Food

The Guinness Book of World Records notes that the record distance that a human has spit a cherry pit is just more than 93 feet.

During summer, I shift into easy-meal mode. Admittedly, easy is my cooking MO most of the year, but I’m much more emphatic about it in July and August when I’d rather be outside than in the kitchen.

Alex Santos-Cucalon has earned certified executive chef status from the American Culinary Federation.

Sandwiches make very convenient summertime meals. They often require little or no cooking; they’re versatile and mostly self-contained. Adventuring beyond the house? Sandwiches are mobile. Tightly wrap them in parchment paper or aluminum foil for portability, convenient handling, and tidier eating. Include cooling when needed.

Beaver Creek Road on the west side of Priest Lake offers some breathtaking views in the area. Thanks to the implementation of the Grizzly Recovery Plan, we were treated to another breathtaking experience.

Diners at the District Bar are about to feel the burn.

Danny Griffin hopes customers are strangers only once.

Are you ready for a huckleberry hunt? Harvesting huckleberries should be a pleasant, joyful experience. To avoid chronic back pain, sprained ankles and painful sunburn, experienced huckleberry pickers dress wisely. They wear shoes with a good grip, strong long pants (blue or other dark-colored jeans are ideal), and a shirt that can tolerate purple batik created by squashed huckleberries.

The Chicago dog, the New York dog, the Sonoran dog, the Detroit dog, the Seattle dog.

Imagine walking into a neighborhood restaurant. The bar is filled with patrons, trying to grab a drink after work or catch up with friends. The tables consist of families who come at every chance they get. The food and drinks are both delicious and affordable.

Just saying the word “pancakes” makes me smile – it’s a food that conjures countless joyful memories. When eating them, I get the same wave of elation I had as a small child with a plate of mini “silver dollars” in front of me at IHOP. The family outings we had there always felt like a thrilling occasion. When I make pancakes at home, I can still feel the pride my sister and I had as tweens making our first totally unsupervised batch together.

Our country’s 250th birthday is this Saturday. That’s not an insignificant achievement. America has the oldest continuous constitutional democracy on Earth. It’s a big deal, so celebrate and enjoy the event, and participate in the local festivities. After all, they’ve taken 250 years to materialize.

My wife Julie and I love huckleberries. Our decadeslong love affair with the treasured fruit of the Northwest forest began shortly after moving to North Idaho from Hawaii back in 1983. We encountered huckleberries for the first time while sightseeing on Gleason Mountain near Priest Lake.

The S’mores Frappuccino is back at Starbucks.

Last Sunday, I made an unplanned stop at McDonald’s, hoping to get an early taste of the fried apple pie that’s making a brief return to the menu to mark America’s 250th birthday. It’s one of the secrets of Mickey D’s limited time offerings: They’re often available a couple of days before the official launch date.

You could eat and drink your way through America's 250th anniversary. Many food and drink makers have special deals and products to celebrate the country's semiquincentennial, which commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Some companies have decided to offer discounts, special menus and buy-one-get-one deals to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

The Garland District’s newest eatery offers diners a place to worship at the altar of the pie.