Clouds roll over a mountain near Cooper Landing on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Bad weather, one step at a time

Especially for those eager to recreate on snow, the weather forecast for the next week is not pretty. Lots of clouds, rain and temperatures in… Continue reading

Clouds roll over a mountain near Cooper Landing on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules n The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will hold a joint luncheon at noon Wednesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Hitchcock would be embarrassed

There is something seriously askew in our little piece of paradise when it comes to the bird population hanging in the ‘hood this time of… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Today 600 million (yes million) shipping containers are moving around the world, carrying masses of merchandise. The average American creates 1,600… Continue reading

This undated photo shows cheese straws in Amagansett, N.Y. Cheese straws are more like a crumbly savory shortbread cookie than a biscuit and are often served as a nibble with cocktails or baked and wrapped as a homemade hostess gift. (Elizabeth Karmel via AP)

You won’t believe the thing that makes great cheese straws

The South is credited with creating the cheese straw but no one knows who, where or why exactly. There is one vague story about leftover… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2017
  • By ELIZABETH KARMEL
  • Food
This undated photo shows cheese straws in Amagansett, N.Y. Cheese straws are more like a crumbly savory shortbread cookie than a biscuit and are often served as a nibble with cocktails or baked and wrapped as a homemade hostess gift. (Elizabeth Karmel via AP)
This Sept. 11 photo shows mashed sweet potatoes with roasted garlic in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)

COOKING ON DEADLINE: Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic

There are certain vegetables that I bring home and have a stare-off with for a while before cooking them. I think sweet potatoes top the… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2017
  • By KATIE WORKMAN
  • Food
This Sept. 11 photo shows mashed sweet potatoes with roasted garlic in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)

Pioneer Potluck: Washday and various other things

Northern Colorado 1937-1955 Last week I wrote about Monday wash day and Tuesday ironing day. I received many comments about hanging clothes on the line… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2017
  • By ANN ‘GRANNIE ANNIE’ BERG
  • Food
This Oct. 16 photo shows roasted sweet potato and Brussels sprouts hash in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d’Arabian. (Melissa d’Arabian via AP)

Sweet potato and Brussels sprouts hash gets a bacon blast

A chill is finally in the air, which transforms what goes on our table. Winter squash, hardy greens like kale and chard, cabbage, cauliflower, and… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2017
  • By MELISSA D’ARABIAN
  • Food
This Oct. 16 photo shows roasted sweet potato and Brussels sprouts hash in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d’Arabian. (Melissa d’Arabian via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Brawl’ a disturbing ride

Brawl in Cell Block 99 RLJE Films 2 hours, 12 minutes “Once bitten, twice shy.” Or maybe, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: Battle for the Bards

Battle for the Bards By Paulee Whitehorse, Nikiski The bell has been rung The evil doers have hung Again the bells will ring It’s time… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bet • October’s installment of the KDLL Adventure Talks series continues at 7 p.m. today at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center with stories… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Know your rights, keep your family safe

The Bookworm Sez: Know your rights, keep your family safe

You know your rights. You’re well aware of what you can and can’t do legally because you’ve armed yourself with knowledge. You have rights and,… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Know your rights, keep your family safe

Voices of Faith: Well done, good and faithful servant!

How will your life end? Not many of us choose to spend lots of our waking hours fixated on such thoughts unless you are at… Continue reading

Kids from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe Susten Archaeology Camp excavate around a historical cabin in preparation for it be moved by Gary Titus from the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo provided)

Relocation of the Darien-Lindgren Cabin

In 2012, I received a grant from the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area to develop an interpretive program for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe. My… Continue reading

Kids from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe Susten Archaeology Camp excavate around a historical cabin in preparation for it be moved by Gary Titus from the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo provided)
This Oct. 4 photo shows a bowl of ten-minute tortilla soup in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d’Arabian. (Melissa d’Arabian via AP)

This Ten-Minute Tortilla Soup is filling comfort food — fast

I owe the idea to well-meaning fans, who over the years would approach me to thank me for the genius of making 10-minute-meals. I never… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2017
  • By MELISSA D’ARABIAN
  • Food
This Oct. 4 photo shows a bowl of ten-minute tortilla soup in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d’Arabian. (Melissa d’Arabian via AP)
This Jan. 27 photo shows roasted cauliflower with a sesame drizzle in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Mia via AP)

COOKING ON DEADLINE: Cauliflower with Sesame Drizzle

Food writers (and I include myself) are often talking about what new things you can do with that package of chicken breasts or that pound… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2017
  • By KATIE WORKMAN
  • Food
This Jan. 27 photo shows roasted cauliflower with a sesame drizzle in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Mia via AP)

Pioneer Potluck: Monday morning washing and Tuesday ironing

On a farm in Northern Colorado, 1937-1955 As far back as I can remember, I recall my Mother lugging a big basket of wet clothes… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2017
  • By ANN ‘GRANNIE ANNIE’ BERG
  • Food
This Oct. 12 photo shows homemade ginger tea in New York. This drink is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)

Ginger Tea is a soothing drink

With the arrival of the cold-and-cough season, you may be thinking about cooking up a big batch of chicken soup as a cure for what… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2017
  • By SARA MOULTON
  • Food
This Oct. 12 photo shows homemade ginger tea in New York. This drink is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)

Life int he Pedestrian Lane: It’s time

First the bad news: the fall crocuses are blooming. I say “bad news” because they are a couple of weeks ahead of time. I have… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Cradle to cradle design is a holistic economic, industrial, and social framework modeling human industry on the natural processes of sustainability.… Continue reading