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Will kimchi get its own day in Washington?
A Korean-American state lawmaker is plating up a “delicious” kimchi bill she hopes will satisfy the legislative palates of her colleagues. Democratic state Rep. Cindy Ryu, who represents the 32nd…
Washington WIC mobile app now available in 22 languages
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced that WICShopper, the free smartphone application for families in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, is now available in…
Still time for families to apply for SUN Bucks food benefits
More than 580,000 Washington children have already received nearly $69 million in food benefits this summer to help buy groceries through a new program called SUN Bucks. Children who did…
‘Use Food Well’: New campaign seeks to reduce food waste in Washington
Each year, Washington generates one million tons of food waste, including half a million tons of edible food. That’s enough food to make 105 meals for every person in Washington….
Healthy eating: The ideal time for pickles — flexible, tasty, perfect
The weather changed quickly this fall. My garden feels the changes and I have had to quickly harvest tomatoes, green beans, melons and cucumbers. I am allowing the onions, beets,…
Edmonds Lions Club hosts Food Drive on Oct. 7
The Edmonds Lions Club is having a Food Drive from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. The event will be hosted by Walnut Street Coffee at 410 Walnut St., Edmonds….
DSHS launches claims process to replace stolen food benefits for Washingtonians
People whose food benefits were stolen through card skimming or other similar fraudulent activity can now submit a claim to the Department of Social and Health Services to have some…
Culinary delights plus music and more at Taste Edmonds through Sunday
If ever there was a weekend to avoid your kitchen, this is it. Taste Edmonds is here. Drive, walk, bike or piggyback your way to the Frances Anderson Playfield now…
Competitive eater, YouTuber face off against 30-inch pizza in Edmonds
Steve Hammond and Scott Watkins came to Kebella’s Pizza & Pasta in Edmonds Saturday to face off against a 30-inch beast of a pie and claim their spot on the…
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Mountlake Terrace cook wins blue ribbon for pork chop recipe
Home cook Jolene Kath of Mountlake Terrace has been awarded a blue ribbon by Just A Pinch Recipes for her baked pork chops. Kath’s “Moist And Tender Baked Pork Chops”…
Two more Taste Edmonds featured bands: Brett Benton and Cloud Cover
This year’s Taste Edmonds — set to open Friday, Aug. 19 — brings back such crowd favorites as The Beatniks, One Love Bridge, The Davanos and Robbie Dee’s Tribute to…
Taste Edmonds featured bands: Motley 2 and Eden
This year’s Taste Edmonds — set to open Friday, Aug. 19 — brings back such crowd favorites as The Beatniks, One Love Bridge, The Davanos and Robbie Dee’s Tribute to…
Taste Edmonds featured bands: The Little Lies, Queen Mother
This year’s Taste Edmonds — set to open Friday, Aug. 19 — brings back such crowd favorites as The Beatniks, One Love Bridge, The Davanos and Robbie Dee’s Tribute to…
Learn how to grow an edible garden during Lynnwood Library event Aug. 20
The Lynnwood Library, in partnership with Verdant Health, will be hosting an event teaching community members how to grow an edible fall garden in whatever space they have available to…
Taste Edmonds 2022: What you need to know
It’s almost time for the Taste Edmonds Festival, set for Friday-Sunday, Aug. 19-21, at Frances Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St. in downtown Edmonds. Organizers invite you to come for…
Tips for outdoor grilling safety
After a wet start to the year, the weather in the Northwest is finally starting to warm up and the time for outdoor grilling is upon us once again….
Taste Edmonds 2022 tickets now on sale
Tickets are on sale for 2022 Taste Edmonds, sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Aug. 19-21 in downtown Edmonds. The event features food trucks, vendors, children and family/children’s activities along…
Reader view: Baguus Little Asia is indeed wonderful
Baguus Little Asia Restaurant (pronounced “baa-goose”) 23511 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace “This is our first visit here,” I said when entering Baguus Little Asia. I anticipated that by laying…
Lynnwood couple maintains tradition of creating panoramic Easter eggs
Darla Tinker wakes up every morning to quietly drink her coffee and let her dog out, then spends the next 15 hours working tirelessly at what most would consider a…
Sponsor spotlight: Spring ahead with Scotty’s Food Truck
Chef Scotty has offered to help us all be ready to “spring ahead” as we welcome the time change this weekend and enjoy longer, sunny days. This week, he’ll be arriving…
Valentine’s Day DIY: Cake pops
Still haven’t figured out the perfect Valentine’s treat to make your loved one that’s a little more unique than chocolate-covered strawberries? This fool-proof cake pop recipe is sure to impress…
DIY Valentine’s Day treats: Chocolate-covered strawberries
Valentine’s Day: the day of love … and chocolate. And what better way to spend it than with someone special … and some homemade chocolate-covered strawberries? Here are some tips…