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WEEK IN REVIEW
Saturday


Fireworks blamed in Marysville house fire
Sailors for a day: Naval Station Everett opens ...
Edmonds backs off red-light cameras
Friday
Armed man shot by deputies in Arlington
Police ID make of vehicle in fatal hit-and-run
Boeing's 6-month tally: 1 net order
Thursday


One fire rips through $2 million home, another ...
Swine flu claims 2nd victim in Snohomish County
Jetty Island firefight continues; hot weather ...
Wednesday


Fire District 1 negotiates to take over service...
Snohomish County population rising fast since 2...
Honey's owners indicted by feds
Tuesday


Mobile home tenants along Snohomish River told ...
Lincoln to leave Everett in 2013
Put on your sailor's cap and explore Naval Stat...
Monday


Disabled people will be left without a ride
You'll soon have 4,500 reasons to trade in that...
Pay hike deserved, Monroe chief says
Sunday


1,670 local students in county are without homes
Monroe's business gets done in secret
$9 million to be sought for U.S. 2 in federal t...
 

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In 1776, the troops were miserable -- and so was the food

Want to party this Fourth of July like it's 1776? Turn off that gas grill in the backyard and light the campfire. Stow the hot dogs, burgers and just about anything fresh you have on hand. [More]





Two new salads to try for the Fourth

Unlike our much-anticipated big holidays, such as Thanksgiving, which invariably see us all sitting down to primarily traditional fare, food for the Fourth usually means a helter-skelter mix of the same-old, same-old because that's what everybody... [More]





Wine tip: Meritage is mostly just a fancy word

Here's a wine tip to help avoid embarrassment the next time you're browsing in a wine shop or perusing a restaurant's wine list. [More]






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BBQ chicken salad fixed up fast for the Fourth

Pasta salad and barbecued chicken are a natural pairing for July Fourth celebrations. They're even better in the same dish. [More]






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Cap July 4th feast with blueberry lemon squares for dessert

Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well in these simple and delicious dessert bars. Once cooled, they transport well and don't need refrigeration, making them a perfect choice for a July Fourth picnic. Blueberry lemon squares [More]






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Garlicky breadsticks easy to make at home, even on the grill

Those garlicky, buttery, crisp and chewy breadsticks you love at the pizza shop are easy to make at home. And in the summer, it's even easier. Just toss them on the grill with whatever else you're cooking. [More]





Most salt in your food isn't from the shaker

Despite recommendations to limit sodium intake to reduce or avoid high blood pressure, Americans are eating more salt than ever. [More]





Food calendar

Basic & Beyond: 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville; 425-343-7611; e-mail basic.beyond@yahoo.com. Unless otherwise noted, classes are from 7 to 9 p.m. with an optional bonus lesson at 6:30. Call or e-mail for registration form. [More]





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More headlines
Farmers markets  July 1
The Forum: Spicy Caesar for a sizzling day  June 29
A lemony twist on spaghetti  June 29
Interfaith Dinner Bell cooks feed on desire to help  June 27
The Forum: Sample the 'greatest meatball'  June 26
Variation on cinnamon rolls  June 24
A fresh raspberry granita that's just for the adults  June 24
Fresh flavors in winter? Yes you can  June 24
Fruit desserts change with what's in season  June 24
Pressed for time? Try no-cook potato salad  June 24
Snohomish County food calendar  June 24
Inulin, sucralose, hydrolyzed protein: What are you really eating?  June 23
6 ways to make kitchens safer  June 23
Balefire offers tastings from local winery  June 23
10 healthy ideas for breakfast on the go   June 22
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