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Regular coffee drinkers had lower chance of dying in 7-year period

Thu., July 21, 2022

People who drink a moderate amount of coffee – up to 3½ cups a day – might have a better chance at a longer life span, even if their coffee is lightly sweetened with sugar, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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The Grain Shed is expanding to Hillyard, Liberty Lake

Wed., July 20, 2022

The proprietors behind South Perry’s Grain Shed are planning new eateries in Hillyard and Liberty Lake.

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In the Kitchen With Ricky: No Churn Ice Cream

Wed., July 20, 2022

National Ice Cream Day was this past Sunday, but it’s never too late to have a fail-safe recipe for a simple and delicious vanilla ice cream.

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Cheddar, the rare orange lobster, is spared by Red Lobster workers

Tue., July 19, 2022

Most crustaceans meet a predictable fate at Red Lobster. But not Cheddar, the bright-orange specimen who is now set to live out her days being oohed over at an aquarium rather than, like so many of her compatriots, being broiled and dipped in butter.

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Crave! NW, the foodie event of the summer, returns for three days of food, beverages and fun

UPDATED: Wed., July 13, 2022

Spokane’s food scene is on the come up, and Crave! NW is where it shows.

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Late-night tea and coffee hub Lunarium supplies students, artists and night owls alike with a welcoming gathering place

UPDATED: Wed., July 13, 2022

In order to stand out against other coffee shops in Spokane, Lunarium has adopted a late-night, tea and coffee oriented concept that embraces an evening version of the cafe scene Spokane loves most.

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Celebrate Bastille Day in Spokane with French-inspired cuisine

Wed., July 13, 2022

On July 14, 1789, an angry mob stormed the Bastille, a medieval fortress prison in Paris, signaling the start of the French Revolution and eventual overthrow of the monarchy.

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Nonalcoholic tequila is finally good. Here are 6 worth trying

Tue., July 12, 2022

In my younger days, I thought the purpose of tequila was to get hammered under the hot summer sun. Boisterous sidewalk brunches fueled by tequila sunrises. Bubbly palomas on the back porch. Enough frozen margaritas to make everything seem like a good idea. (Note: Nothing was actually a good idea.)

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Chocolate lovers, rejoice! It’s World Chocolate Day, and Spokane has plenty of choices

UPDATED: Fri., July 8, 2022

Chocolate has spurred cravings across the world.

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A new venture wants you to discover wines from unheralded makers

Tue., July 5, 2022

"Wine is the possibility to put our message before the world. We want young women of Georgia to believe in themselves and know they can do their own thing and earn their freedom," says Gvantsa Abuladze, who makes wines with her sister, Baia, in the Imereti region of Georgia.

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In the Kitchen With Ricky: Fresh blueberry mojito a fun turn on a classic

Tue., July 5, 2022

July 11 has a couple of national food days attached to it that got my attention for this week’s recipe. Not being able to choose between a couple of them, I went with doing a mashup of two.

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Town produces craft beer made from local produce

UPDATED: Mon., July 4, 2022

Residents and businesses in Tachiarai, Fukuoka Prefecture, have launched a project to produce craft beer made with locally harvested strawberries and corn to support farmers struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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In the Kitchen with Ricky: Wrapped in bacon and ready a jalapeño, the LA Dog is a good way to mark National Hot Dog Month

Wed., June 29, 2022

Can you believe it’s going to be July in a couple of days? Summer is officially here, and it’s time to get out and enjoy this sunshine that we’ve so eagerly been awaiting.

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July is National Ice Cream Month and here are the top-selling flavors at Spokane-area shops

Wed., June 29, 2022

To help you celebrate National Ice Cream Month, here’s a roundup of the top five bestselling flavors at three locally owned Inland Northwest ice cream shops.

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Peanut brittle from the Davenport is part of what makes ‘Piecing Together America’

Wed., June 29, 2022

It’s peanut brittle for Daniel Seddiqui, at least when he visits Spokane.

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Cooking at a vacation rental? Here are 6 tips for success

Tue., June 28, 2022

For home cooks, vacation rentals are full of booby traps. Dull knives that make dicing an onion a dicey proposition. Warped and scorched pots. Ancient electric stoves with inconsistent or puny burners. If you’re cooking away from home, you might feel unmoored even before you consider shopping on unfamiliar terrain.

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How to make vegan pub sliders that satisfy

Mon., June 27, 2022

I'm not going to apologize for liking an Impossible or Beyond burger every now and then. Sometimes I feel like I should, given the criticism they face for being highly processed, not focused on recognizable vegetables, etc.

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Chicken-n-Mo, the oldest Black restuarant in downtown Spokane, celebrates 30 years of business

UPDATED: Mon., July 4, 2022

On the corner of Stevens and Sprague, something is cooking to a crisp.

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In the Kitchen with Ricky: Bright, fresh potato salad complements a National Picnic Day spread

Wed., June 22, 2022

Although not a groundbreaking recipe or take on the classic, it’s a solid method with what may be a few new potato salad ingredients for some of you.

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Restaurant chains in Japan get creative in response to soaring costs

Wed., June 22, 2022

It was another busy day at popular udon restaurant chain Marugame Seimen's Kanpachi Heiwadai branch, located along a main boulevard in Tokyo's Nerima Ward. The place was filled as usual with families and groups of students.

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