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Restaurant Inspections for Feb. 8

Comments are taken directly from latest county inspection reports, which are available at each food establishment and at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-867-2667.
Orange crush

Orange you glad it’s February?
Super snacking

Let your appetizers shine this winter. Who can resist incredible little edibles to swallow in a bite? They could make for a slightly prettier, if not tastier, Super Bowl spread.
Not your run-of-the-mill chicken

When it comes to making pulled chicken, it’s hard to beat the two-ingredient simplicity of simmering chicken breasts in a bottle of barbecue sauce.
Maple perfects sauce on pork

This sauce is so simple that it has become a tried and true stand-by for me – and it’s always a hit. Maple syrup, brown sugar and mustard blend with the pan juices to make a succulent sauce for the sauteed pork chops. The sauce is great with pork, ham, turkey or chicken. Warm it on its own and serve with any of these cooked meats or use it as a dipping sauce. It can be served hot or at room temperature.
Cupcakes for dudes

These are not your girlfriend’s cupcakes. There is no frilly pastel frosting piped on top. They are not delicate. They are not pretty.
Walking tacos have dinner in the bag

Whenever I think of Super Bowl Sunday, I think of chili, and guacamole and chips. And Ro-Tel cheese dip. And Frito pie.
Burgers without the guilt

For the many people trying to start out the new year on a healthful note or find a Super Bowl recipe without all the guilt, simple chicken sliders are ideal because they use lean ground chicken breast. (You can substitute ground turkey breast.) Paired with broccoli slaw, the nutrition is increased significantly.
Restaurant inspections for Jan. 25

RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
Bring in some sun with citrus

How discontented would our winters be without the glorious summer promise of oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes?