Blackened Halibut with Spring Succotash, Lemon-Herbed Rice, and Lemon Beurre Blanc | Chef Matthew’s Corner

Early spring is one of my favorite moments in the kitchen. Winter cooking starts to loosen its grip, the markets brighten up, and seafood takes center stage again. This dish brings together a Louisiana-inspired blackening technique with Pacific Northwest halibut and fresh spring vegetables. Finished simply, it’s clean and balanced. With the addition of…

Let There Be Light

Purchasing a home in Bellingham or the surrounding counties has been tricky this past year. With inventory low, prices high, and selling time fast, you’ve got to be quick on your feet, make snap decisions, and have a vision!  This home was charming…with the exception of the kitchen, but my clients were able to see past it. The sellers had chosen to leave it in its ‘70s era knowing…

A Forever Home in Semiahmoo

Although they had done a couple of home remodels, building a home from the ground up was a new experience for Sue and Alec Berkman.  Even before finding the perfect lot on the Semiahmoo golf course, they had a good idea of the feel they wanted to capture.  Early on, the Berkmans knew they were not going…

The Mixing Tin: Jade Maiden

If you need an antidote to the winter blues, the Jade Maiden is just what the doctor ordered.

Yes In A Dress

Q&A with Ashley Fullenwider, owner of local activewear brand Nuu-Muu

A Haven for Music In Downtown Bellingham

Music lovers of all stripes are sure to feel at home at Black Noise Records. This new addition to downtown Bellingham buys, sells, and trades vinyl– but you don’t have to…

Connect Family Chiropractic

Andrew Murry remembers how normal it was to get adjustments at Christmas and Thanksgiving. By 16, he knew he wanted to be a chiropractor–the eighth chiropractor in his family.  Over a decade ago at Sehome High School, Andrew met Sammy. His aunt became Sammy’s chiropractor, and Sammy became chiropractic’s “number one fan.” After graduating, Andrew studied kinesiology at Western Washington University while Sammy studied English at various schools. Then, they moved all the way to…