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• Grills gone healthy

  May 22, 2013 in Food on Page C1 Slapping burgers, steaks and ribs on the grill is a tried-and-true Memorial Day tradition, but many grillers say concerns about healthy eating are changing their backyard barbecue habits. In the …

• Ahh shucks – it’s all good

  May 15, 2013 in Food on Page C1 It’s the beginning of farmers market season in the Inland Northwest. One thing I look forward to each year is the early season fresh English peas. Not to be confused … 4

• Quick fixes to life start in the kitchen

  May 8, 2013 in Food, Health on Page C1 We’ve all heard the news: Cooking at home is the remedy for a host of budget and health concerns that many of us struggle with today. Want to save money … 1

• Derby delights

  April 24, 2013 in Food on Page C1 “And they’re off …” Often referred to as the “most exciting two minutes in sports” or the “Run for the Roses,” the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby will take … 2

• Bread for beginners

  February 27, 2013 in Food on Page C1 Do you love the idea of baking homemade bread, but lack the actual – what’s the word I’m looking for? Talent? Baking skills? Competence? Yeah, me, too. Which is why …

• A taste of tea

  February 6, 2013 in Food on Page C1 Maybe it’s time to turn over a new leaf when it comes to your cooking – a tea leaf, that is. Tea has traditionally served as an accompaniment to foods …

• The savory side of pie

  January 16, 2013 in Food on Page C1 Say the word “pie” and most folks will turn their thoughts to apple, cherry or coconut cream. But long before pie was reserved for the dessert cart, pies were savory …

• A peek at traditions

  December 19, 2012 in Food on Page C1 ‘Don’t peek,” said Dave McCullough. “You have to resist peeking.” McCullough is teaching his granddaughter Chloee Lucki, 10, how to make the orange rolls his family serves every Christmas morning. … 2

• Sweet gesture

  December 5, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Christmas is all about giving, but it’s also nice to receive. That’s what makes Christmas cookie exchanges such a popular holiday activity. Whether you host an intimate group of friends …

• A celebration of side dishes

  November 14, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Traditional Thanksgiving dinner is hard enough – just making sure that everyone’s favorite dish is on the menu is enough to make even a seasoned cook’s head spin. Add a …

• Pot of gold

  November 7, 2012 in Food on Page C1 As archaeological finds go, it was fairly significant – a piece of terra cotta pottery whose origins date back a couple thousand years, to Etruscan times. It was right there …

• Hot competition

  October 31, 2012 in Food on Page C1 On a recent Saturday, patrons at the North Spokane Library checked out more than books. A smoky, spicy aroma wafted all the way out into the parking lot courtesy of …

• Overbluff Cellars vintners deliver big wines, look to move on

  October 31, 2012 in Food on Page C1 John Caudill and Jerry Gibson connected over fine wines, so it seems right that they’re now making them together. The self-taught winemakers are the cabernet drinkers behind the wines at …

• Ghoulish goodies

  October 24, 2012 in Food on Page C1 No need to dress up for Halloween: All eyes will be on the creepy and cute holiday treats decorating your table. Throw a party, or just treat friends and family …

• Garden tomatoes are fleeting seasonal treat; get them while you can

  September 19, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Gardeners in the Inland Northwest waited longer than usual for garden tomatoes only to have a rude awakening last week. Two nights of lower than normal temps – it actually … 1

• All-purpose corn

  August 8, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Nothing screams summer quite like CORN! The pop of the sweet kernels seems like a fitting reward for putting up with searing hot days.

• Sundae

  August 1, 2012 in Food on Page C1 There’s no doubt about the retro appeal of maraschino cherries, whipped cream cans and that ersatz chocolate syrup in a squeeze bottle. But it’s funny to think they coexist in …

• Spokane Community College culinary school opens kitchens to public cooking classes

  June 27, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Ever wanted to take a culinary school class without actually going to culinary school? Here’s your chance: The Inland Northwest Culinary Academy at Spokane Community College is launching a new … 2

• Strawberry season arrives

  June 27, 2012 in Food on Page C1 One of summer’s sweetest flavors has arrived. Growers in the Green Bluff area and Newman Lake U-pick favorite Carver Farms are reporting that it is strawberry time.

• Fresh sheet

  June 20, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Blue-ribbon bragging Ready those recipes for two national contests at this year’s Spokane Interstate Fair.

• Celebrate dads and grads with delicious backyard barbecue

  June 13, 2012 in Food on Page C1 With Father’s Day just around the corner and graduation season in full swing, a backyard barbecue is an easy and festive way to entertain. Instead of grilling just the usual … 1

• Learn cupcake skills at Charm school

  May 23, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Cupcake lovers who want to learn how to make those delectable, frosting-stacked treats for themselves are in luck. North Idaho College has an upcoming event that will have you wielding …

• Get Creative with crepes

  April 4, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Crepes have an undeserved reputation for being temperamental. Flipping and folding the wafer-thin pancakes can seem intimidating at first, but once you’ve successfully turned a few of the flimsy French …

• Dinner in Minutes: Pineapple salsa enlivens chicken

  December 26, 2011 in Features on Page C5 A pineapple salsa adds a crisp, fresh flavor to chicken breasts. Adding diced pineapple cubes to store-bought chunky tomato salsa adds a sweet punch to the prepared salsa. The chicken …

• Cornmeal-coated tilapia pairs well with ratatouille

  December 19, 2011 in Features on Page C7 Freshly made ratatouille and juicy sauteed fish fillets make a quick dinner. Coating the fish with coarse cornmeal gives it a crispy crust without deep-frying. Cornmeal can be found in …

• Dinner in Minutes: Bistro fare features fresh ingredients

  December 12, 2011 in Features on Page C5 French bistro cooking is making a big splash and it’s no wonder. It uses fresh ingredients to make simple peasant dishes. Several trendy new bistros have opened throughout the United …

• Dinner in Minutes: Turkey, pasta mix in one dish

  December 5, 2011 in Features on Page C5 This is a great way to serve leftover turkey. It’s a one-pot meal – a hearty casserole with turkey, mushrooms and pasta with a light touch. The pasta cooks right …

• Tasty easy dinner: veggie chili

  November 28, 2011 in Features on Page C7 As a judge at a chili cook-off, I quickly learned that some like it hot, some mild, some with meat others without. One thing was definite: Everyone was passionate about …

• Dinner in Minutes: Chicken sweet, spicy from honey, pepper

  November 21, 2011 in Features on Page C5 Hot pepper and honey team up in this sweet and spicy chicken dinner. This entire meal can be made in less than 20 minutes. To speed cooking time, I flatten …

• Ridpath pie recipe found for holidays

  November 16, 2011 in Food on Page C7 Reader Jennifer Linville wrote a note recently asking for the recipe for Silver Grill Apple Pie, a family favorite she clipped from the paper a dozen years ago. “I somehow …

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