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    “Give Back” Referral Rewards October 2023

    We would like to thank the following people for referring to us in September: JC Jolley, Diana Memic, Leonie Potts, Bill Renner, Matt Varelia (twice), and Nick Varelia (twice). Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each referral totaling $160 was donated to the Serenity Equine Rescue […]

    November 21, 2023

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    Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

    What to do with Turkey leftovers? Here’s a recipe for 2 (9-inch) pot pies. Ingredients 4 cups of leftover cooked turkey cut into 1-inch pieces ¼ cup unsalted butter ⅔ cup diced onion ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2½ cups chicken broth 1/2 cup of milk 1 cup sliced carrots 2/3 cup sliced celery ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 pinch cayenne […]

    November 21, 2023

  • Decadent Delicious Apple Bread

    We had a few apples from our own tree this year and ended up buying six boxes from a local orchard. There were several varieties including Cosmic Crisp, Gala, Golden Delicious, and Honey Crisp. Our intention was to make fresh pressed apple cider, but it also put the culinary wheels in motion for something we […]

    November 21, 2023

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    Drowsy Driving? Don’t Do It

    Don’t drive drowsy! Follow these tips to protect yourself and the others on the road with you from drowsy driving. Drowsy driving can happen to anyone. A survey by the National Sleep Foundation revealed that over half of adults in the United States drive drowsy consistently, and 20% admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel […]

    November 8, 2023

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    “Give Back” Referral Rewards November 2023

    Our charity for the month of November is the Seattle Humane Society. The Seattle Humane Society directly impacts thousands of dogs, and cats each year, right here in our community! During their stay at the shelter, pets receive expert medical care, behavior training, loving attention, and opportunities for play and socialization. 

    October 6, 2023

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    Stinky’s Riddles October 2023

    Are you smarter than Stinky? There is one of me in every corner, but two of me in every room. What am I?   Email your answers to Stinky by November 6th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift card. The September Riddle, “I have […]

    October 6, 2023

  • Comforting Corn, Bacon and Potato Chowder

    The days grow shorter and the nights are getting long…lyrics by the great Canadian rock band Triumph. Let’s read between the lines here and also include there is a chill in the air and it’s time to indulge in some comfort food! Taking advantage of our local sweet corn, I propose one of my favorite […]

    October 5, 2023

  • Humble Cherry Pecan Dump Cake

    Erica’s Cherry Pecan Dump Cake The humble dump cake is one of the easiest possible desserts to make. Even if you love to bake sometimes easy is nice. All the ingredients that you actually need are just 2 cans of any fruit pie filling, a box of yellow cake mix, and a stick of butter. […]

    September 14, 2023

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    Stinky’s Riddles September 2023

    Are you smarter than Stinky? I have three feet but can’t walk; I tell you things but can’t talk; Sometimes I bend but I’m mostly straight. I’m like a scale but can’t tell your weight. What am I?   Email your answers to Stinky by October 6th and if you are correct you will be […]

    September 14, 2023

  • Give back LOGO to represent our efforts to support local charities.

    “Give Back” Referral Rewards September 2023

    We want to thank the following people for referring to us during August: Nancy Amien Kathy Carmichael Mike Girias Joe Ie Kay Kai Yvonne Lopez Rajesh Oad Sally Peterson Katherine Shangula Dan Varelia Leslie Ytsma   Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each referral in August […]

    September 14, 2023