Stun your family and guests with a delicious dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to eat. This no-bake French-Style Cheesecake with Strawberries from Cookin’ Savvy is a perfect summer treat for sharing with your nearest and dearest, and you can swap out strawberries for any berry of choice to make it your […]
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Strawberries and Cream Popcorn
When it comes to summer snacking, it’s hard to top the combination of favorite seasonal flavors. You can enjoy both the sweetness of freeze-dried strawberries and popped popcorn, a whole grain that’s 100% unprocessed with no additives, hidden ingredients or GMOs, in this three-ingredient Strawberries and Cream Popcorn recipe. Just drizzle white chocolate over popped […]
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Annual Kitsap Wine Festival Celebrates Pacific Northwest Wine and Cuisine on the Bremerton Waterfront
The Kitsap Wine Festival returns to Harborside Fountain Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, marking the 17th year of the beloved festival. Enjoy live music in a delightful setting overlooking the picturesque waterfront from 2 p.m. while helping raise funds for the Peninsula Dance Theatre. For sipping and savoring, wine and beer will be plentiful, along […]
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Easy Lemon Blueberry Bars
Take it slow this summer with a shareable dessert perfect for lazy days in the sun: Easy Lemon Blueberry Bars. Their tarty goodness is enhanced by sweet white chocolate chips, giving them a bit of flavor for everyone. Find more summer desserts at Culinary.net. Easy Lemon Blueberry Bars Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy“ Ingredients: Instructions: […]
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Savoring Summer: Perfect Wines and Pairings for Your Next Picnic
There’s something magical about a picnic in the Pacific Northwest — blanket unfurled on soft grass or tucked between driftwood logs, warm sunlight shining on your plate and a bottle of chilled wine in hand. Whether you’re headed to a quiet park, a hidden beach or just your backyard, a thoughtfully packed picnic can turn […]
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Queso Cheese Corn Salad
If you’re in a tight spot for a last-minute potluck barbecue, don’t just throw together any salad. This Queso Cheese Corn Salad features a zesty homemade dressing and a salad base with a bit of heat (if you dare). Discover more cookout recipes by visiting Culinary.net. Queso Cheese Corn Salad Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” […]
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20 Ways to Make Your Backyard an Outdoor Oasis
Who says the outdoors can’t be stylish? We tend to treat these spaces as just useful backyards. But with a few easy upgrades, outdoor living spaces can become an attractive outdoor living area that fits right in with the rest of your home. We’ll walk you through innovative design ideas for your outdoor living spaces. […]
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Cucumber Sandwiches
Summer days can get busy with trips to the pool, walks around the neighborhood and gatherings with friends and loved ones. Take the hassle out of lunch with these Cucumber Sandwiches that can be made in advance for afternoon pick-me-ups. Visit Culinary.net to find more light, easy meals. Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy“ […]
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A Beginner’s Quick Guide to Pruning Flowering Plants
Pruning, or the practice of removing dead or diseased branches from flowering plants — including certain herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees and flowers — allows them to focus their energy on new growth and blossoms, which can result in a more robust and abundant flowering season. While the optimal time to prune is largely dependent on […]