The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour in August allowed the public to visit 11 farms across Kitsap. The one-day, self-guided tour was a resounding success, drawing in over 2,000 attendees from across the county and beyond. Each site was an opportunity to experience the diverse offerings and activities Kitsap farms offer. Many sites also incorporated […]
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Three Recipes for Harvest Sides for Your Holiday Feast
Don’t let turkey and ham have all the fun this holiday season. After all, you know your guests are likely to have plates piled high with all their favorite festive side dishes. These hearty solutions are inspired by the harvest season, offering comforting taste and mouthwatering flavors to make your holiday meal truly memorable. There’s […]
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Chef Derrick Fricke
Sogno di Vino, “Dream of Wine” in Italian, is a traditional Italian stalwart in Poulsbo that is now being led by a fresh, young team in General Manager Ali Turner and Chef Derrick Fricke. The adventurous Chef Fricke has tightened up the menu and brings a creative new outlook to the kitchen. The restaurant boasts […]
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Three Egg-Inspired Recipes
Dine together, shine together. Weekly sit-down meals with family can reduce stress, boost self-esteem and make everyone feel more connected — all while sharing delicious, healthy and easy-to-prepare food. Give your family the opportunity to refuel and reconnect each week with recipes that bring everyone together. Whether it’s 10 people or two, research shows that […]
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Kitsap Farm Tour 2024
The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. This is an opportunity for you to visit 11 farms across Kitsap County in a one-day, self-guided tour. The farms feature family-friendly activities, animal experiences and local products for purchase. Many will also offer food and snacks for […]
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Recipe for Sweet Potato Bowl with Cilantro, Turmeric Ghee and Lime
It’s easy to fall into a dinnertime rut, cooking the same meals with the same ingredients time and again. When your family is in search of a delicious way to shake things up in the kitchen, consider new ways to cook favorite dishes without completely rethinking the menu. Replacing tired ingredients is an easy solution […]
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Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden: Tips and Tricks
Gardening is a fun hobby that has plenty of health benefits. If you’ve been thinking about converting a barren backyard into a stunning landscape of greens, these six tricks will help you build a garden that requires minimal time and effort to care for. 1. Know the Type of Soil How do you keep your […]
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Gig Harbor Garden Tour Marks 25 Years of Supporting Literacy
For a quarter of a century, the Gig Harbor Garden Tour has inspired master gardeners as well as the weekend weed puller with stunning ideas for their own gardens while fostering literacy efforts in the Gig Harbor community. The 2024 event marks the 25-year anniversary of this endeavor. “We began with this idea to increase […]
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Grow Fast, Fun and Easy Microgreens
Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window or under lights any time of the year. In as little as a week to 10 days, you’ll be making your first harvest to use as a garnish, snack or add to your favorite sandwich or salad. Simply purchase […]
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