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I love the smell
of hot bees wax,
at the Rooster Bakery,
which is also a winery.
The owner was doing
his signature move
for his latest wine bottling.
Dipping the neck of
the bottle of wine,
into the hot bees wax,
provides a seal
and an aroma
of great appeal.
All word of mouth,
but the favored wines
are as good as any
I have tasted.
A tip! He also makes
many different flavored
brandies. A favorite, is Pear.
They are open for tasting,
you really should try
them. My favorite wine
is the Merlot.
It's always worth a stop
if your in Woodinville.

A handful of powerful companies control the majority market share of almost 80% of dozens of grocery items bought regularly by ordinary Americans, new analysis reveals.

A joint investigation by the Guardian and Food and Water Watch found that consumer choice is largely an illusion – despite supermarket shelves and fridges brimming with different brands. Read Full Article

But thanks to the incredible, scientific development of options like Darigold FIT, making the best choice for his health doesn’t always mean skipping what he wants. Nor does it mean sacrificing flavor.

LOVE me some doughnuts.

Discover some of my favorite spots and a bit of Seattle doughnut history.

I get it. Starbucks is a big-box chain. There’s one on every corner. They aren’t ‘unique.’ Howard Shultz let the Sonics leave Seattle.

I understand all the arguments against Starbucks. And, I love me some mom-and-pop local shopping.

But here’s the deal — I also really like Starbucks. Sure, I’m not going get some ultra-inspiring experience at the green mermaid. But it offers a few things that make it invaluable in my world.

1. Free Internet
2. Consistency
3. Holiday Panini
4. Mobile Office
5. Free (or Cheap) Refills
6. Rewards Program
7. Dog-Friendly

Which Starbucks do I like the absolute best? The on Lake Union! Follow the link in my profile to find out why.

Are you a fellow Starbucks lover? What would you add to my list?

The Camano Island Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 24th annual Chili & Chowder Cook-Off!

24 different local businesses will wow your taste buds with their chili and chowder and YOU get to decide who wins!

The booths will be creatively decorated, and there will be live music playing!

Enjoy HUGE raffle items, beer/wine for purchase and overall FUN for the whole family!

Cost is $10 for 10 tastings per person when you order your tickets HERE, otherwise tickets sold at the door for $15 for 10 tastings.

Come HUNGRY!!!

When: Saturday, November 9th, 2019 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Phone: 360-387-0222
Email: info@camanocenter.org

Address: 606 Arrowhead Rd, Camano Island, WA 98282

Relay For Life of Skagit County is Scarin' Up a Cure for Halloween! This event is a family friendly Halloween party! There will be food, games, a costume contest and so much more! Come out and enjoy a night of fun while also raising money for a great cause!

Tickets are $5 per person. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

When: Friday, October 18th, 2019 at 5:00 pm

Address: McFarland Rd, Mount Vernon, Washington 98273

Phone: 360-424-8483

Come check out this fall cooking and nutrition series! Learn some new slow cooker and instant pot recipes! 

This interactive cooking demonstration will be led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. In this series, participants will learn the practices for slow cookers and instant pots and how to cook healthy, delicious meals. Spread the word and bring a friend!

When: Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at 6:00 pm 
Address: 875 Wesley Street Suite 240, Arlington, WA 98223

Phone: 360-386-9918 

Get your claws on this! Come check out an amazing festival weekend celebrating seafood and crab!

There’s plenty of other fun to be had during the festival including the Grab-a-Crab Derby which is fun for kids of all ages — even if you’re only spectating!

 You’ll find great music at the Crab Central Tent. Over 75 craft, merchant, nonprofit and food booths on City Pier, endless Cooking Demos, the Chowder Cook-Off on Sunday, and more! 

Each night, you'll have the chance to bring the family out to enjoy a lovely Dungeness crab dinner. 

All crab dinners include a whole, fresh Dungeness crab (warm or cold), farm fresh local Sunny Farms corn on the cob and local Nash's organic coleslaw! Don't miss out on this incredible weekend!

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 11th, 12th and 13th, 2019 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Address: 122 N. Lincoln Street, Port Angeles, WA 98262

Phone: 360-452-6300 

Come enjoy a wonderful four course dinner with all locally sourced ingredients and wine pairing! Hosted at Island Harvest Farm and presented by Chef Courtney Bourasaw of Rainbow Eats!
 Tour the farm, meet the farmer and learn about all your area has to offer! This is perfect for a date night or a lovely night with friends! Don't miss it!
When: Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Address: 825 Arrowhead Rd, Camano Island, WA - Phone: 369-544-2229
Email: contact@rainbow.eats.con

Come enjoy TWO fall mosaic weekend class sessions coming up!

Now registering at A Guilded Gallery! There is tons of tables, shovels and other project "blanks" just waiting for you to create! All materials and even snacks/lunch are included! Grab your friends and head to the studio for an awesome day of creating and learning!
Address: 8700 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA - Phone: 360-629-2787

Don’t just dream about Side Hustle Doughnuts. Don’t just think you’ll visit someday. Set your alarm. Get yourself out of bed. And get yourself down to Georgetown. You won’t be disappointed. In my humble opinion, these are the best doughnuts in Seattle.