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echnically speaking, spring doesn t start until March 20. In recent days, though, the combination of warming temperatures and sunshine lasting ever later into the evening has brought a decidedly springlike feel to the Inland Northwest. It s finally time to get out and enjoy our region s natural beauty without needing to bundle up against frigid arctic air. Here are three strains to help you shake off the winter blues as you get back to your favorite outdoor activities.
SOUR DIESEL
One of the better-known strains around, Sour Diesel is a classic sativa. There are nearly 8,000 user reviews of the strain on Leafly, and based on those it lands firmly on the energizing side of their calming-energizing spectrum. Clocking in at around 18 percent THC, Sour Diesel packs enough punch to get the job done but isn t oppressively intoxicating, making it perfect for keeping your wits about you on a hike in the woods or a simple stroll through the park.
Recipe of the Day: Balsamic-Marinated Asparagus
March 4, 2021
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Spring has sprung, or at least, it’s springing. But after a long, cold and especially snowy winter locked in our homes, we’re just chomping at the bit to cook fresh springtime meals again. Sure, we had plenty of citrus recipes and hearty winter salads to get us through the first couple months of 2021, but we’re ready to embrace peas, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, ramps and the king of springtime produce: asparagus.
There are some exceptionally easy ways to cook asparagus. If you want to learn how to roast asparagus, all you need to do is snap off the woody bottoms, toss the stalks in a tablespoon or two of olive oil, and then season them generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Then, roast in the oven at 425 for 12 to 15 minutes. You’ll know the asparagus is done when it’s a darker shade of green and a fork easily pierces the veggie. You can also roast asparagus in the air f
Lindt banking on ‘pent-up’ demand as net profits fall By Anthony Myers Swiss premium chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli said it is aiming for 6-8% organic sales growth this year after the pandemic hits key areas of its business with net profit falling 37.5% to 320.1 million Swiss francs ($349.53 million) in 2020.
The maker of Lindor chocolate balls and luxury Easter bunnies said in a statement it is expecting pent-up demand in seasonal sales after the pandemic, as chocolate makers suffer with subdued demand due to consumers buying fewer chocolates during COVID-19.
Lindt has also been hit by the temporary closure of its own stores, and the travel retail sector. But the company said it was convinced that the chocolate market, and in particular the premium segment it operates in, would continue to grow in the future.
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