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Recipe for a Yummi Fall TreatPumpkin Bread
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 1/2 cups pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
4 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts [...]
Football Fairy Tales Are RealSo there is this beautiful sports story in Germany that can’t be left unnoticed (and obviously, it has to do with Football, the greatest sport on earth)
The TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is a local football (soccer) team in a town of 3000 in the Southwest of
Germany. So, one day a few years back the owner [...]
This week on olyFORUMS.Another week - another round of olyFORUMS conversation and community interaction.
Here is what’s happening:
• security_six is curious and wants to stock-pile food and amo, while acethaolyboy28 wants a skate park.
• The election is still getting a lot of attention. Good thing, this will be all over soon, or will it?
• Jason is worried about the economy.
Gentrification, the Isthmus, and CommunityAfter yesterday’s Th@12 (Thursday At Noon) meeting, Peter Stroble pulled me aside and mentioned how he liked a statement I had written months ago regarding the isthmus and gentrification. Basically, what I said was that I felt people were wrong on the subject. Usually whenever I read or hear someone talk about gentrification there is [...]
Downtown ShopperThe Downtown Shopper is back!!Nate and Sara are happily married and survived the summer. Now that Fall is here and the busy Holiday Shopping Season is almost upon us, they hit the sidewalk again and bringing the Shopper back, bigger, better than ever.
Watch for it in your regular mailbox with the Tuesday/Wednesday Shopwise mailers (the [...]
Blogging your CityHave you ever thought of becoming a blogger?
Of promoting your business in a low-cost way and reach a new customer base?
Contact admin@everydayolympia.com if you would like to know more about blogs as a great way of marketing your business, telling your story and being part of a growing number of local citizen journalists.
Become famous!2009 Spring Arts Walk Cover Art Search
Olympia Arts Walk spring and fall 2009 will celebrate the work of a local artist in the design of the maps for the events. Artists who have officially participated in Olympia’s Arts Walk within the last two years are invited to submit images of current work. A jury panel will select [...]
This week at olyFORUMSHere is the latest roundup of talks, conversation and discussion from our sister-site olyFORUMS:
• Onry is reminding us that laughter is healthy!
• JT is reminding us about cross walk laws and explains why Cops wear rubber gloves.
• The Election is getting heavily debated.
Kirsop Farm: The circle of garlicWEEK 21: What’s in the box this week?
Carrots | Russet Potato | Spaghetti Squash | Leeks | Romanesco | Corn
Planting garlic in the fall ties up the circle of the cycle of the farm year. There is a linear quality to most of our year, beginning with spring, growing with summer, and finishing up with fall, but garlic is exceptional. Garlic begins [...]
Make A DifferenceMake A Difference Day Event Kicks Off Family Volunteering Challenge
Those families hit hardest by the recent economic downturncan find help for all of the issues they face in one spot as part of the Family Resource Fair hosted by the Volunteer Center of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties on Oct. 25. The free event is from [...]
Kirsop Farm: A poem about a radishWEEK 20: What’s in the box this week?
Carrots | Potato | Delicata Squash | Shallots | Nero Tondo Radish
First it’s Autumn and then September is gone and it’s already October. The older I get the faster it all goes. This week brings a blessed end to the summer squash for all of you. You’ve been good sports about it and [...]
Register to vote!Make sure register to vote, so you can have a voice in deciding your future in America!
Watch below:
The Community Build-a-Bike ProjectThe name is pure poetry in a practical way. We (volunteers all) take in donated bikes, parts, and related paraphernalia and then we find new homes for all of it. We have been doing this since March, 1998 at various locations. Our new home is the garage of a private residence at the corner of Boulevard [...]
This week at olyFORUMS(09.29.08 - 10.05.08)
Here is the latest roundup of talks, conversation and discussion from our sister-site olyFORUMS:
• einmaleins thanks the city council for their courage.
• Glory Days is a new forum gathering stories, anecdotes and personal memories about Olympia in the good ol’ days. What’s your memory of Olympia?
• S6 is pondering safety in Downtown Olympia.
• [...]
Summary (Minutes) of Th@12!On Thursday September 25th we met and discussed following things:
Alley Project:
Mud Bay Grainery is interested in sponsoring the First Alley. They are in their draft phases and we’ll hope to have a proposal from them soon. At a minimum a organization will be required to clean an alley 1-2 a month.
The Olympia Taxing District
We’re still awaiting [...]
National Alpaca Farm DayMy first encounter with alpacas was at Sand in the City in August. Alpacas of America, based in Tenino, brought three alpacas to display and for kids to pet. My daughters immediately fell in love with these adorable animals, so we committed to attending the National Alpaca Farm Day event held this Saturday and Sunday [...]
Kirsop Farm: Signs of AutumnWEEK 19: What’s in the box this week?
Carrots | Yellow Finn Potato | Corn | White Cauliflower | Romanesco Cauliflower | Red Wing onions | Summer Squash | Garlic | Lettuce | Basil
We’ve been feeling it coming and noticing all the signs for weeks now, but here it is officially by the calendar, Autumn. We held a fitting celebration here by cutting and bringing into the [...]
Kirsop Farm: Remember the Onions.WEEK 18: What’s in the box this week?
Carrots | Beets | German Butterballs | Cauliflower | Broccoli | Oly oly sweet onions | Summer Squash | Garlic
This week I began to read a memoir by Ruth Reichl titled Comfort Me With Apples. It tells you something about the time of year right off that I get to read a book, now. Most of [...]
Kirsop Farm: To Freeway or not to FreewayWEEK 17: What’s in the box this week?
Garlic | Carrots | Redventure Celery | Cilantro | Spinach | Summer Squash | Potato | Leek | Corn | Tomato | Flowers
This weekend, Colin and I went to the Seattle Tilth Harvest Fair. We took a little bit of everything, and a lot of potatoes and onions and garlic. We filled Big Red to the gills. Big Red [...]
Summary (Minutes) of Th@12!Here are the minutes of our meeting in 09/18/08.
Marie Poland from Sustainable South Sound gave us a brief overview of the organization and their new BUY LOCAL campaign, which includes flyers and posters and a coupon-book, modeled after the very successful one in Bellingham, will follow soon.
Rob met with Joan Machlis City Council member to get some [...]
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