Mental health experts say that socializing with friends is one of the most important activities you can experience for emotional wellbeing. And what can be a more pleasurable activity than enjoying good food and drink in an aesthetically pleasing, jovial environment? Eating in a restaurant — where someone else plans the menu, cooks the food […]
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Swing Into Spring with a Special Meringue Dessert
It’s tough to top the joy of a spring morning spent celebrating with family, enjoying a delicious brunch or snacking on sweet treats. With warmer weather and bright sunshine comes plenty of opportunities to enjoy favorite recipes. Celebrating the season with eggs can bring loved ones together in the kitchen and beyond, from crafting classic […]
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Creative Tablescape Competition Winners 2022
WestSound Magazine received an abundance of creative tablescapes. The choices were all wonderful, but our tablescape judges made the difficult decisions — plus, there was a tie for third place. Thank you to all who took the time to submit your tablescapes. And thank you to our judges for their time and expertise. Congratulations to […]
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Recipe for Toasty Baked Egg Cups
If you’re like me and enjoy eating breakfast with one hand while using the other hand to type or scroll through your social media feed, these egg cups are for you! Eggs, cheese and crunchy toast combine in muffin tins for a compact, convenient bite. I usually don’t add meat, but if you wish, you […]
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Caramel Sticky Rolls Recipe for Your Weekend Breakfast
There are no alarms set and you are cuddled up in bed after a good night’s sleep. It’s late morning and there is nowhere to go, no rushing around to do. No school bus, no work to be done, just relaxing at home with loved ones. However, breakfast is calling your name. Your stomach rumbles […]
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Fighting Food Waste Using Circular Economy
It’s 2022, and food waste in the United States is at an all-time high. Meanwhile, a whopping 690 million people worldwide, or 8.7%, are undernourished. That’s still fewer hungry people than it was over 20 years ago, but nevertheless, far too many mouths in need of feeding. Of course, the issue isn’t just the fact […]
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Satisfy Cake Cravings with a Brunch-Worthy Dessert: Brown Sugar Pound Cake
Whether your brunch feast consists of bacon and eggs, pancakes and waffles or a combination of favorites, you can cap it off with a sweet treat for the perfect ending. After all, no celebration is complete without dessert. Once the table is cleared of the main courses, dish out decadent bites of this Brown Sugar […]
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A Springtime Pie for Easter
Citrus fruits ripen in late winter but reach their juiciest best in early spring — before the temperatures get too warm and the trees set their next season of buds. Lemons are known in kitchens around the world for their ability to lighten and brighten a recipe, and nearly everyone enjoys a tart-sweet, lemony dessert. […]
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A Savory Meal for Spring Celebrations: Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb
From picnics and family reunions to al fresco meals on the patio, flavor and freshness can make springtime dishes truly mouthwatering. As you plan your spring menu for time with loved ones, think outside the box with recipes that can feed a crowd. One easy way to elevate your warm weather entertaining is with a […]