Live + Thrive

Field Notes from a Fungi Forager Giveaway

We’re celebrating the release of @seattlewalkreport new journal Dog Days: Your Furbaby Memory Book with a giveaway! Enter-to-win a copy of the journal + a goodie bag of homemade dog treats from @theseattlebarkery. 💚

Recipe from Pasta for All Seasons

Pacific Northwesterners impatiently wait for the spot prawn season, which usually starts in May and runs through the end of September. Celebrate the bounty of the summer with this tasty recipe!

Peak Season Picks: Best Cookbooks for Summer

Make the most of summer with our recommended cookbooks featuring hundreds of delicious recipes for all of the favored occasions of the season: park picnics, beach days, backyard barbecues, potlucks, cookouts, and 4th of July celebrations!

Summer Berry Buckle with Crunchy Sugar from Everyday Cake

A Sasquatch Books favorite, this berry buckle is highly snackable and travels well, so pack it up for a picnic, the beach, or a summer barbecue.

Sour Cherry Cast-Iron Galette with Lemon and Thyme from Five Marys Family Style

Rancher mom and author Mary Heffernan has the perfect dessert for your next family gathering. Made in a big cast-iron pan so it serves a crowd, this galette is sure to please! Sour cherry, lemon, thyme, butter and sugar combine to make this sweet treat.

Gifts for Mom and Dad

It’s celebration season. Whether you’re showing mom or dad the love, we’ve got a list of books that make the perfect gift!

Spring Cleaning: Sustainable Life Hacks from 201 Everyday Uses for Salt, Lemons, Vinegar, and Baking Soda

Clean every room in your house (plus use a little recipe to pamper your skin) this spring without all the chemicals. This checklist has a selection of solutions from our book using simple pantry ingredients: salt, lemons, vinegar, and baking soda. Not only is it the most affordable way to clean your home, it’s also good for your health and the health of the planet!

Little Bigfoot Earth Day Reading List

Celebrate Earth Day with educational books that the whole family will enjoy. These books encourage kids to get outdoors, teach fun lessons about frogs, alligators, and orcas, and allow readers to explore nature!

Pesto Tofu with Smashed Purple Potatoes and Charred Asparagus from Makini’s Vegan Kitchen

Skip the steak and make this savory meal instead. Packed with flavor and bright, spring ingredients, this marinated tofu recipe is a knockout for your next dinner party or a restaurant-quality meal at home. It’s delicious, filling, and won’t leave you missing the meat.

Broccoli, Lemon, and Parmesan Soup from Cooking from Scratch

Broccoli cheddar is a cozy, familiar soup, and it’s worth playing around with the traditional recipe as the weather warms. Our updates are simple but definitely worthwhile. Using Parmesan adds complexity, while lemon lightens the whole eating experience and brightens up early spring evenings.