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The Mercer Island Farmers Market will celebrate the 2012 season with its grand opening this Sunday

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An assortment of farmers, food and fun

Opening day is June 10 for busy 2012 farmers market.

Try this sour cream coffee cake

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A mother-in-law’s help in the ways of love and good food

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, my mind is racing with what should I write about. Of…

Homemade braided challah bread is served with a traditional Shabbat meal.

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Islander’s Terra Bella shop full of European charm

Speaking of the uniqueness of her shop, Nancy’s son, Mitchell, inspired me this month to write about his…

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A beautiful legacy of success

If 50 is the new 40, then I suggest taking a look into Mercer Island’s very own Kathleen…

If flowers and chocolate aren’t your valentine’s favorites

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If you give a mouse a cookie… | On Food

Is Valentine’s Day just a big retail enterprise for the mass retailers and advertisers? Love should be expressed…

Galette des Rois

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Finding ways to give, even after the holidays | Food column

Just because Christmas and Thanksgiving are over does not meant the season of giving is over.

Michelle Peyree’s berries with mint and cream appetizer.

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Simple, easy holiday appetizers

While most people think of Martha Stewart while setting their tables, on Mercer Island, we have our own…

This pumpkin bread with a streusel topping is a fall  favorite.

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Celebrating ‘Crestgiving’

“Stone Soup” is a popular fable about a village that claimed it had no food. One day a…

Carrot cake cupcakes with Halloween-themed decorations are a perfect October treat.

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Enjoying reading time with a snack | On Food

Just when you think Mercer Island is slowing down, the Island just speeds up. School is in full…

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A tasty day trip to Seattle Chocolates

Have you ever had the most perfect day when you spent the entire morning in a real chocolate…

This kale

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Kesher Garden springs to life

The Kesher Garden at the Stroum Jewish Community Center is taking on a life of its own. Walking…

Monster cookies and homemade lemonade are the perfect summer treats for kids of all ages.

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Lemonade stands and cookies

What happened to the long summer days when our kids begged for a lemonade stand? My girls loved…

Blueberry crisp is sure to become a family summertime favorite

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It’s July on Mercer Island with blueberry crisp | On Food

It’s July on Mercer Island, and am I ever going to get to wear a swimsuit without a…