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 you to our judges for their time and expertise. Congratulations to our […]
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Warming Winter Curry
There are as many different kinds of curries as there are cooks who prepare them. Once the basic sauce is prepared, nearly any combination of vegetables can be combined, meat added if desired, and a nutritious and delicious meal can be on the table in less than a half hour. Curry, which has become a […]
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Eat at Your Desk: Your Dining Table Might be the Best Workspace
Quick two-question survey. Do you use your dining (or kitchen) table as a workspace? Do you feel just a little bit guilty about it? A large portion of people will probably have responded yes to one or both of those questions. Why the guilt? For an answer, let’s rewind to the images we saw from […]
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Table Runners
Table runners — what an unexpected journey. In our wildest dreams of dreams, there are things we never think of, not in a million years. The most commonly overlooked items are often those we see every day yet never really notice, or those we keep even though they are obsolete — like well-warn oven mitts […]
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Table-Setting Tips for Your Next Party
Holidays can be stressful especially if you’re hosting a party. If you’re planning on entertaining this season, take a few tips from Rosemarie Burns and Linda Reed, authors of “Which Fork Do I Use? Confident and Comfortable Dining.” Here’s some of their advice on the basics of setting the table: A well-dressed table enhances the […]
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‘Which Fork Do I Use?’
Is the prospect of a fancy Christmas dinner giving you cold feet? Four forks, three knives, five glasses — where do you begin? And what about that little salt dish with no spoon? To answer those questions and many more, Rosemarie Burns and Linda Reed have come up with “Which Fork Do I Use? Confident […]
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The Boat Shed — Dining with a View
On warm summer days, there are few better places in West Sound to relax in the sun, enjoy a drink and grab a bite to eat than the Boat Shed restaurant in Bremerton. The eatery, nestled at the foot of the Manette side of the Manette Bridge, stands right at the water’s edge — and […]