Calvin Grant always dreamed of owning a food truck. He told his wife, Toalva, about his postservice ambition while both were in the military. He announced it at his Navy retirement function. So, it came as no surprise when he opened Bremerton’s popular Off the Chain Southern BBQ food truck in 2016. The sleek, burgundy […]
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The West Sound offers an abundance of wonderful restaurants, bakeries, and fresh food. Each issue features an eatery with interviews and photography. We also spotlight local artists and offer in-depth reviews for your perusal. These articles are only a sample of what we have in West Sound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version today to see all of what we have to offer!
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Rye — An International Favorite
Fragrant, wholesome and wonderfully delicious, rye bread is as varied as the many cultures that enjoy it. From deep, dark, chewy pumpernickel to light rye with caraway seeds, rye breads are staples in many countries, while only featured occasionally in others. Probably the most prevalent uses of rye breads in the United States are the […]
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World’s Best Organic Spirits in Our Own Backyard
Twelve years ago, Keith Barnes, whiskey lover and full-time creative director for his own spirit marketing company, sought out to make world-class whiskey. His personal whiskey collection contains over 1,700 bottles from around the world, but he wanted to see if he could make something different and better with organic ingredients — and that is […]
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Bread Fit for a King
Nearly every culture throughout the Christian world enjoys a version of Kings Bread. A rich, brioche-style dough laden with butter, milk and eggs forms the basis for this “viennoiserie” — a bread leavened with yeast but enriched to make it almost a pastry or light cake. This dough is often used for sweet rolls and […]
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The Dutch Baby
As a child, I grew up every Sunday morning with either my mom or my sister and I making our very favorite breakfast, The Dutch Baby. Over the years, I have experimented and modified the recipe to be used with a variety of ingredients, including sautéed apples and cinnamon with a few pinches of real […]
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Home Bar Basics
Everyone is spending more time at home these days. Many people are working from home and schooling kids at home, and are more likely to have another couple over for dinner than they are to meet for a night on the town. If this is your new norm, you will want to keep your home […]
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Cooking from the Pantry — A Quick Pasta Puttanesca
There always comes that day sometime between the holidays or shortly after when cooking another meal seems to be just too much. We are tired after a day out on a fresh air hike or putting away all the holiday decor, and the thought of planning and preparing dinner is the last thing we want […]
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Christmas Lights and Cookie Delights
Don and Nancy Davenport have always hung Christmas lights on the front of their house, which is situated at the end of a long driveway on a cul-de-sac in Gig Harbor. “Because our house sits back so far from the street, hardly anyone can enjoy the lights,” Don lamented. And the homeowners couldn’t see the […]
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Choosing the Proper Glassware for Your Wines
When cracking open a bottle of wine, most people reach for the nearest vessel resembling something that could remotely be used for properly drinking wine. But did you know that the flavor and enjoyment of wine can be largely affected by which kind of glass you’re drinking from? Put down that mason jar and follow […]