Kitsap County Parks, the Kitsap Conservation District and partner organizations will host eight COVID-safe events as part of Orca Recovery Day, aimed at improving conditions for critically endangered southern resident orca whales and their main food source, salmon. Volunteers are invited to participate in stewardship action events on Oct. 9, 16 and 23 throughout the county. […]
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Posted inFood & Entertainment
Comfort Dish Paired with Local Wine
Summer is a time for whites and rosé wines, enjoyed outside and definitely served cold. We’ve had an amazing summer full of sunshine in the Pacific Northwest, but as the temperatures cool down and the leaves start to fall, we’re craving big, bold reds to cozy up to. This area is full of great wineries […]
Posted inAt Home
Recipe for Savory, Smothered Pork Chops in Mushroom Sauce
When you are hungry and searching for something filling, juicy and rich, turning to your pantry for on-hand ingredients can make dinner a breeze. Dodge snack cravings and avoid the temptation to swing by the drive-thru; instead, you can have a homemade meal ready in a matter of minutes by putting your skillet to work. […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Got ‘Cue?
It wasn’t long ago that craving for good barbecue would mean going to Texas, Kansas City, Memphis or North Carolina. There were only one or two places locally that even knew what “real” barbecue was, let alone customers who wanted it. But in the past five or six years, both the number of options and […]
Posted inAt Home
The Benefits of Induction Cooking
The best kitchen updates don’t just enhance the beauty of your space. They allow you to simplify your life, make better choices and improve your relationship with your kitchen. And who knows? They may even make you a better cook. To that end, you may want to consider trading in your gas or electric cooktop […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Fiber Arts Show and Key Peninsula Farm Tour Return on Oct. 2
For 15 years, “Fiber Arts: Threads Through Time” has been a focal event of the Key Peninsula Farm Tour. This free, family-friendly event returns to the Longbranch Improvement Club (LIC), located at 4312 Key Pen Hwy SW in Longbranch, on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The farm tour takes place across […]
Posted inGarden
Artistry and Imagination Create an Explosion of Color
It takes imagination and a lot of time to create an exciting and colorful garden. But Barb Grams was up for the challenge. She began gardening while in ninth grade, planting primroses for her mother. In September 1975, Grams and her husband purchased a (now 108-year-old) home in Manette. The one-third-acre corner lot was a […]
Posted inAt Home
Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups — A Traditional Breakfast with a Twist
The same bowl of cereal can get boring after eating it for breakfast day in and day out. You may find yourself looking for something new and exciting to start your whole family’s morning off on the right foot. Kids can be picky when it comes to breakfast foods, but this recipe for Sausage Fresh […]
Posted inHome
‘Movement in Time’
After a year of withdrawing and isolating, we emerge from our COVID-19 hibernation eagerly but hesitant, like a fish wanting to dart from the safe shadows to the fast flowing currents in the middle of the river. We are ready to rejoin the vibrant variety in the cycles of life, to feel the seasons of […]