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  Holiday entertaining assistance is on the way

  November 4, 2009 on Page C1 When cold weather meets a stubborn economy it’s time for a party at home. A bevy of new books on entertaining offers tips, techniques and recipes for elegant meals, glamorous …

• Faith community to discuss food issues

  November 4, 2009 on Page C1 “How can we ensure that no one goes hungry while also ensuring a safe, beautiful earth for our grandchildren?” The search for answers to that question led Wanda Daehlin, a … 2

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• Yoplait Smoothies are ‘cool snack’

  November 4, 2009 on Page C5 If you’ve got a blender, you’ve run out of excuses for missing that morning serving of fruit. Yoplait has combined the yogurt and fruit for two smoothies in a handy …

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• Recipe site adds to its repertoire

  November 4, 2009 on Page C5 Hundreds of recipes from the world’s top chefs and cookbook authors will soon be available on the food site Epicurious.com. A partnership between the Conde Nast-owned Web site and publishing …

• Food processor makes fried shrimp toasts easy

  November 4, 2009 on Page C5 No takeout needed for this easy and unexpected party food straight off the Asian buffet menu. The food processor does the bulk of the work, keeping these fast to prepare …

• Drizzle pesto over peaches for a quick, easy treat

  November 4, 2009 on Page C5 This variation on the classic prosciutto and melon platter is an easy way to add bright, fresh flavors to a dinner or holiday gathering. The pesto can be prepared an …

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  Save money with home-made dip

  November 4, 2009 on Page C7 Vegetable platters from the supermarket can make entertaining easy, but not cheap. A store-bought platter with dip can set you back as much as $1 or more per person. But …

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• Culinary calendar

  November 4, 2009 on Page C7 Winemaker’s Dinner - Enjoy a five course meal paired with various red and white wines from Mercer Estates. Thursday, 6 p.m., 315 Martinis and Tapas, Greenbriar Inn, 315 Wallace St., …

• Reunions

  November 4, 2009 on Page C8 New listings USS Gurke (DD-783) – April 8-11 in Washington, D.C. Contact Thomas Stephenson at 2030 Lockwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95132; (408) 263-2836; dd783_reunion@ tstephenson.com; or www.ussgurke.org.

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  Sikhs mark guru’s birthday with open kitchen celebrations

  October 28, 2009 on Page C1 It was standing room only on Nov. 13 last year at the Top of India Restaurant in Spokane Valley. “They were sitting over here, standing up, going outside,” said owner …

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• Wineries celebrating with special events

  October 28, 2009 on Page C1 Not that you need one, but there are a handful of excuses to stop by a local winery in the next week or so. Whitestone Winery in Wilbur, Wash., will …

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  Expansion of Chaps will bring sweet delights

  October 28, 2009 on Page C1 The name evokes a cowboy-and-dusty-horse image, but Chaps owner Celeste Shaw likes to describe her eatery as a “Montana-meets-Paris” kind of place. That will be more true when an expansion … 1

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  October 28, 2009 on Page C3 Compass Club November Luncheon and Auction - A women’s club for introducing newcomers to the area. Menu will include: fruit-stuffed pork loin, salad with rolls, sweet potato fries and peach …

• farmers markets

  October 28, 2009 on Page C3 Wednesdays Pullman Fresh Farm Market – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Today is the last market day. All items are grown and/or produced locally. Old Post Office Wine Bar, 245 S.E. Paradise St., …

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