Hayden woman wins sandwich contest – again
For the second year in a row, a Hayden home cook is a winner in the Oroweat Bread America’s Better Sandwich contest.
Edwina Gadsby won $5,000 in the contest again this year. She took first place in the Creative Classics category for her Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Sandwich. Her Asian Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Slaw won the same category last year.
A retired accountant, Gadsby regularly enters cooking contests.
This is the second year of America’s Better Sandwich. On the Web: www.americasbettersandwich.com.
Spiceologist opens shop
This Spokane-based spice company has opened its own retail location in downtown Spokane.
Spiceologist sells spices, herbs and rubs as well as kitchen accessories such as its own Spiceologist block, which features cork-stopped glass test tubes for herb and spice storage.
Spiceologist was founded in 2013 by chef Peter Taylor and food blogger Heather Scholten. Their new shop opened in early November. It’s located at 125 S. Cowley St.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (509) 241-3040. On the Web: http://spiceologist.com
Market moves indoors
The Thursday Market in the South Perry District has moved inside for winter.
The indoor market takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays through December
Vendors include Common Crumb Artisan Bakery, Flora Yogurt Co., Thunder’s Catch Seafood, Mama Torrez Salsa, Harmony Coffee and Tea and Petunias Handmade Preserves.
The indoor winter market is located in the Bhuddio Yoga Studio, 915 S. Perry St. On the Web: thursdaymarket.org.
DIY holiday gift ideas
Need some handmade holiday gift ideas?
The Spokesman-Review Food section has compiled a few recipes from its archives that might make great gifts. They include biscotti, marshmallows, madeleines and amaretto.
Find the links online at the Too Many Cooks blog at www.spokesman.com/blogs/too-many-cooks.
If you have a favorite DIY holiday gift recipe, be sure to share it with Spokesman-Review Food editor Adriana Janovich. Contact information is below.
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