Have you ever stayed at a Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabin enjoying the beauty and peace of nature? Or browsed the historic Elwell and Andrew… Continue reading
Christmas Services — The Soldotna Bible Chapel will be having a Christmas concert on Sunday at 6 p.m. The concert will feature the adult choir,… Continue reading
Recently, friends sent the following anonymous quote to me:“This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as… Continue reading
BOSTON — Pamela Paquin’s source for fashion is either “tres chic” or will make you shriek.She creates neck muffs, leg warmers, hats, purses and more… Continue reading
In 2005, “Forbes” editors, readers and a panel of experts made a list of the 20 most-important tools of all time, based upon the impact… Continue reading
JUNEAU (AP) — On a Friday night about a dozen years ago, Tom Mattice, then the owner of a snow cat skiing business, told a… Continue reading
There are hundreds of chili pepper varieties from which to choose for the home garden, so it pays to know which deliver the most flavor… Continue reading
Events and Exhibits ■ The Homer-based Whirling Rainbow Foundation and Grandmother Drum International Peace Project will have a fundraising CD release concert at the Sterling… Continue reading
Fishermen pick fish. Pollock gasp for air. A lobster trap rises to the light-filled sea surface like a treasure chest long-hidden. Juneau photographer Chris Miller’s… Continue reading
At a panel on the future of Northwest Coast indigenous art, young Alaska Native artists talked about issues facing the art and the artists who… Continue reading
My House Without WindowsBy Dave Thompson, KenaiFrom my house without windowsOn the river of denialI see those far-off placesThose enchanted tropic islesMy mind takes me… Continue reading
“Krampus”Legendary Pictures1 hours, 38 minutesLet’s get one thing out of the way. By the time you read this article, you will have completely forgotten the… Continue reading
Yield: 9 to 12 tortoni, depending on the size of cups3 large eggs, separated (for safety, use pasteurized eggs)½ cup granulated sugar1 cup heavy cream,… Continue reading
1937 Colorado 1967-2015 Alaska When we were growing up on the farm in Colorado, I can only remember just once Dad loaded my brother Sonny… Continue reading
There’s a remedy for folks who find shopping for Christmas gifts stressful, especially at this late date. Even if you like hunting for holiday presents,… Continue reading
Yield: 26 cookies, depending on size of cookie mold1 cup King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour (dip and sweep measuring cup into flour, then level with… Continue reading
Serves: 6 to 8 4 pounds beef short ribs, trimmed of excess fatSalt and pepper1 cup diced celery1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced onions2 cloves… Continue reading
Who says a holiday roast has to be red meat or poultry? Take a page from my French husband’s family’s book of traditions and serve… Continue reading
Elsewhere in today’s newspaper (the Television page), you will find a story about the proliferation of TV movies having a Christmas theme. My wife enjoys… Continue reading
It’s time to make that difficult decision again this year: Do I write a Christmas letter or not? I don’t write one every year. It… Continue reading
