Grilled to perfection, butter-basted artichokes, golden in spring

Grilled to perfection, butter-basted artichokes, golden in spring

For the next several weeks, artichokes will be at their peak. From March to May, you’ll find the best artichokes at the market – and… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Grilled to perfection, butter-basted artichokes, golden in spring
This Feb. 23, 2015 photo shows Brussels sprouts in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Getting evenly roasted Brussels sprouts is all about space

With Passover looming, I thought it might be nice to suggest a side dish — roasted Brussels sprouts — to complement the feast’s traditional items.… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2015
  • By SARA MOULTON
  • Food
This Feb. 23, 2015 photo shows Brussels sprouts in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This March 2, 2015 photo shows celery root and chipotle romoulade slaw in Concord, N.H. Celery root is a good source of filling fiber and vitamins C and K. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Celery root: It’s not pretty, but it’s pretty tasty in slaw

It wasn’t until I lived in France that I fully appreciated how underused celeriac — also called celery root — is here in the US.… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2015
  • By MELISSA D'ARABIAN
  • Food
This March 2, 2015 photo shows celery root and chipotle romoulade slaw in Concord, N.H. Celery root is a good source of filling fiber and vitamins C and K. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Church news

Sterling Pentecostal plans Kids Day The Sterling Pentecostal Church will present a Kids Day on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Skits, games, puppets, activities, and door… Continue reading

A really good ending

Whether it is the final moments of a sporting event, a concert encore, the completion of a journey or even the last tasty bite of… Continue reading

Silhouette of the Steller's Jay, one of five corvid species found on the Kenai Peninsula. Georg Steller, its namesake, was the naturalist who accompanied Commodore Vitus Bering on his exploration of Alaska in 1741-42. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Ode to Crows, Ravens, Jays and Magpies

I recently co-authored an article in Bird Conservation International on the demographics of Mariana Crows. While always pleased to have a paper published in a… Continue reading

Silhouette of the Steller's Jay, one of five corvid species found on the Kenai Peninsula. Georg Steller, its namesake, was the naturalist who accompanied Commodore Vitus Bering on his exploration of Alaska in 1741-42. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: Fishing 2015

With early-run king salmon and razor clams pretty much out of the picture for the coming season, let’s take measure of what’s left.Below are some… Continue reading

In this Monday, March 9, 2015 photo provided by Lee Reich, having a few tricks to conserve water, this aloe plant can go months without a drop of added water in New Paltz, N.Y. (AP Photo/Lee Reich)

Jade plants (and other succulents): Go easy on watering

A friend phoned me a few weeks ago concerned about the sunken, blackened areas on the trunk of her jade plant. When I suggested that… Continue reading

In this Monday, March 9, 2015 photo provided by Lee Reich, having a few tricks to conserve water, this aloe plant can go months without a drop of added water in New Paltz, N.Y. (AP Photo/Lee Reich)
Hey, what do you know?

Hey, what do you know?

Hey, what do you know? It’s a good question, and the answer is that you probably know a lot. You know enough to do your… Continue reading

Hey, what do you know?
This image released by Disney shows Lily James as Cinderella in Disney's live-action feature film inspired by the classic fairy tale, "Cinderella." (AP Photo/Disney, Jonathan Olley)

‘Cinderella’ is pretty good; just too predictable

“Cinderella” Disney Studios 1 hours 53 minutes   I was talking to my mother the other day about this week’s “Cinderella,” the latest in Walt… Continue reading

This image released by Disney shows Lily James as Cinderella in Disney's live-action feature film inspired by the classic fairy tale, "Cinderella." (AP Photo/Disney, Jonathan Olley)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Performing Arts Society is proud to present the Polar Winds in a performance on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Soldotna Christ… Continue reading

A mountain bike outfitted for a fishing excursion should include a rack for holding gear and rod tubes. Other available accessories include panniers and trailers. (Photo courtesy Dave Atcheson)

Tight Lines: Access great backcountry angling via bicycle

It’s usually not difficult to distinguish the real bicyclist from the occasional fisherman spotted riding our local trails. For one thing, the fisherman won’t likely… Continue reading

A mountain bike outfitted for a fishing excursion should include a rack for holding gear and rod tubes. Other available accessories include panniers and trailers. (Photo courtesy Dave Atcheson)

Soldotna Trustworthy Hardware and Fishing 2015 Ice Fishing Derby Results

2015 Ice Fishing Derby Results Kids Division 1st PlaceEllie Burns – 3.07 lb. RainbowBrayden Gagnon – 2.11 lb. Dolly VardenAdrein Krastas - .70 lb. KokaneeTanner… Continue reading

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Beasto Blanco to play Hooligans

A beast is coming to the Kenai Peninsula. Beasto Blanco, a rock ‘n’ roll group with members from all over the globe, will take the… Continue reading

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Poem: Plan 2015: A new light for the future

Plan 2015: A new light for the futureBy Scott Cole, Anchor PointThis goes out to all the people I love.In the days of my youthI… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About the gathering of the McClure’s

May 26, 1916 Juniata County, Pennsylvania   I am fortunate to have on loan, precious pieces of paper, letters and photo’s that my Mother and… Continue reading

Asparagus? Meh! This Easter give me bacon, eggs and potatoes

The classic foods of Easter dinner have never done much for me. Sure, a honey-glazed ham is nice. But the rest of the meal tends… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2015
  • By J.M. HIRSCH
  • Food

Pans for every purpose… from cinnamon buns to little French cakes

With plans for Easter brunch in the making, a breakfast cake as pretty and tasty as “Cinnamon Pull Aparts” would definitely be a crowd pleaser,… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Business Briefs

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon on today at Froso’s restaurant, 35433 Kenai Spur Hwy… Continue reading

Business Briefs

Unhinged Alaska: Thar’s gold in those silver winter kings

The Unhinged Alaska staff has been inundated with questions, beefs and psychotic rants about the new marijuana law.We have somberly discussed the situation and the… Continue reading