Oh sure, we're half way through October, but really, isn't that the best time to be reminded that there still is good ice cream out there? It shouldn't just be a summer thing, ice cream, and we feel this is as great of time as any to go get some.
You're probably already familiar with Brain Freeze, but in case you aren't, here's what to expect: Some classic flavors, some odd ones, all awesome. Our personal favorite is probably the salted caramel. This is, of course, a flavor most gourmet ice cream makers use, and often times quite well at that, but there's just something about Brain Freeze's version that can't be beat. Maybe it's the caramel; maybe it's the salt; our guess is that it's the proportions of the two. It all is very flavorful.
Their annual Black Butte ice creams is an example of the more original ones, though if you've ever had the beer, you would know why it works in ice cream. And who can forget their Spiceawar contribution, habanero mango.
Really, flavors aside, it's the ice cream part that's important, and the creamy goodness you get with Brain Freeze is stellar. We've had ice cream in many different towns, cities, countries, and Brain Freeze really ranks high up there as far as the basic ice cream goes. We should probably celebrate them more; Spokane is lucky to have Brain Freeze around.
You can find their ice cream in places like the Scoop and the Shop, and also cartons at Main Market. Make today a Brain Freeze day, and say "screw October"!
It's going down on Saturday, 3pm, the inaugural SpoCUP coffee crawl. Five locations serving some of the best coffee in Spokane -- Indaba, Coeur, Luxe, Atticus, and Boots -- with 10% of sales going to Big Table.
Doesn't that sound awesome? Of course that sounds awesome! Sign up now! Only $20 for online registration, or $30 if you choose to sign up when you show up.
Need a reminder of what's in it for you?
A t-shirt and a commemorative Passport designed by Karli Ingersoll!
Gain stamps in the Passport at each stop, no purchase necessary, to receive raffle tickets at the final stop, Boots, at 6pm, where you'll have the chance to win a number of prizes!
There will also be a DJ playing there, at 6pm. Free music!
Plus, possibly most importantly, you get to hang out with a bunch of cool people who really like good coffee. There hasn't been much of a coffee culture here in Spokane, but it feels like things are finally starting to take off. We think something like SpoCUP will help us get even further.
So go sign up and take part in what could be this year's most interesting coffee event in Spokane. We'll see you all there!
You might know Dan Benjamin from his 5by5 podcasts, but did you know he's also a bacon aficionado? We didn't, but we recently tried his simple recipe for baked bacon, and an awesome one it is:
Cover bottom of pan with bacon
Put pan into unheated oven
Turn oven on to 400 degrees
Bake for 20-22 minutes
So what do you get from this? Something very flavorful and very juicy, with just a tiny bit of crisp on the sides. Really, I can't remember ever having such flavorful bacon.
The one reason you might not enjoy it quite as much, is if you're a fan of the satisfying crunch of truly crispy bacon.
There's room for both, but we highly recommend at least trying the Dan Benjamin method.
Hey, Gossip Girl, or as we like to call it, America's Downton Abbey, is back on! Squeal like a little girl, and take part in our Gossip Girl drinking game!
Take a drink when...
... every time you wonder why you're watching the show.
... whenever Gossip Girl sends out a mail blast.
... when underage drinking occurs.
... whenever a derogatory remark about Brooklyn is made.
