Nspire Magazine

09/07/2025

Fried Feta with Lavender Honey and Pink Peppercorns

¼ cup olive oil
2 sheets phyllo dough
½ inch slice of feta cheese
1 tbsp lavender honey
1 tsp pink peppercorn

The Olympia

INGREDIENTS: » 1/4 cup olive oil» 2 sheets phyllo dough» 1⁄2 inch slice of feta cheese » 1 tbsp lavender honey» 1 tsp pink peppercorn 1) Lay out one sheet phyllo on a clean, dry surface. Brush one sheet with oil and then place second sheet on top. Brush top of second sheet in preparation

08/07/2025

Home Composting 101

“Making your own compost is probably the most important and beneficial thing you can do for your organic garden. The success of your garden depends on the health of your soil, and the health of the soil depends on how you feed and amend it. Fertilizers can add both macro and micronutrients to the dirt, but nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other nutrients are not typically in a form that can be readily ab-sorbed by the plants.”

By: S. Michal Bennett
Photography by: Joel Riner Photography

Making your own compost is probably the most important and beneficial thing you can do for your organic garden. The success of your garden depends on the health of your soil, and the health of the soil depends on how you feed and amend it. Fertilizers can add both macro and micronutrients to the dir...

07/07/2025

A Timeless Journey: The Arid Peak Lookout

“The Arid Peak Lookout in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest was built in 1934 to help spot wildfires that may have been sparked by the Milwaukee Railroad Line. In 1969 its doors were closed and remained so for more than 25 years before its renovation.”

By: Toby Reynolds
Photography by: Joel Riner Photography

Ed Pulaski wiped sweat from his brow as he squinted through the heavy smoke. He caught glimpses of the inferno beyond, threatening to hem them in. Whirling fire raged up like small tornadoes amongst the burning trees. Mature pines snapped off like twigs in the vacuum of the flames. Everythi...

30/06/2025

Our hearts are heavy today for our community in Coeur d'Alene.

Coeur d'Alene is more than just a place we live—it's our home, filled with people we love and cherish. Let's support one another, check in on our neighbors, and remember the resilience and compassion that define us.

Sending thoughts, prayers, and unwavering support to the first responders, their families, and our entire community during this incredibly difficult time.

26/06/2025

Public Lands What Truly is Yours and Mine and Ours

"Although I pay rent to a landlady every month for my home, I am also a landowner of billions of acres. And you are too, regardless of your living situation. Our land is being held in trust, protected and managed by U.S. federal, state, county and local governments."

By: S. Michal Bennett
Photography by: Joel Riner Photography

Although I pay rent to a landlady every month for my home, I am also a landowner of billions of acres. And you are too, regardless of your living situation. Our land is being held in trust, protected and managed by U.S. federal, state, county and local governments. These are called public lands, and...

25/06/2025

Cocoa Rubbed Steaks with Bacon Brussel Sprouts

2 medium tenderloin steaks
1 tbs raw cacao powder
1 tsp ancho or chipotle chile powder
1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs salted butter
1 lb brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved
4 thick slices of bacon
2 garlic cloves, minced
sea salt and black pepper

Photography by: Joel Riner Photography

Makes 2 servings 2 medium tenderloin steaks 1 Tbs raw cacao powder 1 tsp ancho or chipotle chile powder 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbs salted butter 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 4 thick slices of bacon 2 garlic cloves, minced sea salt and black

20/06/2025

Pyramid and Ball Lakes, Idaho

“Within a couple hours of hiking you can access these beautiful mountain lakes of North Idaho. There are several options for changing up the route and you can keep it easy or add some miles over some more difficult hiking.”

By: Joel Riner Photography

Closest city to the trailhead:Bonners Ferry, Idaho Average Distance of hike:4 miles Why do you recommend it?This hike is a great example of what you find in the Idaho Selkirks, but compared to most of the others it is a relatively easy hike. The scenery is beautiful with great vistas and the lakes n...