By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist There’s no escaping the smoke, a stark reminder that wildfires ravish us in every direction. Last Friday, as my flight approached Spokane, I could see the growing fire firsthand....
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist In 1977, I went to Bogota, Colombia, and fell in love — with the architecture, the people, the food and the vibrant culture, especially the cumbia (lively music and...
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist My birthday was last week. Every year as it draws close, I use the day as a yardstick to measure my goals list for the last birthday. I acknowledge...
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist Last week was abuzz with activities in Sandpoint. Of course, the Winter Carnival was a highlight for many, and my favorite — the annual Feb. 19 countdown to 2:19...
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist Man does not live by bread alone; though, I must say, the French were giving it their best shot during my visit last week. There was much to celebrate...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Delicious curdled milk has been consumed by humans for at least 10,000 years. Some experts argue that cheese has hidden health benefits, though that probably doesn’t apply once it’s...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff A lunch under $15 is becoming rarer and rarer these days, which is why Thai Nigiri’s sushi lunch special is one of our go-to meals in Sandpoint. Offering sushi...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There’s one thing both visitors and Sandpoint locals can always agree on: our restaurants are top notch. There is no better — or cheaper — way to taste morsels...
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff The building at 102 S. First Ave. in downtown Sandpoint — known so long as the home of Ivano’s Italian Ristorante — is launching into a new era this...
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff Most people can identify a food with which they share a checkered past. Broccoli or peas are popular candidates for this culinary relationship. Others may share a love-hate thing...
