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Visit the art or strawberry festival, or make some furry friends during Father’s Day weekend in ...
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Be creative with art activities, sustainable with environmental events, or hands-on with some workshops in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/29/25
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Get in touch with cultural diversity by joining ASHHO’s Cultural Night or the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration.
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/22/25
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Last week I vacationed in Skagit and Whatcom counties. I was fortunate to visit the blooming tulip gardens and fields of Mount Vernon for the first time. The visual beauty and delicate fragrances of …
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By Shannon Beigert
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4/28/25
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End the month with one of Olympia Spring Arts Walk’s events in the downtown, or explore niche experiences in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/24/25
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Coq au vin is a French chicken dish in which chicken and vegetables are cooked in red wine. Today’s recipe is an easy slow cooker version that promotes the unique flavor ...
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By Shannon Beigert
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4/14/25
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As a guest recently at the home of some friends, grilled steak was the headliner. Despite the fact that the meat was sizzled to perfection, I could not get enough of the side dish. …
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By Shannon Beigert
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4/7/25
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Every so often, most people crave a good chocolate brownie. My mother-in-law is a fantastic home cook and baker. She is famous in our family for her incomparable brownies. They are her signature …
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A new business featuring South Asian foods recently opened near Lacey, bringing Indian, Nepalese and Pakistani groceries to Thurston County ...
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This is a simple and easy recipe that comes to mind as we move into spring, and greens are starting rise up through the cool earth.
Nothing is better than a warm, wilted spinach salad. Here is …
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By Shannon Beigert
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3/24/25
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Meet other people, join information sessions, and take the kids for a stroll this weekend in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/20/25
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! I have already provided recipes for corned beef and cabbage, colcannon and Irish soda bread. Today, we will complete our tribute to Ireland with a delicious …
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By Shannon Beigert
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3/17/25
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The 20th annual Saint Martin’s Gala on Nov. 1 will feature host and celebrity chef Rick Bayless.
The black-tie event will have a five-course gourmet dinner, a silent and live auction, and …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/13/25
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As we are getting closer to St. Patrick’s Day, I would like to remind you of my corned beef and cabbage from last year, linked in this ...
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By Shannon Beigert
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3/10/25
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Today, in the spirit of Ireland, I am providing my recipe for Colcannon, a classic Irish recipe: potatoes with a ...
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By Shannon Beigert
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3/3/25
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Note that you can make this meal for just one person, for a couple or a dozen, or even set up an assembly line. The ingredients list is split between what's needed for an individual serving and what you'd use in larger quantities for an army.
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By Shannon Beigert
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2/17/25
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During these cold, sometimes bleak days in the Pacific Northwest, my mind goes to comfort food. One of my favorites is Eggplant Parmesan.
Many years ago, I worked in a large city on the East Coast with …
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By Shannon Beigert
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2/10/25
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Wrap up this week with some weekend fun in Thurston County.
First Friday Night, Friday, Feb. 7, 4-8 p.m. Enjoy the $1 admission exhibits, activities and guests. Free admission if you reserve …
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2/6/25
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January is filled with both information and entertainment. Let us take a look at the upcoming events this weekend.
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1/23/25
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As you may know, I originally hail from Memphis, Tennessee.
When growing up, there was a large Italian-American community in the area, and cooking was a highly regarded specialty.
Both home cooks and …
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By Shannon Beigert
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1/20/25
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