The resort is so beautiful right now. The spring flowers are beginning to make their way through the ground, and there is a cherry tree already budding! It is putting me in a mood that I can only describe as ecstatic to be alive and well on this island location! Coming from Alaska, I am endlessly infatuated with food grown outdoors, and springtime at large! That’s right - you heard it here… Springtime!

In food news, last week, we all met with our representative from Noble Wines, Pete. Pete brought us over some samples from Lopez Island Vineyards. It's amazing to me that such wonderful wines can come from the San Juans. It’s so fascinating learning more about Washington wines, and how our state, along with Oregon and Idaho are up and coming wine regions. There will always be a place for French Champagne and Italian Vin Santo, but I would like to take our “eating local” to greater heights and incorporate our beer and wine menu. Eat locally, drink locally.

See you in the café!
- Chef Janay