The Daily Grog

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.

Featured Posts

31 Jul 2023

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In San Cristóbal, Comal is about the food

One Mexican chef's lifelong journey with food.

Comal restaurant in San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico.

4 May 2023

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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.

Mario Rosero, chef and owner of Prudencia in Bogotá, Colombia

9 Jan 2023

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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

Bruno and Ignacia, chefs and owners at El Peral

27 May 2022

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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.