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Thankful Thursday

Posted on March 18, 2021 by TommiaW

Helpful folks who care and

Energetically set up

Assistance for those in need,

Rallying others

To join the cause –

So, what can you support today?

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Wednsday Waters

Posted on March 17, 2021 by TommiaW

All right,

I’ll admit, one

Regret in not traveling:

Perfectly panaramic and

Lovely views

Always

Nice to

Enjoy when coming home

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Tuesday Detour

Posted on March 16, 2021 by TommiaW

Along the Mount Tenariffe Trail 3.14.2021 by Tommia Wright

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Heart. The Go-Go’s. THe Bangles. The Pointer Sisters. The Andrews Sister. The International Sweethearts. The Puppini Sisters. Martha and the Vandellas. The Shirelles. The Surpremes. En Vogue. The Coquettes.

How many of these performers have you listened to lately?

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Sunday Snapshot

Posted on March 14, 2021 by TommiaW

Pi day is too fun to pass up! And there are many fun virtual 5K walks to find with great programs to support. So, this year, I tackled three strolls in two days and even found one new trail to try.

Intersection of Mount Tenariffe Trail and Talus Loop by Tommia Wright

Joy was finding one new trail to use in tackling the first walk of the say. It meant a few more uphill climbs that brought spectacular views. After a short break, on to the second 5K of the day.

Along Mount Tenariffe Trail by Tommia Wright

It was fun to come full circle with this trail. Hopefully with better planning (ie the magic hour of the day where the main trail isn’t packed with many maskless folks), hope to make this a weekend routine.

While original plans were to treat myself to a pie from one of my favorite local businesses, decided it would be better savored Monday.

What challenges are you marching through right now?

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Spectacular Saturday

Posted on March 13, 2021 by TommiaW

Field to Table w/Chef Justin Lee 3.11.21

How spectacular is the culinary team at Snoqualmie Casino? Great enough to be invited to take part in the “Field to Table” event!

When the opportunity arises to try the latest creations by the culinary masters, it’s an immediate ‘Yes!’ (Granted, I at least wait until the question/invitation is finished, just barely.)

Four courses served inside a tent under heated lamps above.

The first course, Scallop, Radicchio, Manchego, a freshly made “Everything Bagel”, Shishito Chimichurri, Kalette, and Parsnip Creme Anglaise melted bite after bite, accentuated by the crunch of the kalette.

The second course, Twice cooked Pork Belly, Pickled Hot Sauce, Sous Vide Carrot, Celeriac Mousse, Cauliflower, Ricotta Dumpling, and Pea Vines offered a wonderful blend of flavors both familiar and unexpected.

The third course, Wagyu Beef Cheek, Crispy Beef, Bone Marrow Custard, Fiddlehead Fern, Confit Potato, Apple Carpaccio, with Cipollini Jam had an earthy tone to the flavors, folding into a sweet/bitter combination.

And to finish the evening, a Ten-Layered Chocolate Cake, Mexican Hot Cocoa, Aerated Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Crumble, and Malted Milk Balls, topped with an unexpected surprise! To be fair, I’ve had (many) an opportunity to try the original – 21-Layered Chocolate cake, so it was nice to taste a shorter variation with a bit of ‘pop.’

As the world slowly reopens and more people are vaccinated, will I venture out to dine more? Probably not. However, wherever this team will be out in the community, I’ll be there!