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Happy Easter!

By macallister on 4/10/09 3:46pm
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One of the things I love about the Northwest is that you don't have to stick too closely to the traditional way the rest of the country does things, unless you really want to. Life here is about freedom, health, and adventure. So let's consider Easter Dinner, Northwest-style. I grew up with a big, heavy, baked ham Easter dinner. Mashed potatoes and gravy, deviled eggs (you have to do something with all those left-over boiled eggs the kids spent so much time dying different colors) and maybe something green, broccoli or green beans, mostly for garnish.

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Valentine's Day in the Northwest

By lisala on 2/9/09 7:19pm
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Saturday is Valentine's Day. It's still five days away though, so you've got a bit of time to make sure you haven't forgotten your best beloved this year. Here in the Northwest, we all have unique opportunities to enjoy the beauty and style of Northwest style and living, while we celebrate this holiday with someone we love. Even if you've never made a big deal about Valentine's Day before, and don't intend to this year, either—it's never a bad idea to make any day a special and romantic day with someone you care about.

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Valentine's Day doesn't have to cost a lot to be memorable. In fact, the personal touches that don't cost anything but your time, thought, and a little extra attention and effort? Those touches are what will make your Valentine's Day with your beloved a special day. Don't be shy about being unabashedly sentimental, either . . . That's what Valentine's Day is really all about. But moreover, that's what love is all about.

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Cranberry Sauce

By lisala on 12/22/08 7:14pm
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I grew up with cranberry sauce out of a can, and there's not a thing wrong with it. I actually like it quite a lot, especially on turkey sandwiches, the day after a holiday feast. But there are other ways to use cranberries, as well. And we should use cranberrries, really, because they grow here, they're extremely good for you, and it's fun.

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