MY FAVORITE RECIPES By Dee Bryson: Meet The Garnicas

Fred and Robin with their children, from left, Ellen, Cora, Reese and Shaun Garnica at Trillium Lake in 2017. The lake is 40 miles southeast of Portland in the Mt. Hood National Forest and sits at an elevation of 3,600 feet.

Fred and Robin Garnica moved to the Palouse 18 months ago. They are the very busy parents of four beautiful and active children. Fred joined Whitman Medical Group as a physician assistant after graduating from the University of Washington.

The Garnicas shared a turning point in their lives that helped them redirect their career choice and send Fred back to school to pursue...