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Brilliant Winter-Blooming Houseplants to Brighten Dreary Days (and How to Care for Them)

Do you have the post-holiday blues? With the tinsel and decorations packed away, your home might feel a little bleak and bare. You need something pretty and festive to help endure gray, cold winter days. And as we count the weeks until the … read more

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Tart Cherry Brownie Bites

Recipe for Tart Cherry Brownie Bites

For many, enjoying a small indulgence can serve as a reward for a job well done or a mood-boosting pick-me-up. Mindful snacking is on-trend for a majority of consumers. According to Mondelez International’s Fourth Annual State of Snacking Global Consumer Trends Study, 78% … read more

Seabrook

Seabrook — A Bucolic Destination on the Washington Coast

After the three-hour drive from Kingston through vast differences in topography and aged towns, Seabrook almost jolts you awake, exuding charm, fresh ocean air and a pretty, decidedly Nantucket look. The first exploration downtown uncovers immaculate streets, cute stores and smiles. As you … read more

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The Chef's Favorites

Chef Maynard “JJ” Meland

Maynard’s is like the treasured $25 bottle of wine you occasionally find that drinks like a $65-plus Grand Cru. Based on the restaurant’s food quality, cocktail offerings, service and setting, its prices are punching above its weight. An adventurous project, Maynard’s opened as … read more

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Turn Up the Heat and Flavor with Barbecue for the Big Game

Hosting a Big Game watch party? By following the playbook of barbecue experts, you’ll have your friends and family cheering for your game day spread. “The trick to achieving tasty barbecue is real smoke flavor. And, to get real smoke flavor, you need … read more

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red velvet pancakes

Valentine’s Recipe for Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes

If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love. Whether you’re whipping up a breakfast for a spouse with a sophisticated palate … read more

Rock Steady Boxing

Fight Back Against Parkinson’s with Rock Steady Boxing

It’s 3 p.m. on a Thursday and upstairs at Gig Harbor’s Tom Taylor YMCA, a group of about 23 men and women are gathering, pulling up chairs to face mirrors, laughing and checking in on each other while the music of Fleetwood Mac … read more

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Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn

Recipe for Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn

Cozying up to the fireplace or snuggling deeper into a favorite blanket or throw are sure ways to warm yourself on cold days. For an extra touch of coziness, adding a favorite snack to the occasion can help you relax and release the … read more

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Tropical Boba Smoothie

Recipe for Tropical Boba Smoothie

A smooth, fruity smoothie provides a delicious way to start your morning strong, add much-needed afternoon energy or cap off a successful day as a better-for-you dessert. The next time you crave a tasty treat, turn to this Tropical Boba Smoothie for a … read more

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