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• ‘Hip Girl’ Kate Payne shares the joys of baking and cleaning

  July 3, 2011 in Features on Page D3 Not all of us have beautiful, perfect homes. And many of us don’t have time to take care of them – or even a clue as to how. That’s OK. …

• Dark chocolate gives brownies health kick

  July 7, 2010 in Food on Page C3 Death by chocolate? Hardly. We’ve all heard of the studies suggesting a few ounces of dark chocolate a week can be good for your health. And while chocolate does contain …

• Fresh fruits can bring out the best in Easter desserts

  March 31, 2010 in Features on Page C1 Whether you’re serving an elegant evening meal for the Easter holiday or a more casual brunch, the arrival of spring begs for desserts with a seasonal flair. “I love that …

• Homemade flatbread will win rave reviews

  January 27, 2010 in Features, Food on Page C5 Whether you call it pizza, pita, tortilla, lavosh, injera or naan, flatbread is fashionable. Although the first flatbreads date back to ancient times, health-conscious Americans are quickly adopting the breads …

• Spokane-area bakers share yule log tips

    December 16, 2009 in Food on Page C1 Even if the name of this traditional French dessert doesn’t exactly roll off your tongue, no one will mind. Bûche de Noël, the filled, rolled and decorated cake, makes an … 2

• Spokane baker finds spiritual side to sharing bread

  July 8, 2009 in Food on Page C1 Mary Lee Abba-Gaston grew up just down the hill from Spokane’s Mount St. Michael’s Jesuit seminary in the mid-1940s when it was buzzing with activity. Her Italian father helped care …

• See if your apple pie is the best at Pend Oreille County Fair

  July 8, 2009 in Food on Page C1 Think your hot apple pie is the best? Make something with chocolate that can’t be beat? The Pend Oreille County Fair can add some blue-ribbon bragging rights to your resume …

• A perfect July Fourth dessert

  July 1, 2009 in Features on Page C5 Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well in these simple and delicious dessert bars. Once cooled, they transport well and don’t need refrigeration, making them a perfect choice for a …

• Karo Syrup Layered S’more Bars a sweet kids treat

  June 24, 2009 in Food on Page C5 Create a great tasting kids cookie for the new Karo Corn Syrup Kids Cookie Contest at the Spokane County Interstate Fair for a chance to win $100. The recipe must …

• Teenager’s brownie recipe well worth trying

  June 15, 2009 in Features on Page C3 Garage sale season arrived in our neighborhood in grand style recently. A group of energetic teens and their parents put on a super sale under a big white tent in …

• Decadent delight is contest winner

  June 3, 2009 in Food on Page C1 When clicking the wrong link led Spokane resident Kirsten Schierman to the Chocolate Challenge Contest at DisneyFamily.com, it was like someone cooked up a challenge with her in mind. “I …

• Chips and cherries … mmm

  June 3, 2009 in Food on Page C5 In late April, Sheila Naccarato, of Spokane, wrote in looking for a recipe for a cherry white chocolate chip cookie printed in The Spokesman-Review a few years back. Digging this …

• Sugar Hearts similar to Sweetwater

  March 11, 2009 in Food on Page C5 Two weeks ago, I passed along a request from Melanie Gering for a version of the big, pink-frosted cookie sold at the Nordstrom espresso stand at River Park Square, and …

• Best home-baked bread begins with fresh ingredients

  March 4, 2009 in Food on Page C1 During these uncertain times, I find myself craving foods that remind me of childhood. One of my fondest memories is coming home from school and rushing into the kitchen, greeted …

• Pumpkin bread features pudding mix

  December 31, 2008 in Food on Page D3 Earlier this month, Phyllis Manderscheid of Spokane wrote looking for a recipe she clipped from The Spokesman-Review a few years ago. She had great success with Melt in Your Mouth …