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A&E >  Cooking

Water Cooler: Decadent pastrami at home

Pastrami is the cured king of the delicatessen with its perfect tenderness and distinct blend of peppery, smoky and tangy flavor that can only be created through a long brining process.
News >  Family

Water Cooler: Family reading during Pride month

Pride month can bring up some sensitive topics for younger kids, but there are a lot of great children’s books out there that focus on the universal takeaways of this commemorative month such as not feeling ashamed of non-traditional family structures and embracing people for who they are.
A&E >  Food

Culinary calendar

Cooking Classes – Cuisine De Bouchon Lyonnais with Chef Patricia, Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Father’s Day Pizzettes with Chef Cara, Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Filipino with Chef Lesa, Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. $50. (208) 277-4116.
News >  Family

Water Cooler: Learn about Asian and Pacific Island nations on YouTube

Knowing where the Asian and Pacific Islands are on a map is one thing, but it takes a bit of a deeper dive to know what life is like there. For this Asian Pacific American Heritage month, hop over to YouTube for a convenient and free way to learn more about these nations and cultures from the comfort of home.
News >  Health

Water Cooler: Essential gear for bike commuters

May is a month that people across the nation commemorate bikes. Washington state celebrates National Bike to Work Month, also referred to in other areas as Bike Everywhere Month or National Bike Month. National Bike to Work week just passed, but there is still the rest of May to find a way to get out on a bike.
News >  Family

Water Cooler: Who are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders?

May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month as a way to celebrate the presence and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. However, the terms Asian American and Pacific Islander are so broad that it can be hard to know exactly which peoples fall into those groups. Learning a bit more about which countries and territories represent these pan-ethnic groups can help you get a better context for celebrating and understanding this commemorative month.
A&E >  Books

Water Cooler: AAPI Heritage Month Reads

Celebrate the stories and cultures of Asian American and Pacific Islanders this month with reading. Here are a few titles to check out for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Things to do in Spokane: May 14-21

Drive-in Movie Nights at the HUB – “Shrek,” directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson. Rated PG. 90 minutes. Purchase tickets at hub.configio.com/pd/1357/2021. Friday, 8:30-10 p.m. HUB Sports Center.
A&E >  Food

Water Cooler: The surprising history of pad thai

What does pad thai have in common with dictatorship? Certainly more than you would expect. Pad thai is such a popular and well-revered Thai dish that one would assume it must come from a long history.
News >  Family

Water Cooler: AAPI reads for the family

Children’s books are one of the best ways for families to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. Their intimate stories, beautiful art work and accessible lessons make for a fun and thoughtful family activity that can teach people of all ages. Here are a few titles you can check out, or check with your local libraries and bookstores to see the suggestions they have to offer this month. With endless children’s books to discover, your family will find so many fun things to learn about and discuss together.