This crisp, light salad makes a nice accompaniment to a summer outing. Combine with a spicy meat or fish dish to round out the meal. Ingredients: 1 lb Lotus root, peeled and sliced thin 1/8” 2 C Water 1 tsp Vinegar 2 Green onions, cut on bias 1 tbl Sesame seeds, toasted Marinade: 1 tbl Dark soy sauce 4 tbl … [Read more...] about Lotus Root Salad
Summer 2013
Far Flung Escape
There's more to do in Las Vegas than trying your luck at the tables and slot machines in the casinos. Obviously Las Vegas doesn't offer freebies without an agenda behind the action. They want you to spend as much money as you're willing, so they entice you with inexpensive hotel rooms, free shows, drinks and cheap buffet services. If you're not particularly fond of the … [Read more...] about Far Flung Escape
Live A Mortgage-Free Life
Qualified homeowners throughout the South Sound can live a mortgage-free life in as little as a year. Dave Echtle, vice president of lending at O Bee Credit Union, developed this innovative mortgage product in response to a growing demand for home loans with shorter terms. Called the “mortgage free life,” the home loans are written for periods of one to 10 years at … [Read more...] about Live A Mortgage-Free Life
Evergreen Eye Center Exclusive
Bladeless Cataract Surgery Almost everyone eventually develops cataracts, and cataract removal is the most common surgical procedure in America. But there is nothing common about how it is done at Evergreen Eye Center in Federal Way. This is the first medical facility in Washington state to acquire the FDA-approved LenSx femtosecond laser, offering a breakthrough in the … [Read more...] about Evergreen Eye Center Exclusive
12 Local Summer Escapes
Outdoor adventure, world-class golf, wine tasting and live entertainment. Why leave the Pacific Northwest this summer when exciting destinations and activities are right here? Here are 12 of our favorite local summer escapes. DANA NEUTS Auburn Home of the University of Washington’s men’s and women’s golf teams, Washington National Golf Club is a challenging, worldclass golf … [Read more...] about 12 Local Summer Escapes