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Chocolate cookies for a sweet treat
A healthy layer of frosting makes these sandwich cookies perfectly sweet and satisfying.
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Minister’s Message: Memento mori
In the early centuries of Christianity, the Desert Fathers — Christian monks who withdrew into the wilderness —…
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 4
AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 1913, King David Thurman, a Cooper Landing-area resident who often seemed one step ahead of…
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Kimbap when craving Korean food
Bulgogi kimbap is a favorite lunchtime staple and easy travel meal.
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Minister’s Message: Considering the saints
This week, in many Christian churches, we celebrated a tradition called All Saints’ Day. It’s a time in…
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 3
AUTHOR’S NOTE: King David Thurman, a miner and trapper who lived and worked in the Cooper Landing area…
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 2
AUTHOR’S NOTE: King David Thurman came to Alaska seeking gold. One of the earliest specific records of his…
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Minister’s Message: The ‘Unholidays’
“This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” Mark 7:6
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Seasoned seeds to snack on
Roasting pumpkin seeds reduces food waste and creates a perfect treat for fueling growing brains and bodies.
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Minister’s Message: Yet, I will rejoice!
“When you look at the world, what is it that you see? People find all kinds of things,…
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 1
A probate court met in Seward on Jan. 28, 1915, to determine the fate of the personal property…
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Building confidence to do hard things
Although candy making is intimidating, it’s not impossible.
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Stories from the Kosmos
I had already purchased the book online — and was waiting for it to arrive in my mailbox…
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Beautiful bread is performance art
Though these bread bowls will soon be eaten and gone, the effort will not be wasted.
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No Simple Matter: Finding the borough a home — Part 6
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Creating a borough government was no easy feat for the citizens and officials of the Kenai…
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Sip while reading the news
This London Fog is delicious, served in a lovely cup with milk and honey.
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Sweet, spice and everything nice
These soft, pillowy cookies are sweet and fragrant and perfect with a glass of milk.
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No Simple Matter: Finding the borough a home — Part 5
Time and money are always tricky ingredients in government projects.
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The simple joy of pumpkin spice
These spiced bagels are chewy and satisfying and pair well with a honey walnut cream cheese.