FUEL THE RIDE Providing healthy food for kids Since 2007, Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods, based in Bellingham, has been helping kids get fueled up and geared up for skiing or snowboarding at …

By Sue Madsen Concrete, Washington, is famous for its speed trap, its role as the setting for Tobias Wolff’s “This Boy’s Life,” and for Annie’s Pizza Station. Annie’s was started by Chuck …

Where to Stay BELLINGHAM Best Western Plus Lakeway Inn 714 Lakeway Drive 360/671-1011 thelakewayinn.com Bellingham’s premier full-service hotel with 132 spacious guest rooms and suites, two …

The Blue T Lodge, the new lodge behind Chair 9 Woodstone Pizza and Bar, is open, just in time for the 2012-13 ski season.The lodge is the latest endeavor for the Cook family, who also own Chair 9. …

Farmers Markets Anacortes Farmers Market Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. anacortesfarmersmarket.org Bellingham Farmers Market Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. bellinghamfarmers.org Birch Bay Public Market …

Home grown Deliciously local food and drink By Sherry Sennet From delicatessens to fine dining establishments, more restaurants are seeking local food producers to supply their culinary needs. While …

Burgers and brew A tale of two gastropubs By Carissa Wright On a recent Friday afternoon, I loaded up and headed north, watching Mt. Baker disappear over my shoulder as I crossed the border. My goal: …