch, family-owned purveyors. In each of these authentic, giftable culinary experiences, find carefully selected products paired with Italian wines.
Read MoreChef Mark Laska of Ciao recently shared the tastiest huckleberry recipe with the team at 1889 Magazine, and you need to try this now. Whether you’re able to gather a late harvest huckleberry crop in the waning days of summer, or dip into the freezer, read on or visit this link to “learn how the elusive and delicate ‘God’s candy’ inspires Washington chefs’ creations.”
Read MoreWe love a good bottle of wine, cheese plate and accoutrements as much (likely more) than the next one. But of course we’re always open to new ideas and flavors to stock the cooler. Enter Ciao Food & Wine on Whidbey Island. Whether it’s shipped direct to your doorstep, delivered to your getaway destination of choice, or mailed to a different destination to surprise a picnic loving friend – This beloved local restaurant will pack and ship all the fixings for a Porch Party, Date Night, or Picnic in the Park.
Read MoreAs spring inches close and with hopes for road trips and regional travel on the horizon, Washington’s Whidbey and Camano Islands offers distanced experiences and open air adventures. After so many months of zoom tutorials and virtual vacations, here are five opportunities to explore and try something new IRL.
Read MoreScenic beach and forested trails abound on Whidbey and Camano Islands, yet a variety of destinations pair art with the outdoors for a true taste of local culture. Coming in February, in partnership with local glass artists, Camano Island hosts the Great Northwest Glass Quest for a fun, and possibly very rewarding outdoor treasure hunt. It’s one of six ways to enjoy art in the outdoors on the islands.
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