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This Jan. 25, 2016 photo shows carrot hummus with cumin lamb and goat cheese in Concord, NH. Try something creative and different, making hummus from carrots instead of chickpeas. Then top the hummus with seared lamb seasoned with cumin.   (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

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Mix up your hummus game with carrot puree topped with lamb

Entertaining should not be about fuss or pomp. I want my focus to be on my company. And…

When cocoa powder is produced, most of the butterfat is removed; therefore, when substituting cocoa for unsweetened chocolate in cake recipes, the amount of fat called for in the recipe will need to be increased.

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Sinfully delicious: Devil’s Food Cake

Devil’s Food Cake, frosted with the requisite puffs of Seven-Minute Frosting, is sinfully good. Fluffy and somewhat airy,…

This Feb. 15, 2016 photo shows stovetop roasted broccoli with nutritional yeast in Concord, NH.  This recipe gives you both a new way to season and a speedy way to roast broccoli. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

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Double-duty take on broccoli – new technique, new ingredient

Of all the trendy/healthy/unusual ingredients I use regularly in my cooking, the one I get questions about most…

The Twibell family, circa 1910. Photo coutresy Ann Berg.

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Pioneer Potluck: About our dad’s Kansas ancestors

The Twibell ancestry goes back to Monghan County, Ireland. John Twibell was born in 1760 and died in…

Sports

SoHi JV girls get past Ninilchik

The Soldotna JV girls basketball team notched a 43-27 victory over visiting Ninilchik on Monday. Ninilchik hung around…

Sports

Aklestad, Johnson lead Iron Dog

Palmer’s Tyler Aklestad and Eagle River’s Tyson Johnson led the Iron Dog as of Monday night. Aklestad and…

Kasilof resident Vanessa Perry patiently waits while her makeup is applied by Jasmin McGahan before a photoshoot on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska. Perry was one of about 20 participants who showed up to take advantage of "Fresh Look February," an event hosted by the Kenai Young Professionals where group members and area residents could get professional headshots taken by Artistic Puppy Creative after a makeover by Jasmin's Hair Design. The group, which launched in December, has about 70 members so far and sees a turnout of about 35-40 people at each event, said Kenai Young Professionals Director Pamela Parker.

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Photo: Ready for a close-up

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KPC may see impact from state level cuts

KPC may see impact from state level cuts   With the state of Alaska proposing millions in cuts…

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IEA: Slashed spending by drillers could lead to price spike

HOUSTON — Oil prices will more than double by 2020 as current low prices lead drillers to cut…

Government

Bill would reduce penalty for texting while driving

JUNEAU — The Senate Judiciary Committee examined legislation Monday aimed at boosting enforcement of Alaska’s ban on texting…

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Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets today at noon at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna.…

Opinion

Op-ed: The ‘itching ears’ of Trump followers

Since religious language has again infected this unpredictable and turbulent political season, here is a verse that could…

Opinion

What others say: National parks an important part of state economy

Denali National Park and Preserve is much more than the mountain and the surrounding wondrous scenery. It’s an…

Opinion

Health care issue, longtime uniter of Democrats, now divides

WASHINGTON — Health care for all. It’s a goal that tugs at the heartstrings of Democrats, but pursuing…

Volunteers welcome those with needs

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Volunteers welcome those with needs

In an effort to do more than discuss the issue of homelessness on the Kenai Peninsula a group…

Chamber holds member-mixerr

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Chamber holds member-mixerr

Replacing the regular Soldotna Chamber of Commerce (SCC) luncheon last week was an SCC Mixer hosted at St.…

Roaring 20's raises fun and funds

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Roaring 20’s raises fun and funds

Flappers returned to the Kenai Peninsula last week as the Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors (KPAR) returned to…

Record breaking turnout

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Record breaking turnout

The Kenai Peninsula Tourism & Marketing Council (KPTMC) hosted a record breaking sold out event at the Soldotna…

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Iron Dog gets started

The Iron Dog got started Sunday in Big Lake, with 41 Pro Class teams starting the race to…

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Keeping a close watch: Students present on human rights abuses

Thursday morning, before all of his peers at River City Academy, Edmund Johnson issued a call to action.…