Renae Clark

My cooking has gone through quite the transformation from the early days when my roomates and I each knew how to make about 3 dishes, and we all had spaghetti as one of those three things. Here are the things that really moved the needle to become a much better cook through self study. This post may include affiliate links, if you make a person I may earn a commission. As am Amazon affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. I only share my honest opinions and recommendations.

I started out life a terrible cook. People don't say that about me anymore. In the process of watching cooking shows, reading magazines & cookbooks, etc. I have accumulated so many kitchen gadgets that I thought I needed. Most of them sit in my drawer. Here is what I would get starting out. I would focus on a few quality items rather than tons of gadgets that only serve one purpose. Some links may be affiliate links, I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, but I only recommend things I actually like. As am Amazon affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases.

If you want to make great cold brew at home, here's a curation of my guides and recommended tools. I've been making cold brew coffee at home for 10 years and counting. If you don't want to make it a home, check out my favorite commercial cold brews for ready to drink options. Some links may be affiliate links, if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend the things I like, not the things that earn!

After 25 years living in the Bellingham area, here is where I would take you if you came to visit. If you want sunshine and dry weather, aim for July and August. May and September are usually warm-ish and somewhat dry. June can be a mixed bag. The rest of the year is the quintessential gray, wet, cool weather we are known for.