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A word-of-mouth sensation, Matzo Buttercrunch earns a place on the Passover dessert table

A word-of-mouth sensation, Matzo Buttercrunch earns a place on the Passover dessert table

On Passover, dessert options can feel limited. No leavened foods are allowed, so the usual recipes for cakes, cookies and the like are off the table (literally).
'Foodscaping' slips vegetables in among the flowers for visual appeal in the garden

'Foodscaping' slips vegetables in among the flowers for visual appeal in the garden

I recently started my seeds – tomatoes, cucuzza squash, climbing zucchini, golden beets, Florida cranberries, nasturtiums, zinnias, edelweiss, various herbs and Roma beans.
This under-the-radar marina is a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest

This under-the-radar marina is a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest

Emerging as a top destination just below the B.C. border, Point Roberts offers unmatched ocean access, affordability, and a burgeoning community for boaters
Minister’s Minute: Newness of life

Minister’s Minute: Newness of life

This “newness of life” is sometimes understood as a second chance at life
The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle first

The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle first

As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. Well, buckle up, buttercups. It’s showtime. First, inspect and assess the garden for safety.
Tangy goat cheese balances meaty mushrooms in a simple vegetarian salad

Tangy goat cheese balances meaty mushrooms in a simple vegetarian salad

A good salad strikes a perfect balance of textures and flavors, but it’s easy to overdo it with rich ingredients, especially when striving to add savory elements.
Minister's minute: The Wild Church movement

Minister's minute: The Wild Church movement

An internet search for Wild Church will list options in B.C., and all are welcome to join Estuary Church for Wild Church gatherings on the first Sunday of every month.
Garden to table: How to live a berry long life

Garden to table: How to live a berry long life

A handful of berries a day far outweighs the benefits of an apple
Minister's Minute: this truth is what gives us hope

Minister's Minute: this truth is what gives us hope

This Sunday, in churches all over the world, we will celebrate the fact that Jesus did not stay in the tomb.
Not all vegetables are annuals. Here are some that come back year after year

Not all vegetables are annuals. Here are some that come back year after year

Most vegetables grown in home gardens are annuals. They wither and die at the end of the season and need to be replanted every year to reap more crops.