A Completed New Year’s Resolution: Heed the Hedonist on Facebook

So … some people keep New Year’s Resolutions, others don’t. Personally, I can see both sides: given that most resolutions pertain to health improvement – be it physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, financially, or (of course) hedonistically – one could argue that they shouldn’t be a once-a-year promise to oneself, but rather, something one lives [...]

Give Your Head a Little Love, Part 3 of 3: Lips

Here’s the final third installment of the three-part head lovin’ series: lips. Those delectable, moist-alicious vessels for … oh, lots of things. This time of year, it’s tougher than ever to keep those beauties supple, smooth, happy, and healthy.
Today I tested three lip balms, provided by Metropolitan Market as a part of their month-long Wellness [...]

Give Your Head a Little Love, Part 2 of 3: Air Repair

O.K., so part one was all about the hair; for part two, let’s move on to the face. This time of year, travel – in particular air travel – is pretty much a fact of life. What’s more, as of late travel has become more … complicated. The result: grumpy, rumpled, dried-out passengers.
But there’s another [...]

Give Your Head a Little Love, Part 1 of 3: MANE

With the holidays pretty much behind us and wintertime still in full swing, it’s time for a little self-lovin’. Take your head, for instance: hair, face, and lips. Those three components make up the next 3-part series here on Heed the Hedonist. First, hair.
Cheating – specifically cheating on your hair stylist – is something many [...]

Fullanthropism, Palatethropism, and/or Hedonosity

Although the spirit of giving should be all the year through, during Hallowthankmas things get kicked up a notch. From candy for the kiddies to prezzies for your peeps, October through December/January is the prime time.
Given that this time of year is definitely the time for – well, giving – it’s a good idea to [...]

Willie Green’s + Parties That Cook = Farm-to-Table

With winter and the October-December “Hallowthankmas” season comes an entire shift in food and beverage cravings here in North America. We crave heartier, richer foods that fit the season, such as mushrooms and root vegetables. Food is generally roasted, braised and simmered. Crock pots and baking sheets are dusted off  and utilized once again.
Around this [...]

Holiday Happenings at Sorrento Hotel & Hunt Club

OK, so the economy has seen better days, and the hotel industry knows it. We also have some real Seattle jewels – true icons, in fact – that some of the young and hip crowds may have in the past not known about, or even shunned. But no more.
Take Michael & Barbara Malone’s Sorrento Hotel, [...]

Do Zoo Doo

An important part of being hedonistic is taking time to replenish the ol’ stocks – be it pantry, wine cellar, mind, body, or spirit. For if one is not at the top of one’s game, the enhancement of one’s private and public life may not be efficient, effective, and extraordinary.
Knowing that, this axiom also applies [...]

Can? Do!

Regardless of how much  (or little) of a summer we have had so far, summertime is the season to preserve and store up all of that tasty sunshine for the long, cold (and here, wet) winter. Traditionally, preserving or “putting up” foods through such methods as freezing, dehydration, and canning is a time to “waste [...]

Seattle Food Lovers’ Guide Launched

Food is undoubtedly one of life’s greatest, most hedonistic pleasures. I’ve always said that the foodie scene in Seattle rivals anywhere in the United States – nay, the continent. And it’s high-time we had a publication that highlights the best local places to be, buy, and binge for all things foodielicious.
Last night, I attended the [...]

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