Neato Mojito
July 9, 2010 by Heather Caro
Photo by Gordon King
Santiago’s makes their mojito with local mint, muddles with ice and mixed with rum and lime juice. What makes theirs different, says owner Jar Arcand, is the coconut-flavored rum that’s floated on topo. “That’s our special twist,” he said.
Santiago’s Restaurant
111 E. Yakima Ave.
Yakima
(509)453-1644
Happy hour, Monday-Friday
4-6 p.m. in the lounge
Yakima Girl’s Picnic in the Park
July 9, 2010 by Heather Caro
Photos by Chad Bremerman
The weather has been so nice that Yakima magazine and blogger Yakima Girl (aka Jill Baer) decided to have a picnic with Jill’s family in the new performance park on Second Street in downtown Yakima. Want to have a picnic in your own backyard? Here’s where to get the goods.
Edible Art
May 7, 2010 by admin
Photo by Sara Gettys
Zesta Cucina serves up incredible flavor and texture with their Caramel Gelato, sprinkled with Hawaiian coral sea salt, made right there at the restaurant. Pictured in a handmade bowl made by Evans Fletcher of Fire and Fiber Art. Bowl is fused and kiln-formed, using three layers of glass with iridescent glass as accents.
Zesta Cucina
5110 Tieton Drive * Yakima
509-972-2000
zestacucina.com
Fire and Fiber Art
Fireandfiberart.com
Signature: Bouquets aren’t just for flowers
March 5, 2010 by Heather Caro
Signature: Bouquets aren’t just for flowers
Bouquets aren’t just for flowers…Melia Younker of Melia’s Floral created this arrangement using produce you can find in your grocery store or even your backyard.
Arrangement includes roses, hydrangea, cymbidium orchids, yarrow, mini callas, star of Bethlehem, fern curls, grapes, seeded eucalyptus, squash and a pinch of mint for greens.
Melia’s Floral
509-965-4055
meliasfloral.com
Fresh Sheet
January 8, 2010 by Heather Caro
Buhrmaster's Sicilian
Fresh Sheet: A look at some of Yakima’s favorite breads
Buhrmaster Baking Co. has long been a local favorite. You may have difficulty choosing just one loaf with freshly baked offerings such as Sicilian and Marble Rye filling bakery shelves. 117 E Third Ave., Selah, WA 509-697-5858 www.buhrmasterbakingco.com Read more
Red Velvet Cake
January 8, 2010 by Heather Caro
Red Velvet Cake from Yakima's White House Cafe. Photo by Chad Bremerman
Red Velvet Cake
Long known for its decadence and intense color, red velvet cake was once a signature dessert at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria hotel in the 1920s. To bring a little romance to your Valentine’s table, create a red velvet cake of your own, like the tasty one pictured from Yakima’s White House Café. Read more
“Best” Hostess Gifts
November 2, 2009 by admin
Our Best Hostess Gifts
Don’t get caught empty handed this season. Here’s a few gems to keep on hand for those last minute holiday parties.