A couple of weeks ago, we set out to find picnic-worthy spots in and around Portland and we thought we’d share some photos from our adventure! Whether you go by the water, to the nearest park, or even on a rooftop, we hope you feel inspired to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy as many moments outdoors as you possibly can, it is good for the soul!

With more summer days in mind, we thought we’d share with you a few simple styling tips to have your next meal outdoors and make it special. Hint: It is easier when you go for something seasonal! We’re calling this gathering for two rustic blues and you’ll see why shortly.

Our friends at Copper River Salmon shared with us one of their favorite salmon recipes by San Diego chef, Justin McChesney-Wachs. Start the grill, pour yourself a glass of chilled wine, and enjoy the short and easy process of putting this chimichurri salmon on your table!

Earlier this week we made these crispy potatoes recipe by our friend Jodi Moreno and we assure you, the addition of dried piquín peppers to this aioli is heavenly! This whole dish is a real party of flavor and textures and we absolutely think you need to try it! 

Our friend Melaney, a highly seasonal and local minded mixologist shared this Strawberry Basil Spritz with us and we couldn’t keep it to ourselves! Featuring their very own sparkling rosé of Tempranillo, Papi, Melaney is taking the summer spritz game to the next level and bringing us along for the ride.

Ashley Rodriguez showed us how to make mussels with caramelized fennel cream from her book, Let’s Stay In. If you want to follow Ashley’s step by step as we chat about life in the times of COVID-19 and her favorite books, you can find our conversation here. We made it and devoured it—it was perfection!

Robin Wolf — a super talented mixologist we had the pleasure of partnering with last year for our Supper in California — joined us to talk about life in isolation, how things are slowly opening up where she’s at, and how she thinks her work will be reshaped by the last few months. Robin also mixed a cocktail for us and we’re sharing it with you!

Last November, while having a fantastic team lunch in Guadalajara, we were feeling adventurous and ordered a wine from Valle de Guadalupe to pair our scrumptious meal with. Next thing you know, we are making Baja California our first stop for 2020!

Boasting impressive architectural sites and a growing tech industry, Guadalajara is the second largest city in Mexico. It is also the land of tequila and mariachi, and it offers a perfect mix of culture and tradition. If you find yourself in Guadalajara for a couple of days and are looking for some tried and true spots to make the most of your time, read on!

February 22nd is National Margarita Day 2020 and we’re here for it! After spending time with some of the best Margarita makers out there, during our series in partnership with Tequila Patrón, we feel ready for this celebration! Patrón’s very own mixologist, Oskar Murillo, shares his Treasure Margarita recipe for you to celebrate along!