An Outdoor View: The Ultimate Fish Taco

Fish tacos are one of the finest systems ever thunk up for the delivery of fish to mouth. You can make ‘em either plain or… Continue reading

Bookworm Sez: You really can’t remember.

Bookworm Sez: You really can’t remember.

For sure, something important happened years ago, something you should recall very easily, but time’s made things fuzzy. Have you forgotten or, worse yet, have… Continue reading

Bookworm Sez: You really can’t remember.
'La La Land' is doing gangbuster business

‘La La Land’ is doing gangbuster business

“La La Land Lion’s Gate 2 hour, 8 minutes Last week I spent a lot of time whining about how I was too sick to… Continue reading

'La La Land' is doing gangbuster business

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: What’s trump?

Already “that man” is influencing my life. I turned on the TV before 8 a.m. on January 20 to watch the Inauguration. We never watch… Continue reading

The narrative

Just days into the Trump administration, the left’s narrative is clear. First, it was that Trump is an “illegitimate” president because he didn’t win the… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

News and Notes Steinbeck named to President’s List at Gonzaga University Allison Steinbeck of Kenai has earned placement on the President’s List for fall semester… Continue reading

Ski coach Darin Markwart (far right) leads a group of Tsalteshi Youth skiers, Jan. 28 at the Kenai Golf Course. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Youth skiing returns to local trails en masse

  As an outlet for spending energy and learning a great sport, the Tsalteshi Trails Youth Ski Program has served the local ski community well… Continue reading

Ski coach Darin Markwart (far right) leads a group of Tsalteshi Youth skiers, Jan. 28 at the Kenai Golf Course. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

An Outdoor View: The little red boat

Like the Kenai Peninsula, the place where I was born and raised in Western Washington is a place where people either own a boat or… Continue reading

Despite two feet of ice, a big spider hole formed on Headquarters Lake from the weight of recent snow. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Oh no, overflow!

Right next to the headquarters of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is a lake, cleverly named Headquarters Lake. With excellent views of the Kenai Mountains,… Continue reading

Despite two feet of ice, a big spider hole formed on Headquarters Lake from the weight of recent snow. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
This image released by A24 Films shows Alex Hibbert in a scene from the film, “Moonlight.” Nominees for the 89th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. (David Bornfriend/A24 via AP)

Reeling it in: Handicapping the Oscars

Typically being too sick to go to the movies in late January wouldn’t be a huge loss. The month is full of throw-away dreck like… Continue reading

This image released by A24 Films shows Alex Hibbert in a scene from the film, “Moonlight.” Nominees for the 89th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. (David Bornfriend/A24 via AP)
The Bookworm Sez: Steamy bedrooms and cold revenge

The Bookworm Sez: Steamy bedrooms and cold revenge

Catch me if you can. You might have said that once, giggling. You may have yelled it at a game one afternoon. You said it,… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Steamy bedrooms and cold revenge

Economy comedian to make stop in Soldotna

Kenai Peninsula residents looking for a laugh this week will have an opportunity to see a live comedy act Thursday, albeit with a heavy dose… Continue reading

It is what it is: What’s luck got to do with it?

Author’s note: This column was originally published in the Feb. 5, 2012 edition of the Clarion. However, my favorite team is back in the Super… Continue reading

The northern line of the Sterling fuel break before (left) and after (right) treatment. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Sterling gets a break with wildfire risk

Trivia question: What does the 2014 Funny River fire and 2015 Card Street fire have in common? If you guessed both were human-caused and spotted… Continue reading

The northern line of the Sterling fuel break before (left) and after (right) treatment. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: On cutting regulations

At a Monday meeting with the heads of some of the nation’s largest corporations, President Trump said, “We think we can try to cut regulations… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR USE SATURDAY, JAN. 21 - In this Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, Marisa Paine skis with her daughter Carys Paine, 5, near the base of Sunshine Accelerator ski lift at Mount Bachelor in Bend, Ore. (Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin via AP)

Teaching kids snow sports can take patience, persistence

MOUNT BACHELOR, Ore. (AP) — Mason needed a nudge, so I did what parents often do and resorted to bribery. “Mason, if you come ski… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR USE SATURDAY, JAN. 21 - In this Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, Marisa Paine skis with her daughter Carys Paine, 5, near the base of Sunshine Accelerator ski lift at Mount Bachelor in Bend, Ore. (Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin via AP)

Anxious relationships

I came across an article the other day authored by Peter Steinke, noted church counselor. In light of the demonstrations following inauguration of President Donald… Continue reading

This Jan. 16, 2017 photo provided by The Culinary Institute of America shows a Chocolate Tower Cake in Hyde Park, N.Y. This dish is from a recipe by the CIA. (Phil Mansfield/The Culinary Institute of America via AP)

On Valentine’s Day, ditch the box and make your love a cake

Have you been on the receiving end of a heart-shaped box? Maybe it was filled with jewelry, but if you’re lucky, it was filled with… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2017
  • By The Culinary Institute of America
  • Food
This Jan. 16, 2017 photo provided by The Culinary Institute of America shows a Chocolate Tower Cake in Hyde Park, N.Y. This dish is from a recipe by the CIA. (Phil Mansfield/The Culinary Institute of America via AP)
A commercial baking mix ensures successful results when making Egg, Sausage and Cheese Biscuits.

Egg, Sausage and Cheese Biscuits

1 (9.6) ounce package Jimmy Dean fully-cooked hearty sausage crumbles* 1¼ cups biscuit mix (like Bisquick) ½ stick butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons boiling… Continue reading

A commercial baking mix ensures successful results when making Egg, Sausage and Cheese Biscuits.
This Dec. 8, 2016 photo shows Valentine’s cupcakes at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Elizabeth Karmel. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Cherry cupcake is just the thing for Valentine’s Day

This old-fashioned cherry cupcake is just the thing for Valentine’s Day. I’ve updated a cake that my mother used to make for my sisters and… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2017
  • By ELIZABETH KARMEL
  • Food
This Dec. 8, 2016 photo shows Valentine’s cupcakes at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Elizabeth Karmel. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)