MY FAVORITE RECIPES-Meet Heather Mathia, Colfax

Although Heather Mathia grew up in Spokane, she spent quite a bit of time on the Palouse visiting family members in Endicott.

“I’ve spent many a summer down here,” she said.

It was through her Endicott cousin, Melody Anderson, that she met her husband, AJ. AJ’s brother had invited Melody to a family event at Williams Lake, and Melody brought Heather along. At that time Heather was in her sophomore year at Washington State University, earning her pre-requisites for the nursing program.

When they reached the lake, Heather spent more time with AJ than her cousin. Afterward, Melody would pick up H...