When it comes to enjoying red wine, you might wonder if the shape of your glass really matters. The quick answer is yes — it can make a noticeable difference in how your wine smells and tastes. Different wine glasses are often designed to highlight particular grape varieties, aromas and flavor profiles. For many wine […]
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Skillet Lasagna
A warm, cozy meal may seem like a burden to make after busy winter days, but Skillet Lasagna lets you skip the craziness of home cooking with an easy, one-pot solution. Discover more comforting recipes that let you reclaim evenings with loved ones by visiting Culinary.net. Skillet Lasagna Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6 […]
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A Gardening ‘Gold Mine’ in Poulsbo
For three decades, Sam Rader has been transforming 5 acres of woodland in Poulsbo. By combining the concepts of an arboretum, focusing on trees and a botanic garden and emphasizing education and display, he has created a type of gold mine. A wide variety of plants have been utilized, including many unusual and uncommon species, […]
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West Sound’s Wonderful Winter Warbler
For many, a West Sound winter is a dreary time of year. Trees are devoid of leaves and flowers aren’t blooming. It’s cold, cloudy and often rainy. There is no perceived reason to venture outdoors. Just get cozy with a hot beverage and wait until spring to go outside. Unless you’re a birder. Winter brings […]
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Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu)
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 so. For many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, […]
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5 Simple Tips for Organizing Your Home Office
When temperatures creep up again, it signals time for an annual tradition: spring cleaning. While big projects like windows are hard to overlook, don’t forget smaller areas that need attention, too, such as your home office. Making sense of a year’s worth of paperwork and clutter can take some serious time, especially as many people […]
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Barbecue Chili
Family dinners and cold days that call for warm meals are all perfect occasions for a hearty bowl of this Barbecue Chili from “Cookin’ Savvy.” Serving 8-10 people, it’s a perfect fit for a crowd or saving leftovers to make weeknight dinners a breeze. Find more soup, stew and chili recipes at Culinary.net. Barbecue Chili […]
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Dancing on the Canvas
Emotional expression through the art of painting has allowed Janice Tayler to continue performing on a stage, so to speak. An injury required her to segue from her 30-year career as a professional dancer to something new that would still allow her to express herself but use her body in a different way. That’s when […]
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KBA Installation Brunch
The Kitsap Building Association’s (KBA) Annual Installation celebrated the achievements of the past year and welcomed the incoming leadership for 2025. The event took place at Gold Mountain Country Club and featured a special brunch gathering. During the ceremony, members and guests honored outgoing board members, installed the 2025 Board of Directors and celebrated the […]