Quick Ginger Tips
Ginger root is used in many Asian dishes and adds a nice spice to any marinade.

When purchasing ginger, look for a thick root with no dried spots.
All you need is a spoon and a Mircoplane to have freshly grated ginger.
With a spoon scrape off the rough skin.  You can peel only part of the ginger and save the rest for later.
To grate or mince ginger, use a Microplane and grate the area of the ginger you’ve just peeled.
Now you ginger is ready to add to marinades, sauces or a Stir Fry dish.  Enjoy!

Whether you want to go for a day or a long weekend, San Juan Island offers a wide variety of places to fill your senses.  I’ve put together some of my favorite places to go, from restaurants to wine tasting with a little history thrown in, San Juan Island is a perfect place to relax and enjoy a weekend “Island Style”.

Beer tasting at Front Street Ale House

Bakery San Juan is a great place to get a morning pastry or a fresh baguette for an evening appetizer.  Their hours are short on the weekends so make sure plan ahead.

Front Street Ale House, located in Friday Harbor near the ferry terminal, is known to the locals for serving great pub food and local brews. Their arrogant bastard ale is an A+ staple. Ask to do a beer tasting and try a sample of all they offer.

Sweet Re-treat Need an afternoon pick me up? Grab a latte or a chocolate milk shake at this little stand in the heart of Friday Harbor.

Historic Roche Harbor's Madrona Grill and Hotel de Haro

Roche Harbor offers several places to eat, but my favorite is on the deck for lunch at the Madrona Bar & Grill.  Start out with the blue cheese chopped salad, with eggs and almonds, then satisfy your hunger with the roast beef sandwich and be sure to add cheddar.  Wash it all down with a house specialty Berry Mojito.  This is a great meal to split for two as the portions are generous.