Wassail hot apple cider traditional winter cocktail. Stylish hand-drawn doodle cartoon style winter or autumn warm drink in a mug garnished with apple and lemon, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon.

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Best cider in Snohomish County

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The Bayside Cafe's breakfast sandwich includes hash brown, JUST egg, cheddar cheese, mayo and Impossible sausage. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

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Our guide to vegan dining in Snohomish County

Here are plant-based restaurant options in Snohomish County (and a food writer’s meaty confession).

Bart Lematta proudly stands in the engine room of his ferry Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, along the shore of Langley, Washington. “I go down in the engine room, picture all the work that has gone into it and all the hands, the artistry and craftsmen,” he said. “It’s a beautiful piece of artwork that has taken millions of hours.” (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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He’s the guy who bought a boat — a big old $290,000 state ferry

Bart Lematta has plans for the retired Evergreen State ferry, docked in Langley since October.

Dim Sum steamed buns. Baozi, Mantou, Momo, Khinkali. Chinese buns dim sum served in bamboo steamer basket with sauce and chopsticks. Vector illustration of asian dumpling with green palm leaves.

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Best Chinese food in Snohomish County

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A brazen face distinguishes the 2022 Hyundai Sonata mid-size sedan. (Manufacturer photo)

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2022 Hyundai Sonata delivers lots of bang for the buck

The family mid-size sedan adds fresh air to a car market segment challenged by crossovers and wagons.

Grandpa’s vintage sweaters are high fashion in 7th grade. (Jennifer Bardsley)

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Middle-school fashion sense makes Mom scratch her head

Ragged jeans and grandpa sweaters — the baggie the better — are what The Kids Today are wearing.

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Ducks, dung, and hay in Eastern Turkey

I’m in Kastamonu, five hours northeast of the Turkish capital of Ankara. It’s a town that has yet…

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It’s normal for kids to struggle with their homework

It seems to me that kids are getting more homework. It’s not uncommon for first graders to come…

Various vintage androids that are created from up-cycled, repurposed and recycled kitchenware, coffee kettles and other metals by Amy Knutson at her home workshop in of Everett, Washington.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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This retired accountant turns old kitchenware into robots

Everett’s Amy Knutson recycles old utensils and vintage canisters into ‘found-object art androids.’

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Best chili in Snohomish County

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Want to plant a rose for Valentine’s Day? You have options

There is a reason roses are considered the queen of flowers. And now is the time to plant…

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Utility business is not immune to supply chain issues

Supply chain issues are in the news a lot lately. From lumber to microchips, supplies have been delayed…

FILE - Richard Thompson performs during the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the New Orleans Fairgrounds Racetrack in New Orleans, on May 2, 2008. Thompson's book "Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967–1975" released on April 6. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

Hear renowned British guitarist and singer-songwriter Richard Thompson’s solo set in Edmonds on Feb. 15.

Everett Historic Theatre manager Curt Shriner on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Ticket sales lag, but show goes on at Historic Everett Theatre

After months of canceled shows and “pure fear” during the pandemic, local entertainment venues are trying to rebound.

Male customer in car holds out his hand to take his order from restaurant employee at the drive thru. Female employee leaning out of the window to handle the order. Flat cartoon vector illustration

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Best carry-out in Snohomish County

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Diners sit inside Rocket Alley Bar & Grill in Arlington during lunchtime on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. (Taylor Goebel  /  The Daily Herald)

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They’re bowled over by the food at Rocket Alley in Arlington

Sure, it’s a bowling alley, but ask any local: They rave about the menu of self-taught owner Steve…

lobster dish for Valentine's Day (Tulalip Resort Casino)

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For Valentine’s Day, serve the “lobster of romance”

Tulalip Resort Casino Executive Chef Perry Mascitti dish features saffron, said to be a natural aphrodisiac.

Toshihiro Kasahara works the grill on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Toshi’s Teriyaki in Mill Creek. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Teriyaki trailblazer: Mill Creek’s Toshi created our regional dish

His humble takeout on Bothell Everett Highway is a throwback to the 1976 Seattle store that made the…

The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV has seating for seven to nine passengers, depending on individual model configuration. (Manufacturer photo)

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2022 Chevrolet Tahoe expands after a full redesign last year

The popular full-size SUV, enlarged for 2021, now makes special features available on more models.

Director, producer and writer Rosie Kreider and cinematographer Barry J. Briggs make their way down an isle inside Norm's Market where they filmed for their upcoming movie on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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$1,000 budget: First-time director has high hopes for local film

“The Woman” will feature scenes shot at Norm’s Market in Lake Stevens and Flat Iron Gallery in Sultan.