On a farm in a pasture in Northern Colorado About 1947 We were herding cows from the pasture to the corral to feed them, with… Continue reading
Colby and Megan Garrelts are the husband and wife chef-owners of two critically acclaimed Midwestern establishments – the Bluestem fine-dining restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri,… Continue reading
“Sweet corn is just about as abundant in the Midwest in the summer as blue crabs are along the Eastern coast of the United States.… Continue reading
Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna and Kenai Chambers of Commerce will meet at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. Nicole Schuh, Alaska Business… Continue reading
Bryan and Lacy Ledahl of Kenai announce the birth of their son, Ottar Noble Ledahl, at 8:07 a.m. on Feb. 20, 2015 at home surrounded… Continue reading
I’m happy to say that for four years I’ve had the privilege of writing my silly column for you all! Thank you Peninsula Clarion! Once… Continue reading
When I was laid up recently, all the infections, medicines and bad mojo led to something called thrush in my mouth, which amounted to fungal… Continue reading
Kenai New Life to simulcast Priscilla Shirer LifeWay Christian Resources is slated to simulcast Bible teacher and best-selling author Priscilla Shirer live from New Orleans… Continue reading
SPOKANE, Wash. — While most shooters would never walk onto an active gun range without ear plugs or muffs in place, hunters who use firearms… Continue reading
Earth Day is next Wednesday. It reminds me of a program I taught last year to a fourth-grade class in Minnesota before transferring to the… Continue reading
Unless you’re still hibernating, you’ve probably heard the story about the boy, 10, and his sister, 6, who the police picked up in Silver Spring,… Continue reading
Events and Exhibits ■ The Kenai Peninsula College annual Juried Student Exhibition runs through May 8 in the Gary Freeburg Gallery on the Kenai River… Continue reading
I have to smile to myself as I watch a line of buddies negotiating the trail in front of me. There’s nothing beautiful about it,… Continue reading
Your summer clothes don’t fit this year.You’ll admit that you weren’t paying attention: too many holiday cookies, too little New Years’ resolving. The pounds crept… Continue reading
SadnessVicki FruichantieMy heart is heavyCan’t find words to explain the pain I feel.Within me, time appears to stand still. My body does not care to… Continue reading
“The Homesman”EuropaCorp2 hours, 2 minutesStraight-to-video used to be a clear indication to the consumer that the movie they had chosen to watch was probably not… Continue reading
North Nikiski, Alaska April, 2015 I am surrounded by wonderful, fun loving friends and relatives. This is a recent escapade with Dolores, my Alaska friend… Continue reading
This is not the column I planned for today, but after fulfilling a run of requests asking for my shrimp ‘n’ grits recipe, I thought… Continue reading
Shrimp 'n' Grits 6 slices thick bacon, diced 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup chopped green bell pepper ½ cup chopped red bell pepper diced 1… Continue reading
3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning2 tablespoons salt1½ gallons water2 pounds small- to medium-size new red potatoes, halved2 pounds hot smoked sausage links, cut into 2-inch… Continue reading
