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Endless Summer Grass-Fed Lamb Burgers

Fresh Summer Flavors with Two Grilled Grass-Fed Lamb Recipes

Enjoy flavorful meals straight off the grill this summer with these delicious recipes that put New Zealand grass-fed lamb at the center of your plate. These Endless Summer Grass-Fed Lamb Burgers are topped with a fresh herb salad and juicy tomatoes on brioche … read more

Art in the Woods

Cultural Arts Foundation NW — Advocate for the Arts

Cultural Arts Foundation NW (CAFNW) has a lofty organizational mission statement: “supporting the arts, advancing creative potential and involving the community in the enjoyment and appreciation of the arts in Kitsap County.” Since its inception 37 years ago, the Poulsbo-based nonprofit has been … read more

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10 Quick Tips for Getting Outside to Ease Your Mind

Physical activity and time outside are two wonderful gifts for your body and mind; they’re proven to reduce stress and anxiety, and offer a greater sense of wellbeing. L.L.Bean recently partnered with Mental Health America to share 10 ways getting outside can boost … read more

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White oakleaf hydrangea blossoms illuminate a garden as it slips into dusk. (Photo courtesy Emily Murphy)

How to Incorporate All Five Senses into Your Garden

Editor’s note: This article was adapted from “The Garden Refresh,” a newly released book by Kier Holmes. Published with permission. Smell, sound, taste, touch, and sight — incorporating all five senses in your design creates a dynamic and well-rounded garden experience. And your … read more

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Come and Bloom with the Gig Harbor Garden Tour

We could say these gardens have “come out of dormancy” after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. But actually, the gardens and the gardeners themselves have been anything but dormant during their at-home time the last two gardening seasons. As with the … read more

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Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa

Recipe for Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa

It’s time to kick off summer with a bang. With exciting summer events like baseball, sunbathing and barbecues filling social calendars comes a whole new array of fresh, sunny day snacks just waiting to be devoured. If you’re in the mood for something … read more

Silverdale

Silverdale — The True Center of Kitsap County

Silverdale is one of the fastest growing areas in Kitsap County, with a population of around 25,000 and growing each day. This community has been known for many years as the retail center of the county because of the Kitsap Mall, which opened … read more

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Tacoma-based artist Tara Anne Chugh will perform classics from Frank Sinatra to John Legend with a soulful twist.

Special Dinner Raises Funds to Fight Against Community Hunger

The Community Table, an “Evening Against Hunger, is a special dinner on June 11 in Gig Harbor that will raise critical funds for local programs working to ensure area families essential food needs are met. The event is a collaboration between chefs, Uptown … read more

Lavender Shortbread
Our Daily Bread

Lavender Shortbread

A melt-in-your-mouth treat for summer

Nothing says summer like a leisurely glass of lemonade in the backyard and a light, melt-in-your-mouth cookie to accompany it. Lavender shortbread, an unusual, easy-to-make cookie, is sure to get high praise from friends and family. Herbs of all sorts have been used … read more

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