Another best kept secret found in Yakima.

by Jill St. George on Feb 6, 2012

Jerk chicken with rice and vegetables.

I think I may have found one of Yakima’s best kept little secrets. Tucked away in an old boxcar in the Track 29 mall sits the Hummingbird Cafe.

I had no idea how much I’d love Jamaican food until I tried it for the first time over the weekend. So I started with something I knew I’d probably like: the jerk chicken with rice and veggies. And it was seriously awesome! There was a huge piece of chicken so tender you could run your fork through it and the side of vegetables had the yummiest flavor. And the tea – OMG. I am a huge tea drinker, but I had never had iced tea like this before – seriously. I can’t describe the flavor, you just have to try it.

Get your first Friday on… again.

by Jill St. George on Feb 3, 2012

It’s time to get your first Friday on again. Tired of doing the same old thing? Well then scoot on over the The Seasons Performance Hall, learn some new moves, and then dance the night away.

Dance lessons with Salsa con Rumba are held backstage from 8-9pm tonight as part of “Salsa Fridays,” a group of salsa afficionados who take to the stage at Seasons each Friday all year. They used to meet on Thursdays (read our story from last year here), but they group – and its musical offerings -  has grown much since then.

Another guilty pleasure?

by Jill St. George on Feb 2, 2012

As if we need another internet addiction, right? But this one’s so good!

It’s called Pinterest - an online pinboard where you organize and share things you find on the internet. For example, you come across a great recipe on the internet, but you don’t have the time to write it down, so instead, you pin it to your “recipe” board on Pinterest. It’s a great way to save all of your recipes in one little spot.

Ch-ch-ch-chia!

by Jill St. George on Feb 1, 2012

This might seem odd, but the seeds you once used to grow “hair” on the head of a clay animal, are actually the new superfood. According to Dr. Oz, they contain 500% more calcium than milk and the same amount of omega-3s as wild salmon. They are rich in protein and fiber and suppress appetite, while fighting cancer. Sound too good to be true? I know, I thought so too, until I did my research. 

Vintage stamped metals – yes please!

by Jill St. George on Jan 31, 2012

I’m loving stamped metals these days. Well, it seems most everyone is, given its growing popularity on the internet.

At Mighty Tieton’s most recent craft and artisan bazaar, I stumbled upon a vendor selling hand-stamped vintage spoons. Right then and there, I knew I wouldn’t be walking out empty-handed.