Try in 2020: Herb Chicken Mediterranean Pizza

October 23, 2020
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Herb Chicken Mediterranean Pizza

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
1318 N. Liberty Lake Road, Liberty Lake

Papa Murphy’s crispy thin crust topped with olive oil, chopped garlic, whole-milk mozzarella, grilled chicken, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta and zesty herbs. Also available on original or pan crust.

Why you’ll love it

Don’t tell Ed Elliott you’re not supposed to choose favorites. The marketing director for Liberty Lake Papa Murphy’s and five other Inland Northwest franchises has spent the better part of two decades making, baking and sampling every pizza on the Papa Murphy’s menu.

But bump into him leaving the store on a Friday night with a take-home pie? It’s going to be the Herb Chicken Mediterranean.

“Honestly, it’s the healthiest, best-tasting pizza I’ve ever had,” he said. “I’ve been doing this for a long time. I still eat that pizza. I’ve never burned out on it.”

For Elliott, the allure begins with a “very Italian, really simple sauce” consisting of chopped garlic in olive oil. A bit of added Greek influence give the pizza its Mediterranean name.

About the only thing he likes better at Papa Murphy’s than the Herb Chicken Mediterranean is the team he works with every day. From the Liberty Lake crew, to the teams at the other locations, to the local, family ownership, Elliott is proud how every person is truly “part of the family.”

The local franchise is operated by a business founded in Hayden in 1992 by Inland Northwest residents Bill and G’Nell DeLack.

NOTE: A version of this article first appeared in the 2020 Liberty Lake Yearbook.

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Top of the Menu: Pollo con Crema

October 30, 2019
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Pollo con Crema
Palenque Mexican Restaurant
1102 N. Liberty Lake Road

Strips of chicken breast sautéed, then smothered in Palenque’s special sour cream and parmesan cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

Why you’ll love it

First off, a confession. The writer of this piece (Yearbook publisher Josh Johnson) ordered Pollo con Crema the first time he dined at Palenque in January 2004. He hasn’t swerved from this particular menu item for 15 years since. If you like creamy and cheesy, this is your order. Bonus tip: After filling your final tortilla with the chicken, take your rice for a swim through the remaining sauce. Delicioso!

Located on Trailhead Golf Course, Palenque is a perfect option for year-round dining with a view. Most of the seating opens to a wall of windows looking out over well-manicured fairways and the majestic mountains that embrace Liberty Lake. When the weather is nice, the patio dining pairs perfectly with an authentic Mexican meal
and margarita.

NOTE: A version of this article first appeared in the 2019 Liberty Lake Yearbook.

Zyph: As a Realtor, I’m a resource

October 30, 2019
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When Dave and Eileen Green decided to sell their home of over 25 years — a home they raised their family in — the last thing they wanted was to spend thousands on renovations just to put it on the market. They were thrilled when their Realtor, JoAnn Zyph, told them not to spend money they wouldn’t recoup, and instead recommended minimal — but just right — updates. The house sold in 40 minutes. In the winter.

“When it’s appropriate, I would much rather have my clients spend their money on their new home rather than the one they’re leaving,” Zyph said.

The Greens said Zyph’s connections proved invaluable as they looked to build a new home. With new construction, a floor plan can be challenging to visualize, but Zyph was able to show them a home that had already sold using a floor plan they were interested in. That enabled them to make customizations specific to their health and lifestyle needs.

“She added such a personal touch, and she never let us down from beginning to end,” Eileen Green said.

The experience left her clients knowing that if they needed any recommendation for a home-related issue, their first call would be to Zyph. And that’s exactly how she would have it.

“One of the things I enjoy most about being a Realtor is being able to be a source for clients long after their home has closed,” said Zyph, who markets herself accordingly as “Partner. Advocate. Realtor.”

I enjoy being a source for clients long after their homes has closed.

Realtor JoAnn Zyph

She said the connections and relationships she has formed with vendors over the past 15 years truly makes her an “all-things-homes” adviser.

“In the case of the Greens, I was a resource for a whole house, but for others, it could just be a kitchen or bathroom remodel,” she said. “It’s not that I have all the answers, but I have a great web of relationships in the industry, so if I don’t personally know a resource, I can certainly source one that comes highly recommended.”

Things have a way of coming full circle. One of Zyph’s resources is now the Greens themselves. Zyph took a couple through the Greens’ home not long ago, and they are now building on that same floor plan with their own customization.

“It’s a privilege I take seriously to not only be involved in one of the largest financial transactions for my clients, but to help them create that special place they will call home,” JoAnn said.

NOTE: A version of this article first appeared in the 2019 Liberty Lake Yearbook.

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