‘Tis the (shopping) season! And if you have a gardener on your shopping list for the holidays, you will have an easy time finding all sorts of wonderful presents. When the celebratory season is over and the chilly, damp reality of winter in the Northwest sets in, gardeners begin to get antsy and even a […]
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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.
Posted inGarden
Two Gardens, Two Different Ways of Living the Island Life
These two gardens illustrate the variety and creativity of two contrasting Bainbridge Island lifestyles. A visit to the first garden feels like a walk in the forest while a visit to the second one is like a walk on the beach. A Northwest Life: Close to the Land and the Sea Debbie Bennett and her […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Derrin Doty
A former professional baseball player, Derrin Doty got involved with Kitsap youth sports after his family moved to Poulsbo in 1999. He had recently served as head coach for Olympic College baseball and in 2001, was asked to help coach a North Kitsap team for 16- to 18-year-olds. Doty had previously coached his young kids’ […]
Posted inAt Home
Recipe for Walnut Pumpkin Cream Cheese Tart with Vanilla Walnut Whipped Cream
One of the best parts of the holidays is the aromas and flavors of the season, from walnuts and cinnamon to peppermint and nutmeg. Sweet treats and mouthwatering desserts can bring family and friends around the table to celebrate the season together, one bite at a time. During your festive gatherings this year, choose walnuts […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Want to Host a Potluck?
Bringing together friends in your home and sharing a meal is one of life’s great pleasures. Consider a potluck. It will be a wonderful dinner with everyone contributing. 1. Choose a theme — (Fall harvest, Mexican fare, etc.) so everything will fit together. 2. Creat a guest sign-up — or even assign the dishes. The […]
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Tips for Managing Asthma and Allergies During the Holidays
What’s in those delicious holiday cookies? How come it’s hard to breathe while decking the halls? Is that adorable puppy in the big red bow causing you to have a big red nose? “The holiday season is full of fun festivities and beloved traditions, many of which present unique challenges to people with allergies or […]
Posted inAuto Talk
Olds — the True Inventor of the Stationary Assembly Line
The beef I have with modern history is that as time marches on, it tends to be either watered down or rearranged to suit some purpose. Take, for example, the legend of Henry Ford. Madison Avenue would have you believing that he invented the first successful automobile and was the first to apply assembly line […]
Posted inHome
Dining Rooms That Dazzle
Many people commonly refer to the kitchen as the heart of the home. If that’s the case, then the dining room is the soul. It’s a space where families make memories, laughter bounces off the walls and you share home-cooked meals with loved ones. Whether you use the dining room daily or only during holidays […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Holiday Entertaining
The holidays are upon us, and that means parties and gatherings of all kinds. Whether that’s your own Christmas dinner, a company party or a client-appreciation event, we’ve broken it down so you know how to make your party stand out among the rest. Ready? When throwing a holiday party of any sorts, it’s best […]