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 …
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 …
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 …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
The past week left me looking for a safe haven from all that threatened my well-being. Thick, acrid smoke compromised my health while wildfires …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
My favorite part of Super Bowl Sunday is shopping, unhurriedly, in patron-free stores. Five years ago I learned of this little known shopping secret …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
We’re a hearty bunch here in North Idaho, and a few raindrops didn’t dampen our party spirits last weekend. Whether you gathered near the …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
On a recent weekend trip to Moscow, I ran into a friend, transplanted from Sandpoint. She was heading out of town, but invited me …
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