Ask a farmer how many jobs they do each day and they will likely rattle them off one by one. The same can be said about winemakers. And brewers. And artists. There's nothing easy about entrepreneurship, but up on Green Bluff, the folks at Wildland Cooperative are approaching their new business the only way they know how—together.

The mimosa, blending sparkling wine, such as Champagne or Prosecco, with juice, like orange or grapefruit, is a bright and refreshing way to start off breakfast or brunch but can be enjoyed any time you might need to fight off a case of the “scaries” or scurvy.

From coffee to groceries and dining to drinks, Cheney’s growing food and drink scene is lighting up the small town and is giving people a reason to visit. With a population of roughly 12,200 and only a quick 20-minute drive from Spokane, Cheney is best known as the home of Eastern Washington University. But who knew that there were so many noteworthy food and drink destinations?

As the drink scene grows in Spokane, vintage-style drinking vinegars are finding their way back into the mix. Drinking vinegars serve as a versatile addition to any beverage with tart, fruity and sour flavors.

With an emphasis on sustainable agriculture, Hierophant Meadery offers the Inland Northwest with a variety of mead, an alcoholic and honey-based beverage. Its tasting room is located in Green Bluff, where visitors can purchase flights of mead and sit outside by the fire.

Townshend Cellar develops and serves wines for every occasion, mood and meal. From whites to reds, the variety of locally made wines boosts the specialty drink presence in Green Bluff and the Spokane area. Venturing out to Green Bluff is the perfect opportunity to check this winery out and go wine tasting.