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EDITOR’S NOTE

Indulge in the Arts

Wine ~ Jewelry ~ Art ~ Tapas ~ Beer Wine Tasting One of a kind Jewelry Fine Art Gallery

Congratulations on picking up the very first Spokane edition of Nspire Magazine.

Although we’ve learned a lot over the years, it’s hard to believe we’ve grown so fast in such a short time. And it’s comical, in a sad sort of way, to look back at where I started.

Toby Reynolds

I am quickly coming up on the fifth anniversary of one of the greatest days of my life. That one day, that one event – two words, really – changed my life forever. This was the day she said, “You’re fired.”

Five years later, I am the Editor-in-Chief of Nspire Magazine and Monday is my favorite day of the week. Not because I wake up all chipper and excited to start the day (which I do, and I am), but because it’s naturally morphed into the day for the most productive brainstorming sessions at Nspire HQ. It’s days like this that are the very reason you are reading this incredible Spokane edition of Nspire Magazine. And we hope what you’ll find in these pages will, that’s right, Nspire you. We’re not expecting miracles. You can still groan about Mondays if you must. But we are expecting you will enjoy what you find in these pages so much you will want to get out and experience more of this amazing Pacific Northwest lifestyle.

Live Music Unique selection of wines by the glass and beers by the bottle

In this issue of Nspire Magazine discover some great

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local hikes, try some ethnic recipes from your professional

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Make Studio 107 your place for special occasions & private parties

visit a few of the area’s custom homes. Go along with Blythe Thimsen as she takes you on her very first mountain bike ride. And enjoy the creativity of author, rock drummer and Gonzaga grad, Michael B. Koep, as he reads from Book Two of his Newirth Mythology. Spokane’s a great place with great people. We dedicate this premier issue to you.

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IN THIS ISSUE

UP CLOSE WITH ORCAS Pushing off from Roche Harbor, Meegan Corcoran is in for one epic experience.

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HIKING

Blythe Thimsen takes us on her first-ever bike ride on local trails.

Follow Nspire photographers on their favorite adventures.

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EDIBLE BOUQUET S. Michal Bennett shares her expertise regarding edible flowers. Try her recipes online.

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DIY DESIGN From kitchen to lighting to staircase, this interior was completely designed by the homeowner.

GOING GRAND She designed this kitchen with him in mind.

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BREW TOUR Drop in for a microbrew at some of your local favorites.

A unique introduction to author Michael B. Koep.

GARDENING FOR BEES Planting the right flowers can make all the difference.

BUILD A FIT FOUNDATION Diana Okon suggests three exercises to support a healthy lifestyle.

TOP CHEFS Serving up ethnic recipes from local pros.

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CALENDAR OF FUN

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THE FARM CHICKS June 3 - 4 Spokane County Fair & Expo Center hosts this bucket list event. “It’s magical, inspirational. The best vintage & handmade goods fair in the country.”

LIBERTY LAKE COMMUNITY YARD SALE June 23 - 24 Kiwanis hosts the 24th annual community yard sale. Two fun-filled days.

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June 24 - 25 The largest 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament on Earth. That means over 6,000 teams, 3,000 volunteers, 225,000 fans and 450 courts spanning 45 city blocks!

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June 25 & Aug 27 Watch or compete in these events to see who can swim, bike and run Coeur d’Alene’s Ironman courses. June is the half & August is the full Ironman.

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August 5th - Jake Owen August 6th - Family Concert August 10th The Head and the Heart August 11th Iration / The Wailers August 12th George Thorogood and the Destroyers Rock Party Tour

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SEMI TRUCK RACING AND FIREWORKS SHOW - FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND June 17 The perfect night to bring Dads out to the Stateline Speedway. The whole family is sure to enjoy all the Semi Truck Racing action!

SPOKANE INDIANS: HARRY POTTER NIGHT June 28 Join Nspire Magazine for Harry Potter Night at Avista Stadium. spokaneindians.com

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

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June 28 - July 9 Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will come to Spokane as part of a new North American Tour.

July 16 A brother-sister duo unlike any other!

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SAMMY HAGAR AND THE CIRCLE June 30 Playing alongside the Red Rocker on stage is former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham on the drums, and Vic Johnson on the guitar.

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4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT RIVERFRONT PARK

GREEN BLUFF CHERRY FESTIVAL

July 4 (obviously) Live music, fun and tons of food. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

July 21 Register for the 39th Annual Cherry Pickers’ Trot, enter the Pit Spit, or just enjoy the cherries. greenbluffgrowers.com

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July 6 “Raising the bar for Spokane concerts with a star-studded playlist.” Pepsi Outdoor Summer Concerts.

July 21 - 22 Bringing Pinterest to life at the Spokane County Fair! Hand-selected vendors bring the best merchandise. It’s like pulling them straight off your pin board!

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TOBY KEITH W/ GUEST WATERLOO REVIVAL

BOZ SCAGGS AND MICHAEL MCDONALD

Aug 3 Toby Keith puts on a show that highlights more than 20 years of country success.

Aug 11 “Raising the bar for Spokane concerts with a star-studded playlist.” Pepsi Outdoor Summer Concerts.

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ART ON THE GREEN

GOODGUYS 16TH GREAT NORTHWEST NATIONALS

Aug 4 - 6 Music, food, original artwork, crafts and clothing booths blanket downtown Coeur d’Alene, City Park and North Idaho College.

Aug 18 - 20 Over 1,500 rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks thru ‘72. Plus food and fun for the whole family.

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Aug 5 The Idaho 250 is the third and final of this super late model series at Stateline Speedway. Be there when they crown the king or queen of the Northwest!

Aug 18 A force to be reckoned with in the music industry, Keith Urban exemplifies year after year his outstanding vocal, songwriting and guitar-playing abilities across the world.

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Aug 8 A legendary outlaw of country music, Willie Nelson has pushed against the grid from the time he wrote his first song at the age of 7.

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Aug 30 - Sept 4 44 food booths. 225 menu items. Great food. Cheap prices. 3 adult beverage gardens. 85 free concerts. Free admission.

Sept 24 The wildly popular PBS Kids® television show, WILD KRATTS, is coming to the live stage. Animated Kratt Brothers Martin and Chris “come to real life” in a classically Wild Kratts story.

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NORTH IDAHO STATE FAIR AND RODEO Aug 23 - 27 Where else will you find the Zipper, sheep, cowboys, crash-up derby, cotton candy and tractors. Kootenai County Fairgrounds. northidahostatefair.com

SPOKANE COUNTY INTERSTATE FAIR Sept 8 - 17 The Spokane County Interstate Fair has a full lineup of entertainment for 10 full days!

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SOMETHING ROTTEN Oct 3 - 7 With 10 Tony® nominations including Best Musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (NY Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of two brothers who set out to write the world’s very first musical. wcebroadway.com

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SPOKANE OKTOBERFEST Okt 27 - 29 Celebrate with German cheer, dancing and singing at CenterPlace in Spokane Valley. oktoberfestattheriver.com

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AMAZING RECIPES

C U R R Y

CHICKEN with fire-roasted curry pita

TWIG’S BISTRO AND MARTINI BAR CHEF BRIAN HARTNETT

Photos by Ellie Grey

Born and raised in Spokane, Chef Brian Hartnett’s culinary passion truly took off while serving four years in Japan with the US Navy.

Self-taught, with 29 years of experience, Brian has been giving Spokane flavorful dishes since 1995.

He is currently showcasing his talent at Twig’s Bistro in the Valley.

INGREDIENTS » 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz. ea) » 1 green bell pepper-julienne cut » 1 red bell pepper-julienne cut » 1 red onion-julienne cut » 1 med to large jalapeno-sliced thin » 2 oz roasted cashews (can be omitted if desired) » 2 pieces 7-8” pita bread » 1 cup heavy whipping cream » 2 tbs Madras curry powder » 1 tbs Asian chili sauce » 2 cups cooked white rice » salt and pepper to taste » 1/4 bunch chopped cilantro

Grill chicken breasts, and set aside to cool. Once cool, slice into 1/4” strips.

Sautee peppers, onions, jalapenos and cashews. Add chicken back into mixture of sautéed vegetables. Add cream and 3/4 of the curry powder, lower heat to medium and reduce by half. Add chili sauce (can use any amount depending on desired spiciness). Finish to desired thickness. Rub pita bread with the remaining curry powder and grill both sides, set aside to cool.

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AMAZING RECIPES

seafood SICILIAN

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PA PA R D E L L E

LUIGI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT CHEF TRACY MCLAUGHLIN

A Spokane native, Chef Tracy McLaughlin started his restaurant career at age 16. He chose this recipe because it’s made from the best ingredients, and they can be purchased at the local hometown market.

SICILIAN SAUCE » 4 oz butter » 1 oz minced garlic » 1 oz minced shallots » 1 oz fresh basil chiffonade » fresh oregano » red pepper flakes to taste » 6 oz white wine » 16 oz clam juice

Melt butter. Sauté garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes. Deglaze with white wine.

Reduce by half. Add clam juice and fresh herbs. Allow to simmer.

SEAFOOD » 1/2 lb U-15 prawns » 1/2 lb bay scallops » 1/2 lb manila clams » 1/2 lb penn cove mussels » 3 oz butter » 3 oz garlic » fresh basil » 6 oz white wine

Melt Butter. Sauté prawns, scallops and garlic. Add clams, mussels and white wine. Steam shellfish. Make parardella pasta al dente.

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AMAZING RECIPES

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O’DOHERTY’S IRISH GRILLE CHEF NATHAN STAPLES

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Chef Nathan Staples left the Seattle scene two years ago, tired of feeling like a little fish in a big pond. With 20 years of experience with French, Japanese, Irish and Italian cuisine, he says he’s cooked everything from BBQ to high-end tapas. At O’Doherty’s, in Spokane, he finally feels at home.

“It’s nice to be somewhere you’re liked,” he says, “and people are good to you.”

PASTY DOUGH » 3 cups flour; heaping » 2 tbsp shortening » 1 tsp salt » 1/2 lb cold butter » 1 cup milk (add more if needed)

Put flour, salt and shortening in mixer. Cut butter into small chunks and mix in. Pour milk in slowly with mixer on low, stopping occasionally to feel the dough. Mix dough till it is soft and pliable. Roll dough into 7 oz balls. Handle gently!

Roll out each ball of dough and cut into circles using an 8” pie pan or plastic lid as a guide. Dough should be less than 1/4” thick…almost seethrough. Again, don’t over handle!

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RIDI ADVENTURE

ON THE EDGE

By BLYTHE THIMSEN

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DING Mason Grove rides, no-holds-barred, at the Beacon Hill trail system. When it comes to mountain biking, there’s something for everyone.

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lurred images danced in my peripheral vision as the ground in front of me rose and fell at a rapid rate. In and out of focus came the packed earth, embedded with large rocks, tree roots and the uneven ruts brought about by the relentless pressure of spring rains.

With the rains now a thing of the past, the hot summer sun had baked the ground, leaving it dry and rutty.

Small clouds of dust swirled along the trail, kicked up by the sudden presence of mountain bikers.

“Let’s stop up here and regroup!”

The command came from somewhere up the line of riders ahead of me. I slowed my pace. My palms, aching from the pressure of my grip on the handlebars, experienced momentary relief as I gently lifted them and transferred the weight forward to my fingers, which instinctively coiled around the brake levers.

With my back muscles and arms tightening, I began steadily squeezing each lever with equal pressure, relieved to see the desired effect was taking place and the bike was slowing. My peripheral vision began to slowly transform from blurs to clearly distinguishable images: pine trees and a smattering of wildflowers on one side and an open view of the valley below on the other.

As my bike slowed, for the first time I fully lifted my head, feeling the stiffness of my neck as it moved out of the position it had been in most of the ride. This brought my eyes up off the trail before me and out onto the view ahead. Like an engine losing steam, the bike responded to the decreased pedaling and increased braking, coming to a complete stop a comfortable distance from the rest of those in my party.

Sliding out of the saddle, and pulling my feet out of the pedals, I

Jaxson Suttlemyer and Whitely Borely enjoy a casual ride up Penn Trail on Canfield Mountain.

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FOR THEM THERE WAS NO FEAR, ONLY ADRENALINE AND PURE JOY. Don’t be afraid to push a little. Jay Ivins works on his aerials anytime the mood takes him.

planted them on the solid ground, breathing a deep sigh of relief.

I had survived!

“You doing okay back there?” asked Jeff, the leader of this mountain biking adventure that had us climbing up and along the length of the back side of the bluff on High Drive, atop Spokane’s South Hill. As we sat perched midway up on the switchback trail, I looked back toward where we had begun, navigating the lengthy system of trails that run along the bluff, and then down at the remainder of the steep terrain, to where we were headed. It was both exhilarating and daunting.

I was so pleased to have made it this far without falling off my bike, flipping over the handlebars or crashing and tumbling down the side of the bluff — all fears that I had at the start of this trek. This was my second day — ever — on my bike and my first time riding on the steep bluff.

I was riding with a group that was extremely experienced. For them, there was no fear, only adrenaline and pure joy. For me, those emotions

were replaced by fear, terror and a steady stream of worst-case scenarios running through my head.

Not fazed by my fear, these riders subscribed to the “no time like the present” learning method, convinced that I would catch on and finish the ride in one piece.

Pulling my water bottle from the holder on the bike frame, I took a long pull, slowly letting it cool my throat and counter the deep warmth of the sun beating down on us. I looked around at the scenery and breathed in the dusty but sweet air.

“How are you doing?” Jeff asked again as he walked toward me at the back of the pack.

“I’m kind of impressed I made it,” I said. “These trails are so steep, I thought I was going to fall right down the side of the cliff.”

“Wait until you get out on a real mountain,” he said, with a mischievous grin. “This is nothing compared to some of the great rides around here. You’re catching on. You could easily handle Riverside State Park or Mount Spokane at this rate.

That’s the really cool thing about the bike that you have, it will take you to some incredible places.”

It interested me, thinking about the possibility of tackling more intense trails and experiencing new parts of nature inaccessible by car.

Mountain biking was still scary to me, but there was also something intriguing, inviting and engaging about it.

I decided to talk to my cousin, Greg, who has a deep love for mountain biking. Adventurous and possessing the fearless gene, he has become a committed biker — both road and mountain — over the years.

He has ridden trails up and down the West Coast, as well as having done countless 100- and 200-mile (century) rides and 200-mile (doublecentury) rides. If anyone could share his or her love of mountain biking, it would be him.

“Downhill riding can be everything, from a welcome break after a long climb to a hair-raising, workout of the mind and body,” he said when I asked what he liked so much about mountain biking.

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Being outdoors is the why.

All that fun is just a bonus.

I will tell you that there is nothing more fun than riding quickly downhill on a good trail, with the wind blowing past you, and your every body movement transferred to the bike. The bike becomes an extension of your body, and that experience rocks!�

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Because mountain biking welcomes the skills of every rider, from the novice to the expert, there are enjoyable experiences to be had, Greg assured. He suggested that for a novice, like me, fire trails or wider, smoother stretches of dirt would take me to all kinds of beautiful places.

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“Now, just because a road is wide doesn’t mean it’s not physically demanding,” he pointed out. “There are usually hills to climb and descend.

And even on the flattest trail, the ride is fast and you’ll get a workout.”

I considered it. Riding a wide open trail, I might be able to relax and take it all in, but if I came across roots, rocks, ruts and other technical terrain, I’d have to be totally focused, knowing if my mind wandered in those situations, the outcome may not be good.

“At the same time, it’s that intensity that makes it enjoyable,” Greg countered. “It becomes a great escape from the modern world and normal day-to-day worries, and allows you to refocus and take a step back.”

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In reality, though that first day out on the trail may have been what others would consider an easy ride, it felt like a great victory to me.

Looking out over the thick blanket of trees, with numerous hidden trails just awaiting adventure, and soaking in the sound of silence that is rarely afforded on the busy streets and crowded hallways of our daily lives, it was clear. An afternoon ride was just what my soul needed. N See our Hiking feature for directions to local hiking/biking trails.

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WITH AN ORCA Very few events in life can actually be categorized as “once in a lifetime.” Viewing the ocean’s top predator, the orca (yes, they even eat sharks), from a sea kayak would certainly qualify.

Fortunately, these amazing marine mammals can be found just a day’s drive from North Idaho near the San Juan Islands of Washington State.

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Spend some time near the San Juan Islands and you might get to see one of these magnificent creatures break the surface of the water.

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y friends and I decided to see if we could be one of the chosen few to experience orcas up close and personal. Our tour company, San Juan Outfitters, made it clear only about 20 percent of kayakers actually have the opportunity to kayak with these majestic creatures, given they travel about 100 miles per day.

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Our adventure began in Roche Harbor on San Juan Island, where we met our guide, Alex. Alex is everything you would expect in a kayak guide: He is cheery, sports a beard that would put Grizzly Adams to shame, and gives the impression he really loves his craft beers.

With just the right amount of humor, Alex instructs us on how to don our spray skirts and how to hold our paddles. We are, after all, about to embark on a fun and exciting excursion, even though the incredible currents and orcas do present some danger. (Note: there has never been a known attack by orcas on humans in the wild.)

Once we were in our sea kayaks we pushed off and soon the fancy, yet rustic, Roche Harbor was in our wake. The kelp, with its long fronds, danced in the currents like a mermaid’s mane. We paddled past gorgeous homes and turned south along the sparsely inhabited west side of San Juan Island. According

to Alex, the Southern Resident killer whales frequent this side of the island because this is where their prey, Chinook salmon, is found. He also informed us that this population is critically endangered with only 81 whales left. Currently, there are four new calves, which is a saving grace considering it’s been more than two years since an orca calf has survived.

Because of their dire situation, we were even more interested in observing these animals.

Alex pointed out a bald eagle flying above our heads when we heard what sounded like a muffled gunshot. My heart raced when I saw five blows in the distance. Alex immediately told us to “raft up,” meaning to link arms, thus making it easier for the orcas to maneuver around us. With each surfacing we could see the whales coming closer. The males have a massive 6-foot dorsal fin that slices through the water like a samurai sword. It conjured up both excitement and fear within us.

Out of nowhere a whale surfaced about 30 feet off our bow.

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We could hear the exhale and inhale and see the white eye-patch and white belly just below the surface.

She continued to swim by, followed by seven other orcas. One of the huge 30-foot males swam beneath us, angling his body just enough for his fin to miss our tiny kayaks. I could see his eye looking up at me. Sailors tell tales of looking into the eye of a whale, and I can now understand why. I was completely humbled in their enormous presence.

We watched them surfacing up the island away from us as we sat there, wallowing in amazement and wondering if that had truly just occurred. All at once, as if we had just come to, we erupted in cheers as we realized we were part of the chosen few. We had just experienced a single moment in the lives of these incredible animals and in doing so created a defining moment in our own.

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BEE FRIENDLY

By S. MICHAL BENNETT

GARDENING M y prolific bucket container garden is yearly pollinated by a number of bees, including honey bees and bumble bees. For the past three years, I have planted flowers and herbs for the sole purpose of attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects, and I have been rewarded with a healthier garden, as well as an eclectic collection of bugs.

My favorite insect has been a tricolored bumble bee that began visiting my garden a couple seasons ago. Last summer, it brought another orange-belted friend along with it to visit my flourishing buckets. These fat little guys are some of the best pollinators you can have buzzing around your flower beds because they head out earlier and fly home later in the day than other bees. They also have a higher tolerance for cold and rainy weather. So this spring, I am going to make sure I plant a myriad of bee-friendly greenery in hopes of doubling my garden’s tricolored bumble bee population.

Here are a few flowers and flowering herbs you might find in my bee garden buckets this year.

>> Flowers

>> Flowering Herbs

Lavender is an obvious choice. It grows everywhere in the Northwest, is highly prolific and has an abundance of uses, from culinary to medicinal to environmental. Dandelions and daisies are often considered weeds, but I plant them to attract early and late-season pollinators. Calendula and sunflowers have similar bright yellow coloring and take very little effort to grow. Finally, there is a jewelweed that grows near my house that bees simply can’t resist. It is considered an invasive plant, but I still transplant a few shoots into my garden. And the bees thank me.

When choosing herbs to entice bees, select varieties that are highly fragrant. Rosemary and thyme bloom in April and May. Sage, basil and lemon balm flower when the weather is hotter. Mint grows anywhere, anytime, always. I reserve a bucket solely for mint, which keeps it contained and protects my veggies from its tentacle roots. Mint is also superb for deterring aphids.

If you could plant just one flower in your garden, I would suggest the humble marigold. I have always disliked marigolds –– they aren’t very interesting, they smell like nothing and they grow short and squat. My husband, though, has changed my mind about them. They are, in fact, quite powerful. Not only do they attract a wide array of beneficial insects, but they also repel pretty much every living thing that aims to destroy your succulent plants, even deer to a certain extent.

I typically plant multiple seeds of each herb, allow one plant to flower and harvest from the remaining plants for edible purposes. You can eat the flowers, but I prefer to let the bees have them.

These are just a few of the blooming plants that you can use to beautify your garden and make it more healthy. What flowers are you sowing this year? N

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A FLOWER BY ANY OTHER NAME

By S. MICHAL BENNETT

TASTES JUST AS SWEET

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ome people crave bread, some chocolate, others a juicy steak.

Yes, sometimes I want to eat those things, but mostly my palate yearns for fresh leafy green stuff and fruit. Perhaps this is because my mom passed on to me a childhood tradition of discovery that she also inherited as a child: the joy of munching on clover.

Flowers have a historical tradition in food and drink but aren’t as common at today’s dinner table, except as a garnish. You’ve probably seen wedding cakes decorated with fresh flowers but have never used them in your own kitchen. While it’s true that, when it comes to flowers and many other plants, edible doesn’t always mean tasty or even appetizing. Adding floral flavors to your plate in creative ways can be fun and provocative. Here are some basic guidelines to get you started: First, do your research and don’t experiment blindly. Just as mushrooms can be deadly or delicious, not all flowers are edible.

Even some plants that have edible parts may have poisonous flowers or fruit (rhubarb, asparagus).

Know your plant before you chew.

I suggest starting with the flowers of some common garden herbs, such as lavender, borage or chives.

A few other familiar floral edibles are violets (sweet and popular candied), nasturtium (peppery, like watercress), chamomile (sweet apple flavor), hibiscus (citrus and cranberry like), and the elegant rose (ranges from sweet to bitter, depending on varietal).* Second, only eat the petals. Whole flowers are pretty ornaments, but stamens and stems don’t typically carry any flavor, have unpleasant textures and can contain pollen and other substances that might cause allergic reactions. Gently pluck the flower petals and trim the stiff ends closest to the stem side, if applicable.

These bits tend to be a bitter.

When picking your flowers, always choose blooms that are free of pesticides and other chemicals.

Never eat flowers from the side of the road. If you purchase petals, ask your store if it carries flowers packaged for consumption. If you are picking from your garden, harvest early, before the day becomes hot. Flavor is

usually best just after flowers have fully opened. Make sure they are fresh – don’t pick unopened, wilted or faded flowers.

Yes, you can ingest edible flowers right off the stem, but there are many other delicious ways to incorporate them into foods. From infusions like sugars, syrups, butters and vinegars to teas, candies, jams and drinks, the possibilities are just plain yummy.

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LET’S DO

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quatting is an essential and functional movement that we perform daily. Squat exercises have proven to help prevent injury, boost sports performance, tone lower body and abs and maintain good balance and mobility. This exercise is a great way to work your quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, adductors, calves and even abs. They can be done almost anywhere, and all you need is your own body weight. You can do them in sets, or simply hold the squat position for a certain amount of

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time. Increase the challenge by increasing the number of reps per set, adding weight, or even including a jump at the top of each repetition.

>> The Basic Squat is performed

by standing comfortably with feet about shoulder width apart. Lower yourself by reaching back with your glutes and hinging at the hips. Be sure to keep your weight on your heels (do not rock onto your toe).

Chest stays up, back straight and strong, and make sure your knees track with your toes (don’t let the knees collapse inward). Lower your body until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Remember to drive through the heels when coming up out of the squat.

>> The Sumo or Plié Squat

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is performed with a slightly wider stance than the basic squat, with toes facing out. Slowly bending at the knees, lower the body until legs are parallel to the floor. Remember to keep chest up, back straight, abdominals engaged, and keep your weight on the heels.

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The Goblet Squat is performed by standing with feet shoulder width apart and turning feet slightly out. Keep your body weight on your heels, and start lowering your body while pushing your hips back and down. Move your hips before bending knees and lowering. Keep chest up and try to get elbows between knees. This is a deep squat; think of trying to sit on your heels while keeping your heel on the ground. N

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Michael Koep, from the comfort of his Hobbit hole, crafts a scene from his Newirth Mythology.

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Michael B. Koep

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a young boy with the power to give life.

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A poet’s words alter existence.

The makings of myth. . .

n England, 1331, young William watches as his mother is dragged away to be burned as a witch. A mysterious immor tal apothecar y promises him the chance at vengeance. In 1972, Helen Storm, a beautiful groupie on the sunset strip, discovers that she cannot die. She meets a man that will teach her love, and how to kill. In present day, Loche Newirth must stop the bloody war his writing has started. But to do this he must pursue his muse across a terrifying, spectral ocean onto the shores of his own death.

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PART TWO OF THE NEWIRTH MYTHOLOGY

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man steps up to the microphone dressed like a maitre d’, black shirt and I slacks, though he does not work here.

He taps the mic with his finger — “Test. Test.”— then clears his throat.

It is his privilege to introduce local author Michael B. Koep for an evening read.

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“There is nothing typical about our guest this evening,” he begins.

And he’s absolutely right. The man continues to describe the many facets of Koep’s artistic and free-spirited lifestyle (poet, painter, musician, vocalist, swordsman, engineer, traveler, designer, husband, father, friend), including many of Koep’s defining qualities. And “in an attempt to be all encompassing, and to satisfy our base need for a sense of understanding,” the man dubs Mr. Koep, “Artist.”

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Koep reads from his latest work, Part Two of The Newirth Mythology: Leaves of Fire (re-released as a mass-

There are the usual questions a writer is undoubtedly asked at such events; Are you currently working on anything? Where do you get your ideas/inspiration? Typewriter or computer? But there’s one question that really makes Koep smile; “Where do you write?”

Leaves fire

“In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit,” and although Koep is no Bilbo Baggins — a writer himself — and his writing place is in not in the ground, it is, however, a Hobbit hole. “And that,” says Mr. Tolkien, “means comfort.”

market paperback in July, 2017).

Part One of the Newirth Mythology; The Invasion of Heaven (2013), was re-released as well in August of 2016. The complete trilogy is slated for 2018. At the end of his read, Koep leaves the audience with a riveting not-quite conclusion, explaining, “If I read one more line, it may ruin the book for you.” This is perfect for opening the floor for questions.

Stepping through the ornate round door of Koep’s office, it’s easy to see why he works here. It’s not that the lighting and temperature are perfect. It’s not the collection of swords and fighting gear, the antique piano, nor the shelves of books from Tolkien, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and many others that encircle the room.

It’s not the unique collage of draping burlap and other cloth that line the

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ceiling and walls, or even the sound of Zeppelin on vinyl resonating from the improvised library loft. What keeps Koep writing here is the fact that all of these things come together in a culmination of creativity that

seems to seep out and into the air.

This is the feeling of imagination, of creativity. And it’s so thick, so real, you breathe it. One would feign swipe a handful into a pocket to carry away home, hoping, perhaps

not in vain, to harness its power and create a beautiful work of their own.

This is Koep’s “safe place”. Though to say so is to contradict oneself, as there truly is no safe place for a writer. To be a writer is to work alone

This is the feeling of imagination, of creativity. And it’s so thick, so real, you breathe it.

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Well, of course Michael keeps a basket of swords….

and without the comfort of a safety net. Says Michael, “It’s like jumping off a cliff, and the thing you have to decide is do you want to exist in the air, or in a cubical? It’s frightening.”

Clearly, Koep has chosen to exist in the air, frightening or no.

However, it would seem Koep is quite accustomed to this type of free-falling existence. He spent many years — and, in fact, is still spending them — as a rock musician for a number of bands, before he ever decided he’d take the journey as a writer. Indeed, like Mr. Baggins, one can never be quite sure to what eyrie Koep’s feet will take him next. N

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HOME

DE Balancing light, pattern and texture to create a homey yet elegant space.

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t’s not subtle. The zebra carpet that blankets the floating spiral staircase in this nearly 13,000-square-foot home is quite bold. But Katrina McKinley was looking to make a statement.

“I love the staircase,” she says.

“Combined with the wrought iron railing, the rock wall and the lighting, it just puts off this beautiful glow.”

The carpet is dramatic, a wonderfully unexpected accent in this elegant Spokane home.

“It’s one of the features in the house that people will stop and stare and say, ‘this is beautiful,’” Katrina says. “It’s full of life. I just love it.”

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Katrina carried over the light fixtures of the kitchen into the great room to create a cohesive look between the two large open spaces.

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atrina and her husband built their home nearly two years ago. Rather than hire an interior designer, Katrina took on the job herself. It was a challenge even HGTV might have shied away from.

But Katrina, who is not a designer by profession, met the challenge head on. With a knack for design, she injected room after room with her industrial-rustic style, starting with the kitchen.

At 800 square feet, the kitchen occupies a large swath of the 5,008 square-foot main floor and is prominently positioned off of the great room. Designing it to meet her family’s needs and set the tone for the entire floor was a priority.

Katrina went with two center islands. One serves as prep space and the other is a breakfast bar that seats eight. It allows her to accommodate the family of five and it’s great for entertaining.

The kitchen cabinets were custom made and hand distressed for an old-world look.

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One of the first things Katrina focused on was lighting. She accented more intimate spaces with large globes.

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“I’m in the kitchen a lot,” Katrina says. “I like to have a place for family and guests to sit and eat and talk to me at the same time. The bar works out so amazingly.”

Katrina tied design elements in her kitchen to those in the great room, creating a seamless flow throughout the wide-open floor plan.

She chose rich, dark wood accents and mixed them with cool stone and metals.

“I just wanted this big, open grand space but also wanted it to feel homey and inviting,” she says.

The stone flanking the stove matches the stone columns in the great room and the stone wall of the spiral staircase. The light fixtures over the islands are carried throughout the floor as well. Light and dark contrasts give the depth and impact Katrina was going for.

Katrina carefully executed every design detail, and there are a lot of them. She’s modest about the effort.

This sprawling 13,000 square foot home didn’t start off quite so big. Original plans were for 8,000.

“I didn’t think anything of it,” she says. “All the textures and colors, the endless possibilities. It’s so fun.” N

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HOME

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Couple’s dream kitchen is everything they have ever wanted and more.

Diane and Mark Roff spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So when they built their new home over a year ago, they had a chance to design the kitchen of their dreams.

Hardwood floors were used to give contrast to the smooth white cabinets and black and white countertops.

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This 4,400-square-foot home sits on a plateau in Liberty Lake overlooking the picturesque Spokane valley.

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he kitchen was actually the most important part of our house,” Diane says.

“Because my husband loves to cook and we love to entertain, we wanted something grand.”

The Roffs put in not just one center island but two: one to prepare food and the other to sit and enjoy it.

They also loaded their kitchen with features they didn’t have in their previous home of 21 years. A pot filler over the stove, built-in trash receptacles and cabinet-covered appliances were just a few of their must-haves.

They knew going into the build that this would be their forever home. They built a 4,400-square-foot rancher with the expectation they would be in the home long after they retire.

Across the hall from the kitchen is a formal dining room with breathtaking views and a handy butler’s pantry.

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“It seems like every time we have guests in our house, we always migrate to our kitchen,” Diane says.

She admits she took the reigns when it came to designing the space, even though it’s husband Mark who uses it most. Diane loves design and decorating and is pretty good at it, so it was easy for Mark to step back and watch his wife run with her ideas.

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HIKE Unique rock formations of Bowl and Pitcher area on the Spokane River seen from a lookout near the parking area.

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As you know, the Pacific Northwest is rife with outdoor getaways worth a road trip. However, for this premier issue of Nspire Magazine’s Spokane edition, we thought we’d remind you of what you have available right in your back yard. Be it a weekend expedition, or afternoon hike for your physical and emotional health, Spokane has some beautiful trail systems to enjoy and they’re not that far away.

In our hiking section you will join our adventurous photographers as they journey to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most incredible destinations. You’ll get a snippet of their personal experiences and insights, as well as easy-to-find directions. They’ll also offer some advice regarding the difficulty of each hike and what you may or may not want to bring. They may even offer suggestions for where to go afterward to celebrate your awesomeness.

In this issue of Nspire Magazine Joel Riner explores a few of the best local trail systems. Follow him along the Spokane River to appreciate the natural rock formations. Take a walk up Beacon Hill for a great view of the Spokane skyline, and wander the extensive trail system at the Dishman Hills Natural Area.

There’s a wild world out there just waiting for you to explore. We hope you’ll join us.

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Josiah shows his mom the new walking stick he found on their adventure at Riverside State Park.

RIVERSIDE STATE PARK

Photographer:

JOEL RINER

Unique Basalt rock formations make up the Bowl and Pitcher area. On my hike we crossed the suspension bridge and headed North with nice views looking back at the bridge and rocks.

The trail includes sections that go along rock cliffs and areas that open up on an old dirt road among the trees. There are some small sections of beach down by the river. It is not a long hike, the loop is only 2.1 miles and very little elevation gain so I would say it’s an easy scenic hike.

Directions: From I-90, take the Maple Street Bridge exit, Exit 280.

Go north across the Maple Street Bridge, to Maxwell St. Turn Left onto Maxwell. Maxwell winds west and then north as Pettit Drive past the golf course and into Riverside State Park. The trailhead is at Bowl and Pitcher, about two miles north of the park entrance along Aubrey L. White Parkway. A Discover Pass is required.

Livea Dennison and her boy Josiah enjoy the sights of Riverside State Park with their trusty companion, Moose.

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There are two entrances to this trail system. The Steven’s Creek trailhead is a steep, fairly challenging climb to Big Rock and The Rocks of Sharon, an area known for its unique rock formations and sweeping views of The Palouse. This was the location Joel Riner chose to shoot the cover for this issue. While there, he also managed to get some photos of a few local rock climbers.

Big Rock is also accessible from the Iller Creek entrance. However, this trail is a bit more leisurely, meandering beneath the damp greenery of a Pacific Northwest canopy. It’s a popular destination for hikers, rock climbers, runners and mountain bikers. It is well-used and well-maintained trail system. While the Iller Creek Trail is less challenging than Steven’s Creek, both are quite enjoyable and offer wonderful views of the surrounding area.

Hiking along the 5 mile Iller Creek Loop Trail

DISHMAN HILLS Photographer:

JOEL RINER

Caitlin Redmond looks toward the Rocks of Sharon, and contemplates her next photo.

Directions to Iller Creek: From I-90, take the Argonne Road exit 287. Drive south on Argonne Road.

Continue past Sprague Avenue onto Dishman-Mica Road, driving approximately 2.8 miles. Turn right at the Schafer Road stoplight and then right again at stop sign on 44th Avenue for another 0.2 miles.

Turn left on Farr Road, continue to stop sign. Turn right on Holman Road, drive 0.75 miles to switchback (Holman becomes Rockcrest). Park on right before the switchback at the entrance to the Conservation Area.

The Iller Creek Conservation Area is on both the right and left of the creek.

Visit us online for directions to the Steven’s Creek trailhead.

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On this popular hiking and mountain biking trail system users are graced with some nice views of the city of Spokane below.

BEACON HILL Photographer:

JOEL RINER

The trails of the Beacon Hill Recreation Area are well used.

On my hike I came across people out for a nice hike with their dogs, kids playing and a large number of mountain bikers utilizing sections of the 7.6-mile loop and its many offshoots. This 950-acre trail system sits just north of the Spokane River, north of Upriver Drive and east of N. Freya. If you are looking for a workout, the 1660’ elevation gain should do the trick. This system is perfect for anyone wanting to get out for quick hike. You can make it as challenging or relaxing, as you like.

From parts of the trail you can get great views of the sunset and the downtown Spokane skyline.

Children enjoying some of the 950-acres available for exploring at the Beacon Hill recreation area.

Directions: From I-90, take the Argonne Road exit 287. Drive north on Argonne Road. Turn left on Upriver Drive and drive west.

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CULTURE

reinvented, with much of the original architecture intact.

As Tim led me through the building, its history showed through.

We walked through glass doors and past a walkway overlooking the taproom. We passed machinery with valves and gauges, and pipes running along sections of the ceiling.

Tim and I sat and talked in what was once a boiler. Now it is a long, rectangular dining room.

Tim settled in and seemed at home in the boiler. He talked about the building’s history, “Anything with rivets is old. Anything with nuts and bolts is new.” He talked about their most popular brew — the vanilla bourbon stout. He talked about brewing and cooking techniques, ingredients and pairings, and his vision for the future; “To be a part of the Spokane skyline for the next 100 years.”

The Steam Plant Grill and Brewery are listed on the national, state and local register of historic places. Take a walk inside and you’ll see why.

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he first picture I took the day I moved to Spokane was of two towering smokestacks in the skyline. The air was hot and dry that day — so different from Crab Orchard, Kentucky, the humid hometown I’d left. I wanted a picture to send home that would capture how amazing the city was, how overwhelmingly different. I didn’t know then that those smokestacks belonged to one of Spokane’s favorite microbreweries, the Steam Plant.

Since then, I have been inside the Steam Plant exactly twice: once

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Like many others in that time, my eyes will continue to be drawn to the Steam Plant when I look out at the city, those iconic smokestacks, alight with the colors of local charities or local sports teams. And patrons will continue to enjoy fine food and fine craft beer in perhaps the most unique taproom in Spokane.

for a class and once for this story.

Perhaps I was afraid of losing that first impression — the one that, in my mind, represented all of Spokane.

However, when I talked with Tim Denniston, the general manager, I realized my impression was valid. It is his goal to keep the Steam Plant an icon to the people of Spokane.

Lit up at night The Steam Plant Square smokestacks are a beacon of downtown Spokane.

Now a microbrewery and restaurant, the Steam Plant was not always so iconic. At first a functioning supplier of steam heat, the building was practical more than attractive.

After sitting idle for years, it was

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Rita Vigil keeping the beer list up to date. Iron Goat Brewing now has 19 original brews on tap and one guest cider.

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hen I sit down with Heather Brandt, she already knows more about me than I am ready for. I confess to her that I am not much of a beer drinker. At that she lights up, leaning forward, eyes open wide. “I can almost always find a beer that a non-beer drinker likes!” she says with no small amount of pride.

She has two recommendations immediately: a sour beer, namely their blackberry apricot sour, and an espresso or chocolate stout. I don’t say anything for several seconds.

The two beers I have enjoyed in the past were a grapefruit sour and a chocolate stout. But, of course, she can already tell.

Even before it was conceived, the brewery had an air of destiny surrounding it. Heather’s husband Greg, struck up a conversation with a stranger — Paul Edminster — at a meeting for Inland Brewers Unite, the first meeting either had gone to.

They wanted to see what it was all about. They connected over home brewing, Triumph motorcycles and

BREWING COMPANY the desire to start a business. Greg had the resources for a brewery but no building. Paul had a building. The business partners seemed fated to start this brewery, and their wives didn’t hesitate.

Since then, the four of them have combined their skills to put the brewery in action. With backgrounds in business, IT, and graphic designer, the team gained momentum. They expanded so quickly, that they started looking for a larger location only two years after opening for business.

“We were elbow to elbow,” Heather explains. “Now we’ve got room to grow for the next 10 years. We should never outgrow this space.”

Heather shows off the new location, which, when completed will have three times the amount of space.

She points to the bar where Greg and Paul have aged the metal. She points to slate they’ve gathered from a schoolhouse in Seattle and proudly admits to helping paint, sand, and refinish different aspects of the taproom during the construction.

With so many things going right for the Iron Goat, it would be easy to say that luck or fate played a hand.

But as she continues to talk about the business of beer, I start to realize something about her, too. Heather and her business partners would not be successful without a passion for what they’re doing. The Iron Goat is successful because they are willing to do the tough work — to get their hands dirty. It’s this passion that enables them to sit across from their customers and guess which beer they’d like, even when they hear you don’t like beer.

Three of four owners; Greg and Heather Brandt, and Paul Edminster. Greg and Paul are also the head brewers.

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BLBC regulars who become members receive these custom engraved 22oz wooden mugs. At time of printing they are at 105 members.

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o see Black Label Brewing Company now, with its sleek fixtures and stained glass pieces tucked under the natural light of Saranac Commons, you wouldn’t believe its first location was a home kitchen.

But for Dan Dvorak and Steve Wells, a brewery was not always in the plan. It wasn’t until Steve brewed that first batch, that the pair got hooked on the process. They could throw ingredients into a pot, boil them, ferment them and create beer.

They found what they were happy doing but still didn’t imagine moving their brewery beyond the home.

BREWING COMPANY

Now, over a year after the company’s opening, Steve and Dan reminisce over its roots. “It was always a pipe dream, but it was never a reality,” Dan says with a hint of disbelief as he sits across from me in the taproom. He remembers the trip from kitchen to garage to weddings to parties. He remembers the Kickstarter and the contracts and the blueprints it took to get them where they are now. And he’s proud of it.

Maybe more than anything, he’s proud of sticking to his principles.

From the very first days they started to imagine their business, Dan and Steve knew they wanted to focus on

one thing: the beer. Too often, they had seen breweries use gimmicks to try to sell their beer, whether it was the cold-activated can or the vortex bottle. Containers were becoming more interesting than the beer itself.

“We wanted to be the opposite of that,” Dan says. “We wanted to be the anti-label. The no label. The black label.” Their beer, he argues, should sell itself.

So far, this approach has been working. On the night the company celebrated its one-year anniversary, it also celebrated its busiest night.

Last December, the company started a Mug Club, selling refillable Black

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BLBC President Dan Dvorak enjoys a laugh and a brew with CEO Steve Wells.

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Label Brewing Company numbered mugs for $100 apiece. They sold out within a month.

Dan struggles to show just how much he appreciates this support. “It made me feel,” he hesitates, “loved, a little bit, that all these people love our place and beer so much.” He nods to the regulars and newcomers at the bar. “We’ve got such a big family now.”

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AMERICAN

Clinkerdagger A local favorite, the tradition has continued for almost 40 years at this Spokane landmark overlooking the majestic Spokane River and city skyline. This classic American grill artfully serves quality steaks, fresh and innovative seafood.

621 Mallon St. Spokane, WA 509-328-5965 clinkerdagger.com

Cork House Looking for a great place to meetup with friends and family? Look no further. The Cork House serves amazingly fresh food, spirits, and coffee suitable for every palette out there. Come on in and give us a try.

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Geno’s Traditional Food & Ales Following the simple formula of good food at reasonable prices in a comfortable atmosphere Geno’s doesn’t disappoint. Whether its fresh salads, our delicious house made soups or just a plate of wings you’ll be sure to find a new favorite!

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Palm Court Grill The Palm Court Grill menu features choice cuts of USDA prime beef and freshly caught fish along with the region’s finest wines and select ingredients.

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Gilded Unicorn Gilded Unicorn is a Modern American, Classic restaurant featuring hand crafted foods and drinks located in the historic Montvale Hotel in downtown Spokane 110 S. Monroe St. Spokane, WA 509-309-3698 gildedunicorn.com

The Elk Public House Located in the heart of the historic Browne’s A ddition neighborhood, The Elk boasts what is widely considered the best patio dining in the city, and a great place to enjoy one of our creative weekly specials, homemade soups and inventive cocktails.

1931 W Pacific Spokane, WA 509-363-1973 wedonthaveone.com

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The Two Seven Public House The Two Seven follows the simple concept of great food and drink in a comfortable atmosphere.

Whether it’s dinner with the family, a business lunch or Mojitos on the patio, the friendly staff will always leave a smile.

2727 S Mt. Vernon #5 Spokane, WA 509-473-9766 wedonthaveone.com

Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar is a casual yet elegant dining experience offering a variety of delicious dishes from salads and hand-made pizzas, to, pastas, and steak entrees.

14728 E Indiana Spokane Valley, WA 509-290-5636 808 W Main Spokane, WA 509-232-3376 twigsbistro.com

Wandering Table at Kendall Yards Small plates showcasing the best the Inland Northwest has to offer from local seasonal farms and producers.

O’Doherty’s Irish Grille Spokane’s friendliest neighborhood pub serving traditional Irish fair and great spirits.

Downtown: 525 W Spokane Falls Blvd Spokane, WA North Side: 10208 N Division St Ste 110 Spokane, WA 509-747-0322 odohertyspub.com

PA N AS I A N

Shogun For nearly 20 years, the Shogun has been serving the Spokane community and tourists with premium service and quality foods.

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PIZZA

Fire Artisan Pizza Located in downtown CdA, Fire Artisan Pizza is a wood-fired oven pizza restaurant offering a menu of unique pies crafted using only the finest ingredients.

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STEAKHOUSE

Luigi’s

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Luigi’s Italian Restaurant is a landmark restaurant serving the Inland Northwest since 1988. We offer family dining and special event cuisine. We accept walkins however reservations are recommended.

245 W Main Ave Spokane, WA 509-624-5226 Luigis-spokane.com

Greater Spokane’s only AAA Four Diamond restaurant. Enjoy exquisite cuisine like Dakota bison rib-eye, scallops capellini and more.

An impressive list of Northwest wines, too.

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FINAL IMPRESSION

Ezekiel 11:19 ~ I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.

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