The Sandpoint Eater
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last June, from my quarantine fortress, I made one of my rare, early-COVID outings. Circumspect but determined, I donned a mask and gloves and made …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last June, from my quarantine fortress, I made one of my rare, early-COVID outings. Circumspect but determined, I donned a mask and gloves and made …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I couldn’t be happier to report to you that I will soon have my second Moderna vaccination under my sleeve, and it already feels so …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
The pound cake, an all-time favorite dessert, has been around forever. It was first recorded here in the 1796 cookbook, American Cookery. I don’t …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
This past couple of weeks felt like a carnival ride, filled with hills and chills, and spills and shills. And per usual, when I feel …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Staff
Ever since my youngest, Casey, has had babies, my Christmas routine has been flying to Chicago, spending a week and then leaving Christmas morning on …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
In anticipation of next week’s holiday, I’ve been busy cooking up a storm, for everyone! Or no one. Thanksgiving is on, then Thanksgiving is off. …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
It’s soup season, and in anticipation of the cold and snowy months ahead of us, I’m already stocking my larder. Though I rely on many …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Happy National Nut Day. Talk about timing! But it’s just a fluke, folks. I’m speaking of tree nuts and peanuts, and this is a holiday …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Honestly, these past six months have kicked my ass, and I’ve lost a bit of my sass. By nature, I’m not even a “glass-half-full” kind …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last week was a rough one. I’d finally found my “COVID-19 cool” and begun some outdoor entertaining on my deck, a couple of friends at …