Bánh mì: A taste of sunshine
Sandpoint has a wealth of delicious food, but through the course of my travels in and out of the country, I’ve experienced the sheer, scrumptious diversity that’s out there — and, admittedly, I’ve become...
Category: Eats & Drinks
Idaho Master Naturalists Pend Oreille Chapter offers 2026 classes
By Reader Staff The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists announced its slate of classes for 2026, including topics such as native wildlife and plants, waterways, mountains and geology of the area....
First-ever TitleOne Chili Cookoff for a Cause benefits Food For Our Children
By Reader Staff TitleOne Sandpoint is hosting its inaugural Chilli Cookoff for a Cause on Thursday, Feb. 26, inviting attendees to bring their appetites and wallets for a day of chili tasting and fundraising...
Mad about Science: Peanut butter
By Brenden BobbyReader Staff Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are an American staple, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? What is it about solid nuts transformed into a non-Newtonian fluid that...
Hoot Owl soup kitchen marks 12 years
By Ben OlsonReader Staff For the past 12 years, the Hoot Owl Cafe has hosted a soup kitchen every Monday night to feed the community — an anniversary celebrated by volunteers and patrons on...
The Sandpoint Eater: Mamma mia!
By Marcia PilgeramReader Columnist Mamma mia! Here I go again. This coming October, I’m heading out on another adventure with a favorite group of intrepid peers — older, wiser and fun-seeking women. This time,...
Mad about Science: American cheese
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist American cheese is a bit of an anomaly in the food world. It’s cheese that isn’t cheese and a culinary landmark for one of the most developed nations on Earth....
The Sandpoint Eater: Super memories
By Marcia PilgeramReader Columnist Lately, my social media and email have been blowing up with Super Bowl hype. Even though I’m still not sure what a first down is, I’m sure down for the...
Classic canapes for an old-school New Year’s
Spoiler alert: stock up on white bread By Zach HagadoneReader Staff When I’m in a pinch for entertaining, I reach for my trusty Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender’s Guide, fifth edition, published...
The Sandpoint Eater: Our gift
By Marcia PilgeramReader Columnist Some recipes arrive neatly typed on index cards, already perfected. Others are passed down through labor, patience and love — learned by watching hands at work long before you understand...
