Nobel prize winning author Thomas Mann once said, “Art is to the community what dream is to the individual.” For Bainbridge Island’s BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network), it was the shared dreams of the area’s artists and makers that built a uniquely Bainbridge artisan space and outlet for collaborative learning, teaching and creating. The vision […]
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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.
Posted inAt Home
A Decadent Dessert Pizza
Pizza and dessert are two things nearly any crowd can agree on. Combining classic rocky road ingredients — chocolate, marshmallows and peanuts — on a giant cookie crust makes for a sweet treat that’s perfect for a crowd and can be sliced and eaten with your hands. Find more dessert recipes at Culinary.net. Rocky Road […]
Posted inGarden
It’s the Season to Tern, Tern, Tern
The summer months bring numerous visitors to West Sound’s shorelines. Some enjoy beach walks, while others prefer a picnic. Boats abound and kites fly high. The wintering waterfowl have long since departed and are raising their families in the sunny Arctic. Marine birds that winter in the South are here for the summer. Among the […]
Posted inGardeners Corner
Keep Your Pets Safe from Poisonous Plants
If you have pets, you probably know that lilies are poisonous for cats, but did you know that tulips are dangerous for dogs? Some toxic plants don’t just cause gastric irritation — they can cause death. As you’re planning to add more plants to your garden, you may want to avoid those that are harmful […]
Posted inAuto Talk
How to Prepare for Your Next Road Trip
Almost 100 million Americans will go on a family vacation sometime this year, and nearly half of them will choose to make it a road trip, according to AAA. If your family is one of them, you’ll want to be sure to make adequate preparations before hitting the road. No matter how far you’re driving, […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
The Boat Shed at Manette — An Eclectic Mix of Fine and Casual Dining
Celebrating its 40th year in business, the Boat Shed Restaurant at the base of the Manette Bridge is fast becoming the latest destination eatery for locals and Seattleites alike. From the humble beginnings as a longtime bait shop discovered in the late 1970s until the present day, this location has always focused on serving the […]
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6 Ways to Help Your Dog Maintain Calm Behavior
Summer can be a stressful time of year for dogs who experience anxious behaviors, with triggers like fireworks, thunderstorms, summer travel and more taking a toll on pets. While you may not be able to prevent your pet’s anxious behaviors entirely, there are ways you can ease your dog’s apprehension and manage the behavior it […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Wine Tasting Season Returns to Bainbridge
The warmth of the sun, the smell of fresh-cut grass and the sound of the birds chirping. Spring has arrived! Those of us in the Pacific Northwest love our sunshine and relish the longer days spent outdoors. One of my favorite ways to get out and enjoy the turning of the season is wine tasting […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Enjoy Shakespeare Under the Sky at Bloedel
BPA’s seventh annual Summertime Shakespeare performance July 11-28 at the Bloedel Reserve offers a dramatic summer evening for all ages. Widely considered to be one of Shakespeare’s finest comedies, “As You Like It” offers something for everyone: villainy, romance, humor and a happy ending. This adventurous tale from the Forest of Arden combines the flavor […]