Between several large, trucksized boulders was a hole that led down below the surface. After a quick squeeze through, the light disappeared along with the fresh air. Click, click, click,…
Author: Nspire Magazine
Last August, we identified an opportunity to take nearly a week’s time out of the office and do something that has been on our short list but required more than…
Builder: Aspen Homes Balancing light, pattern and texture to create a homey yet elegant space. It’s not subtle. The zebra carpet that blankets the floating spiral staircase in this nearly…
After a final gear check, I pull up the weather. It’s as I expected. Heavy snow and wind. Fifteen degrees. A blizzard, basically. It’s 3 a.m. Should be a fantastic…
Syringa Chef Viljo Basso has been working in the kitchen most of his life, starting in his parents’ cafe. In 1990 he decided to pursue cooking as a career. After…
Anthony’s Chef Rick began his restaurant career as a dishwasher at Red Robin. He was introduced to the kitchen one night when asked to help cover for an injured chef.…
I’m following Steve down stairs to get a look at some of his originalswhen his legs give out and he drops straight down to sit safely on the steps. He…
FLEUR DE SEL Laurent Zirotti grew up in France where he was influenced by the cooking of his French mother and Italian grandmother. Laurent worked for Roger Vergé at l’Amandier,…
Builder: Monarch Custom Homes Pops of ocean blues decorate Carol and Clark Emmerson’s home on the Spokane River. Serving as a bold yet fitting accent to a largely neutral canvas,…
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant A Spokane native, Chef Tracy McLaughlin started his restaurant career at age 16. He chose this recipe because it’s made from the best ingredients, and they can…