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Induction Cooking — The Wave of the Future

Induction cooktops are taking the food-preparation appliance market by storm. Nearly every cooktop manufacturer — from the high-end La Cornue range models that cost thousands of dollars, to small portable single-burners for RVs and restaurants selling for only $100 or so — is available through appliance showrooms and online. Offering a safe and energy-efficient way […]

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Heidi Groothuis

Heidi Groothuis is the young owner of Heidi Lou Cosmetics inside Pink Purr Couture Lash Lounge and Permanent Jewelry in Bremerton. Permanent makeup is “using a tattooing technique to achieve some kind of cosmetic effect, like eyeliner, lipstick or eyebrows,” Groothuis explains. She does eyebrows and when she had her own eyebrows done, she saw […]

Posted inGardeners Corner

Top 10 Annual Seeds to Sow this Spring to Make Your Garden and Containers Flowery

Do you want to make your garden or container plantings really flowery this year? If so, try adding some easy-to-grow annual seeds to your spring shopping list. Annuals are plants that complete their whole lifecycle in one growing season. You can plant the seeds either directly outside or you can start them inside, in little […]

Posted inAt Home

Recipe for Apple Ricotta Crepes

There’s perhaps no better occasion to show off your kitchen skills than Mother’s Day, a perfect opportunity to turn the tables on mom and let her relax while you handle cooking duties. A homemade breakfast — or better yet, letting her sleep in for brunch — is a sure way to win her over and […]

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Chef Paul Mancebo

Agate Restaurant offers an efficient and tempting menu in an attractive, craftsman-style space next to the Bainbridge Museum. Crafted by chef and owner Paul Mancebo, the menu uses ingredients sourced from local farms and seafood suppliers, then is “influenced by flavors from around the world.” The result is a creative, yet harmonious selection of dishes. […]

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Ribbon Cutting Launch of Partnership in South Kitsap to Support Students in Greater Need

An affiliate of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, Communities in Schools of Peninsula (CISP) works with school administrators, teachers, students, families and communities to identify the greatest needs among the student population and then provides applicable interventions, resources and support to meet those needs. “Many young people we serve are facing challenges both inside […]

Posted inAround West Sound

How to Find the Right Summer Camp

With the days growing longer and warmer, securing a suitable camp for your child can feel like an impossible task. However, finding the perfect camp experience for your kid this summer doesn’t have to be daunting with these top 10 considerations. 1. Your child’s interests As parents, you know your child best and can determine […]

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