By Emilia Vogt What do we know about the eating habits of our ancestors? And … what makes our own seasonal, diverse diets so different from ancient meals? Many eating a primal diet will tell you that our ancestors’ plates were heavy on meat and low on carbs … and that, as a result, we have…
March 2025, Recipes
Cranberry Chutney with Ginger and Orange
By Chef Julia This chutney is a vibrant blend of tart, sweet, and warm flavors that bring depth to any dish. The cranberries provide a tangy base, while fresh orange zest adds citrusy brightness, and ginger lends a subtle heat that enhances the chutney’s complexity. Its rich yet refreshing taste makes it an ideal accompaniment…
March 2025, Recipes
Island Epicure – Sure ‘Tis the Month to Think o’ the Irish
By Marj Watkins Feast yoursel’s, friends, on the foods of dear old Ireland. A blessing ’tis, too, that they’re mostly cheap, easy to make, and tasty they are with … butter! I believe in butter. Sure, it’s got saturated fat in it, but never mind that. It’s Omega 3 fat, an essential to provide skin…
Island Voices, Legends of Vashon, March 2025
Spotted After a Century, Maury the Sea Serpent of Vashon Island
Legends of Vashon By Cynthia Sadurni Every time I board a ferry, I always scan the horizon, enjoying the sea breeze and the salty, clean smell of the water. I never tire of the natural beauty that surrounds us. No matter how many times I sail the waters of Puget Sound, wonders abound. There is…
Entertainment, March 2025
The Observant Frog’s Log
By Alex Soriano The Observant Frog’s Log by Alex Soriano
Entertainment, Llaughing Llamas, March 2025
Llaughing Llamas Chronicles
By Daniel Hooker Q: What do you get when you cross a GPS with an alligator? A: A navigator. ~ I have a contact lens problem. I have no solution. ~ I want to tell you about this woman that I know who only eats plants. I know you never heard of her-bavore. ~ I…
February 2025, Island Voices
You Might Be Meditating
By Diana Diaz In high school in New York City, I had an after-school job at Train, Smith Counsel. The late John Train was a well-known investment advisor, and he was also a pioneering writer. He gave me writing advice and shared some of his more whimsical books with me. I was paid $5 an…
Editorial Page, February 2025
WA State Legislature 2025
Control, Acrimony & Taxes! By Caitlin Rothermel Washington state politics are absolutely lit this year. To start, we are broke. As a state, we are broke. Only after the November election did we learn that Washington has at least a $12 billion deficit – maybe more like $15 or $16 billion. On his way out the door,…
February 2025, Island Businesses
A Storefront in Vashon Town
by Andy Valencia As Amazon eats the world, it’s an interesting exercise to walk the town of Vashon and see what sorts of businesses remain. Most have something to do with eating or drinking, and Vashon Bikes makes a fine exception to the rule. Next door to Cafe Luna, they offer a range of new…
February 2025, Island Vehicles
Headlight Encounters of the Third Kind
By Marc J. Elzenbeck Once upon a time, cars all had identical headlights. From 1940 to 1984, there was a United States sealed beam standard. While the adage, “You can’t stop within the reach of your low beams, young fella,” was mostly still true, safety had improved. By 1978, lights could come in both rectangular…