Another option is washing your pine cones. Add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of vinegar to warm water, and let the cones soak for about 30 minutes. Once they are done, set them on the counter on some newspaper ...

The Pine Cone, a 70-year-old diner in University Place and one of the few still standing in Pierce County, has new owners eager to put their stamp on this American staple. Aelysa Park and Jason ...