Veni, vidi, vici: Students win Latin, mythology honors

Latin award winners include, from the left, teacher Ronna Bartel, Emma Scotthanson, Kyli DeMers, Olivia Saul, Ryan Wenzek and Thorin Helmersen.  -
Latin award winners include, from the left, teacher Ronna Bartel, Emma Scotthanson, Kyli DeMers, Olivia Saul, Ryan Wenzek and Thorin Helmersen.
RECORD STAFF The Latin students at Island Christian Academy have earned above-average scores for their participation in the National Latin Exam and the National Mythology Exam.

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updated 3:35 PM May 17, 2013

Gluten Free Baked Potatoes Stuffed with Spicy Chorizo and Peppers

The Spring rain is falling and we want warm and spicy comfort food! This is an easy recipe to make for a family or group of hungry friends any day of the week.  Gluten Free Baked Potatoes Stuffed with Chorizo can be served alone as a hearty meal with a side salad. If you have...

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Blogs 11:00 PM May 18, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Purple Sunrise Gluten Free Organic Hot Cereal

  Do you miss a warm bowl of oatmeal?  I hear ya’! I am allergic to oats and miss them terribly. No worries my Gluten Free Foodies friends, Purple Sunrise is a healthy and flavorful way to start your day! Camano Island Mills makes the dried cereal that you make at home.  It is fast and...

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Blogs 9:39 AM May 18, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

County recycling decision is against the birds | WHIDBEY BIRDING

Last month I had the opportunity to visit family in New York. On the day of my return flight, the morning news announced that New York’s already extensive curbside recycle program would soon expand to accept some previously excluded items like shampoo bottles and other difficult-to-recycle plastics. I rejoiced along with local newscasters who praised the city for broadening its commitment to recycling.

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updated 3:27 PM May 17, 2013

Secret Spring Farm Field Trip

Today is Food Revolution Day, a day that is committed to learning about where our food is sourced. I thought it was a perfect day to share a recent visit to my new favorite farm on Bainbridge Island, Secret Spring Farm.  It was a great day to get together for a Secret Spring Farm Field Trip...

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Blogs 12:31 PM May 17, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Coffee and Specialty Bakery

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Blogs 12:00 AM May 16, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Copper River Salmon Season 2013 in the Pacific Northwest

There are 26 Haggen and Top Food stores located in western Washington, with headquarters in the Bellingham, WA area. The chain has started the count down for the coveted Copper River Salmon Season 2013 to begin. Haggen and Top Food Stores offer the freshest, exceptional quality and variety of Pacific Salmon from Mid-May through October....

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Blogs 4:01 PM May 15, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Vote for the women: Suffragettes march into bright future

With an eye on the cause, the suffragettes took to the streets Saturday morning in Langley, and confused the occasional tourist, but mostly put smiles on the faces of the onlookers.

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updated 1:57 PM May 14, 2013

Ferment your way to exceptional compost

“Bokashi – A Fermenter’s Alternative to Traditional Composting,” will be demonstrated from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at the Deer Lagoon Grange. Cost is $40.

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updated 1:53 PM May 14, 2013

Gluten Free Foodies Celiac Awareness 2013 Giveaway

Gluten Free Foodies Celiac Awareness 2013 Giveaway enter to win a new, fancy Gluten Free Foodies apron to wear and share the Gluten Free Foodies love! We are chatting it up, cooking it up, and giving away all sorts of fun during our Celebrate Celiac Awareness for 31 Days in May ! Please share this...

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Blogs 5:45 PM May 13, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Poppy Girl encounters war memories of Whidbey Island veterans

A Poppy Girl learns that an assisted living facility isn’t just a place where older people live, it’s where an irreplaceable storehouse of history is kept alive in the memories of residents.

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updated 3:59 PM May 10, 2013

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