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From the Editor: Patience Takes Practice

I confess that while I do take pride in making lots of food from scratch for my family, I don't mind using a mix to bake a cake or relying on a seasoning packet to assist with a marinade.

By Anne McGregor Aug 6, 2018

Decor Delights: Summer events for your mind, body and soul

Pickin' Spokane

By Chey Scott Aug 6, 2018

Live, from Spokane! <i>Lilac City Live</i> at Pig Out in the Park

Live, from Spokane! Lilac City Live at Pig Out in the Park

Don't miss an opportunity to see a special two-hour presentation of Spokane's very own beloved comedy/interview/sketch show, Lilac City Live, at this year's Pig Out in the Park.

By Anne McGregor Aug 6, 2018

Could CBD be a safer pain fighter?

Neuropathy is a recurring, painful condition due to nerve damage that most commonly occurs in the hands and feet.

By Tuck Clarry Aug 6, 2018

Build Your Own Adventure

Designing and building a custom home offers plenty of opportunities, but be prepared for frustration and delays

With all of the twists, turns and hold-your-breath-to-see-how-it-turns-out moments, creating a custom home can be the adventure of a lifetime.

By Blythe Thimsen Aug 6, 2018

Bette Largent keeps the Looff Carrousel looking as sharp as it did more than 100 years ago

For the past 26 years, Bette Largent has treated the horses on the Looff Carrousel in Riverfront Park with the care and attention normally afforded flesh-and-blood animals.

By Nathan Weinbender Aug 6, 2018

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Health

What do you have to lose by trying a popular diet plan? Turns out, more than your weight is at stake

Diets come and go.

By Mitch Ryals Aug 6, 2018

Eat Like They Do: Tips for eating like the healthiest people in the world

When Dr. Angie Eakin is asked by patients for advice on how to eat well, she echoes Michael Pollan's advice to, "Eat food.

By Mitch Ryals Aug 6, 2018

Contaminated Pills: Stay safe by being vigilant

Medication Alert

I recently heard about an FDA mandated recall of a prescription drug that contained a contaminant that can cause cancer.

By John R. White Aug 6, 2018

More UW med students are choosing Spokane

For the last 50 years, medical students admitted to the University of Washington could choose between Seattle and Eastern Washington for the location of their studies.

By Wilson Criscione Aug 6, 2018

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Food & Cooking

Whimsical edible art, baked and painted in a North Idaho kitchen

A backdrop of white royal icing showcases Amber Fenton's signature neon "watercolors" made from food dye.

By Chey Scott Aug 6, 2018

Play with your food with Chomp Sticks

As if eating green beans wasn't enough fun already, along come these adorable Muchtime Chomping Chopsticks from Fred, a line of kitschy, yet useful housewares.

By Anne McGregor Aug 6, 2018

Make a farmer's day with these Inland Northwest markets

With local produce hitting its prime as summer winds down, farmers markets are bursting with the good stuff.

Aug 6, 2018