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Yield: Two 8-inch-round Cake Pans Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs ¾ cup cocoa powder (specialty dark if available) 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 cup hot coffee 2 tbsp. Amaretto or other favorite liquor 1 tbsp. vanilla 1 cup sour cream ½ cup vegetable oil Method: • Preheat your oven to 325°F. This would also be the perfect time to brew yourself a pot of coffee. Just remember to save a cup for the recipe

Ingredients: ½ cup melted butter 1 medium-size loaf white bread or Brioche ½ cup raisins or dried fruit ¼ cup Irish whiskey 1 cup heavy cream 1 ½ cups whole milk 8 oz. cream cheese 4 eggs ½ cup granulated sugar ½ tsp. cinnamon Method: • First things first, your raisins need to get drunk. Place the raisins in a bowl and add the whiskey to cover them. Let sit at room temperature for at least two hours, but the longer the better. • Preheat your oven to 325°F. While t

Photo courtesy: Chad Riley. “It’s all about love and the focus being centered on others. It has been my goal to help one person at a time to achieve some of their dreams and hopes. I feel if one person’s life has changed because of Signature Aesthetics, then it was worth it!” For more than a decade, Signature Aesthetics has been changing lives from the outside in; bringing each client’s vision of beauty to reality. Owner Nancy Andrews, RN-C, has had a very fulfilling career a

Photo courtesy: Kiersten Patterson Regardless of what stage of life you're in, you must make financial and investment decisions that will be with you for the remainder of your years. But the moves you make when you’re just starting out in your career may be quite different from when you’re retired. So, let’s look at some of these moves, stretched out across your lifetime. In your 20s and 30s: During this period, you should strive to place yourself on a sound financial footing

Photo courtesy: Kami Bremer. Fantastic wine, delicious food, fun entertainment and Sandpoint history all come together at Sandpoint’s award-winning winery. You’ll find the Pend d’Oreille Winery tasting room right in the heart of downtown at Third Avenue and Cedar Street inside the beautifully restored Belwood Building. The 100-year-old building provides the perfect ambiance for trying some of the region’s best wines. The unique winery prides itself on consistency and quality,

Photo courtesy: Kiersten Patterson. It's the place where you build your life, your family, and create lasting memories. Your home is the foundation of all that happens in your life, and it's likely the largest financial investment you will ever make. The process of buying or selling a home is exciting; but the reality is that it can also be stressful. With The Davies Real Estate Team of NextHome Living the Northwest, clients are finding that the experience is one they will fi

When people from around the country think of Sandpoint, it’s most likely for Schweitzer Mountain, Lake Pend Oreille and the city’s numerous awards for being one of the most livable small towns in the country. They think of small “mom and pop” shops. And while it’s true there are dozens of great small businesses here, most visitors from outside North Idaho would never know they’ve more than likely used an everyday product that was created here nearly 60 years ago and continues

Photo courtesy: Brad Frerkson. With 75 years of combined hospitality experience and a reputation that has carried over to being noted as the Best Restaurant in Sandpoint, Forty-One South has favorably entertained its diners in magnificent form with its sweeping lakefront views, classic gourmet American dishes and continuous service of excellence. When you first walk in you will be immediately welcomed and feel the warm, rustic but elegant vibe. As the sun dips below the horiz

Photo courtesy: The 219 Lounge. With new restaurants and bars opening up all the time, competition for customers is always a challenge. That is, of course, unless you are an icon of North Idaho. The 219 Lounge in Sandpoint just celebrated its 85th birthday, and it’s been found at the same First Avenue location each of those memorable years. Locals and visitors continue to visit nightly because of the atmosphere and unique experience you get once you walk through the doors. “T

When planning for your financial future, it can be a difficult road to navigate, but having a partner to guide you through the process can make all the difference. Gateway Financial Partners, owned by Ron Denova and Trudy Leen, opened its doors in March of 2016, but the pair has been working in the financial industry for decades. “Trudy and I decided to make the move from institutional planning and investment management to offering independent, local services to our community

A gathering place for locals and tourists alike, Pend d’Oreille Winery is the perfect place to enjoy fine wine and create special memories. The unique Downtown Sandpoint winery prides itself on consistency and quality, two of the many reasons it has received countless awards and the respect of many wine drinkers over the past 24 years. The refillable wine bottles are a feature many guests take advantage of, bringing in their 1.5-liter bottle to be refilled with the popular Bi

Whether you are looking for a sports bar, a cocktail lounge, a place for a cold beer, a glass of unique wine, somewhere to enjoy live entertainment or to just chill out with friends, The 219 Lounge on First Avenue in Sandpoint has it all. The 219 has undergone extensive restoration over the last three years and reveals a unique part of Sandpoint’s history. Not only that, it is now smoke free and was recently named the Best Small-Town Bar in Idaho. “The character of the bar ha

When you walk into Forty-One South, you instantly feel the warm and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant sits on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille and offers incredible views, delicious American cuisine and a true North Idaho feel with its rustic beamed ceilings and real wood-burning fireplace. In the summer, you can enjoy outside dining from their spacious patio area, and no matter what time of year, there is no better place from which to take in the incredible sunsets over the

When Zach and Hannah Vollmer were presented with the opportunity to purchase the Alpine Shop in Sandpoint, they knew they could not pass it up. For the previous two years, Zach had worked as general manager for both Alpine Shop locations—one in Downtown Sandpoint and the other in Schweitzer Village—and already knew the business thoroughly. And besides, working side by side was something the couple had long talked about. “We have always wanted to work together and own our own

It’s the place where you build your life, your family and create lifelong memories. Your home is the foundation of all that happens in your life, and it’s also likely the largest financial investment you will ever make. The process of buying or selling a home is exciting; but the reality is that it can also be stressful. With The Davies Real Estate Team of NextHome Living the Northwest, clients are finding that the experience is one they actually find enjoyable. The Davies Re

“We see smiles, excitement and, best of all, increased confidence.” For more than a decade, Signature Aesthetics has been changing lives from the outside in; bringing each client’s vision of beauty to reality. Owner Nancy Andrews, RN-C, has had a very fulfilling career as a registered nurse for more than 35 years, with her career evolving as a medical professional treating the aftermath of injury, as well as her own personal experience with a facial injury. “When I was young,

A taste of something local. That is what you will experience when you visit Trinity at City Beach in Sandpoint. For the past 11 years, Trinity at City Beach, owned by Justin and Shaunavee Dick, has been one of the premier restaurants in the community offering a variety of timeless food, a beautiful view and superior customer service. Located inside the Best Western Edgewater Hotel, Trinity at City Beach is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the exception of Christmas

A taste of something local. That is what you will experience when you visit Trinity at City Beach in Sandpoint. For the past 10 years, Trinity at City Beach, owned by Justin and Shaunavee Dick, has been one of the premier restaurants in the community offering a variety of timeless food, a beautiful view and superior customer service. Located inside the Best Western Edgewater Hotel, Trinity at City Beach is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the exception of Christmas

Walking through the streets of Downtown Sandpoint on a weekend night, you may be surprised at what you hear coming from various establishments throughout the area. Music of all genres fill the streets from places such as The 219 Lounge, The Hive, Pend d’Oreille Winery, MickDuff’s Beer Hall, Trinity at City Beach, Di Luna’s, The Back Door and more. And it’s not just your everyday wanna-be star that is performing; these are well-known musicians on a regional, and some national,

It’s the place where you build your life, your family and create lifelong memories. Your home is the foundation of all that happens in your life, and it’s also likely the largest financial investment you will ever make. The process of buying or selling a home is exciting; but the reality is that it can also be stressful. With The Davies Real Estate Team of NextHome Living the Northwest, clients are finding that the experience is one they actually find enjoyable. The Davies Re