The 77th annual Greek Festival is underway at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Lunch started at 11 a.m. and is served until 2 p.m. today and tomorrow. It's a beautiful day for souvlakia from the outdoor tent. There are Greek…
The kids at Grant Elementary School in the Perry neighborhood got a taste of fresh Washington fruits and vegetables on the salad bar on Wednesday. The Washington Department of Agriculture and the Washington State Nutrition Assoication teamed up for "Taste Washington Day" at school districts…
Mike Garrison first noticed the art deco building with the corner door on a drive to Spokane Art Supply. He didn’t have plans for a business, but the space somehow convinced him that he needed to open Coeur Coffeehouse. Garrison, who grew up in Coeur…
It’s Cougars vs. Ducks at Saturday’s game in Seattle, but the real winners will be hop heads. During Saturday’s match-up between Washington State University and the University of Oregon at CenturyLink Field, Spokane’s No-Li Brewhouse will take on Eugene’s Ninkasi Brewing Co. in the first…
A sign on the door of the West Wing announces the bad news for garlic lovers. Raci Erdem, owner of the beloved White House Grill in Post Falls, has shuttered Spokane's sister restaurant. The West Wing, 4334 S. Regal St., opened in November 2010. The…
I made this cake for last week's appearance at the Kitchen Engine. I can't stop thinking about making it again. I sprinkled just a tiny bit of extra sea salt over the glaze before it set to give it that popular salty, sweet pop of…
If you have a lot of tomatoes, this traditional recipe for tomato preserves is a fun way to use them. Savory and sweet, it makes a nice addition to a meat and cheese tray. Tomato Preserves From "Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving." 1 tablespoon…
Good morning. Come see me at the Kitchen Engine this morning at the Flour Mill. I have goodies. I'll be there with food and newspapers from 10 a.m. until noon today and 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday. I'll have tastes of this Danish…
Jeanette Herman has a new toy. Although she is best known for her organic fruit from Cliffside Orchards, Herman and her husband Jeff also grow tomatoes and vegetables on their farm. They sell their produce at the Spokane Farmers Market. She roasted peppers in a…
I have not yet made my annual trek to the Spokane Interstate Fair, but I'm looking forward to checking out the fare offered this year. Judges have already done some of the hard work finding the best food. Bob Rogers, executive chef at Masselow's at…