You wouldn’t expect to see what we found on a last minute stop at an unknown warehouse tucked in between a muffler shop and a tortilleria on East Nob Hill Boulevard in Yakima. If you live here you’ve probably driven by it a thousand times while searching for your lunchtime fast food fix or oil change. … Continued
On a chilly Wednesday morning, we visited Tom and Tammy Fischer, the husband and wife-owners of Snyder’s German Sausage Haus in Yakima. During their most hectic season, they welcomed us into their savory, smoky-scented workspace to share their family tradition of crafting smoked ham and sausage for the holidays. We observed their steady focus and ease as they went … Continued
After the last month or so of gluttonous behavior, the rooted team is excited to start the year off right, with a round of juices and smoothies. We’ve been testing, sampling, and creating 12 ounces of nutritiously rich, vitamin-packed liquids to head into 2016 on balanced footing. So put down that glass of bubbly, forgive yourself for overdoing it the … Continued
“But for some, the drink embodies a proud cultural heritage of toughness and rebelliousness.” — *National Geographic C’mon! What are you afraid of? Historically, moonshine was a clear spirit with a high alcohol content that was distilled illegally, often at night by the light of the moon–hence the name and its rebel connotation. But these … Continued