Hey there, my name is Skylar - I'm a writer and photographer based in Seattle, WA. Welcome to my small corner of the internet.
Most of my writing and photography sits at the intersection of narrative non-fiction and documentary, with food, alcohol, and travel as the primary subjects. Occasionally I'll interview some incredible makers around the world - chefs, distillers, brewers, and winemakers - using their stories to better understand the world.
I'm also an ardent one-bag traveler, constantly refining my packing list so I can focus on the journey.
All updates about me or my projects will go through my weekly newsletter, The Daily Grog.
In San Cristóbal, Comal is about the food
One Mexican chef's lifelong journey with food.
In Bogotá, Prudencia makes its own rules
On a peckish, food-driven walk through the La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogotá, I came across two tall, sturdy wooden doors. The type of doors that are asking for a knock. So I did. When the doors of Prudencia opened, the staff greeted us and asked if we had a reservation.
In Chile, progress might have to come from chefs
It was the most rain the city had seen in weeks, maybe months. It was unrelenting, but so was my hunger. Braving the downpour, we make our way up and down the network of hills on which the city of Valparaíso, Chile, is built. Just about every street is lined
Re-Defining Grain to Glass in the San Juan Islands
Recently I took a trip up to the San Juan Islands, northwest of Seattle in the Salish Sea. Despite growing up in the Pacific Northwest, a journey to the islands has eluded me over the years.
An Interview with Snorri Jónsson of 64° Reykjavík Distillery
A conversation with Snorri Jónsson about Iceland, drinking culture, and the environment.
On Packing Light: The Complete One-Bag Packing List
A one-bag packing list designed for indefinite travel across multiple climates and locations.
On Harvesting Oysters
An article in Eater and the best-kept culinary secret in Washington State.
Puerto Vallarta: The Road to El Tuito
A lazy attempt to find some raicilla
Puerto Vallarta: Searching for Birria
¿Dónde está la mejor birria de la ciudad?
Welcome to my personal hell
And notes on margarita time.
A Minimal Packing List for Women
Whether you're planning a trip for 10 days or over a year, this packing list has you covered.
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