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Parson Brown
We were relaxing on a decidedly un-Decemberly day, the kind we have most of each December, when there…
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Learning for Life: Portion distortion
In the last 20 years, portion sizes of food have substantially increased. An average serving of french fries…
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Community News and Notes
Adam and Kerry Kunkel of Nikiski announce the birth of their daughter, Fallon Shea Kunkel, at 5:26 p.m.…
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Here’s the thing: A new appreciation for the season
Imagine you’re part of Team Christmas, but while everyone is busy being merry, you’re stuck on the bench.…
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What’s Happening
Events and Exhibitions ■ The Lucretia Carter Memorial “Small Fry Original” display will be at the Soldotna Public…
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I forgive you; 3 small, strong words
“I forgive you.” Are there any three more powerful words? Can “I love you” – also used for…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Lucasfilm 2 hours, 16 minutes A new “Star Wars” movie opened this weekend.…
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Refuge Notebook: How the Capitol Christmas Tree was named
On this Christmas Eve, most of us have an ornamented tree of one sort or another in our…
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An Outdoor View: Wild Fishing
Author’s note: This column previously appeared in the Clarion on Aug. 1, 2003. I’ve edited it slightly for…
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Blind musher reflects on her history-making Iditarod career
ALFALFA, Ore. — The ranch is a flurry of activity, and Rachael Scdoris is at the center of…
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Voices of Faith: ‘The light has come’
Throughout the ages and the world’s vast geography the presence of light has regulated how people live and…
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Church news
— North Star United Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 of the Kenai Spur Highway in Nikiski, has Christmas Eve…
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Presence of Christmas
The Presence of Christmas Dave Thompson Giving to others just what they might need Forgiving our brethren for…
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recipes
Recipes 12.23 RECIPES Coconut Dainties These are light and crispy They just melt in your mouth 2 eggs…
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roasted beef salad
Salad: The least loved side of holiday dinners. But it doesn’t have to be. The problem with most…
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Ingredients to watch for
Tiny fish, tart plums and coconut syrup. Ready for a taste of 2016? Since we’re all a little…
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top with whipped cream
Servings: 6 1 envelope (¼-ounce) unflavored gelatin 2 cups heavy cream ¾ cup commercially prepared eggnog (do not…
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Interest and texture added to Panna Cotta
Servings: 8 1 envelope (¼ -ounce) unflavored gelatin 1½ cups half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup canned…
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Comfort food for Christmas dessert
If you still need a dessert for Christmas dinner, one that is luxurious – yet comforting – Panna…