Editor’s note: This is an excerpt adapted from the book “Modern Pressure Canning,” recently released by Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. The glass clinks gently in the hot, soapy water as I wash my jars for this year’s canning. Sitting on the counter … read more

In the search for a new home, the owner found one that had a picturesque but deteriorating boathouse attached to a rickety pier. Who knows how much that influenced his purchase of the home, but that bit of history from the 1930s was … read more

Flavorful foods and cold drinks are the focal points of just about any summer gathering. Create a party atmosphere that can stand out by adding a bit of island infusion to both bites and beverages so your warm-weather soiree can soar to new … read more

Terracotta pots are probably the most commonly used type of planter. Garden centers, nurseries, craft stores and any retailer that sells gardening supplies also carries terracotta planters. They are popular for their burnt orange color and natural look. If you want terracotta but … read more

This year, WestSound Magazine magazine received an abundance of creative tablescapes. The choices were all wonderful — but our tablescape judges, Linna Lawrence and Tami Blacknall, made the difficult decisions! Thank you to all who took the time to submit their tablescapes. Thank … read more

Whether you use them as a snack, as a special ingredient in recipes or to inspire new dishes, Northwest-grown sweet cherries are one delightful way to celebrate the summer season. Ripened on the tree and generally harvested, packed and ready for sale within … read more

It’s true. Most people born in and around the greater Puget Sound area are wimps when it comes to really hot weather. As the thermometer soars and the dog days of summer linger on and on, locals whimper and wilt and scurry indoors … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Nissan Titan SL 4×4 Crew Cab Midnight Edition Engine:5.6-liter V-8, 390 horsepower, 394 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined Base Price: $50,360 As Tested: $54,775 Performance: Smooth, powerful V-8 Good acceleration … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE w/4Motion Engine:1.8-liter turbo I-4, 170 horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $29,765 As Tested: $30,615 Performance: Good power and acceleration Driving modes: … read more