recipes

RECIPESWILD RICE SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND SALMONFix one cup of wild rice as directed.Add to rice:In a small bowl:1/2 cup walnuts1/4 cup white wine or… Continue reading

Rhubarb pie

Rhubarb pie

Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie5 cups ½-inch rhubarb pieces1¼ cups sugar¼ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca1 teaspoon grated lemon… Continue reading

Rhubarb pie
All butter pie pastry

All butter pie pastry

Yield: Pastry for one double crust (9-inch) pie2½ cups (10 ½ ounces) all-purpose flour (I like King Arthur brand all-purpose flour for the crust2 tablespoons… Continue reading

All butter pie pastry
Fold over Rhubarb Strawberry Pie

Fold over Rhubarb Strawberry Pie

Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie ¼ cup all-purpose flour1½ cups sugar¼ teaspoon salt3 cups ½-inch pieces fresh rhubarb2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half… Continue reading

Fold over Rhubarb Strawberry Pie

Business Briefs

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. Deedie McKenzie, publisher of the Peninsula Clarion, will offer marketing tips for… Continue reading

Pet photo: Best friends
Pet photo: Best friends

Community News and Notes

Mackie makes President's Honor Roll at WSU Rachel Leann Mackie of Soldotna has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Washington State University in… Continue reading

Darrell and Shirley Aleckson

Alecksons celebrate 50 years of marriage

Darrell and Shirley Aleckson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 18. They were married on June 18, 1966 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church… Continue reading

Darrell and Shirley Aleckson

Here’s the Thing: What’s old is new again

I’ve spent every summer growing up in Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula. There is always the same feeling during the month of June. A sense… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Morel mushrooms

It may be close to the end of this morel mushroom season but if you are still looking some of these treasures, UAF Cooperative Extension… Continue reading

Heritage Place is always up for supporting a good cause. Heritage Place staff and residents went 'Red Nose' recently for comic relief and to fundraise for kids in poverty. They also celebrated by watching "Patch Adams" as their 'drive-in'-style movie. Knowing laughter is the best medicine, residents often have a LOL night where we gather to share jokes. (Submitted photo)
Heritage Place is always up for supporting a good cause. Heritage Place staff and residents went 'Red Nose' recently for comic relief and to fundraise for kids in poverty. They also celebrated by watching "Patch Adams" as their 'drive-in'-style movie. Knowing laughter is the best medicine, residents often have a LOL night where we gather to share jokes. (Submitted photo)
A cat posing with its trophy, an Orange-crowned Warbler. (Photo by Todd Eskelin, USFWS)

Refuge Notebook: Pets have big impact on bird populations

The debate over whether cats should be confined indoors or allowed to roam outside is one that affects many people personally. Often it comes down… Continue reading

A cat posing with its trophy, an Orange-crowned Warbler. (Photo by Todd Eskelin, USFWS)

Church news

Unity Prayer meeting in Ninilchik All Christians are invited to an ecumenical prayer meeting at 1 p.m. June 17 at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds. Those gathered… Continue reading

An Outdoor View: Respect for king salmon

On June 4, the Department of Fish and Game opened the Kenai River to fishing for king salmon, but with one catch: It’s OK to… Continue reading

Caleb Rauch followed by Jacob Davis roasting a freshly groomed section of trail. (Photo by Derek Reynolds)

Singletrack minds: Homer Cycling Club celebrates trails day with work session

The Homer Cycling Club rounded up workers to help improve the singletrack mountain bike trail in the Diamond Creek area for Trails Day on Sunday,… Continue reading

Caleb Rauch followed by Jacob Davis roasting a freshly groomed section of trail. (Photo by Derek Reynolds)

Voices of Faith: What would Jesus really do?

Is anyone else sick and tired of seeing or hearing ugly antics from people who claim to love and follow Jesus? With all the opportunities… Continue reading

Curious science of human at war

Curious science of human at war

Thank you for your service. You’ve said that many times recently, and meant every word to every soldier. Thank you for keeping us protected. Thank… Continue reading

Curious science of human at war

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Kenai Performers present a July 4 Cosplay Costume Contest as part of the Kenai’s fourth of July festivities at the Green Strip… Continue reading

Popstar

“Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping”Universal Studies1 hours, 26 minutesThe mockumentary genre, while rich with possibility, is kind of a minefield. Satire is difficult as it… Continue reading

Seldovia festival attracts variety of musicians

With the right timing, travelers could land on a ferry across Kachemak Bay alongside a boatload of musicians next week.The musicians will all cross the… Continue reading