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A special dish for a special request
This mushroom wellington is earthy and herbaceous, and its preparation comes with much less pressure.
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Minister’s Message: Being ‘thank full?’
As a young dad, I remember teaching my toddler children to say “thank you,” gently reminding them after…
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Sweet fruit for sober fun
Blueberry kombucha gives this virgin margarita complexity in flavor and a lovely purple hue.
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 6
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The fate of King David Thurman, a Cooper Landing-area resident, had finally been learned in February…
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Minister’s Message: Will your children always want to be part of your family?
When an older pastor was asked by a father if his young children would chose to remain part…
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 5
AUTHOR’S NOTE: King David Thurman left his Cooper Landing-area home in late July 1914 for another season of…
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Chocolate cookies for a sweet treat
A healthy layer of frosting makes these sandwich cookies perfectly sweet and satisfying.
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Minister’s Message: Memento mori
In the early centuries of Christianity, the Desert Fathers — Christian monks who withdrew into the wilderness —…
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 4
AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 1913, King David Thurman, a Cooper Landing-area resident who often seemed one step ahead of…
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Kimbap when craving Korean food
Bulgogi kimbap is a favorite lunchtime staple and easy travel meal.
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Minister’s Message: Considering the saints
This week, in many Christian churches, we celebrated a tradition called All Saints’ Day. It’s a time in…
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 3
AUTHOR’S NOTE: King David Thurman, a miner and trapper who lived and worked in the Cooper Landing area…
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 2
AUTHOR’S NOTE: King David Thurman came to Alaska seeking gold. One of the earliest specific records of his…
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Minister’s Message: The ‘Unholidays’
“This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” Mark 7:6
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Seasoned seeds to snack on
Roasting pumpkin seeds reduces food waste and creates a perfect treat for fueling growing brains and bodies.
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Minister’s Message: Yet, I will rejoice!
“When you look at the world, what is it that you see? People find all kinds of things,…
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King Thurman: An abbreviated life — Part 1
A probate court met in Seward on Jan. 28, 1915, to determine the fate of the personal property…
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Building confidence to do hard things
Although candy making is intimidating, it’s not impossible.
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Stories from the Kosmos
I had already purchased the book online — and was waiting for it to arrive in my mailbox…