Pattie Discovers the PNW
It’s Spring 2022 and I am ready to get out in nature and get hiking! I love to discover new places and I appreciate recommendations. Here’s one I’ll share…
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Friends…When you’re swaying to the kitchen shuffle at home, do you and yours ever wish you had a few more moves? Perhaps you are in the process of planning your wedding reception? If so, you will likely be considering your first dance as a married couple.
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My first trip to Palouse Falls State Park was back on November 14, 2021, and was so inspirational that I decided it would be interesting to see the Falls in every season. Wondering how the ice accumulation appeared at the Falls, my husband Matt and I took a second trip on a sunny but cold day in late February.
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When looking for a Bar & Grill, I want a friendly vibe reminiscent of Cheers, from the 80s/90s sitcom, paired with some tasty authentic bites you can only get there. Knowing that I love to find a non-pretentious eatery with remarkable food, our editor at the Huckleberry Press, Val Mohney, suggested I check out Crave Eats. Drinks. Nightlife.
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As many of you know, and I am discovering…Washington State has some remarkable features created by the Ice Age floods. Having camped alongside the beautiful monolith at Steamboat Rock a few times and hiked to the top for amazing canyon views, I was ready to see more of these huge canyons forged by the Ice Age here in eastern Washington.
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One of my favorite Holiday traditions is going to see a movie with the family. This tradition was started by my niece, Dena, who is a mother of five and grandmother of eight. I am “Aunt Pattie,” and have spent many of my Holidays with Dena and her growing family.
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Moving to a new city, town or state always means leaving some of your favorite restaurants, as well as the excitement of trying new places. When it comes to franchise vs. independent/family-owned restaurants, I opt for the latter. And, while I love different cuisines, and classic American fare, for a unique dining experience my heart (and palate) are always won by cultural varieties. In my travels to Chiang Mai and around Northern Thailand, I’ve experienced the “to-die-for” authentic Thai food. With that in mind I have been on a hunt!
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Browne’s Bistro uses local Washington wineries, local produce and coffee. They roast their own meats and hand-cut their fish.
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Three Peaks Kitchen & Bar is located inside the Spokane Tribe Casino at 14300 W SR-2 Highway, Airway Heights, WA. 99001
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A friend told me once when I was commenting on not being a beautiful long-legged blond, that “diversity is beauty.”
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