The greatest time of the year is upon us again and we are all ready to get out of the house and enjoy the company of our friends and family again, aren’t we? That means it’s time for parties and gatherings and get-togethers of all shapes and sizes. If you’re preparing your own holiday dinner, […]
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NKBA’s 2023 Kitchen and Bath Trends
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), a nonprofit trade association for the kitchen and bath industry and owner of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), has released its highly anticipated design trends research report. The annual report provides insight into the styles, colors, product features, materials and technology that will dominate kitchen and […]
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A Sparkling View Inspires a Clear Vision
Even though Julia and Dennis Carpenter took on all aspects of the interior architecture and design, they loved the building process. Yes, there were a multitude of details and ongoing decisions, but they had skills and time. Stepping into the Carpenters’ home demands a moment. There are no words in the face of the intimate […]
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Recipe for Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Crostini
Before the big meal, gifts and cherished moments at the family table, almost every holiday party starts with an important tradition: breaking the ice. This year, you can serve up a smile and start the party with this crave-inducing appetizer to get everyone talking. The sweet touch of Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Crostini from Milk […]
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Zwetschgenkuchen German Plum Cake
Just in time for Oktoberfest, the little purplish blue Italian prune plums ripen — and all over Germany, slices of sweet, succulent “zwetschgenkuchen” fill the cases of pastry and coffee shops. This cake is also a popular dessert at Oktoberfests and all German cooks have their own generations-old recipe for it. But why is Oktoberfest […]
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Two Became One
For Stan and Jane Rein, the joining of their lives five years ago led to a second momentous union: that of the duplex Jane had called home for the previous seven years. The two-unit building at Bainbridge Island’s Yeomalt Point sat at the top of a ridge with a commanding view of Puget Sound, running […]
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Silverdale Goodwill
Never thought I’d use the words “over the top.” It had been ages since I was at the Silverdale Goodwill, the one across from Costco. Months prior, I noticed a lack of vintage decorative enamelware pots and pans, so I was taken aback when I looked down and saw this oddball with a miss-matched, taped-on […]
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Recipe for Crunchy Mushroom Wrap that Stretches Your Budget
If the prices of your favorite ingredients have you dreading the next trip to the grocery store, finding ways to stretch your budget can help you feel better at the checkout counter. One such way: turning to versatile ingredients that help make every dollar count by using them in a variety of your family’s favorite […]
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Kitsap Fresh: Keeping Food Local
Preserving farmland is an indispensable part of Erin Smith’s life. “I want to save farmland,” he shares. “I believe the best way to prevent farmland from turning into developments is to incentivize its use as farmland. In other words, make it easy to sell food.” That is why he helped found Kitsap Fresh, as a […]
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