Food
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We had friends over on Sunday. I wanted to make food that everyone would find appealing, and that I could prepare in advance. I made chicken enchiladas on Saturday, and cauliflower … more
Sometimes we just crave Mexican food. I recently made a chicken fajita meal that hit the spot. Here is my recipe: Ingredients: One pound of cooked chicken, shredded One sweet onion, … more
This week’s recipe is a crisp, sweet broccoli salad, that is also quick and easy to put together. This is a great side dish with chicken or fish, and may be made ahead, holding up well in the … more
There is so much to celebrate in our locality—from nature to   culture.   Harvest Craft Festival & Food Drive, Weekend, October 11-12   The first-ever Harvest Craft Fair … more
This is the time of year when the last of the summer vegetables are harvested. Our tomato plants are producing their final fruit. It is a good time to use our veggies to prepare a delicious comfort … more
Aloha! I just spent some time in Hawai'i. In Kona, I discovered a lovely little cafe called the Hungry Honu. They served a delicious chicken salad, and kindly shared their recipe with me. more
There's likely an event coming up to suit anyone's interests -- for the environment, culture, and the arts. Day of Caring, Friday, September 27, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Expect to see over 500 … more
Join the City of Olympia for its second annual Lula Fest at  Isthmus Park  on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 3 to 9 p.m. The family-friendly and free festival celebrates Hispanic … more
The third annual Tumwater Falls Fest will open on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. The festival features local musicians, artists, … more
This year’s Thurston County Fair wa s “ a great success , ” Fair and Event Center Manager Thomasina Cooper reported to the Board of County Commissioners ( BoCC ) on Wednesday, … more
South Sound YMCA (Y) aims to strengthen communities through gardening, with its free and open-to-all events this September to December.    The Y partnered with GRuB (Garden-Raised … more
Here is a recipe for a simple comfort food that will help ease us into the approaching fall season. more
This week I am featuring apples! We have three apple trees, and two are producing well this year. The last one has big apples that ripen at the end of September. To celebrate our regional … more
Look forward to a weekend full of creative and innovative activities.   Heaven Adores You: A Film Journey Through Elliott Smith's Life, August 22-25, from 4 p.m. Heaven Adores You, an … more
I am glad to be back writing this week. Upon returning from a work conference in Las Vegas, I came down with a bad case of COVID-19 and was hardly out of bed for a week. Please take good care of … more
Enjoy the weekend by supporting charitable causes in the locality. more
“Providing nutritious and delicious foods is of high value to [Food Bank] clients and, in so doing, gives their families the feeling that someone cares for them and emboldens the spirit." more
Spammy the mascot scheduled to appear   The Tumwater branch of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is hosting its fourth annual Spam Musubi Day on Thursday, August 8.   Spam musubi is a … more
My mother loved chicken. Growing up, she served chicken at least four times a week. I still enjoy chicken today. While I typically prefer chicken breast meat, in recent weeks, I rediscovered … more
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed July 31 through August 4, 2024, as "Thurston County Fair Weekend," encouraging all residents to participate in and recognize the … more
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