Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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With the changing of the season, we have been busy with spring cleaning projects around the house and out in the yard. In anticipation of warmer days, we have rows of vegetable and tomato starts sprouting up against every sunny window in the house. After a productive day prepping our vegetable garden beds and tending to perennials, there is nothing better than sitting down to warm up with a hearty bowl of homemade soup. This lovely recipe comes together in one pot and tastes like it took twice t...
My predawn exhaustion caused me to miss the freeway exit and my goal of being at the Teal Lakes at dawn, thanks to a detour through Connell. My tardiness was irrelevant, however. The vibrant sunrise I had hoped for never transpired, but a brief period of blood-orange horizon presented over the rim of South Teal Lake. It was colder in the scablands than anywhere else that morning. Steam rose and drifted over the lake's surface while waterfowl silhouettes floated delicately along the shoreline...
The Velvet Devil 2019/2020 Merlot The Velvet Devil is one of several low-cost and high-quality brands that Charles Smith rolled out as he began building his wine empire. The distinctive names and catchy black and white labels were all part of the brilliant packaging, but it was the overall quality of the wines that proved most impressive. Smith's website is way out of date, so these current releases have no reviews, but the track record suggests you won't go wrong. National advertisers have...
Ten Years Ago April 4, 2013 At the launch of Paul Gregutt's Waitsburg Cellars, tasters were offered a small ribbon-bound booklet describing the elements of the new wine label's logo. The image contains many symbols – all elements of what inspires winemaker and critic Gregutt and his wife, filmmaker Karen Stanton Gregutt, about being artists in Waitsburg. "Our sense of time both slowed and expanded," Gregutt wrote about the couple's transition to life in Waitsburg, which started about eight years...
While there are countless reasons why I try to include more vegetarian meals in my week, including the health and environmental benefits, it is for the love of vegetables that I truly crave them. When searching for vibrant vegetarian recipes I often turn to the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, a part of the world specifically known for its extravagant and nourishing meatless dishes. This version of on an Indian classic includes two of my favorite ingredients, cauliflower and lentils, in a vi...
I recently saw a New York Times headline: "The Finnish Secret to Happiness? Knowing When You Have Enough." For the past six years, Finland has had the distinction of achieving the top ranking by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network on its World Happiness Report. The article then includes interviews they conducted with Finns from various walks of life and locations within Finland. Many of the people interviewed expressed relief that Finland has a robust safety network...
Parents Ben and Samantha Shafer (WHS graduates) of Twin Falls, Idaho, announce the birth of their son Thomas Roy Shafer. Thomas was born at St. Lukes Hospital on Tuesday, January 17, weighing 5 pounds 4 ounces. After spending six days in the NICU, everyone is home and healthy. Grandparents are Neil and Linda Henze of Waitsburg, and Ed and Stasia Shafer of Scappoose, Oregon. Great-grandparents are Donnarae Smith of Waitsburg and Monty and Susan Price of Walla Walla and Steve Shafer of College...
WAITSBURG-The Royal Block welcomes oral historian, Randy Lewis, to share legends associated with the Columbia Plateau Cultural Area at the Royal Block in Waitsburg on April 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public (21+). Lewis, or K'ayaxan in his native tongue, will also provide a screening and an insightful exposition of "A Winter's Tale," a student film produced by Amelia Yokel Egbert in association with Icicle Creek Center for the Arts. A Q&A will follow the film,...
Adult Fiction: "A Summer to Remember" by Erika Montgomery. Experience the salty breeze of a Cape Cod summer as it sweeps through this romantic and timeless debut novel tinged with a love of old Hollywood. "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry A sparkling novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations. "The Night She Disappeared" by Lisa Jewell. A thriller about a young couple's disappearance on a gorgeous summer night, and the mother who...
Portlandia Vintners has just released a pair of non-vintage bubblies. I particularly like this Syrah-based rosé. It’s not expensive for a traditional (Champagne) method sparkler – that is not a cheap process. NV means it’s comprised of juice from more than one vintage. Lovely to look at – a fading sunset hue – it is one of a handful of sparkling Syrahs in my experience. This one avoids unnecessary tannins or earthy funk and might easily be mistaken for a sparkling Pinot Noir, which is a good...
My garden awaits Spring, and I am back from my trip to Los Angeles. Daniel worked diligently to assemble the new patio furniture and did a great job. So, what should I write about now? Daniel suggested (jokingly) I ask ChatGpt to write this week's column. The Microsoft program is one of the hot topics in the news lately, so maybe it's time to learn more about artificial intelligence. I am fairly "tech savvy." I am as good as most, better than many, and not nearly as good as the very young. What...
Ten Years Ago March 28, 2013 [Photo Caption] The Waitsburg High School Knowledge Bowl Team pretends to pose in front of the real Space Needle in Seattle. L to R: Thibault Martinelle, Alex Leathers, Hannah Grant, Emma Philbrook, Cherry Dai, Meara Baker, EJ Meserve and Coach Brad Green. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 2, 1998 Turning a hobby into a business is the impetus for Joe Jr. and Jean McCown’s new rock, mineral and mining-related business, which is starting operation at 232 Main Street, in t...
Ah, Spring. The days are getting longer, and all across town flowers are beginning to push up out of the soil. While most people love the returning sun, it is the cloudy and rainy days that make me love this transitional time of year. In a single day you can watch the atmospheric conditions go from pleasant and sunny to chilly and soggy, then back again. It is this constant fluctuation of the weather that places Spring firmly still in soup season. This week, in need of some comfort I found...
Will the weather cooperate? That is the million-dollar question. If my trip to Los Angeles today is any indication, it’s not great. I will leave Walla Walla in the rain, only to arrive in Los Angeles in more rain. Typically, I leave Walla Walla in bad weather to enjoy the California sun; this time, it’s the opposite. It will be raining when I leave Los Angeles on Wednesday morning to return home. If my weather app is uncharacteristically correct, Walla Walla should be dry if a bit cloudy. Meanwh...
This popular southern French blend is a great introduction to a style that is the basis for many more expensive Walla Walla wines. The grapes used are some combination of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre (often labeled as GSM) with perhaps a splash of Carignon or Cinsault. This is a tangy, salty and brambly red, with palate-coating berry flavors that seem perfect for that first grilled spring lamb. Both 2020 and 2021 are current releases both are good – this brand is consistent so either one wo...
WALLA WALLA-The Refinery in Walla Walla offers numerous classes for the general public and memberships to access studio tools and equipment. Class options range from working with clay, wall sculptures, macrame, block printmaking to basket weaving. With the studio's growing success, there is a waiting list to become a member. The Refinery is a community pottery and art studio that provides diverse art experiences and nurtures artists at all skill levels, as stated on their website. The Refinery...
Ten Years Ago March 21, 2013 Long-time Waitsburg resident, activist and tireless historian Jeff Broom received the prestigious Commercial Club Community Service award on Tuesday, a recognition some said was long overdue. “Jeff has done more than his share to see that Waitsburg is on the map and deserves our thanks for all his volunteer work to support our wonderful community,” club members Larry and Deanne Johnson wrote in their nomination letter. Broom, who received a standing ovation from Com...
There are few sensory experiences more inviting than the smell of fresh baked bread filling your home. Though I was once terribly intimidated by bread making, through careful and delicious experimentation it has become a satisfying addition to my kitchen repertoire. While pulling a fresh loaf from the oven is sure to impress special dinner guests, it can also be a wonderful way to elevate a middle-of-the-week meal for two. Recently, while researching recipes in preparation of our family Saint...
WALLA WALLA-God, dressed in a floral power suit, returns to skewer everything from the platypus to Pocahontas in an hilarious sequel 2,000 years in the making! Fans across North America fell in love with the original show, and this sequel has become even more popular! (PS: There is no need to have seen the original "God is a Scottish Drag Queen" show to enjoy "part 2.") Comedian Mike Delamont previously performed at Gesa Power House Theatre in 2018 with "God is a Scottish Drag Queen," New...
You'll have to look far and wide to find better deals on decent wine than the 3-liter Black Box offerings.This new California-sourced Sauvignon Blanc replaces and upgrades the previous vintage from Chile. Tart and tangy, it is indeed, though without the aggressive pyrazine character, sometimes described as cat pee. I know - not very appetizing. This leans heavily into citrus – grapefruit, lime, lemon, zest, and flesh – with ample acid. Sauvignon Blanc, as a varietal wine, is enjoying a bur...
In my pre-trucking days, it’s unlikely I would have crossed paths with Benny. Heading north with produce from California’s Salinas Valley, my comm screen displayed a directive to convey a fellow driver to our carrier’s main terminal in the Northwest. Of Asian descent, Benny was a formidable figure. What he lacked in stature, he more than made up for in self-confidence and presence. His tattoos and seasoned leather jacket were not borne out of affectation. Having recently read Hell’s Angels,...
Do you think there’s any chance that Bob Dylan was singing about Daylight Savings Time? I doubt it, but it’s always a welcome change to have longer days and know that sunnier ones are on their way. Mugsy had been preparing early in anticipation of the time change by waking up a little earlier each morning for the last week and a half. A few days ago, he was up an hour earlier, nudging me awake to let him out and feed him. I admit he has me trained. Time and season changes turn very quickly as I...
"Brian and Charles" Focus Features, streaming on Prime Video. Since "Lost in Space," I have wanted a robot. A company produces replicas of the Robinson family's robot, also known as Robot B9. I just don't want one that costs $25,000. In "Brian and Charles," the robot is the brainchild of a lonely Welsh inventor. Brian (David Earl) lives alone and is a bit too quirky, even for Wales. He is always on the lookout for materials for his inventions. If his creations don't quite work out as he...
