Discover Northwest— Whidbey Scenic Isle Way
A Magical Culinary Road Trip BY ANN RANDALL There are three portals to Whidbey Scenic Isle Way. Two are ferries crossing...
Beat the Heat—Just Chill it!
Easy, cool dishes for hot summer days. BY REBECCA CRICHTON We used to say that we never needed air conditioning in the...
Five Ways to Enjoy Eating Solo at Home
Eating with others can help us slow down, enjoy our meals more, and possibly even lose weight. But, if you live by yourself...
Foods We Love
Craig Claiborne, the venerable food critic and cookbook writer for the New York Times, wrote that we all love ‘nursery...
Simple and Delicious Meatless Meals
Eating a plant-centered diet is good for your health and the planet’s, too I remember the first time I was served a...
My Hero, Mark Bittman—Inspiration and Purpose Over the Decades
I first encountered Mark Bittman when he was a NY Times food columnist and his book The Minimalist had just been published....
The Wonder of Herbs
As the days get lighter, longer, and warmer, our tastebuds long for something fresh and light. For me, the best way to add...
Sweet Tooth – A Case for Reducing Dietary Sugar
My sisters and I were rarely allowed sugary foods as children. My dad declared war on dessert—although plain doughnuts...
The Perils of Ignoring Diabetes
Diabetes. We hear about it all the time as a risk factor for a lot of bad things, including making us more vulnerable to...
Good Things in Small Packages – How to Downsize Your Traditional Holiday Dinner
Many of us realize that our holiday festive meals might not be the same this year. Unless you live with other people or have...