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I hope you had a festive and meaningful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Now that we are wrapping up the Thanksgiving holiday, I wonder if anyone out there has lots of leftover …
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By Shannon Beigert
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12/2/24
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One of the best gardeners I know had an ambitious plan for his extended family’s Thanksgiving dinner: He set out to grow everything but the turkey. Over seven months, he succeeded. He grew …
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Join the community in the season of giving.
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Thanksgiving is on the way, and I have started getting ready for the big event! I have already made bourbon cranberry sauce, apple pie (waiting patiently in the freezer), pumpkin bread (also in …
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By Shannon Beigert
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11/18/24
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Join others in celebrating nature, art, and community.
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11/7/24
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Fresh beets are readily available this time of year in Thurston County.
They are delicious baked, but can be a bit messy in the preparation. I thoroughly wash my beets, trimming any remaining …
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By Shannon Beigert
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11/4/24
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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By Shannon Beigert
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10/14/24
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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 …
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10/10/24
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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 …
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By Shannon Beigert
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10/7/24
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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.
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By Shannon Beigert
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9/30/24
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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 …
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9/26/24
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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 …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/17/24
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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, …
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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, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/9/24
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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 …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/5/24
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Here is a recipe for a simple comfort food that will help ease us into the approaching fall season.
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By Shannon Beigert
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9/2/24
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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 …
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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 …
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8/22/24
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