Climb aboard for an exciting ride as we enter the world of contemporary thrifting. You’ve heard me say that before, but this time, “turn and run” — the creep meter is registering, and this one makes little sense (at first, anyway). I saw it on a top shelf at the Goodwill thrift store in Port […]
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Recipe for Salmon and Shrimp Coconut Curry
Adding salmon to your weekly menu can take dinnertime from drab to delicious. Combining it with bright, fresh veggies heightens the savory experience even more for a burst of seafood flavor. Loaded with salmon and shrimp, this Salmon and Shrimp Coconut Curry is a perfect option for putting together a quick yet delicious meal. Fast […]
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Recipe for Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
When you are craving something sweet, sometimes you just can’t get it off your mind until you have just one bite. You need something small, delicious and something that will ease your cravings. This recipe for Chocolate Coated Strawberry Treats is not only fun to make, but will give you that perfect little snack you […]
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Cooking Swaps to Help You Manage Cholesterol (Plus Two Recipes)
When cooking, keep in mind small changes that can make a big impact on heart health. High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, with about 38 percent of American adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. It can be managed by getting levels […]
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Recipe for Red Velvet Mug Cake for Your Valentine
On the sweetest day of the year, a day full of flowers, love and sweets, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate opportunity to try a different dessert meant for two. It’s hard to resist a perfectly blended, rose-red, luscious Red Velvet Mug Cake. It’s the perfect size, with just a handful of instructions, and it’s easily […]
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Fun Valentine’s Day Date Experiences
From beach walks to cooking classes, there is so much more to experience than just the traditional Valentine’s Day activities. We are not suggesting you forgo the flowers and candy or that hotel stay but here are some other ideas to create fun memories. Paint, Sip, Dine Head to Poulsbo’s Dancing Brush to create a […]
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Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
What’s great about this recipe is the fact that everything cooks on one baking sheet so there’s almost no clean up. I love to use fresh fennel, zucchini and cherry tomatoes, but you can use any vegetables you have on hand. All you need to do is toss everything with a touch of olive oil, […]
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Chocolate is for Lovers!
Chocolate’s journey to becoming popularly associated with love and romance as a decadent indulgence began in Mesopotamia. Believing it had curative powers, the Mayan and Aztec upper classes consumed liquid chocolate mixed with additives such as cornmeal, vanilla and honey. Cacao beans became so valuable, they were used as currency to pay taxes. The Europeans […]
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Five Ways to Enjoy Salad Greens
Salads have been a raw and healthy staple since ancient Greece (Greek salad, anyone?), yet many people grow bored of the same tired salad bowl over and over. While it’s true you can spice up your ordinary salad by adding fresh fruits, vegetables and dressings, you can also mix up the types of greens you’re […]