Rachel Pinsky

3 weeks ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

News / Life / Clark County Life The drink combinations are infinite, sweet and fizzy at Thirst Trap Soda Shack and Over Ice Sodas & Beverages By Rachel Pinsky, Columbian freelance food writer Published: May 16, 2025, 6:08am This article is available exclusively to subscribers like you. Dirty soda businesses began to pop up in Utah around 2010 as a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-approved way to enjoy the big caffeinated drinks found at coffee chains like Starbucks and Dutch Bros...

4 weeks ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

Since Christine and Doug Ellenberger of Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon took over Northwood brewpub in Battle Ground, the only noticeable differences are in the beers on tap and merch at the entrance. I visited on a Monday night for dinner with a friend. It was a warm spring evening after a string of rainy days.

1 month ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

News / Life / Clark County Life Two more tours are coming this month By Rachel Pinsky, Columbian freelance food writer Published: May 2, 2025, 6:08am If you’re someone who likes food and scrolls Instagram, you’re probably already following Emily Snieska, aka The Portland Foodies and Portland Supperclub. Snieska began posting in 2021 about food in Portland shortly after moving from Texas to east Vancouver. Her enthusiasm for good food and her fun aura attracted a large following. Snieska more...

1 month ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

During a recent bout of seasonal allergies, I learned that nettle tea is a folk remedy for hay fever. That sparked my curiosity about herbal teas and ones made here locally. Herbal tea is a confusing term because it doesn’t have any actual tea leaves in it. Instead, it’s a melange of other plants. Some refer to these steeped beverages as tisanes to avoid confusion.

2 months ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

New vendors are joining many old standbys at the popular downtown Vancouver Farmers Market for its spring-summer season, which kicks off Saturday. Although the market is year-round, it’s open both Saturdays and Sundays each weekend between April and October. On average, 300 to 400 vendors apply for the 250 vendor spots to fill 175 market stalls for spring and summer at the downtown market.