Sup, Then Get In The Swing
There’s no point in trying to avoid autumn, so you might as well swing into it - and stuff yourself in the process.
Spokane Community College’s Culinary Arts Department and the University of Idaho Swing Band present their annual “Swing Into Autumn” dinner and dance Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Sasquatch Room of SCC’s Lair Student Center.
This year’s buffet menu includes Caesar and spinach salads, poached salmon, stuffed pork loin, a “Northwest seafood extravaganza” and assorted French pastries.
Cost is $35 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance; for reservations, call 533-7283.
Norse code
Potato lefse (flat breads), Scandinavian cookies and other baked goods are among the edible attractions at the annual Scandinavian Bazaar on Nov. 3 at Spokane’s Central Lutheran Church, 309 W. Fifth.
The schedule includes a coffee hour from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and a craft sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefits local charities.
A new Scandinavian cookbook by church members, “More of Central’s Favorites,” also will be available. For information, call 624-9233.
Monster mush
Looking for the perfect Halloween appetizer? Check out this recipe for “Bat Guts” from 8-year-old Emily Iason of Mamaroneck, N.Y. (courtesy of the Tyco toy people):
Spread whipped cream topping over a serving plate. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup. Peel 10-12 red grapes; sprinkle peels over the plate, then mash remainder of grapes with a fork and add them, too. Dribble on some red food coloring, serve and enjoy!
Diet doc
Author and syndicated television host Dr. John A. McDougall will discuss his diet system for losing weight and improving health in a free seminar Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crescent Court in downtown Spokane.
McDougall and his wife have written a series of books outlining their program, which includes reducing or eliminating animal foods (including dairy products), high-fat plant foods, flour products and all oils. (Well, maybe after the holidays.)
While there is no admission charge, advance tickets should be picked up at Auntie’s Bookstore and B Dalton Bookseller outlets in Spokane, or at Hastings Books, Music & Video stores in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene.
McDougall’s TV show airs Saturdays at 4 p.m. on KXLYEXTRA (Cox Cable channel 14).
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