Chef Hobbes has another recipe to share. This one looks Mmmmm, mmmmm, good! Chicken McHobbes!  This is a tasty little devil! Bakery San Juan makes some great little sourdough buns, that work really well for this sandwich… Recipe for two: 2 buns, cut in half 1 chicken breast, pounded 1 wedge of brie, rhine removed  Continue Reading

Here’s another high tide photo from Kevin Holmes, similar to the one he sent us last week, but we thought we’d post one again – this photo is a bit more dramatic as it shows water on the walkway.

Just got this note from Debbi Fincher over at Spring Street School: Dear Fellow Islanders, As you may have noticed, Spring Street International School is growing! The large building in back is our new dormitory with room for 18 boarding students, 2 dorm parents, dining facilities, common areas, and a commercial-grade kitchen. The dorm will  Continue Reading

The photo here doesn’t even do this one justice – you really gotta go see this one for yourself, it is really impressive.

This beautiful lady is “Mew”.  She’s a long-haired silver tabby, about six years old and as sweet as she can be.  She’ll need to be an indoor-only girl as she has been de-clawed on her front paws and would probably prefer living in a home without dogs or aggressive cats.  This is the last week  Continue Reading

I got to meet Skip the other day, out at Cattle Point Rock & Topsoil. Heck of a nice guy. Here he is with his loader.

One of the best things about the holidays is looking at peoples’ houses and businesses all lit up for the season. Here are a couple of nicely done homes over in the Evergreen neighborhood. (Click on the pictures to see large versions)

This just in: SJCT Needs a Man! San Juan Community Theatre is seeking a man (25-60) for a major role in the play Souvenir.   The role requires expert piano skills and involves a substantial portion of the lines in this hilarious and poignant portrait of Florence Foster Jenkins.  (Jenkins was the inept coloratura heiress whose legendary  Continue Reading

YOU are invited by the Friday Harbor Sailing Club to participate with your boat in the 21st Annual Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, Dec. 15th in conjunction with the 52nd Annual Santa Ship. ALL sailors and power boaters in San Juan County are welcome to participate.  This wonderful tradition provides a beautiful nautical event during the  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Liz Varvaro up at the school… Greetings Community Dinner Guests! I still can’t believe this is our 5th year gathering for monthly meals. Wednesday, December 12th at 5:30 we meet again for a Southern Style dinner! Chef Andy’s crew and the Baking Class are preparing: Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes  Continue Reading