January 11, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life
Gerda J. Mattson knew how to bake. Born in 1900 in Kronoby, Finland, she later emigrated to the United States in 1906, catching sight of the Statue of Liberty rising out of the mists on Ellis Island. She lived in Astoria, Ore., for a few years before moving with her… Read story
January 9, 2023, 6:00am Food
This past year had the taste of nostalgia. Read story
January 4, 2023, 6:17am Food
In October 2005, when Andrea Pons was just 10 years old, her family emigrated from Leon, Mexico, to the Seattle area — first to White Center, eventually settling in Maple Valley. When her family arrived, she was told by her parents that if anyone asked where she was from, she… Read story
January 4, 2023, 6:17am Food
Light, crisp, cloudlike meringue cookies have long been associated with French royalty, a decadent treat that required skill and dedication to pull off. Perhaps once, but then the whisk attachment was invented. Read story
January 4, 2023, 6:16am Food
Expect nonalcoholic bottles to start taking up even more real estate on bar shelves. Read story
January 4, 2023, 6:15am Food
While looking for a warm and inviting winter meal, I thought a hot bowl of soup would be perfect. I love the welcoming smell of homemade soup. The best part is this soup is made in one pot and takes about 20 minutes from assembling the ingredients to cooking it.… Read story
January 4, 2023, 6:01am Clark County Life
Around Christmas, we usually take a trip to the coast because I have an unreasonable love for stormy skies, thundering waves and misty Northwest beaches. We could go anywhere, but when Christmas bells are ringing it awakes in me a wild desire to stand at the edge of the continent… Read story
January 2, 2023, 6:09am Entertainment
There comes a point when, after all the guests have left, the dishes are stacked and the glasses are drying, all we want to do is collapse and turn on the TV. Whether recharging the introvert battery, nursing consequences or trying to escape from visiting family or the bitter cold,… Read story
