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Guemes Island Recipes Through the Years...

...is an eclectic mix of more than 200 recipes, ranging from quick & healthy to complex & decadent. It blends traditional Pacific Northwest fare with intriguing ethnic dishes, reflecting the diversity of those who enjoy the rich history and relaxed lifestyle of Guemes.

You'll want to try:

  • Smoked Salmon with Rosemary Glaze

  • Costa Rican Ceviche

  • Anderson General Store Cinnamon Rolls

  • Classic Paella

  • Pineapple Cookies

We’ve added in a few old favorites as well.  Enjoy these delicious, flavorful recipes from our extraordinary Guemes community.

224 pages, including historic photos. $19.95.

Available for purchase at the Guemes Island General Store, the  Guemes Island Resort, and at all GIHS events.

All sales benefit the Guemes Island Historical Society. Our vision is to create a museum & archival space for the Society

Special thanks to our Guemes Island Historical Society Board member, Dawn Ashbach for, compiling and editing  Guemes Island Recipes Through The Years. Previously, Dawn and co-author Janice Veal published the hugely popular San Juan Classics and San Juan Classics II.

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Our Mission

Our Mission: 

To lead an inclusive, multi-generational community to discover, preserve and promote Guemes Island history through an array of fun, volunteer-led activities.