The Forum: Snickerdoodles by any other name …

A pair of Forum cooks jumped right on the request for lemon snickerdoodles and provide the following two-recipe windfall. Mary Taht of Marysville starts us off, supplying a unique whipper-upper made with cake mix and whipped topping. [More]

By Judyrae Kruse
Herald Columnist | May 12




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Recipe of the day: Coconut Cream Mocha Espresso

COCONUT CREAM MOCHA ESPRESSO 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1 tablespoon coconut milk 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur 1 ounce chocolate liqueur 31/2-4 ounces freshly brewed espresso (about a double shot) [More]

May 12



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Eating in tough on eateries

MILWAUKEE -- It's a few days before Mother's Day and Robert Jenkins jumps every time the phone rings. [More]

Associated Press | May 11



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Restaurant portions smaller, but we're making up for it

Restaurants are offering smaller, cheaper portions, but that doesn't mean dainty dining. Instead, people are using smaller dishes as an excuse to add to their orders, spending -- and probably eating -- just as much as before. [More]

Associated Press | May 11


Childhood joys of Leavenworth and Chelan replaced by new delights for a win...

As a kid, going to Lake Chelan was a major highlight of the summer. Packing up the camping gear and daydreaming about those long, seriously warm days of bobbing about on the lake and campfire dinners with the family was enough to make me giddy. [More]

By Jeff Wicklund
Special to The Herald | May 11


Wine sips

Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009. Tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. [More]

May 11



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Tracing meat to its source

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Meat retailers can now trace their wares from the ranch to the refrigerator case using DNA analysis. [More]

Associated Press | May 10


Gas prices hit new record

Gasoline prices keep hitting new records locally, with regular unleaded fuel averaging $3.78 a gallon in Snohomish County as of Friday. According to AAA's daily report, that new record average is 27 cents higher than a month ago. The average price... [More]

May 10


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