If there was ever a “Salt and Stone formula” for a great meal, it would simply be to combine cooked pasta with whatever delicious vegetable happens to be in season and available. Once you’ve done that, all that’s left is to add fresh herbs, a little cheese and lots of salt and pepper. Pasta,…
Here are some tips from local experts on how to put together a stunning charcuterie board. It's all about the balance between meat, cheese, and everything else.
It is truly an exciting time to be a foodie in Yakima. New restaurants are popping up all over the place, including downtown on North First Street.
When my husband, Andy, and I said yes to hosting our first stand-up paddleboard expedition on the Green River in Utah last year, we expected a fun trip, but we didn’t expect the trip of a lifetime.
“Kyrgyzstan.” I reveled in enunciating every hard consonant and watching a person’s face contort in confusion. My hard-of-hearing friend survived the whole explanation of my trip only to say at the end, “Wendy, I will pray for you and Afghanistan.” I was used to people not understanding why …
As we stood near the cliff’s edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, my mind had a hard time grasping just how high it really was — and my eyes had a hard time figuring out just how far it was to the other side, the North Rim.
Over a century ago, North Yakima served as Central Washington’s hot spot for theatrical entertainment. We once had multiple theaters, often with more than one operating at the same time on the same block. Although their one-time existence has been long forgotten, one theater, the Larson Thea…
If you grew up in Selah, you are undoubtedly familiar with Howard’s Drug. This local pharmacy was established in 1959, and was the first place that Aleah Mickelson’s father, David Thome, worked after finishing pharmacy school. In 1999, David purchased Howard’s Drug and has owned and run it since.
The Yakima Valley is known for its vineyards and wines. We’ve had successful vineyards for over a century and wineries since Prohibition ended in 1933. Of the early vineyard and winery owners, William B. Bridgman is among Washington state’s most historically noted.
Farmers markets are starting this month. Sporting events, car shows, film nights, community festivals. In short, you have no excuse for being bored this summer.
Looking for a way to get the kids away from the video screen? Laser tag offers the thrill of the chase along with the sounds of virtual games — all in a setting that welcomes the entire family.
You’ve checked your phone and your socials are blowing up with people interested in getting together. There’s a lot of ideas flowing, from pre-gaming options to references to the newest restaurant that just opened in town. It’s exciting, but also a tad overwhelming.
A more even balance between professional and personal life is a goal for many individuals. The demands of work too often extend beyond traditional working hours, leaving many professionals to confront work-related challenges long after they’ve left the office or left the desks in their home …
There are many reasons to welcome a pet into a household. Companionship, unconditional love and protection are some of the reasons people get pets. Parents also may want children to have pets so they develop a sense of caring and responsibility.
Excitement is the order of the day when welcoming a new pet into a home. Families often go to great lengths when picking a new pet for their household, spending significant time studying specific breeds and preparing their homes for the new addition. Despite that preparation, no one truly kn…
The winter blues are a real thing. As much as I love ski season, the long dark days, and sometimes day after day filled with low gray skies, are just too much for me. I moved to Yakima from the Phoenix metropolitan area 16 years ago and while I don’t often miss the desert, I find quick trips…
The Maldives — a small island nation off the southwest corner of India — is famous for its clear blue, warm water and over-water bungalows. Alluring photos of the Maldives are in every serious traveler’s portfolio. A whimsical and romantic trip to the Maldives is on many bucket lists — and f…
Any day now, my first grandchild will be born. It’s an exciting time, yet I can’t help but feel a little nostalgic for the days in which my own children, Erin and Patrick, were small. Looking back through the years, many of my happiest memories are of travel with my kids. It’s amazing to loo…
