With the opening of Maynard’s Restaurant in Silverdale, Chef Maynard “JJ” Meland’s dream of feeding people in a unique and sustainable way has become a reality. The son of a chef, and cooking professionally himself for more than 25 years, Meland has had plenty of time to develop his personal philosophy about food. “I have […]
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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.
Posted inAt Home
Life in Today’s Senior Living Community
The model of senior living has changed immensely in recent years from focusing on providing health services and assistance for those of advanced age and increased infirmity, to one that recognizes the desire and ability to maintain vitality at every age. While health and medical needs may still be top of mind for the overall […]
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Ars Poetica — Showcase Fuses Written and Visual Expressions
“Ut pictura poesis,” wrote the Roman poet, Horace. In his seminal guide for fellow poets, “Ars Poetica” (The Art of Poetry), he urged them to write poetry with the same deliberation a painter would give a painting. “As is painting, so is poetry,” he instructed. With Horace as their muse, in 2011, the West Sound […]
Posted inGardeners Corner
Make 2020 Your ‘Year of the Lavender’
The “lavender lifestyle” is real. Everywhere you look, people are incorporating this multifaceted plant into their daily lives: It’s seen in gardens, as well as in kitchens and décor. It’s even a special part of health and wellness routines. The texture, scent, attractiveness and overall usability of lavender make it one of the most versatile […]
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How Food Affects the Way We Feel
The pressure is on, deadlines are looming, and stress levels are nearly maxed out. Cue the pizza order, drive-through stop or late-night run for ice cream. We’ve likely all been there. Whether it’s work stress, school assignments or a meeting gone horribly wrong, we get stressed or frustrated and reach for high-calorie, unhealthy foods. But […]
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Family Farmhouse Estate Created with Imagination
Norbert and Lisa van Dam of Seattle had historical ties to the South Sound when they bought their Grapeview property. Lisa remembers summers on Treasure Island when she was a girl, and later when their children enjoyed holidays and vacation adventures there. Both her brother’s and sister’s families still own property close by. Eventually, they […]
Posted inAround West Sound
‘Art of Science’ Combines Observational Drawing, Education
If you have not already joined one of WSU Kitsap Extension’s “Art of Science “events, you will want to put it on your list of things to do in Kitsap County. Events combine hands-on art workshops with opportunities to learn about local environmental subjects in fun venues. On Jan. 27, WSU Kitsap Extension partnered with […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Cruising on China’s Yangtze River — The Ancient and The New
It’s mind-boggling. China’s population is more than 1.4 billion. Yes, billion with a B. Eclipsing the United States with the 2019 population count at 330 million (India fast gaining on China with 1.3 billion). Billions of people. Where to put them all? How to manage them? This is China’s challenge. There are small but noticeable […]
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The Color Mauve — Part 1
Such an awful color that words can hardly explain, a muddy pink or a neutral, pale purple with a gray tint. I have little idea why this outdated color was selected, only that someone referred to it as an up-and-coming trend. “Really?” I thought to myself. “Are we going back to the pastel shoulder-pad days […]