I have written about granola before, and I am offering two more recipes. I wish that I loved overnight oats but for some reason they are not my “jam.” I…
Healthy Eating
Healthy Eating: Luscious eggless quiche
This savory pie is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner and can be proudly served as a showstopper at a special-occasion or holiday buffet. Since we are in an “egg…
Healthy Eating: Pableaux Johnson’s Monday Night Red Beans and Rice
Rice and beans are often made to bring good luck to the new year. In New Orleans, red beans and rice are cooked and consumed with fervor on Mondays. Spicy…
Healthy Eating (in moderation): Baked Butter Pecan French Toast
I admit that there are times when I think this column should not be called “Healthy Eating.” I understand and I often receive comments from my loyal readers that question…
Healthy Eating: School district celebration showcases traditional Indigenous foods
Last month at Mountlake Terrace High School, Nicole Mina Askarian — the Native American education specialist for the Edmonds School District — hosted an inspiring day of education and celebration…
Healthy Eating: Be thoughtful and thankful
The Thanksgiving meal is the start of “eating season.” With family gatherings, work holiday parties and open houses with friends, it is easy to overindulge and start feeling sluggish during…
Healthy Eating: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies a holiday treat
Halloween is behind us and the next holiday season is upon us. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, there are many events that involve family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. It is…
Healthy Eating: Butternut squash stars in this creamy soup
I was recently at the market and saw a beautiful display of winter squashes. Whether you pick up a sugar pumpkin at the supermarket or butternut squash at your…
Healthy Eating: These soups are vegetarian one-pot wonders
There has been a noticeable shift in the weather, and we are entering my favorite season — “Soup Season.” I have childhood memories of my mother preparing soup on Halloween…
Healthy Eating: Decadent date bar features dark chocolate, pecans, tahini
I love snacking on dried fruits — mangos, apricots, cherries cranberries, figs and dates are some of my favorites. Right now fresh dates from California are starting to show up…
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Verdant Health Commission sponsoring ‘Food and Your Mood’ nutrition and mental health series starting Oct. 17
“Food & Your Mood: The Link Between Nutrition & Mental Health” is the topic of a two-part virtual series sponsored by Stilly Valley Health Connections and Verdant Health Commission on…
Virtual teen cook-along at Verdant Oct. 4: Sweet potato nachos and blueberry mango smoothie
Youth looking for new after-school snack ideas are invited to join Verdant registered dietician Amy Reuter from their home kitchens fron 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 to create sweet potato…
Healthy Eating: Seared scallops with risotto a fall treat
With the sun setting much earlier and the chill in the air, it is starting to feel like Fall. For me that means new options open up for cozy meals….
Healthy eating: Sesame Chicken makes a quick weeknight meal
I love to cook as much as possible from scratch and not use prepared ingredients. I try to keep my pantry well stocked, which makes getting dinner to the table…
Healthy Eating: A festive fresh fruit tart for your Labor Day celebration
Searching for a delicious dessert for your Labor Day celebration that is festive and nutritious? Look no further. A fruit tart using peaches and berries from the farmers’ market is…
Healthy Eating: Gorp cookies
With the weather shifting and before school starts, think about taking yourself and your family on a beach walk or a hike in the woods. Before you know it the…
Healthy Eating: Got zucchini to spare? Try these tasty muffins
I don’t know if you’ve received a porch drop of zucchini from your neighbor yet — I have and love it! My neighbor Rose brought over two lovely round zucchinis….
Healthy eating: Don’t like kale? This recipe may change your mind
I have discovered that there are folks who either love kale or think it’s “too healthy” to eat (meaning that they don’t really like it). I think lacinato kale (also…
Healthy eating: Melon and mango star in this simple summer salad
The lazy days of summer are here. This easy and delicious summer salad is easy to make and great as a main course or side salad. It comes together quickly,…
Healthy eating: Combine peaches and blackberries for this delicious crumble
I always say that the season I am currently living in is my favorite. But I have to admit the abundance of fruit at the farmer’s market as well as…
Healthy eating: Scratch Made S’mores a delightful summer treat
There is something about picnics and barbecues that says summertime. We’re lucky to be able to eat outside throughout the year. Our family loves packing a picnic and heading to…
Healthy eating: Local fruits star in rhubarb strawberry sauce
Rhubarb is hitting the farmers’ market right now and strawberry season will be upon us very soon. The strawberries in my garden patch have begun to emerge and as the…
Healthy eating: Revel in the glory of Strawberry Spoon Cake
I am eagerly awaiting my 2024 crop of delicious strawberries. The strawberry is a powerhouse of antioxidants, fiber and vitamins; along with raspberries, it is one of my favorite berries…
Healthy Eating: Enjoy the fruits of spring with rhubarb streusel muffins
Spring has finally arrived and my rhubarb plants are emerging from the ground with their gorgeous green leaves and red stalks. People either love rhubarb or they hate it. Most…
Verdant Community Wellness Day: Using lifestyle medicine to reduce health risks
This is the third of a three-part series summarizing Verdant Community Wellness Day presentations. You can read part 1, addressing domestic violence among West African women, here; and part 2,…