John Riggs

John Riggs

John Riggs was born and raised in Yakima. He moved away from Washington state for about 10 years, but moved back home, bringing along his wife and three kids. You'll find John in town snapping photos when he's covering new business openings, especially restaurants. He loves to help spread the word, and to encourage folks to shop local first. John also loves to travel, always looking for quick weekend getaways, attending events, and fan expos around the country. Don't be too shy to say, "Hi!"

You’ve Been Calling a ‘Cheese Pizza’ Wrong Your Entire Life
You’ve Been Calling a ‘Cheese Pizza’ Wrong Your Entire Life
If you've ever ordered a cheese pizza (basically, a pizza that's just cheese and sauce on pizza crust) then you might be a native of these parts of the United States as I've found that there are parts of the country where it's not only not called cheese pizza, but they may be offended you would call it such a thing.
Hershey’s ‘Cookie Layer Crunch’ Debut on Store Shelves [TASTE TEST]
Hershey’s ‘Cookie Layer Crunch’ Debut on Store Shelves [TASTE TEST]
New on store shelves is the latest chocolate snack from Hershey's combining their classic chocolate with cookie and your choice of caramel, mint or vanilla cream. Let's try them! These are pretty good. They don't quite stand out as something extravagant or anything, but they're not bad...
Trying the Grand Ferrero Rocher Chocolate [VIDEO]
Trying the Grand Ferrero Rocher Chocolate [VIDEO]
Ferrero Rocher are about as fancy as you can get with a store-bought chocolate. They're a hazelnut and chocolate wrapped in a crisp chocolate layer and, more importantly, they're pretty good. This was the first year I've seen a Grand Ferrero Rocher so I thought I'd buy one to see what it was all about.
Taste Testing the Giant Holiday Coin [VIDEO]
Taste Testing the Giant Holiday Coin [VIDEO]
This time of year brings those ridiculously over-sized candy bars to store shelves. In years past I've seen the giant Snickers bars, giant Hershey's chocolate bars, giant York peppermint patties and even giant Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. This was the first time I ever saw the giant foil-wrapped chocolate coin so I had to get one and show it to my kids.
Five Things You Can Do with Your Turkey Leftovers
Five Things You Can Do with Your Turkey Leftovers
The day after Thanksgiving you may be stuck with all the leftovers. This is always a great day as there are a lot of things you can do with said leftovers. Instead of just making as many sandwiches as you can with the leftover turkey (and, trust me, there's nothing wrong with that) Here are some great ideas...
Easy Way to Remove Yourself from Telemarketer Call Lists
Easy Way to Remove Yourself from Telemarketer Call Lists
Telemarketers are getting more and more crafty. It used to just be a call that they'd hope you'd answer. Then it was based on you picking up the phone and, any more, they're almost robotic in their sales pitch so you can't even tell them otherwise...
Where Were You on September 11, 2001?
Where Were You on September 11, 2001?
It's the question that usually gets asked about this time of year every year. What were you doing on September 11? How did you find out? Here's my quick story.
Avoid the Shopping ‘Walk of Shame’ Buy Using your 6-Pack [LIFEHACK]
Avoid the Shopping ‘Walk of Shame’ Buy Using your 6-Pack [LIFEHACK]
When you're grocery shopping and happen to bring back a 6-pack of your favorite beverage, why not use it to your advantage? Now, yes, these are in a cardboard container so there is a chance it can, and will, rip on you. If the bags are light enough, like a box of cereal or something, you should be good...
Taste Testing the New White Fudge Marshmallow Twinkies
Taste Testing the New White Fudge Marshmallow Twinkies
Hostess usually comes out with a few varieties of Twinkies every year based on various themes, seasons, holidays and movie tie-ins. We are currently treated to these White Fudge Marshmallow Twinkies in honor of the new Ghostbusters film. Let's check them out!

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