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Columbian freelance food writer

A stacked salad at C&rsquo;est La Vie in Hazel Dell.

C’est La Vie marketplace menu proves nutritious food can be delicious

A stacked salad at C&rsquo;est La Vie in Hazel Dell.

January 26, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Life

For many years, Keri Buhman has served decadent French-inspired dishes like ham-and-Gruyere crepes at C’est La Vie in Hazel Dell. Read story

Kale and Cherry Salad from AC Lounge.

Looking for something lighter? These 5 salads at Vancouver eateries worth the trip

Kale and Cherry Salad from AC Lounge.

January 19, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Life

Now that holiday feasts are over, we’re ready to turn our intentions toward eating better. Here are five great salads that make healthy eating easy and delicious. Even better, they’re all under $20. Read story

Tyler Malek, co-founder of Salt &amp; Straw, serves up a scoop of Chocolate Gooey Brownie at the Waterfront Vancouver on Thursday morning.

Salt & Straw ready to dig in on Vancouver’s waterfront at chain’s 40th store

Tyler Malek, co-founder of Salt &amp; Straw, serves up a scoop of Chocolate Gooey Brownie at the Waterfront Vancouver on Thursday morning.

January 4, 2024, 2:28pm Business

Salt & Straw opened in 2011 with a food cart and four $16 used ice cream makers. Read story

Lemon meringue doughnut and chocolate covered doughnut from Nextdough Neighbor.

A year of Yum: Food writer rounds up the best foodie moments in Clark County in 2023

Lemon meringue doughnut and chocolate covered doughnut from Nextdough Neighbor.

December 29, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

When 2023 began, I never would have thought I’d end up interviewing Princess Diana’s personal chef in the Living Hope Church parking lot. Read story

Tom Kha Ramen from Pure Thai Cafe.

These 5 enormous bowls of noodle soup at Vancouver restaurants will get you through winter

Tom Kha Ramen from Pure Thai Cafe.

December 22, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

An enormous bowl of hot soup filled with noodles, veggies and protein is slurpable self-care anytime of the year, but it’s particularly soothing during colder months. Vancouver has many restaurants offering generous portions of noodle soup. Here are the five that I plan on sipping until spring returns. Read story

Diners in black-out glasses head into the Black Forest Dark Dining Experience at Wyld Pines in east Vancouver.

Get a feel for food in dark: Dark dining experience now available in east Vancouver at Wyld Pines

Diners in black-out glasses head into the Black Forest Dark Dining Experience at Wyld Pines in east Vancouver.

December 15, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Life

Dark dining began in Paris in the late 1990s, then spread to Zurich, where a blind clergyman used it to convey his sensory experience to those who could see. This led to more dark restaurants in Europe, North America and Asia. Only a few of these establishments are in the… Read story

Starter Bread 7 Grain loaf (Rachel Pinsky)

Food makes the perfect gift: Clark County businesses have your fill of tasty presents

Starter Bread 7 Grain loaf (Rachel Pinsky)

December 8, 2023, 6:05am Business

Food and drink are perfect gifts for everyone because we all like to indulge at the end of the year. Plus, consumable presents don’t create extra clutter because they’re only around long enough to enjoy. Here are some tasty gifts to pick up for those on your list. Read story

Nostra Tavola serves flat iron steak adorned with smoked peppercorns.

Nostra Tavola hits right notes: Italian eatery at former Rally Pizza site elegant, reasonable

Nostra Tavola serves flat iron steak adorned with smoked peppercorns.

November 24, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

Todd and Tania Moravitz, owners of Nuestra Mesa in downtown Camas, recently opened an Italian restaurant called Nostra Tavola in the space formerly occupied by Rally Pizza in central Vancouver. They made the large, high-ceilinged room darker and sexier by staining the wood, painting the walls, and adding touches that… Read story

The Vancouver Farmers Market&rsquo;s new year-round schedule offers a chance to buy cold weather produce.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is now open year-round with 15 new sellers and more cold weather produce

The Vancouver Farmers Market&rsquo;s new year-round schedule offers a chance to buy cold weather produce.

November 17, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

The Vancouver Farmers Market recently shifted to a new schedule, extending the season for farms like Dilish and Quackenbush, while making room for newcomers, like fishmonger Brandywine Fisheries. Read story

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Gobble up turkey without cooking — with help from Clark County restaurants, eateries

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November 10, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

We’re in the mad dash to plan one of the most extravagant feasts of the year: Thanksgiving. Read story