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WEEK IN REVIEW
Tuesday


Arlington brothers’ fight led to death, p...
Burn ban issued in Snohomish County
Woman found dead at Bothell house fire
Monday


Pearl Harbor's voices of the past
Taxes needed to close state's growing deficit?
Grant could help county's residents all be heal...
Sunday


Swine flu lingers, making traditional flu seaso...
Two vie to serve as Snohomish County prosecutor
Families get an early gift: free Christmas trees
Saturday


Gift charity draws Snohomish County families in...
Fears over commercial air service at Paine Fiel...
Donated safe gives Marysville museum a mystery
Friday


From behind bars, pal tells Colton Harris-Moore...
Commercial airlines would cause few problems at...
Fund set up to benefit children of couple kille...
Thursday


5 die of swine flu in Snohomish County
Red Cross honors acts of heroism, many by ordin...
Barista clothing rules delayed by County Council
Wednesday


Father gets 13 years in 6-year-old's fatal shoo...
‘One bad choice' blamed in death of 4 fri...
Reps. Larsen, Inslee split on Obama's plans for...
 

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Food & Wine

Heidi Hoffman / The Herald
Couple shares skills at Pacific Culinary School in Everett

When you’re trying to evaluate a wine, here are three things to consider: Nose: Does the wine have an inviting, beautiful smell? Is it fruity, floral, spicy, earthy? [More]






Sarah Jackson / The Herald
Squash soup a local delight

Squash, I have heard, is an eat-local mainstay that becomes tiresome quickly for people who eat seasonally. But because I’m new to eating local and because I rarely cook, winter squash is a complete novelty. [More]





How to make steamed bread

While there are undoubtedly some great go-withs for steamed brown bread, most of us connect this treat to that traditional American East Coast Saturday night supper, baked beans and steamed bread. Coddy cakes figure in there sometimes, too,... [More]





How to make fresh herbs and lettuce last

We love to use the fresh ingredients available to use at this time of year, but it can be hard to keep herbs and soft lettuces fresh. But not impossible. [More]





5 gifts you can make at home

Take a page from your grandmother’s playbook and make small Christmas gifts yourself. Not only are homemade gifts less expensive, they also capture the spirit of holiday giving in a way that purchased gifts simply can’t. [More]





John Bell of Willis Hall Winery: From Boeing to Marysville winery

John Bell, owner of Willis Hall Winery in Marysville, is making an increasingly popular choice for budding entrepreneurs — entering the winemaking business. [More]






Consider these 7 feel-good gift ideas

Nobody wants to unwrap a book about dieting, right? But there are lots of lovely presents to give a person who’s looking to eat more healthfully during the coming year. [More]





Around The County

Everett: Goodwill offers free classes in job skills [More]





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More headlines
Oregon company recalls ‘Quick Fix’ trail mix  December 7
Marysville vintner puts his passion into his new line of work  December 7
The Forum: Americana custard mix, anyone?  December 7
All grown up, cheese fetches $50 a pound  December 7
The Forum: Versatile chili easy to adjust  December 4
Back home, Oregon Christmas tree hunters recount their mountainside ordeal  December 4
Langley chocolate a hot commodity  December 2
Seattle festival pairs winter beer, chocolate  December 2
The Forum: 2 tasty ways to use up turkey  December 2
Dark Days Challenge: Eating local forces a drive to Seattle  December 2
Show off cookie skills in contest  December 2
Start prepping now for holiday gatherings  December 2
Perfect holiday pork   December 2
Janell Farnsworth, Janell's Gluten Free Market   December 2
Try biscotti with toasted pecans  December 2
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