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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
INGREDIENTS 8 ounces elbow macaroni 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion (sweet or red) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp prepared mustard 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS Hard-boiled eggs (diced) Diced ham Bacon bits Cherry tomatoes (quartered) Shredded carrots Chopped fresh parsley DIRECTIONS In a large pot bring salted water […]
August 25, 2023
We want to thank the following people for referring to us during July: Tami Boczar Phil Flores Chelle Johnson Mahad Reesham Katrina Stuckey Mez Tefera Dan Varelia (three times) Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each referral in July totaling $180 was donated to Northwest Harvest. […]
August 25, 2023