Urban Foraging.

Seattle is known for recycling and reusing--and more recently, composting. In fact, spotting "free" piles of wood or other unused building materials in a neighbor's front yard is a common sight.

If you're like me, you begin to wonder...what to do with all that free wood...?

Reclaimed, geometric wood shelves, from Junglai.

Hallava Falafel.

Hallava Falafel - Georgetown, Seattle.

For the past few months, we've been frequenting a (mostly stationary) mobile food truck known to simpletons as "Hallava Falafel". But to us, this may as well be falafel heaven--for it's here where nightmares of mediocre falafel go to die.

Food from a truck has never been this good.

Located in the tiny "Georgetown" neighborhood (just south of downtown Seattle), "Hallava Falafel" is by far our favorite-est of favorites when it comes to Seattle eats. There are 3 menu items: falafel and shawarma (both available in sandwich or salad form), and "double-dropped" fries. All 3 are scrumptious--but the falafel sandwich is our champion.

The view from my mouth.

The ingredients: crispy, golden brown falafel stuffed inside a pocketless pita, Russian red relish, spinach, tzatziki sauce, a delicious blend of spices, and perhaps the underrated hero of Hallava's falafel sandwich, a wild Armenian pickle. Good. Freaking. Lord.

Do yourself a favor--go there...NOW! 5825 Airport Way S, Georgetown, WA.

The Last Supper.

Can you guess which items contain some form of pork?

The Memorial Day lineup:  pork ribs (a hunk 'o' pork), green beans (cooked with bacon), beans (also cooked with bacon), grilled broccoli (thankfully, no pork), mashed potatoes (with a heavy dose of sour cream) and deviled eggs (not pictured, and no pork). Southern-style overeating at it's finest.

"We cannot be defeated." -Ribs.

The infamous "pork and beans".

Yesterday wasn't the first time I've overeaten. However, it may very well be the last. Don't get me wrong, the food was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, I find myself hating myself this morning. Pretty sure my stomach wants to punch me in the face. I'm sorry stomach--so, so sorry...

You see, this Southern boy turned semi-vegetarian (thank you, Seattle), has grown accustomed to what most might refer to as a "healthy lifestyle". Think fish instead of pork ribs, free range lamb sliders instead of Costco value-pack burgers and grilled potatoes instead of potato salad.

My vacation ends tomorrow, and I'm more than anticipating a return to my healthy ways. No doubt, I'll miss the flavors and tastes of the South. But after a 2-week barrage of meats, fats and starches, I won't miss the calories.

Rubber Stamp Nirvana.

Hand-carved Kurt Cobain stamp, from This is Just to Say.

Just discovered an awesome shop out of Stockholm, Sweden: This Is Just To Say. I love the geekery and playfulness of their hand-carved stamps. I dig 'em all! But I especially favor the "Happy Whatever".

We hope you've enjoyed our "It’s A Small World" series this week. Have a wonderful weekend!

Double Wide.

Peach crystal cluster double ring, from Moorea Seal.

Part of our week long "Keep It Weird" series. Find more one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories in Moorea Seal's Etsy shop.