Much of the country is still in the middle of a red-hot real estate market. Home values have been rising due to high demand and first-time homebuyers should be aware of how the value of their home impacts the way their insurance premiums are calculated. Location and structure type are two examples of considerations that […]
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Recipe for Frozen, Fruity Snack
Whether you spend your summer afternoons sitting by the pool, splashing in the shallow end or just soaking up the sun’s rays, part of the fun is beating the heat with a cool, refreshing snack. Heading to the freezer for a fruity ice pop can transport you from your own backyard to a tropical island, […]
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Kitsap Area Ranks Well for DIYers
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic more than two years ago, living space has taken on new importance for many Americans. From early COVID lockdowns to lasting remote or hybrid work arrangements, people have been spending more time at home and collectively investing billions in the spaces where they live. While the pandemic’s economic […]
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Moved and bought a home? Here’s what you should know
Much of the country is still in the middle of a red-hot real estate market. Home values are rising due to high demand and first-time homebuyers should be aware of how the value of their home impacts the way their premiums are calculated. Location and structure type are two examples of considerations that can affect […]
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Fresh Summer Flavors with Two Grilled Grass-Fed Lamb Recipes
Enjoy flavorful meals straight off the grill this summer with these delicious recipes that put New Zealand grass-fed lamb at the center of your plate. These Endless Summer Grass-Fed Lamb Burgers are topped with a fresh herb salad and juicy tomatoes on brioche buns. Or, for a spiced sensation, try Grass-Fed Lamb Meatball and Veggie […]
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Recipe for Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa
It’s time to kick off summer with a bang. With exciting summer events like baseball, sunbathing and barbecues filling social calendars comes a whole new array of fresh, sunny day snacks just waiting to be devoured. If you’re in the mood for something sweet with a hint of spice, try this Citrus, Mango and Pineapple […]
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Two Savory Recipes for ‘Slider Sunday’
Enjoying a meal as a family might seem farfetched with schedules full of work, activities and social commitments. However, you can make bringing everyone together a bit easier (and more delicious) with a weekly tradition like Slider Sunday that gets the whole crew excited about time around the kitchen table. No matter what your loved […]
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Shake Up Summer Snacks
Power up for summer adventures by shaking up your snacking routine with homemade recipes inspired by childhood favorites. Kick off summer with Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies for delicious summer snacks loaded with the nutrition benefits of California walnuts. Visit walnuts.org/snacking for more snack recipes. Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies Ingredients: Dough: Strawberry Walnut Filling: Frosting: Instructions: […]
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Allium’s Ornamental Stars
Nature did not create all flowers equal when it came to fragrance. When you view a flower, you instinctively want to bury your nose in it to get a whiff of its scent. Alliums will give you that, just not the sweet aroma you hope for when you do a sniff test. Ornamental alliums may […]