Editor’s note: This excerpt and recipe were adapted from “The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook: A Plate Method Approach to Simple, Complete Meals” published by the American Diabetes Association. What you eat makes a difference for your blood glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure and weight. Eating healthful foods does not have to be difficult. Using the Create […]
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Take Your Kitchen Out of Doors
An outdoor kitchen can be a stylish and comfortable space that makes the out-of-doors a functional part of your home. Designed with all seasons in mind, it can be a comfortable gathering and dining place in spring, summer, fall and winter. And, according to a report by Zillow, an outdoor kitchen can bump up the […]
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Local Food Banks Step Up Efforts to Fill Increased Need
The coronavirus pandemic (a.k.a. COVID-19) flipped the world, as we know it, off its axis. Life was normal as we all went about our unique daily grinds of juggling careers, commutes, school and extracurricular activities. Then, in what feels like a blink of an eye, thousands of people received layoff notices as businesses shuttered, schools […]
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Spring Cleaning Tasks You Might Have Missed
Every year, as the flowers begin to pop up, the grass gets greener and the birds start tweeting, thoughts turn to shedding the drudge of winter, cleaning up the house and enjoying spring. While annual spring cleaning is a ritual many observe, there are some tasks that you might not have thought of that really […]
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Wonderful and Wacky Chocolate Cake
I have no memory of when the Wacky Cake recipe invaded my repertoire of family favorites. My children, all now in their 50s, just remember it as always being the cake they requested for their birthday celebrations. All of them continued to bake it, in one form or another, for their kids. This cake takes […]
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West Sound’s Co-Op Art Galleries Feature Collective Talent
Historically, co-operative art galleries have served two functions: as a small-town network for local artists and as an alternative to the established, more conservative artworld. The still-active Carmel Art Association in the California village of Carmel was founded in 1927 to provide support for far-flung artists living on the Monterey Peninsula. It claims to be […]
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Kitsap County Recognizes Local Environmental Stewards
Since 1993, Kitsap County Public Works and the Board of County Commissioners have been recognizing local Earth Day Award winners — community members who provide outstanding environmental stewardship. This year’s winners were publicly nominated for their service toward sustainability, recycling, litter control, habitat protection and renewable energy. These Earth Day Award winners continue to make […]
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Boost Your Landscape’s Curb Appeal in One Weekend
Create a front garden that is sure to boost your mood and welcome visitors all year round. All you need is one weekend and a bit of paint, flowers, décor and edging material to boost your landscape’s curb appeal. The Front Door Add a splash of color by painting your front door. Look for colors that […]
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Mortgage Relief and COVID-19 Scams: What You Need to Know
Unfortunately, during times of hardship, families are often targeted by fraud artists attempting to take advantage of those needing assistance. The COVID-19 crisis is no exception, with many scammers pretending to extend a critical lifeline to struggling homeowners through so-called “foreclosure rescue fraud.” According to Freddie Mac, this scheme involves bad actors offering false promises […]