As patriotic parties roll on throughout the day and fireworks light up the night, Fourth of July fun calls for favorite snacks that complement the excitement. Whether you’re a pyro or prefer to leave the fiery entertainment to the experts, one thing you can take charge of is the dessert table. Summer is a perfect […]
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Recipe for Patriotic Candy Poppers
Break out the red, white and blue and (safely) set off your favorite fireworks — it’s almost time to honor America’s birthday. Along with all the booms and blasts, make sure your crowd is satisfied with one of the country’s most beloved snack foods and a true firecracker in the kitchen: popcorn. Celebrated for its […]
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Recipe for Peanut Butter Cookie Banana Pudding
Put delicious desserts back on the menu all summer long with savory favorites that don’t call for wasting sunny days in the kitchen. Single-serve solutions are perfect for sharing with guests, whether you’re hosting a pool party or calling over loved ones for a backyard barbecue. This Peanut Butter Cookie Banana Pudding can be prepped […]
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Recipe for Country Caramel Apples
Perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying after a long day at the office, easy snacks with a few ingredients can help satisfy cravings without spoiling dinner plans. Versatile produce, like apples, provide a sweet, fruity backdrop in favorite recipes that can be enjoyed year-round. Take these Country Caramel Apples, for example, which include apples, caramel […]
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How the Inflation Reduction Act and Simple Steps Can Boost Energy Savings This Summer
As Americans prepare to spend more cold cash to stay cool this summer, it’s more important than ever to learn how to leverage the benefits of The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Combining these offerings with some simple tips and tricks will help optimize energy-efficiency and minimize utility bills this summer and all year-round. The […]
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Recipe for Honey Mustard Cobb Salad
Bring joy back to the kitchen by taking the stress out of planning family meals, shopping for ingredients and making your favorite recipes. Consider a handy sidekick like the Albertsons Cos. Meal Plans and Recipes all-in-one tool that allows you to focus on what you want to eat rather than what you need to buy. […]
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Passport to Creativity Tour 2024
When learning a foreign language, a common recommendation is to immerse yourself in the country and the culture of that language. The same can be said for a product. If you really want to understand a product, you need to understand its origin, the raw materials, the manufacturing and distribution processes, and most importantly, the […]
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Drinking Glasses
The question is “why.” The answer is “thrifting.” On a top shelf at Belfair’s HUB thrift store were six striped Libbey drinking glasses. The very last thing I needed but, what the heck. Lots of singles, but it’s getting hard to find vintage sets these days. An adventure ensued with these seemingly common Libbey glasses. […]
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How to Choose the Right Coating for Your Outdoor Wood Project
Wood is a focal point of many homes and can be seen on everything from siding and millwork to docks, decks and outdoor furniture. Wood is a beautiful, durable and versatile material, but it must be protected properly to stand the test of time. Water, UV rays and fungi can all damage the wood at […]