After the three-hour drive from Kingston through vast differences in topography and aged towns, Seabrook almost jolts you awake, exuding charm, fresh ocean air and a pretty, decidedly Nantucket look. The first exploration downtown uncovers immaculate streets, cute stores and smiles. As you make your first drive around the 500-plus home village, you experience the […]
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Chef Maynard “JJ” Meland
Maynard’s is like the treasured $25 bottle of wine you occasionally find that drinks like a $65-plus Grand Cru. Based on the restaurant’s food quality, cocktail offerings, service and setting, its prices are punching above its weight. An adventurous project, Maynard’s opened as “Kitsap’s Culinary Destination” in a very large, purpose-built space in 2019, only […]
Turn Up the Heat and Flavor with Barbecue for the Big Game
Hosting a Big Game watch party? By following the playbook of barbecue experts, you’ll have your friends and family cheering for your game day spread. “The trick to achieving tasty barbecue is real smoke flavor. And, to get real smoke flavor, you need quality, natural hardwoods, with or without a pellet grill,” says Levi Strayer […]
Valentine’s Recipe for Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes
If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love. Whether you’re whipping up a breakfast for a spouse with a sophisticated palate or trying to tempt the taste buds of your littlest loves, explore […]
Fight Back Against Parkinson’s with Rock Steady Boxing
It’s 3 p.m. on a Thursday and upstairs at Gig Harbor’s Tom Taylor YMCA, a group of about 23 men and women are gathering, pulling up chairs to face mirrors, laughing and checking in on each other while the music of Fleetwood Mac plays in the background. Assistant Rock Steady Boxing coach Jennifer “Taz” Vazquez […]
How to Build a Healthy Money Mindset for a Stable Financial Future
Building and managing your wealth is a lifelong process that can have major implications for you, your children and other beneficiaries. While your path to building wealth should be tailored to your circumstances, this three-pronged approach from Freddie Mac can help you plan for a stable financial future. 1. Understand your money mindset. Understanding your […]
Recipe for Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn
Cozying up to the fireplace or snuggling deeper into a favorite blanket or throw are sure ways to warm yourself on cold days. For an extra touch of coziness, adding a favorite snack to the occasion can help you relax and release the stresses of the day. Consider a versatile ingredient like popcorn that can […]
Touring German Haus Fair 2023 with the National Kitchen & Bath Association
Foreign travel is great for sparking a designer’s creative juices; however, mixing business with pleasure can be the ultimate reward. In that vein, I have made a point of attending kitchen and bath industry trade shows on a regular basis in North America and Europe. This year, I was selected by the National Kitchen & […]
Practical DIY Projects to Complete Over a Winter Weekend
While many home renovation projects are best tackled during the warmer months, there are specific minor repairs and tasks that are important to address in winter. These quick projects are easy to complete in a weekend and will make for a more cozy, organized winter home. Service the Furnace It’s easy to get behind on […]

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