The Mazama Store

As if the plain baguettes weren’t good enough, these fresh-out-of-the-oven wonders are fantastic! It seems like the bakers are getting more creative all the time.  I attribute it to the weather now that summer is finally here.  Warm weather= hot, new ideas!

World Cup Final tomorrow- Spain versus the Netherlands- 11:30AM

Lotsa people, lotsa pizza and lotsa fun this past Wednesday. Considering it was the first night “out of the chute” so to speak, we fared well enough to say let’s do it again.

Next Wednesday will be special as Old School House Brewery will offer a selection of their awesome beers for your perusal. Not a bad combo- great food, great beer and great weather……must be summertime in the Methow Valley!

Ice cream!!  Gimme ice cream!!   It’s the cry we’re hearing on this 4th of July weekend as we put the finishing touches on our outdoor service counter.   As expected,  it didn’t take long for a line to form. It’s easy to see why- Husky ice cream by the scoop, in a milk shake, or a sundae…ummmm, good.   Ice tea and other homemade drinks are a hit for thirsty travelers arriving on foot, by car, bike, boat, skateboard,…… they’re enjoying the new seating area and food offerings.

As you can see in the picture, hungry hikers enjoying a well deserved treat of Husky Flake ice cream cones after a trip up Goat Peak. Even Godzilla’s little brother stopped by for a tasty treat.

Pizza Night starts this Wednesday! Pictures next week…..

The Goat is a little late reporting on something that happened at the end of April, but here goes-

During a brief respite between seasons we ventured to SW Utah for a little rest and relaxation. While there, we found that the Goat was revered by the local natives, so much so that they left detailed petroglyphs in honor of the diety. Needless to say, we were touched by the amount of attention to detail these native people put into their work. Hopefully this tribute will stand the test of time and erosion and the Goat withstands history for generations to come. All hail, the Goat!

By the way, who’s JED?

Marc and “little Mary” came to the store and they were the first customers to “pony up to the bar” and use our brand new hitching post. Designed by veteran horseman and all around cowboy, Tom Graves, this post is a valued addition to the store. The Goat likes horses and adding the cayuse parking lot has made the place a whole lot horsier! So come on folks, saddle up and ride on in!

We’re often asked what the bakers talk about when they’re busy baking up goodies in the kitchen. Well, on this particular Sunday they were excited about the new industrial size cuisinart that the Goat recently purchased. It does everything the old one does but instead of measuring batches by the ounce or pound, it does it by the ton. Not sure when we do recipes that large but I guess they’ll figure it out.  30 yards of potato salad anyone?  Hmm, maybe we should stick to small batches for the time being. And one more thing, how do we get it through the door?

Aliens were encountered at the Mazama Store on Friday- 6/5. They appeared friendly enough however there was real concern that our cookies were in jeopardy every time they caught sight of a delicious Mazamazon! After staying for roughly four hours and observing our activities, they left in peace.

May the force be with you!

The lads did it again! Our intrepid crew of local athletes sponsored by the Goat defended their 2009 title as High School champions in the grueling Ski to Sea race in Bellingham.  Given the number of elite teams entered, their 39th place is highly respectable.  Not bad considering there are 416 teams entered!

XC ski leg- Evan Turner gave the team a lead they never relenquished. Willie Devin hammered the DH ski portion while Nick Boesma (from Wenatchee) ran a very inspired race in the running portion. Marc LeDuc followed that with 38+ miles of road bike before handing off to Matty Coleman and Casey Smith in canoe while they negotiated twists and turns of the Nooksack River. Cody Cupp picked up the baton with a blistering pace on his mtn. bike. Max Christman anchored the final leg, sea kayak, and brought home the bacon!

These boys did an awesome job and earned the respect of a lot world class racers they rubbed shoulders with. Great job guys!!!!

Today we honor those who died defending our country and our way of life. Memorial Day is just that, a day to remember those who gave their lives to maintain the freedoms we enjoy today. We should always remember these Americans for what they did and what they gave, making the ultimate sacrifice. May God shine his blessing on you all……

Alpine Welding just installed our new gate and it looks great. We can’t wait to see what the stairs will look like- more functional art! I love it!