Dorothy Dean presents: Pumpkin fluff dip is simple, versatile and addictively delicious

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new The crisp autumn air and vibrant colors of the falling leaves have me craving the warm, comforting flavors of fall, including spiced apple cider, savory soups, hearty slow-cooker stews and, of course, all things pumpkin.

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6 a.m.

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Happy Hour of the Week: Post Street Ale House

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From 1935 to 1983, Dorothy Dean was the face of The Spokesman-Review's Home Economics department, publishing recipes, operating a test kitchen and fielding thousands of telephone calls from cooks.

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What’s Hoppin’ This Week: Celebrations continue for Oktoberfest and hops

Tue., Oct. 8, 2019, 7 a.m.

Dining

Happy Hour of the Week: Cochinito Taqueria

Thu., Oct. 10, 2019, 11:08 a.m.

Cooking

Class on dehydrating foods scheduled at South Hill Library

Thu., Sept. 5, 2019, 5 a.m.

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Dorothy Dean presents Asian taco invasion: This favorite is zesty, vibrant and flavorful

Tue., Oct. 8, 2019, 5 p.m.

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Here’s a hearty way to get your greens: In a cheesy pan of lasagna

Tue., Oct. 8, 2019, 6 a.m.

Lasagna is like pizza: Even when it’s bad, it’s good. With pizza, the saying goes, it’s still melted cheese on warm bread. With lasagna, sub in warm noodles for the bread, and you’ve got the same idea. What could be wrong with such bubbly goodness?

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McDonald’s is tardy to the chicken-sandwich party with a spicy entry that can’t touch Popeyes

Tue., Sept. 24, 2019

Someday, when schoolchildren read in their history textbooks about the Great Chicken Sandwich Wars of 2019, fast-food giant McDonald’s might merit only a footnote. The chain this week debuted a limited-edition spicy barbecue chicken sandwich, which naturally drew comparisons to the Popeyes chicken sandwich that famously riveted a nation when it debuted last month and quickly prompted shortages.

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Say goodbye to summer, hello to fall at Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s Fall Fest

Thu., Aug. 29, 2019, 5:30 p.m.

Fall Fest begins today and runs through Monday at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

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Powered by Plants: Where to purchase plant-based products in Spokane

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 20, 2019, 8 p.m.

Like an 18th century sailor mapping out a series of Caribbean islands on a rum-running escapade, vegans and vegetarians will often ping-pong around a city bouncing from store to store in search of their preferred plant-based fix. A true first world problem.

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‘It’s made us better brewers’: Hard seltzer water is gaining in popularity among younger drinkers

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 13, 2019, 3:59 p.m.

For the past few springs and summers, hard seltzer water has been swallowing up a sizable chunk of beer and wine market share nationwide, and, more importantly, it has found itself in the hands of young, health-focused, thirsty connoisseurs.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Salad is a modern spin on a classic

Tue., Aug. 6, 2019, 5 p.m.

Originating in China, the world’s largest peach producer, the fuzzy and juicy fruit grows in two ways: clingstone and freestone. Clingstone means the flesh adheres to the seed, while freestone peaches separate more easily from the pit.

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Great Northwest Wine: How to find great, affordable wines

UPDATED: Mon., July 29, 2019, 12:30 p.m.

Most wine lovers seek great wines at affordable prices. Fortunately, the Pacific Northwest is loaded with delicious examples.

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Great Northwest Wine: Chardonnay is an important player in Washington

Mon., July 22, 2019, 11 a.m.

Appreciation for Washington chardonnay is on the rise. The Washington State Wine Commission lists the plantings of chardonnay at 7,403 acres. That amounts to about 13% of the state’s 58,000 acres of vineyards.

Dorothy Dean presents: Pumpkin fluff dip is simple, versatile and addictively delicious

Happy Hour of the Week: Cochinito Taqueria

Dorothy Dean presents Asian taco invasion: This favorite is zesty, vibrant and flavorful

Leftovers: Family falls for baked sandwiches every time

Scary-good Frankenmuffins taste like bananas

Here’s a hearty way to get your greens: In a cheesy pan of lasagna

Happy Hour of the Week: Post Street Ale House

Best places to eat

Where to go for bloody marys in the Inland Northwest

Campus eats: Washington State University

Campus Eats: The ‘Zag-eats’ guide to Gonzaga University

Beer & Drinks

What’s Hoppin’ This Week: Celebrations continue for Oktoberfest and hops

Dining

Happy Hour of the Week: Cochinito Taqueria

Cooking

Class on dehydrating foods scheduled at South Hill Library

Dorothy Dean

Dorothy Dean presents Asian taco invasion: This favorite is zesty, vibrant and flavorful

Here’s a hearty way to get your greens: In a cheesy pan of lasagna

McDonald’s is tardy to the chicken-sandwich party with a spicy entry that can’t touch Popeyes

Say goodbye to summer, hello to fall at Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s Fall Fest

Powered by Plants: Where to purchase plant-based products in Spokane

‘It’s made us better brewers’: Hard seltzer water is gaining in popularity among younger drinkers

Dorothy Dean presents: Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Salad is a modern spin on a classic

Great Northwest Wine: How to find great, affordable wines

Great Northwest Wine: Chardonnay is an important player in Washington

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