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Situated in beautiful Spokane Valley, just minutes away from the Washington/Idaho border, Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc. provides farm-fresh produce, dried and frozen food, baked products, spices, and teas for local customers. We ship items worldwide for our customers all over the globe on a limited basis. Our farm also has Icelandic horses, several breeds of dogs, rescue dogs and cats, and other animals for sale. We invite you to join us here to discuss our farm products, going green, and your favorite animal breeds.
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Petting Farm
As of May 1st, Spokane Valley has a petting farm just east of Sullivan Road and South from Saltese Road at Mountain Valley View Farm.
See geese, chickens, ducks, turkeys, sheep with baby lambs, goats with kids, Icelandic horses and miniature fainting goats. Call Mountain Valley View Farm today for an appointment! 509-928-1800
Admission prices:
Under 2- Free
Kids 2-10 – $6.00
Kids 11-18 – $8.00
Adults – $10.00
Seniors – $8.00
Veterans and Active Military – Free
To get to the Spokane petting farm from I-90 and Sullivan Road, go south to where 28th Avenue and Sullivan road would be. Turn left (east) on Saltese Road (there is no 28th there) and go two miles to South Chapman Road. Turn right (south) on Chapman Road and continue ¾ mile to 4301 South Chapman Road on your left. A large white mail box out front and a Mountain Valley View Farm sign marks the entry. Pass under the pole arch and enter the farm. Call for an appointment before you come. 509-928-1800. Open 7 days per week 8am to 5pm with advance appointment. Bring the kids to enjoy some old fashioned farm animals right here in Spokane!
Karen Jean Matsko Hood
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Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
Your Source for Northwest Farm Fresh Foods Shipped Worldwide
4301 South Chapman Road
Greenacres, Washington 99016-8732 USA
Phone (509) 928-1800 | Fax (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Website: www.mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Online Store: www.mountainvalleyviewfarmstore.com
Blog with us at www.mountainvalleyviewfarmblog.com
Mountain Valley View Farm Hours:
Monday – Saturday
8:00 a.m. – Noon; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Closed Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Other farm hours by advance appointment only.
Please call (509) 928-1800 to schedule an appointment.
Getaway Studio Dining Room
& Bed and Breakfast
Phone (509) 928-8900
Directions to Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
From I-90 East or West
Take the Sullivan Exit (291B) – South for about 3 miles
Turn left on Saltese (east), and continue straight for .5 mile
Turn right on South Chapman Road (south), and proceed .9 mile
The farm will be on the left-hand side of the road – 4301 South Chapman Road
Celebrate with Cascarones for Cinco de Mayo
By reading our post on Taco Saturday, you can see a bit of the history of Cinco de Mayo. My favorite part is not the history of the date, but rather the fun and festivities that have come from such a great date including breaking open a piñata, wearing masks, and eating authentic Spanish food. Another great tradition is breaking a cascarone (egg shells in Spanish) filled with confetti over someone’s head. It is meant to bring good luck. In the mid 1800s they usually contained perfumed powder, but it has since evolved into confetti of all types.
To make cascarones, first you need eggs. I would suggest eggs that are not too small to create about a 1/2 inch opening on top and still have room for confetti. A couple days before party time, clean the eggs. Put a hole in one end that is about 1/2 inch wide or so. Drain out the eggs, rinse the inside of the shell, and set aside to dry. Eggs can be used for cooking as they will not be needed. If you choose to dye the eggs, they do not need to be dry first. Just be sure to let eggs dry for about a day after dying them. Children love this craft because they can help decorate. Let the children decorate the eggs with crayons, markers, or paints in really bright colors traditional of Cinco de Mayo. When the eggs are dry and decorated, fill with confetti of your choosing. Use small squares of tissue paper and some glue to cover over the hole in the end of the egg. If you want to hide the tissue paper some then put more glue on the end of the egg and dip into more confetti.
Children will love the fun they have cracking the eggs over each other’s heads! Parents might suggest that kids break the eggs outdoors for easier cleanup.
Mountain Valley View Farm has a large variety of eggs available for sale to make cascarones. Chicken eggs, geese eggs, turkey eggs, and more. Eggs may be purchased at either of our two locations.
Mountain Valley View Farm, 4301 S. Chapman Road, Greenacres, Washington 99016
Spokane Public Market, Booths 48-53, 24 W. 2nd Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99201
Taco Saturday
Saturday May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. Mexican Independence Day from Spain (1821) is September 16th, NOT Cinco de Mayo (May 5th). Cinco de Mayo is the commemoration of the victory of the Mexican Militia over the French army in 1862. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated heartily in parts of the United States and particularly in the state of Pueblo, in Mexico, the site of the Mexican victory.
In Spokane, Washington, the first weekend in May will be a busy time. Saturday is Cinco de Mayo and Sunday is Bloomsday. Saturday will be a day of celebration with Margaritas, tequila, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and plenty of tortillas. There may even be a piñata or two broken. The typical carb-loading which takes place before the big Bloomsday 12k race is pasta, but this year that tradition may be replaced with tortillas.
Mexican restaurants may replace their usual Taco Tuesday with a Taco Saturday. Margaritas, salsa, refried beans and tortilla chips should surely flow abundantly this weekend.
The red, white, and green of the Mexican flag may fly boldly on this Mexican holiday. The red, white, and blue of course trump all others in this democracy. I don’t adhere to the melting pot notion of a nation, I prefer the tossed salad analogy.
With the United States acceptance of foreign immigrants into our nation it is not surprising that we celebrate a holiday with our bordering neighbors. Mexican restaurants are plentiful in almost every city in our great nation. I never thought about it eh, but I’ve never seen a Canadian restaurant, Canadian bacon yes, but Canadian ethnic food, no.
Needless to say there are plenty of ways to celebrate this Mexican holiday in America. Observance might even include a continuation of last week’s Arbor Day with a tree planting. Northern Quest Casino will draw people with their quarter of a million dollar prize. Yard work may be the necessary outlet for those needing to effectively accomplish something with their weekend. Relaxation for Bloomsday Sunday may be in the agenda for over 50,000 individuals in Spokane. No matter what your ritual to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, arriba!
Keep brushing and flossing,
Dr. James G. Hood
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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com
Websites: www.drhood.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
Blogs: www.drjamesghoodblog.com
www.dentalhealthandnutritionblog.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
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Arbor Day Gone?
Last Friday was Arbor Day, April 27th, 2012. But the trees are one of those special things in life that we can enjoy and celebrate every day. In Spokane we’ve seen more trees in blossom in the last two weeks than we’ll probably get to appreciate all year. Arbor Day is a tree-planting holiday. The tradition was started in Nebraska and on April 10, 1872. On the first Arbor Day over one million trees were planted in Nebraska alone. Today Arbor Day is celebrated nationally and internationally.
In my family, I am the one who brings attention to trees as a regular routine. As we drive together as a family I will question family members to identify different trees. While blooming, as is the case for many right now, they are especially easy to identify. The flowering pear and cherries, and the flowering thundercloud plum have been particularly spectacular this spring.
Most of my children have favorite trees or a handful which they can easily identify. One of my older daughters says “Sycamore” for every tree when questioned. Her thought apparently being eventually she’ll be right. I tell her that’s like a broken watch which is at least right twice a day.
Trees are often very unique. Sunburst locust, Douglas fir, hackberry, white pine, service berry, Russian-olive, dogwood and Catalpa all have characteristics which make them easily identifiable. Everyone should be able to identify Ponderosa Pine if they live here in the Inland Northwest. Go out into your yard or your neighbor’s and identify all the trees you encounter. Most people know maple even if they don’t know the difference between sugar maple, Norway maple, or silver maple. Make an effort to learn 8-10 trees by sight this summer. Have you ever seen a ginko tree? The leaves are said to give you good luck.
Celebrate Arbor Day all summer. Learn the name of trees in your area. Plant a tree and enjoy it for life.
Keep brushing,
Dr. James G. Hood
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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com
Websites: www.drhood.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
Blogs: www.drjamesghoodblog.com
www.dentalhealthandnutritionblog.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
www.jamesandkarenhoodfoundationblog.org
www.sjogrensblog.org
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Porcelain Veneers / Lumineers
Dentistry has many amazing options to restore and replace teeth, and to improve function, and esthetics. Chewing well and beautiful smiles are both very valuable assets for physically and emotionally healthy individuals.
Porcelain veneers are one way to improve esthetics which are popular due to recent publicity. Lumineers is one brand of porcelain veneer which has patented the particular porcelain which it uses. Lumineers is also the name for a 3 person band which plays “timeless melodies and soul-stirring lyrics”. But I digress, dental veneers are a great oral treatment, in the right situation. Veneers, however, are not the answer to all dental problems. Veneers, in many cases, can restore chipped, discolored, even some crooked teeth. They may also be used to close gaps between teeth. Veneers are ideal in some situations but may not be used in all situations. They can be placed over existing crowns but other options may be better with people who are heavy grinders. A thorough diagnostic exam needs to precede any treatment with veneers or any restorative dental work.
Most dentists are able to place porcelain veneers/lumineers. Take the time to talk to your dentist. Most treatments have pros and cons. Make informed decisions on treatment with your dental professional.
Be sure you understand your diagnosed problems and the treatment options you have for restoring your teeth and smile, both the assets and drawbacks. If you feel a second opinion is needed, don’t hesitate.
Your teeth and smile are very significant assets to your health and self esteem. Help insure your health and happiness by taking good care of your teeth and smile.
Keep brushing,
Dr. James G. Hood
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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com
Websites: www.drhood.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
Blogs: www.drjamesghoodblog.com
www.dentalhealthandnutritionblog.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
www.jamesandkarenhoodfoundationblog.org
www.sjogrensblog.org
Online Store: www.dentalhealthandnutritionstore.com
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