Take Taco Tuesday up a notch with these easy Taco Cups that save room on your plate for dips, salsa and sides. Whether you like them mild or spicy, lightly topped or fully loaded, they’re a perfect solution for weeknight family dinners or weekend get-togethers. Find more Cookin’ Savvy creations at Culinary.net. Taco Cups Recipe […]
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How Hidden Plastic in Your Daily Life is Harming Your Health
Plastics are no longer just an environmental issue — they are a direct threat to human health. Whether in homes, workplaces or schools, scientists are increasingly finding plastics inside our bodies. Microplastics and toxic chemicals have been detected in human blood, feces, lungs, breast milk, placentas, stomachs and even brains — and babies are exposed […]
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Chef Erik Smith
Greenhouse Bar & Restaurant brings an upscale sensibility to dining in Gig Harbor. Offering a delightful menu featuring many Pacific Northwest sourced ingredients and a well-curated wine and cocktail selection, Greenhouse is Gig Harbor’s gathering place for celebrations or a great meal with friends and family. Owners are Erik (the chef) and Krystle Smith. Tell […]
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Homemade Halloween Treats
Halloween calls for candies and treats of all kinds as trick-or-treaters roam neighborhoods, but don’t forget to stock your own snack supply with homemade goodies. Skip the store-bought sweets this year and instead opt for ideas like these that can be whipped up in the comfort of your own kitchen. Party Mix As one of […]
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Decorate Your Way to a Howling Good Halloween
Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the drama and delight for all ages. Pumpkins aplenty: A traditional glowing jack-o’-lantern may be one […]
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The Future of Thrifting
That old Corningware dish that now sits outside as the dog’s water bowl — grab it up and dust it off, for it might be worth a couple of grand or more. Absurd? I also thought so, but am seeing many occurrences of outrageously priced vintage Corningware cookware. It got me thinking about future thrifting […]
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A Big Ol’ Barn Dance
In August, Soroptimist of Greater North Kitsap hosted a Big Ol’ Barn Dance fundraiser to continue its presence in the North Kitsap area in assisting women and girls in the local community through educational grants and scholarships. Billed as a “Good Time for a Good Cause,” this successful event drew over 140 people to Red […]
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Mini Corn Dog Bites
Rally the family together to make and eat these bite-sized versions of corn dogs for an enjoyable, kid-friendly activity and snack. Parents will enjoy them, too, because they’re easy to make, easy to eat and clean-up is a snap. Find more family-friendly recipes at culinary.net. Mini Corn Dog Bites Recipe adapted from Wilton. Ingredients: Dipping […]
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Long Lake Garden Club
Long Lake Garden Club, Port Orchard, celebrated 90 years in July at Adventure of Faith Church. Entertainment was Lesley Niemi and Courtney Turnley, soloists from Western Washington Center for the Arts, who sang a medley of songs. Edy Thornton led a Vintage Fashion Show with members of the club as models. The event was chaired […]
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