The Sandpoint Eater: Joyeux Noël
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist Last week, I packaged up all the goodies I’ve been baking and made my annual sojourn to the Ponderay Post Office, ahead of the rush. This year I...
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The Sandpoint Eater: Sugar and spice and everything nice (and local)
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist I’ve got three busy weeks ahead of me, and I imagine I’m not alone. I’ve been baking and freezing or curing for the past month or so, and...
The Sandpoint Eater: From Festival to Fromagerie
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist When the turkey’s been picked from the carcass, the stuffing polished off and that stuffed-belly feeling wanes, we’re left to reflect on the holiday that brought us together...
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...
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: After the harvest
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist There was no time to linger over my last sip of summer sangria before it was time to gather the last of my garden’s bounty. I don’t know...
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...
