Give your family the opportunity to refuel and reconnect each week with recipes that bring everyone together. Whether it’s 10 people or two, research shows that those who enjoy frequent meals with others, particularly parents with their children, have better social and emotional well-being, according to the American Heart Association. Enjoying great conversation and camaraderie […]
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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.
Posted inPeople & Places
Fabiola Greenawalt
One of Fabiola Greenawalt’s favorite quotes is from fellow Nicaraguan civil rights activists and Nobel Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum. It says: “Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy cannot exist without respect for the identity and worth of cultures and […]
Posted inPeople & Places
2024 Business Awards Gala
In a beautiful combination of businesses and community, the 2024 Business Awards Gala was held at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino ballroom in November and honored dozens of Kitsap businesses for their work in and around our region. With nearly 300 attendees, the Greater Kitsap Chamber was thrilled to spend an evening “tipping our hats” to […]
Posted inGardeners Corner
How to Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes When Growing Grains
Are your gardening efforts limited to flowers, grass, fruits and vegetables? Grains are another exciting plant to cultivate. Knowing which grains to grow in the garden can reward your efforts with a successful, verdant crop. The trick is knowing what mistakes to avoid that could ruin your harvest. It’s time to go “with” the grain. […]
Posted inAt Home
Wine Glass 101: Choosing the Right Shape for Every Wine
When it comes to enjoying red wine, you might wonder if the shape of your glass really matters. The quick answer is yes — it can make a noticeable difference in how your wine smells and tastes. Different wine glasses are often designed to highlight particular grape varieties, aromas and flavor profiles. For many wine […]
Posted inAt Home
Skillet Lasagna
A warm, cozy meal may seem like a burden to make after busy winter days, but Skillet Lasagna lets you skip the craziness of home cooking with an easy, one-pot solution. Discover more comforting recipes that let you reclaim evenings with loved ones by visiting Culinary.net. Skillet Lasagna Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6 […]
Posted inGarden
A Gardening ‘Gold Mine’ in Poulsbo
For three decades, Sam Rader has been transforming 5 acres of woodland in Poulsbo. By combining the concepts of an arboretum, focusing on trees and a botanic garden and emphasizing education and display, he has created a type of gold mine. A wide variety of plants have been utilized, including many unusual and uncommon species, […]
Posted inGarden
West Sound’s Wonderful Winter Warbler
For many, a West Sound winter is a dreary time of year. Trees are devoid of leaves and flowers aren’t blooming. It’s cold, cloudy and often rainy. There is no perceived reason to venture outdoors. Just get cozy with a hot beverage and wait until spring to go outside. Unless you’re a birder. Winter brings […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu)
Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. For many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, […]