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Columbian freelance food writer

Contributed by Northwood Public House & Brewery (Contributed by Northwood Public House & Brewery)

The last oompah: Northwood Public House celebrates Oktoberfest one more time

Contributed by Northwood Public House & Brewery (Contributed by Northwood Public House & Brewery)

September 27, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

Blue and white streamers sweep from the lofty rafters at Northwood Public House & Brewery in Battle Ground. A whimsical wood cuckoo clock hangs above the bar. It’s Oktoberfest again, a tradition that began when Eric and Paula Starr bought the business 10 years ago. Read story

Brewing Bridges Collaboration Festival returns to the Pearson Air Museum on Saturday.

A Drink With Friends: Brewers on the north side of the Columbia River team up on special offerings for festival

Brewing Bridges Collaboration Festival returns to the Pearson Air Museum on Saturday.

September 20, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

Brewing Bridges Collaboration Festival returns to the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum on Saturday. This is the sixth year for the fundraiser, which serves one-of-a-kind beer made through collaborations between Northbank Brewers Alliance members and brewers from other states. Read story

Chicken tocino from Kali’s Kantina.

East Vancouver Farmers Market offers some of county’s best culinary treasure hunting

Chicken tocino from Kali’s Kantina.

August 30, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

The downtown weekend Vancouver Farmers Market has grown bigger and more crowded over the years. I love that market, but it’s also nice to go to quieter companion events. Recently, I hunted for lunch at the East Vancouver Farmers Market, which occurs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays from June… Read story

Bleu Door Express Window in downtown Vancouver serves a variety of sandwiches, like this one on baguette.

From burritos to waffles, Downtown Vancouver is awash in cheap options

Bleu Door Express Window in downtown Vancouver serves a variety of sandwiches, like this one on baguette.

August 23, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

If you’re in downtown Vancouver and looking for a cheap bite to eat, here are 11 spots I regularly seek out at lunchtime. Every dish I list here is under $20, and most are under $10. Read story

Washington State University professor Michael Goldsby believes that beer could save democracy by opening people to conversations.

Washington State University professor believes beer could save democracy

Washington State University professor Michael Goldsby believes that beer could save democracy by opening people to conversations.

August 16, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

We live in an increasingly polarized society seeded by social media that encourages angry discourse. There are few opportunities for face-to-face political discussions with supporters of the rival party. Even when in a room together, civil discussion seems a thing of the past. Read story

Two sliders with fries and two tenders with fries from Dave’s Hot Chicken.

Dave’s Hot Chicken, Raising Cane’s open in Clark County but can they beat the local favorite?

Two sliders with fries and two tenders with fries from Dave’s Hot Chicken.

August 9, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Two popular fried chicken chains have opened in Vancouver creating traffic backups and long lines. I visited both to try their food and find ways to avoid long waits. Read story

Portland foodie influencer Emily Snieska has a few things to say about Vancouver restaurants.

Portland Foodies Instagram influencer has taste for Vancouver

Portland foodie influencer Emily Snieska has a few things to say about Vancouver restaurants.

August 2, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

In the past few years, Portland-focused food influencers have turned their attention to Vancouver. Emily Snieska, who runs The Portland Foodies and PDX Supper Club accounts on Instagram, not only focuses on Vancouver, but lives here. The Portland Foodies, with 32,000 followers, recently won Best Local Instagram Account from Willamette… Read story

McPhee’s Butcher Block in Woodland carries meat raised in Washington and Oregon.

McPhee’s Butcher Block offers meats from animals raised in Washington and Oregon

McPhee’s Butcher Block in Woodland carries meat raised in Washington and Oregon.

July 26, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

James and Kimberly McPhee, owners of Ridgefield-based McPhee Family Farms, opened their new butcher shop in Woodland in June, just in time for prime grilling season. Read story

Ridgefield hosts an annual farm-to-table dinner.

Tastes better with sunshine: Dining outdoors in Clark County satisfies wanderlust

Ridgefield hosts an annual farm-to-table dinner.

July 5, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Summer brings a magical mix of sunshine and long days. It’s the perfect time to drive somewhere and dine outside. This list includes places to travel, eat and drink while sunlight lingers late into the evening. Read story

Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheeze, Bakon Mac and Cheeze, and Girl Dinner are among the delicious plant-based options at 3 Howls Remedy House in Vancouver’s Uptown Village.

You’ll be howling for seconds at 3 Howls Remedy House in Uptown Village Vancouver

Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheeze, Bakon Mac and Cheeze, and Girl Dinner are among the delicious plant-based options at 3 Howls Remedy House in Vancouver’s Uptown Village.

June 28, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

If I didn’t tell you 3 Howls Remedy House is Vancouver’s only plant-based restaurant and bar, you would have no idea that you weren’t eating animal products. You would just want to return again and again for the stellar cocktails and the cauliflower bites that I wish I was eating… Read story