The midsummer cavalcade of food happenings continues this week with events across the region. Pullman celebrates all things lenticular this weekend (Aug. 21-22) with the NATIONAL LENTIL FESTIVAL, as noted in our Calendar (page 46), but that’s just the start. THE SCOOP (1001 W. 25th Ave.) will play host to the Flatbread Pizza Co.’s mobile wood-fired pizza oven again on Friday night, along with live music outside on the patio. Inside, of course, you’ll find the usual array of Brain Freeze ice cream flavors and made-onsite waffle cones.
On Saturday, the second annual MADELEINE’S STREET FAIR takes over the corner of Main Ave. and Wall St., next to the restaurant. Artisan vendors and musicians will fill Wall Street, which will be closed off to vehicular traffic, and Madeleine’s will be serving specials all day, along with pastries, cookies and delectables from the deli case.
If you’re feeling like a getaway, the LEAVENWORTH WINE TASTING FESTIVAL is set for Saturday (Aug. 22, from noon-6 pm) as well, at the Sleeping Lady Resort outside of Leavenworth. About two-dozen wineries from Central Washington (Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Chelan, Quincy) will show off their vintages, and there will be live music all day long. Tickets are $30 per person (or $50 per couple), available online (www.visitwashingtonfarms.com), or call the resort at (800) 574-2123.
One thing that separates chefs from the rest of us kitchen mortals (other than shallots and really sharp knives) is a mastery of sauces. The legendary French chef Auguste Escoffier, whose system of organizing the work of a commercial kitchen is still followed today, established what he called the five “mother sauces” — basic sauces that could inspire nearly endless variation — and these sauces continue to be taught in culinary schools everywhere. On Tuesday (Aug. 25, from 5:30-8:30 pm), Chef Jeremy Hansen will offer a COOKING CLASS AT SANTÉ on those five sauces. The class includes a recipe notebook and a group meal at the end of the evening. The cost is $75; send a message to mail@santespokane.com to reserve your spot — and don’t forget to bring along empty containers to take your creations home with you.
Finally, the Shared Harvest community garden in Coeur d’Alene is hosting its first fundraising dinner in the garden next weekend (Saturday, Aug. 29) — right at the peak of the growing season. The DINNER UNDER THE STARS kicks off with a silent auction at 6 pm, followed by dinner (prepared by a local chef) at 7 pm. There will be plenty of music, scads of local art for sale in the auction, and the full, lush beauty of the reclaimed garden (at 10th and Foster) all around. Organizer Kim Normand says the event is going as “green” as possible by using real dishes on loan from a local thrift shop. Tickets are a bargain at $25, available at the Art Spirit Gallery and Java on Sherman.
— ANN M. COLFORD
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