Life

Learning for Life: Soils workshops for garden and agriculture

Soils are the building blocks for our gardens and are essential for healthy plant growth. This series of workshops will cover the basics of what… Continue reading

New Year fades to old

The old man in the beard, 2015, has hobbled out of the picture and Baby 2016 has crawled in. Years ago, sometime after I had… Continue reading

Church news

Barton to bring message at Kenai United Methodist Retired United Methodist minister, Lucy Barton, will be bringing the message at the Kenai United Methodist Church… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: New Year’s resolution for Christ

We’ve probably by now heard others or thought yourself a few thoughts on making a good New Year’s resolution for 2016. My mom was great… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A man pulls an inflated ball off of his shoulders after playing the inaugural game of "bubble soccer," during halftime at a Brown Bears game on Dec. 4, 2015 in the Soldotna Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna debuts ‘bubble soccer’

Surprise body-checking is a thing. Slide tackling friends is a thing. Soccer on ice is the thing. With the Soldotna Parks and Recreation debut of… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A man pulls an inflated ball off of his shoulders after playing the inaugural game of "bubble soccer," during halftime at a Brown Bears game on Dec. 4, 2015 in the Soldotna Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska.
Mt. Redoubt provides a scenic backdrop on the Kenai Flats, one of the more important areas visited during the 2015 Christmas Bird Count. These Trumpeter Swans were photographed in April 2006, but the conditions were identical to what was encountered during this year's count. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Christmas Bird Counts – a new family tradition

As we say goodbye to our meager snow accumulation and brace ourselves for another warm week this winter, I can’t help but think about what… Continue reading

Mt. Redoubt provides a scenic backdrop on the Kenai Flats, one of the more important areas visited during the 2015 Christmas Bird Count. These Trumpeter Swans were photographed in April 2006, but the conditions were identical to what was encountered during this year's count. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: Evolution

Author’s note: Nothing much has changed since this column first appeared in the Clarion on Aug. 25, 2006. — LPWhen camping in the late 1940s,… Continue reading

In this Jan. 5, 2016 photo, Blair Bullock walks by his home after he used a homemade snow machine to cover his front yard with snow, in Bristol, Va. The snow, which began "falling" Monday night and continued into Tuesday morning, is the manmade variety thanks to a snow gun - a combination of pipe, valves and an oscillating electric motor - engineered and built by Bullock. (David Crigger/The Bristol Herald-Courier via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Virginia man takes snowmaking into his own hands

BRISTOL, Va. — A winter wonderland of up to 9 inches of snow blankets Blair Bullock’s Meadow Drive yard recently — even though official records… Continue reading

In this Jan. 5, 2016 photo, Blair Bullock walks by his home after he used a homemade snow machine to cover his front yard with snow, in Bristol, Va. The snow, which began "falling" Monday night and continued into Tuesday morning, is the manmade variety thanks to a snow gun - a combination of pipe, valves and an oscillating electric motor - engineered and built by Bullock. (David Crigger/The Bristol Herald-Courier via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
In this undated photo, large and small pores abound in this well-aggregated soil, offering roots access to both air and moisture in New Paltz, N.Y. (Lee Reich via AP)

Let’s talk dirt: soil terms every gardener should know

Good gardens start from the ground up, but to be a good soil steward you have to understand some basic terminology.A few important terms associated… Continue reading

In this undated photo, large and small pores abound in this well-aggregated soil, offering roots access to both air and moisture in New Paltz, N.Y. (Lee Reich via AP)

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ Kaladis on Kobuk Street in Soldotna will host a show today from 4-6 p.m. with artist of the month Laurie Johnson.… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: This Could Be the Year

This Could Be the YearBy Bill Lowe, SterlingThis could be the year; what’s in store for you?Do you have an agenda you would love to do,or are… Continue reading

Reeling it in: ‘Daddy’s Home’ isn’t bad, but could be better

“Daddy’s Home”Paramount Pictures1 hour, 36 minutesNormally this week I would publish my year-end review. After all, that’s what every other critic, blogger, fanboy, and part-time… Continue reading

FILE - In this April 19, 1983, file photo, Joan Benoit receives her laurel wreath and reacts to cheering crowds after winning the Boston Marathon in record time for the women's division, in Boston. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. John Kerry, left in red tie, stands behind her. Benoit also won the women's division of the race in 1979. The first feature-length documentary film highlighting historical moments of the nation's oldest marathon is in the works, tentatively set to premiere in April 2017 in conjunction with the 121st running of the race. (AP Photo/File)

Ready, set, roll: Boston Marathon gets its 1st documentary

BOSTON — America’s marquee marathon is ready for its close-up.“Boston,” the first feature-length documentary film about the Boston Marathon, is in the works. Its creators… Continue reading

FILE - In this April 19, 1983, file photo, Joan Benoit receives her laurel wreath and reacts to cheering crowds after winning the Boston Marathon in record time for the women's division, in Boston. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. John Kerry, left in red tie, stands behind her. Benoit also won the women's division of the race in 1979. The first feature-length documentary film highlighting historical moments of the nation's oldest marathon is in the works, tentatively set to premiere in April 2017 in conjunction with the 121st running of the race. (AP Photo/File)

A new way to saute, world’s healthiest foods offer options for a healthier New Year

With 1064 pages, 500 re-tested recipes and over 300 new recipes, “The World’s Healthiest Foods, 2nd Edition: The Force For Change To Health-Promoting Foods and… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2016
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food

Pioneer Potluck: Blizzard of 1949 in Northern Colorado

All of Wyoming. January 2, 1949 through three to four weeks and later On a farm east of Fort Collins, Colorado 66 Years ago this… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2016
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Healthy sauteed grass-fed beef and vegetables

1 medium red onion, cut in half and sliced medium thick 3 medium cloves garlic 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth 1 small carrot, sliced on… Continue reading

Vegetarian healthy saute

1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced medium thick4 medium cloves garlic, pressed5 tablespoons vegetable broth1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces1 cup… Continue reading

recipes

Recipes Gran Annie 1.06 RECIPESESKIMO DONUTSThe unusual shape of these donuts makes the distinction between the round , hole in the middle, Homestead donuts and… Continue reading

When a recipe calls for tamari or rice vinegar

… Continue reading

It is what it is: Fear of ‘The Walking Dead’

OK, I have a fear of commitment.Or maybe I just have a fear of zombies — but a fear of commitment is less embarrassing to… Continue reading