The Sandpoint Eater: The art of food
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist I said July would be a big month, and it is! Did you know July is National Baked Bean, Hot Dog, Ice Cream, Pickle and Picnic Month? It’s true,...
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The Sandpoint Eater: What a peach
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist July is a big month for me. While most are planning their Fourth of July festivities, I am deep in the planning stages of our annual family get-together in...
The Sandpoint Eater: Ode to oregano
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist While most of my perennials were quite inconsistent this spring, a fragrant patch of oregano thrives not far from my leafy red rhubarb plant. My youngest daughter, Casey, planted...
The Sandpoint Eater: Taking stalk
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist Once spring had finally sprung, I walked around the yard to see how my perennials fared through the crazy winter (and aborted attempts at spring). I belong to a...
The Sandpoint Eater: Gracias, universe
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...
The Sandpoint Eater: Sweet dreams
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist Last month, in Dublin, I stayed at The Merrion Hotel, a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse, where I had my first night’s rest in ages. I swear it was the...
The Sandpoint Eater: Dear Mother
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...
The Sandpoint Eater: For the love of food!
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist Last week, sporting a newly gifted Irish apron, I delivered a cookie tray to some neighborhood children when a neighbor couple out for a walk spotted me and assumed...
The Sandpoint Eater: Layers of Lent
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...
The Sandpoint Eater: It takes a cake (and a village)
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist Last week, many generous individuals paid $150 a plate (or more) to attend the Bonner General Health Foundation’s 15th annual Heart Ball, then shelled out thousands of dollars for...
