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
Two arms full of blue sky. It was that kind of day. Where you walk slowly through the trees and tilt your head up to better feel the sun on your face while inhaling deeply—cool air tinged with evergreen. Who needs a peppermint patty? We’re in the right place. Not a tree peppered mountain slope, … Continued
With just over a full year of rooted under our belt, we thought now would be a great time to have a look back at all of the people we’ve met and the things we’ve done for a proper, thoughtful, gratitude-fueled tribute. With each experience being so unique and every person having something amazing … Continued
Rooted friend, Janie Plath, a fifth-generation Gilbert from the Yakima Valley, frequently gathers friends and family at her home for delicious creations and celebrations. No doubt she channels her great-grandmother, Marion Richey Gilbert while “promoting good conversation around the dining room table”. This week, she gives thanks to our valley’s generous seasonal offerings while savoring warm friendship over a … Continued
There’s something about autumn light. After so much rain, seeing it again makes me more compelled to examine its qualities with a critical eye. Weighed and measured, I have to say it feels longer, like that extra bit of stretch mellows the intensity and cools it down some. Driving the Yakima Valley Highway recently on … Continued
One of our top stories at rooted was one of the first handful that we put out. “The Best Apple Pie in the World” reached great heights last fall, partly because it is quite a boast to make about a pie, and mostly because it’s true. With the holiday season quickly approaching, we wanted to … Continued
Snakebite and black. That was the first eye opening experience I had with cider. My Irish friend was living in Edinburgh, Scotland, and visiting her there for several weeks in the mid-1990s, she turned me on to her favorite drink—a snakebite and black. Essentially half lager, half cider, with a hit of blackcurrant cordial, it … Continued
Going to the market to pick up some apples. Pretty straightforward activity that I reckon everyone in America has done at some point or another. But have you ever thought about that in reverse? That is to say, the apple going to market to pick up some buyers? Chances are, unless you are steeped in … Continued
(Foreword by Andreana Gamache) One of our first explorations at rooted was visiting with JB Neufeld winemaker Justin Neufeld last September (see: Yessiree, it’s wine making time). It was a magical and memorable morning for us. Justin has a clear passion for developing great wine. His discussion with us about the mind to mouth connection, … Continued