The Sandpoint Eater: Taking Stock
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
It’s been an eventful beginning to the new year already. I’d barely stashed the Vegas juicer before my January calendar brought one of my …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
It’s been an eventful beginning to the new year already. I’d barely stashed the Vegas juicer before my January calendar brought one of my …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
My myriad of food projects occasionally includes testing recipes for food blogs and cookbooks. Last year I had the pleasure of testing recipes for …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
Happy National Tater Day! That’s right, folks, it’s Tater Day. Between my Irish heritage and my role as the mother of a vegetarian, I …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
Though I’ve been feeling a bit cooped up, I think I can see spring from my backdoor, which means we’re only a month or …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Lovers lay careful plans for elaborate getaways and romantic dinners (unless the mother-in-law arrives on Feb. 13 …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
I just finished shipping batches of Halloween cookies to family and like-family members near and far, which was just a warm up really, the …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
Last month was a whirlwind of culinary experiences for me. Armed with an over-the-top invitation to the Montana Master Chef program, I drove to …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
Many signs are pointing to fall. The last of the gardens need harvested and preserved, the leaves are turning and the cool evenings remind …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
It’s been nearly two months since the visiting grandkids and I delivered a trunkful of firefighter provisions to Thorne Research, to be delivered to …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
With myriad firework stands popping up between Sandpoint and Moscow, I’m reminded that it’s time to finalize my plans for the Fourth of …
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