My favorite getaway for a long weekend is to the Methow (pronounced met-how) in Washington’s Okanogan County. The Methow Valley is situated north of Lake Chelan, east of the Cascade…
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Palm Court Grill» 2 cups olive oil» 2 large white onion, diced» ½ cup garlic cloves» 1 cup dry white wine» 1 tbsp kosher salt» 1 bay leaf» 2 tsp…
Builder: Durheim TimberworksSome husbands express their love with diamonds, others with flowers.Jared Durheim chose wood.In fact, Jared went with the equivalent of three semi-trucks full, all used to build his…
The ocre-cheeked pumpkin is one of the few vegetables native to North America. Seeds from familial plants that date back to around 7,000 BC have been found in Mexico, and…
When I first met Kevin Kirking he was coming off his 30th art show. He featured 10 bronze sculptures at the Garden of Artistry in Sandpoint. Today, he’s back in…
Karie Anderson welcomes us inside, and we are immediately greeted by a black bear, a buffalo, a mountain lion, and a raccoon, all beautifully presented and preserved by a talented taxidermist who clearly knows his work.…
Chef Steve Van Zeveren started cooking in 1999 at Napoli Fine Italian Food in Vallejo, California. He moved to North Idaho with his family in 2012, bringing with him his…
Cheryl Burchell takes a seat at her workbench. She places a magnifying visor on her head and picks up a century-old ring. She turns it, studies it.“People always inherit interesting…
Closest city to the trailhead:Post Falls, IdahoAverage distance of hike:3.0 milesWhy do you recommend it?The vast system of trails allows you to take a different route most every time, if…
Scrambled eggs with bacon, hash browns and toast are still the most popular breakfast foods in the United States. But there is an abundance of sugar-rich foods that continue to…