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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The new year is starting to get more interesting with some comedy and music shows, along with specialized classes.
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1/9/25
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The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department is intensifying its efforts to protect public health following multiple complaints linking foodborne illnesses to the unpermitted food …
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Asian-style chicken and green beans is a quick, healthy and easy meal, typically served with rice or quinoa on the side. It is good for a cool, rainy night that calls out for comfort food.
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After a full year of local events, we are soon bidding goodbye to 2024. Thank you for following The JOLT’s Community Calendar this year! We hope to see you again in the following year (or years).
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The JOLT News Staff
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12/26/24
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As we move into winter, squash varieties become more prevalent in our markets. One of my favorites is butternut squash. It has a mild, comforting flavor. Paired with Brussels sprouts, it becomes a …
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By Shannon Beigert
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12/9/24
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