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...
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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: What we knead
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 consuming my beloved Montana...
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: Super Foods
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 accident when I...
The Sandpoint Eater: Block out your summer celebration
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 lake, on the lake,...
The Sandpoint Eater: Pit Stop
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 to her home to...
