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• Wine, Stein and Dine now taking reservations

  February 1, 2012 on Page C1 Tickets are on sale for Wine, Stein and Dine. The annual fundraiser, hosted by the Post Falls Education Foundation, features 85 wineries, microbreweries and restaurants at the Greyhound Park and …

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  Sushi, and so much more

  February 1, 2012 on Page C1 Walking into Wasabi Asian Bistro in north Spokane is like walking into an oasis. The interior is sleek, clean and vibrantly green. A dozen shiny barber-style stools line the sushi …

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  Pass the pizza

  February 1, 2012 on Page C1 With Super Bowl Sunday just days away, it’s time to think about inviting some friends over for the big game. Homemade pizza is a crowd-pleasing, inexpensive way to feed hungry …

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  Game savers

  February 1, 2012 on Page C5 The big game on Super Bowl Sunday usually brings with it big eats. As a nation, in just one day we consume millions of pounds of potato chips, tortilla chips, …

• Retired chef offers Art of Cookery classes

  February 1, 2012 on Page C5 Steve Geving announced his 2012 series of cooking classes at the Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road in Blanchard, Idaho. Geving lives in Blanchard and is a retired master chef, …

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  Legend of Latah

  January 25, 2012 on Page C1 Mike Conway came to winemaking through the back door. Fresh out of the military, Conway worked as a microbiology technician at Gallo in California. In 1977, he joined Parducci Wine …

• Crude olive oil

  January 25, 2012 on Page C1 Another alarming new food book has sent me scrambling to the pantry to check the labels of my ingredients. This time, it was author Tom Mueller’s, “Extra Virginity: The Sublime …

• Fire damage fixed, Santé back to full menu

  January 25, 2012 on Page C1 The kitchen at Santé Restaurant and Charcuterie is back in business after a Dec. 11 kitchen fire. The grease fire caused $35,000 in damage and forced the restaurant to trim …

• Whitestone Winery gets a taste of downtown

  January 18, 2012 on Page C1 Whitestone Winery is moving its tasting room into the heart of downtown. By mid-February, the family winery will relocate from its Cedar Street home to 10 N. Post Street, Suite …

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  Long beans: Culinary wish for a long life

  January 18, 2012 on Page C1 Eating long beans to symbolize a long life is a hallmark of Chinese New Year. These beans can be found in well-stocked grocers and most Asian markets. They often go …

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  Flavor-packed, and fast

  January 18, 2012 on Page C7 When you select the right ingredients, it doesn’t take many of them to create a fantastic dinner. Nor much time. The trick is to pick ingredients with tons of flavor, …

• Winter pantry’s seasonal lessons

  January 11, 2012 on Page C1 If cooking with local, seasonal ingredients during the winter seems impossible, the folks at Quillisascut Farm School for the Domestic Arts would like to help. The farm and school in …

• Hackler thrilled about being bitter

  January 11, 2012 on Page C1 Terry Hackler is brewing porter. As we talk, he’s got one eye on the wort draining from the bottom of the stainless steel mashtun and into a small metal container. …

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  Cupcake crusaders

  January 11, 2012 on Page C1 Judy Rozier and Sally Winfrey are living the sweet life now. There’s just one small problem with it: The days start at 4 a.m. The baking duo got their start …

• Mac and cheese a la Italia

  January 11, 2012 on Page C7 In this grown-up version of macaroni and cheese we take a trip to Italy. Sort of. Inspired by the Italian sub popular in the Northeast, we sautéed up salami, garlic …

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  Let cardamom remake dinner

  January 11, 2012 on Page C7 The typical grocer sells some 50,000 different products. The typical shopper buys the same 264 over and over again. The point of this column? To persuade you to take a …

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  Starting fresh

  January 4, 2012 on Page C1 The new year is a great opportunity to savor a new flavor, rediscover a classic or experiment with a new ingredient. It’s easy to get in a rut and stick …

• Scout takes place of former Far West

  January 4, 2012 on Page C1 Scout up breakfast, lunch or dinner at the new joint on the corner of First and Monroe. Simply named Scout, the new bar and restaurant at 1101 W. First Ave. … 1

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  Saranac puts modern spin on old favorites

  January 4, 2012 on Page C1 If you need an excuse to visit the Saranac Public House, start with the location. Housed in what was once the Saranac Hotel, you can access the pub directly through …

• Rolling in the new year

  December 28, 2011 on Page C1 Not a New Year’s Eve partier? Me either. My ideal Dec. 31 is pretty basic. We invite another family to spend the night, freeing us up to get comfortable, play …

• Hackler hits perfect chord with Twelve String Brewing Co.

  December 28, 2011 on Page C1 For those with some time to kick back this week, consider checking out the new Twelve String Brewing Co. taproom in Spokane Valley. Owner Terry Hackler tasted his first microbrew … 4

• Raising my glass to readers, wineries

  December 28, 2011 on Page C1 For the past five and a half years, it has been my privilege and pleasure to write this monthly wine column. During that brief span, the number of wineries in …

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  This fondue’s full of flavor, not fat

  December 28, 2011 on Page C3 Want my trick for starting the year off on a fun and healthy note? Drag out the fondue pot! Fondue is a casual and social way to celebrate. The trouble …

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  Vegetable tart tasty as main dish or an appetizer

  December 28, 2011 on Page C3 The flavors of warm Mediterranean sunshine come through in this easy vegetarian tart that is perfect for a winter celebration. The addition of golden raisins may seem a bit odd, …

• Sweet potato dip both light, lively

  December 28, 2011 on Page C3 My goal was simple – a company-worthy dip that didn’t involve a heart-stopping volume of sour cream. If it also could be fast and easy to assemble, even better. Because …

• Five ingredients make meal a snap

  December 28, 2011 on Page C5 I often have trouble trying to reinvent chicken. It’s particularly difficult with limited time and a 5-year-old with a picky palate. So one day I reached into my cupboard, grabbed …

• Despite fire, Santé rolls on

  December 21, 2011 on Page C1 The crew at Santé Restaurant and Charcuterie is still turning out a limited menu despite a small fire that damaged much of the kitchen equipment. General manager Kate Hansen said …

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  Nutty tradition

  December 21, 2011 on Page C1 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. One sure sign is baskets of chocolaty brown chestnuts in the produce section of local grocery stores. Chestnuts might be unfamiliar territory … 1

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  Go local for last-minute gifts

  December 21, 2011 on Page C1 It’s the last minute, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cross a food lover off your list and still get them a local gift. We’ve rounded up a handful of …

• Beef tenderloin sure to be a crowd-pleaser at parties

  December 14, 2011 on Page C1 The key to a great holiday party is a relaxed host. And that is easier than it sounds. All it takes is a little planning. When I entertain, I make … 1

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