Author Archives for Jennifer Novic

Haggens Answers Some Need For Ethnic Markets in Northwest


In my area we tend to lack ethnic markets. We do have a Mexican food market that is new to our area, but the nearest Asian food market is in downtown (which I avoid like the dickens). There are no Italian markets that I know of nearby. There is a grocery store that does specialize […]

Black Forest, Everson, WA


I have been trying to expand my horizons by trying non-corporate but locally owned restaurants this year. It’s a bit of a challenge since my family likes to stick with the familiar. On a weekend in mid-February, we drove northeast to Everson because I have been dying to go to Black Forest, which is a […]

Whatcom County Coffee, Washington State


Before you head back to Vancouver (or British Columbia), Canada, and are in the United States on the I-5 in Washington State, there are several coffee stands you may be tempted to try out. Some are easy to spot off of the freeway while others are not. Some have wonderful service and great coffee while […]

Jennifer Novic

Learning to cook and bake has been an essential part of my life, from watching my loved ones in the kitchen to trying to figure out how to help out by cooking on my own at a young age. I consider myself more of a baker than a chef, but am constantly trying to expand my horizons not only in cooking but in going out and enjoying food as well. What I learned in life in the kitchen is something dear to me that I am passing down to my daughter, who has become my kitchen helper.