PULLMAN, Wash., July 24 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:

The mid-summer heat didn't deter a consistent stream of foodies from stopping by the Cougar-themed tents at this year's Crave! Northwest festival.

Held July16-18 in downtown Spokane's Riverfront Park, the event featured a new theme each evening, highlighting chefs, artisans, growers, winemakers, and other members of the region's culinary scene.

Event sponsor Washington State University showcased a variety of products from its College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), including samples of Cougar Gold cheese from the WSUCreamery; honey from the Department of Entomology's WSU Honey Bees + Pollinators Program; beef sticks p...