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Too Many Cooks archive for Nov. 2011

TUESDAY, NOV. 29, 2011

Signature Tastes of Spokane

Treat the cooks on your holiday shopping list to a little taste of the Spokane culinary scene. Just in time for the season of gift giving, Smoke Alarm Media is releasing "Signature Tastes of Spokane." Co-authors Steven Siler and Nicole Manganaro have gathered recipes from…

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

After the feast

There are some who love the leftovers even more than the Thanksgiving feast itself. We've rounded up some great ways to use up the turkey and other goodies over the weekend in today's Food section. Here are a couple more bonus recipes to try: Turkey…

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TUESDAY, NOV. 22, 2011

FRIDAY, NOV. 18, 2011

Ariane Smith finishes a taste of wine Saturday at Robert Karl Cellars, one of the wineries open for tastings in Spokane  for the Holiday Wine Fest. The winery had quilts on display, a jewelry artisan and complimentary Moroccan stew for visitors. Fourteen wineries are participating in the festival, which continues today. (Photos by Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)

The perfect turkey wine?

If you've the unforgiving task of finding wine to pair with turkey for the upcoming holiday, here's the silver lining... It will take some research and the Spokane Winery Association can help. Nineteen members of the association will host special events 11 a.m. to 5…

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16, 2011

Before the pumpkin pie

I'm not trying to steal the show from November's favorite pumpkin dessert. It's just that I tucked a recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies into my file a few weeks ago and nearly missed my opportunity to make them before the snow steals the season and…

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TUESDAY, NOV. 15, 2011

Ben & Jerry's hosts benefit for family

Ben and Jerry's in River Park Square will host a benefit tonight to raise money for a local family. The store's owner is working with North Central High School senior Michaela Freeman to help a local family from Finch Elementary School. Freeman hopes to raise…

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FRIDAY, NOV. 11, 2011

Get it before it's gone 

I keep very few cookbooks on my shelf for easy access. "The Joy of Cooking," an old church cookbook with some favorite reipes, two of Alton Brown's books. And my cooking bible, a.k.a. "How To Cook Everything," by Mark Bittman. I love HTKE for its…

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Sweet Frostings celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.  This photo from the bakery's Facebook page shows the huckleberry and key lime macarons. (Courtesy of Sweet Frostings, Blissful Bakeshop)

Sweet Frostings opening Saturday

Sweet Frostings opens tomorrow. Partners Judy Rozier and Sally Winfrey are celebrating the launch of their new bakery with a grand opening 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Rozier and Winfrey got their start selling cupcakes and goodies at the Funky Junk last spring. They…

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9, 2011

Is it soup yet?

On Sunday, I had time to prepare a pot of chili and a pot of bean soup to eat for lunches and dinners during the week. This cold weather makes salads less appealing and a bowl of something warm more welcome. I had a copy…

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TUESDAY, NOV. 8, 2011

MacKenzie River Pizza Co. opened its second Spokane location on the South Hill. (MacKenzie River Pizza Co.)

MacKenzie River Pizza opens on South Hill

Montana-based MacKenzie River Pizza Co. has opened its second Spokane location. The business announced on Facebook yesterday that the restaurant near 57th and Regal is open. The casual, family friendly restaurants are known for their rustic Montana style and pizzas. The pies are served on…

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SATURDAY, NOV. 5, 2011

FRIDAY, NOV. 4, 2011

Sausage & Beans from Gordon Ramsay's "Fast Food." (Jill Mead)

Help for a busy mom 

I love to cook. I just don't. Don't have time, really, between a full-time job, two kids, two dogs, a husband and a household of never-ending laundry to deal with. My quest? To fill my recipe box with a couple dozen go-to meals -- things…

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2, 2011

Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kebabs (Allrecipes.com)

Helping with a meal

When someone in my life is sick, caring for someone who is ill or having a baby, I always feel like the least I can do is make a meal for them. Over the years, I have helped deliver meals to family and friends, as…

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TUESDAY, NOV. 1, 2011

Volunteer server David Jones, right, serves a plate of organic food at One World Spokane on East Sprague on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.    (Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)

One World Spokane closing 

One World Spokane is closing. The progressive cafe that allows diners to pay what they can for local, organic fare will close its doors Saturday, according to an email message from owners Janice and Keith Raschko. The couple brought the One World concept to Spokane…

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