Zoe Baillargeon

Portland

Travel and Food Writer at Freelance

- Writer, coffee drinker, Oxford comma enthusiast - Travel, food & drink, outdoors, y mas - Words in @natgeo @cntraveler @vogue @wineenthusiast etc.

Articles

The Treatment: HAVN Saunas Bring Scandi Culture and Design in Victoria, British Columbia

1 week ago | azureroad.io | Zoe Baillargeon

pa-goers can sweat it out in heated saunas and dip into hot tubs and cold plunges on a floating WWII-era barge inspired by Scandinavian design. Saunas and contrast therapy have emerged as two of the biggest trends in the recent wellness movement. But while they may seem splashy and newfangled, both are rooted in tradition and ancient practices dating back thousands of years.
11 Brands Behind Your Favorite Baseball Stadiums' Hot Dogs

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Zoe Baillargeon

The line is, "Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack," but when it comes to getting a snack at a baseball game, the hot dog may be top dog. Lots of sporting events have their signature food or beverage item, like the Honey Deuce cocktail for the U.S. Open or the pimento cheese sandwich that's now a staple for the Masters Tournament, but nothing beats grabbing a hot dog at a baseball game.
Martha Stewart's 12 Favorite Cocktails

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Zoe Baillargeon

Martha Stewart needs no introduction. A television personality, chef, author, and media empire owner, her name is synonymous with lifestyle, cooking, and entertaining. So it may come as a surprise to hear that Martha, a maven in the food and drink spaces, actually isn't that big a drinker herself. In interviews, she's often said she prefers to stick to a glass or two of wine at dinner time and otherwise keeps her drinking on the lighter side. But when Stewart does indulge, she has her preferences.
This Is the Quietest Place in the Continental U.S.—and It’s in a Rainforest National Park Just 3 Hours From Seattle

3 weeks ago | travelandleisure.com | Zoe Baillargeon

View of Rialto Beach in Olympic National Park. Photo: Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure Top 5 Can’t MissWalk through the moss-laden trails of the Hoh Rain Forest, marvel at the massive sea stacks of Rialto Beach, and take in sweeping summit views from Hurricane Ridge. Feast on local Salish Sea seafood outside the park at Salty Girls Seafood. Overnight in historic park hotels like the Lake Quinault Lodge deep within the misty, lush rainforest.
This Is the Quietest Place in the Continental U.S.—and It’s in a Rainforest National Park Just 3 Hours From Seattle | Flipboard

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Zoe Baillargeon

1 day agoSkip the endless searching with Rome2Rio. Trying to get from point A to point B? If only it were that simple! With any manner of travel these days, you’ve got options: planes, trains, buses, ferries, and beyond. And finding the best path to embark on isn’t always easy. Even finding all the available …
11 Discontinued Fruit Snacks We'd Love To Make A Comeback

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Zoe Baillargeon

There are plenty of things from our childhood that we would love to make a comeback: TV shows, toys, games. However, nothing delivers a "blast from the past" quite like a favorite food item from your youth. From dipping a Dunkaroo cookie into icing to chowing down on sugary cereal (with fun prizes in the box!) while watching Saturday morning cartoons, food links us back to earlier, simpler times.
12 Best Liquors And Liqueurs For Boozy Hot Chocolate

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Zoe Baillargeon

No matter what age you are, hot chocolate never loses its appeal. From easy-to-make storebought mixes to using different hacks for restaurant-quality cocoa, a warm, cozy cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate always hits the spot. Apart from using elevated ingredients like sweetened condensed milk for ultra-silky cocoa, it's hard to imagine how one can improve on such a beloved, classic beverage. Right?
13 Trader Joe's Seasonings That Deserve A Spot In Your Spice Cabinet

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Zoe Baillargeon

From frozen foods like the beloved Mandarin Orange Chicken to fun-for-all-ages snacks, Trader Joe's has made a name for itself with its unique, signature food products, many of which are inspired by international cuisines. That brand focus — globetrotting flavor in fresh, high-quality, and inventive items — extends to the spice aisle, where you'll find a diverse array of blends and mixes to spice up your cooking.
The 12 Strongest Cocktails You Can Order

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Zoe Baillargeon

Maybe you had a bad day at work and just want to let off some steam for a bit. Maybe you received some good news and want to celebrate with a festive, fun cocktail. Maybe you're a broke college student looking to get a good buzz going for cheap. Whatever the reason, everyone has at one time or another needed a good, strong cocktail.
The 12 Biggest Food Recalls In Costco History

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Zoe Baillargeon

Apart from its renowned rotisserie chickens and its famous food court hot dogs, Costco moves a lot of food and beverage items each year -- $101 billion in sales worth, to be exact. That's a ton of food products coming into and out of stores, both of Costco's store brand Kirkland and partnering food providers. As meticulous as food safety standards are, inevitably, there will be times when products need to be recalled. Sometimes, it's due to the risk of contagions or bacteria like E.