The Sandpoint Eater: From Festival to Fromagerie
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist There are times I can still hear the words my long-departed mother in-law imparted upon me as a new bride and resident of her family ranch. “I don’t...
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The Sandpoint Eater: True star chefs
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist Sometimes I miss the old days, decked out in my chef coat, herringbone patterned pants and white toque. Last week was one of those times, when my invitation...
The Sandpoint Eater: Long lost friend
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist I’ve just returned from my much-anticipated annual summer sojourn to Montana, where our clan of family and like-family gather from near (Helena) and far (including one who was...
Star Grazing: The Festival Foodie Edition
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist With food offerings as eclectic as the entertainment line-up, you’re going to find some great epicurean pleasures on Festival Street. Not only is the food lineup impressive, so...
The Sandpoint Eater: Summer companions
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist Summer wedding season is in full swing, and I’ve rolled down Highway 200 three of the past five weekends. It’s a pleasure to be on the guest side...
The Sandpoint Eater: Food for thought
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist I’ve been so hungry for summer, and last week’s Summer Sampler was a perfect kick off to the season of sun and fun. Seems like summertime is always...
The Sandpoint Eater: A pie by any name…
By Marcia Pilgerim Reader Food Columnist Summer has officially arrived, and with a freezer filled with three gallons of rhubarb syrup and a few gallon bags of diced rhubarb, I’m ready. My anticipation of...
The Sandpoint Eater: The 50th column!
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist It’s hard to believe this is my 50th column in the Reader. Fifty columns! Though I’ve written most from right here in Sandpoint, I’ve also tapped out words...
The Sandpoint Eater: Dispatches from Disneyland
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist Greetings from Disneyland. After a hectic spring in my kitchen, I was happy to trade my whisk for a wand and a little pixie dust and some California...
The Sandpoint Eater: Kitchen Wisdom
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist Ever since I can remember, I was the queen of elaborate tea parties, both real and imagined. I’ve entertained dolls, dignitaries, dogs (stuffed and real), friends, children and...
