Wordsmithing: Submissions sought for Sno Valley Writes! contest

The SnoValley Writes writers' group is now taking submissions for its 2012 Writing Contest. A short story, poem, one-act play or creative non-fiction essay of no more than 1,500 words should be submitted by March 3. The story must include at least three of the following words: Three, Magic, Number, Valley, Anniversary, Coffee, Friends, Ashes, Determination, or Quest.

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8:56 AM February 17, 2012 0

Happy Not So … Fat Tuesday!

My King Cake!I know this is an overused phrase but I can't believe how fast this year is flying! The month of February is almost over and I must admit I've had the hardest time trying to keep to any sort of routine this year.  It just seems like one thing after another - holiday ... feast ......

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Blogs 2:43 PM February 21, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Gluten Free Grilled White, Black and Red Sandwich

Today is just one of those days ... a grilled crispy melty sandwich kind of day! I love sandwiches! They remind me of weekends and summer picnics as a child. I remember sitting around the table at my grandparents house and it was a production. All of the ingredients laid out on the table and the fresh bag of...

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Blogs 12:04 PM February 18, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Fourth, fifth graders invited to submit 'Terrific Tree' posters for Snoqualmie Arbor Day

Children in fourth or fifth grade are invited to participate in the city of Snoqualmie's annual Arbor Day poster contest this year. The theme for the contest is “Trees are Terrific in All Shapes and Sizes.” Posters can be done in marker, colored pencil, crayon, watercolor, ink, acrylic, tempera paint, or paint pen, and must be the original work of the child, with the artist's signature in the lower right-hand corner. For full details, visit the city's website, www.cityofsnoqualmie.org.

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2:07 PM February 15, 2012 0

BREAKING GF NEWS! Beecher’s "World’s Best" GLUTEN FREE Mac and Cheese

I will say it again because I am so thrilled to actually say it ... Beecher's "World's Best" GLUTEN FREE Mac and Cheese  is now available at Beecher's Flagship Store - Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA  Pasta and Company - U Village - Seattle, WA Pasta and Company - Bellevue, WA $13. 95 18 oz - serves 2 - 4 1%...

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Blogs 10:41 AM February 15, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

I love …

So many things I love ... homemade Valentine cookies ... Sweet words ... ... the unexpected kind gestures of people you know ... a glance from someone you would like to know better ... Most of all I love love love ... when I connect with someone or something and it makes my heart melt. I love finding out every day that I...

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Blogs 10:01 AM February 14, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Esmeraldas Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Valentine's Day is just a few days away and all I can think about is chocolate! Nothing satisfies and comforts me more that a rich creamy simple pudding. I love the simplicity of this recipe because you just need a few ingredients. The most important ingredient is the chocolate ... Republica Del Cacao directly supports farmers to sustainably produce exquisite...

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Blogs 7:48 AM February 12, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Alpental to dedicate new Mountain Safety, Education Center Saturday

Alpental ski area will hold a dedication and unveiling ceremony of the new David Pettigrew Mountain Safety and Education Center building, 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Named in honor of the late David Pettigrew, a long-time snowboarder who lost his life in a snowboarding accident at Alpental in December of 2005, the new structure will meet a growing need for additional meeting space to host a series of popular, free mountain safety and education courses.

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1:22 PM February 10, 2012 0

Chocolate Hazelnut Layered Mousse – Gluten Free, Non-Dairy, Vegan

Looking for the perfect dessert to make for a special someone this Valentine's Day?Yes, Cupid ... even Gluten Free, Non-Dairy and Vegans can enjoy this creamy, crunchy and chocolaty dessert!This is so easy but it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen and is another great excuse to make something in my favorite Weck Jars!But how do...

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Blogs 6:55 PM February 9, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Unused opportunity: Tanner Electric wants high school juniors for all-expenses trip to nation's capital

It's been three years since a local high school junior took in the sights of Washington, D.C., on Tanner Electric's dime. The North Bend power co-op wants to change that in 2012. Asked why, Tanner staff Lisa Peabody and Steve Walter roll off the cooperative's core principals of education, training and community involvement. "This is the way we give back to some of our young members, something they might never afford to do, or even thought about," said Walter, Tanner's president.

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updated 10:30 AM February 8, 2012 0

Photo gallery: North Bend's Ignite teams explode in national dance competition

Their expressions fierce, their moves flowing, their footsteps in unison, the trio of dancers leaped and slid across the floor. For all the seriousness of their skills, these dancers are surprisingly young. All are part of the junior-level lyrical dance team, part of the 52-strong competition contingent at Ignite Dance in North Bend, which recently cleaned up at a national competition at Burien’s Highline Performing Arts Center. The wins show the dedication of dancers like Jessica Amans, a senior-level dancer who finds competition physically and emotionally fulfilling.

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1:48 PM February 7, 2012 0

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