Featured

Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.

Leavenworth

Holy Schnitzel!

Two nights in charming Leavenworth

At just over three hours driving time from West Sound, the charming village of Leavenworth makes for a convenient and activity-filled, long-weekend getaway. The drive is very pleasant as it meanders through the stunning North Cascade countryside along the Skykomish and Wenatchee rivers. … read more

Community Scene - NKBA OlyWS Retreat
Community Scene

2024 NKBA | KBIS Olympic-West Sound Retreat

October was kitchen and bath month. Kitchen and bath designers, builders, affiliated industries, vendors and sponsors gathered at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino to “Connect the Dots.” Presentations included a keynote by Christopher Grubb with 5 Ps for Design Success, “Connecting Your Brand” by … read more

Fiesta Dinnerware
Contemporary Thrifting with Amy

Fiesta Dinnerware

Fiesta dinnerware is always popular and getting hard to find. It took several days to find these red pieces. The history of Fiesta dinnerware can be traced back to the 1840s in East Liverpool, Ohio, where the Laughlin brothers opened a pottery business. … read more

BLOG POST

poulsbo boardwalk

Love Kitsap Helps Visitors and Locals Experience All Kitsap County Has to Offer

The Kitsap Tourism Coalition, under its brand “Love Kitsap,” is raising the bar for tourism in Kitsap County. With the launch of the county’s first-ever Digital Countywide Exploration Guide, Interactive Maps and curated itineraries, the coalition is demonstrating a commitment to enhancing how … read more

BLOG POST

Asparagus with Cranberry Sauce
Recipes

A Sweet, Savory, Simple Holiday Side Dish

No matter what your main course looks like at the holidays, this Asparagus with Cranberry Sauce offers a sweet yet savory complement. Plus, the surprise pop of flavor and color are perfect for a festive tablescape. Find more easy holiday recipes at Culinary.net. … read more

Left to right: Betty, sister; Elma, sister; Harry, brother; George, founder; Harold Minder, brother; Jim Minder, brother Photo taken at Minder Meats/Silverdale Co-Op, 1959

Minder Meats

  Minder Meats, a meat market in Bremerton, was first opened in Kitsap County in 1943 during World War II. It has gone through four generations of family management, with James Minder Carlson as the current owner. He explains that it was his … read more

The Sip
The Sip

A Guide to Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wine has a storied history that goes back centuries, beginning as a fortunate accident when winemakers discovered that some of their wines continued to ferment in the bottle, creating effervescent bubbles. From its humble beginnings, sparkling wine has evolved into one of … read more

BLOG POST

Christmas Cranberry Punch
Recipes

Recipe for Christmas Cranberry Punch

This time of year is all about food and sweet desserts, but don’t forget to quench guests’ thirst with a seasonal sip. This Christmas Cranberry Punch offers a slightly less sweet take on traditional punch so you can add a touch of tart … read more

BLOG POST

Great Peninsula Conservancy Executive Director Nate Daniel explaining tree rings with Land Labs students
Nonprofit Spotlight

The Russell Family Foundation

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 … read more

Pony Up Rescue for Equines
Wet Apple Media W3C Valid HTML 5 PCS Web Hosting LLC