Food

I decided to give my usual Maryland-style crab cakes a fresh twist by incorporating a vibrant new flavor. A touch of pesto blended into the mayonnaise adds a bright note that complements the sweetness of the crab without overpowering it. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil, the cakes feel light, fragrant and perfect for warm weather.

Wendy’s has unveiled a new “Minions”-inspired menu that includes limited-time offerings and exclusive collectibles – and yes, there is a banana-flavored item on the menu.

As we approach the season of ice cream carts and icy-cold treats, we had a quandary scheduling Community Cookbook’s summer menus. We could stagger the heat-relieving desserts over the summer months, a balanced approach, or group most of them in a single blowout column near summer’s start so readers could enjoy the treats at their leisure. They’re predicting a hot, dry summer for the Inland Northwest, so we’re going with the blowout, and here it is.

When sisters Reyna and Maritza Vazquez emigrated from Mexico to Austin as teenagers, their first encounter with what was labeled Tex-Mex or Mexican food confused them. Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos – top of mind when many of us think of Mexican food – were completely foreign to them. In the United States, we tend to get stuck on this limited idea of the cuisine. In reality, though, it is much more varied and healthful. The Vazquez sisters had never even seen these dishes in their native Veracruz, the coastal region famous for its vegetable- and seafood-based dishes.

NFL legend Tom Brady has turned his attention to the hydration market with the launch of a new coconut water drink that even has the seven-time Super Bowl champion stumbling over his words.

Today’s recipes will build a delicious dinner around a classic main dish: Kraft Classics Tangy Italian Spaghetti. This dish serves up a generous portion of nostalgia, having been a popular food product back in the 1960s and ’70s. The box contained everything needed to make the dish except for tomato paste. It was a unique product back then, sitting on the grocery store shelves alongside its also-popular sister products, macaroni and cheese and chicken noodles.

If your bank account won’t quite stretch to a trip to Cairo, you can enjoy the flavors of Egypt right here in northwest Spokane.

How do I best maintain the longevity of my pots and pans?

Stephen Colbert's late-night reign may have come with an expiration date, but a Ben & Jerry's pint created in his image will live on forever.

A damp, gray Tuesday isn’t uncommon for April in Pullman. Among the small pellets of rain, cars slowly meander down Main Street past the wind-bracing, head-down pedestrians and array of local businesses, many of which reside in buildings that have seen countless college students come and go.

The newest addition to the West Plains dining scene offers a mouthwatering taste of Italy.

For years, plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy have tried – and failed – to beat the real thing on price and taste.

Joey Chestnut won’t face the wrath of Major League Eating over the competitive eater’s battery charge for drunkenly slapping a man in March.

The glasses were laid out in a semicircle, each with a small pour of red wine and a plastic cover. Although it was still early in the morning, we were ready to taste (and spit). These were the product of Washington State University team’s research, led by professor Tom Collins, into the impacts of wildfire smoke on wine grapes and the wine made from them. I was eager, and a bit hesitant, as I began tasting, from left to right, the six glasses before me.

The scope of Memorial Day, this Monday, has broadened over the years and now encompasses a variety of activities, often spanning the entire weekend. Of course, it’s a time to remember and honor those who have passed on, especially our military members and veterans. Part of the traditional Memorial Day celebration includes the solemn practice of decorating graves with flags and flowers. Parades and special ceremonies honoring our military personnel and veterans are common.

Social media users may have recently seen videos circulating of chicken tenders being available at Costco food courts.

Spokane has its own week devoted to restaurants, but a newer community event is devoted to the city’s bars and bartenders.

I remember standing in the kitchen with my mum, lining up jars of pickles on the table, ready to be sealed and carried outside. In winter, our apartment balcony became an extra pantry: a barrel of sauerkraut beside jars of fermented green tomatoes and gherkins, vinegar-pickled bell peppers and bottles of tomato juice.

Long before they were given the name “Coeur d’Alene” by French traders and trappers, they called themselves “Schitsu’umsh,” meaning “The Discovered People” or “Those Who Are Found Here.”