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Columbian freelance food writer

Mighty Munch Mountain Curry Pizza near Vancouver offers a variety of Indian-themed pizzas, including this small Mighty Munch Chicken Curry Pizza.

Mighty Munch Mountain Curry Pizza offers Indian-inspired portable feasts in Salmon Creek

Mighty Munch Mountain Curry Pizza near Vancouver offers a variety of Indian-themed pizzas, including this small Mighty Munch Chicken Curry Pizza.

February 14, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

Years ago, while researching pizza places for The Columbian’s Pizzapedia, I came across an interesting combination: Indian pizza at NYC Pizzeria in east Vancouver. Read story

Cafe de olla at Carino Coffeehouse in Vancouver.

Create a sure-to-woo Valentine’s Day with help from these Clark County eateries and businesses

Cafe de olla at Carino Coffeehouse in Vancouver.

January 31, 2025, 6:07am Clark County Life

You may think Valentine’s Day is a crass cash grab or a silly pink holiday that celebrates antiquated notions of romantic relationships. I wouldn’t disagree, but a day that celebrates love is always a good thing. Read story

Cauliflower bites are vegan at 3 Howls Remedy House in Vancouver.

It’s a lot easier to find vegan food in Vancouver; here are four eateries with plant-based options

Cauliflower bites are vegan at 3 Howls Remedy House in Vancouver.

January 24, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

Finding vegan food in Vancouver used to be exhausting. You’d have to call a restaurant in advance or ask for some creative menu swaps when ordering. Read story

Mansaf at Petra House.

Three Mediterranean eateries in Vancouver offer tasty and healthy fare

Mansaf at Petra House.

January 17, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

The usual beginning-of-the-year self-improvement rituals have begun. Gym memberships have been bought, group meditation joined and terms such as “healthy sweet treats” are trending on search engines. Read story

Kindred Homestead Supply in Vancouver offers a variety of nonalcoholic beverages.

Booze-free beverage boom: Vancouver’s Kindred offers unique nonalcoholic drinks

Kindred Homestead Supply in Vancouver offers a variety of nonalcoholic beverages.

January 10, 2025, 6:05am Business

Alex Luna recently moved her shop, Kindred Homestead Supply, a few blocks north on Vancouver’s Main Street. Read story

Veggie quarter from Ranch Pizza.

Ranch Pizza and LoRo Coffee flavor downtown Vancouver with something unique

Veggie quarter from Ranch Pizza.

December 27, 2024, 6:07am Business

Eric Wood and Richard Corey began Ranch Pizza by delivering their square pies to bars in Southeast Portland. They later opened a brick and mortar in Northeast Portland with a life-size cut out of Huey Lewis, an ’80s advocate for all things square. Read story

The pastry case at Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe in Battle Ground displays cardamom buns, cinnamon rolls and Earl Grey scones.

Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe gets bagels right in Battle Ground

The pastry case at Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe in Battle Ground displays cardamom buns, cinnamon rolls and Earl Grey scones.

December 20, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

A seaside vacation inspired Joylyn and Devin of Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe to make bagels. Read story

Dead by Dawn Pastry Stout from Trap Door Brewing.

Clark County breweries tap into dark, delicious porters and stouts for wintertime sipping

Dead by Dawn Pastry Stout from Trap Door Brewing.

December 13, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Winter in Clark County is the perfect time to shift from hoppy IPAs and light pilsners to darker more malt-centric brews like stouts and porters. Read story

Deewani handi, malai kofta, and rice.

Daawat A Ishq in Orchards offers scratch-made dishes for all palates

Deewani handi, malai kofta, and rice.

December 6, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

John Sharma and Sunitika Vashishat found many of their customers crossed the bridge from Vancouver to enjoy fresh, flavorful Indian food at their Portland restaurant, Daawat A Ishq, so they decided to open a second restaurant on this side of the Columbia River. Read story

Bleu Door offers a variety of pies.

Dining in or taking out, it’s turkey time in Clark County; find the meal you’re looking for

Bleu Door offers a variety of pies.

November 22, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

Thanksgiving seems to have appeared out of nowhere, like a wild turkey fleeing a shotgun blast. Don’t panic. Here are places to get holiday meals without having to dirty a roasting pan. Read story