RN74: Seattle Lacks Style? Really?

Ah, Seattle – one of the most laid-back-yet-chic cities in the world. Now, I know what some of you are likely thinking: WTF?!?! Have you read the latest rankings, which place Seattle in the top worst-dressed categories?!?
For example, a recent survey by GQ Magazine listed Seattle as 34th worst dressed in the United States. (NOTE: [...]

Lamb Jammin’

America has a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb… Well, more than a little, really. Approximately 6 million sheep call the United States home. Lamb is raised in all fifty U.S. states. Over 40 different breeds of sheep and 68,000 sheep ranches exist in this nation. Most of them are family-owned and family-operated. And sheep [...]

For the Love of Cheese Continues

Ah, cheese … there’s just something about it. Regardless of the season or the time of day, there always seemed to be room for cheese. It pairs equally fine with beer and wine, and is generally great hot, room temp, or cold.
The folks over at Metropolitan Market understand this; recently, they went from summer peaches [...]

Until October 16th: Emilia-Romagna

Ah, Emilia-Romagna – one of the twenty regions of Italy. Located in the northern part of Italy near the top of the boot, this region is known for its world-class culinary reputation. Foodie delights such as balsamic vinegar, Prosciutto di Parma, and Parmigiano-Reggiano – the true Italian name for what we North Americans often call [...]

2011 Marks RAM’s 40th Year

Ah, the big four-oh … a turning point in one’s life, some say. A time for pensive recollection and deep reflection on the first four decades of one’s existence in a given body in this given life. For some, it’s the gateway to midlife crises, for others, its a very healthy maturation, a coming into [...]

And the Winner is …

Patience may be a virtue, but it’s not very hedonistic. Remember that haiku contest? Well, wait no longer, dear hedonists!
I am pleased to announce that a winner of the Riesling Haiku Contest, which took place July 8th to August 6th, 2011 as a result of a Wild Ginger’s “Summer of Riesling” celebration, has in fact [...]

$6 Happy Hour at Capital Grille

With the economic situation anything but hedonistic, finding good deals that provide pleasure are on every hedonist’s radar. Right now, precisely one such deal is worth a look-see, and at a surprising location, no less.
The location is The Capital Grille in downtown Seattle’s historic Cobb Building – well, Seattle in particular, but also at their [...]

Eat Your Broccoli

For those of you who didn’t know, hedonists are those of us who enjoy pleasure – particularly sensual pleasure. Like good tasting food, for example. Even better if it’s good for you, too.
Take broccoli, for example. The plural of the Italian plural of broccolo, which means “the flowering top of a cabbage,” broccoli is a [...]

Amy’s Influence, Esme’s View

As hedonistic at heart as we all are, the realities of life make a constant state of hedonism, well, rather difficult at times. Disappointments, failures, and losses – even outright tragedies – weave themselves into the fabric of all of our lives. However, how we all respond to those non-hedonistic times in life is a [...]

It Takes a Village…

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what about tea?
Martin Ekechukwu would likely say yes to both. The founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Village Tea Company Distribution, Inc. and the Village Tea Company brand, 33-year-old Martin was born in Nigeria to a Nigerian father and Czech mother. The youngest of [...]

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