We are entering the “season of eating.” It starts on Halloween and does not end until after the New Year. With all the candy from Halloween still lingering in...
On a recent afternoon walk, I noticed that many of the trees in my neighborhood are shedding their leaves, especially due to the recent rainstorms. While yesterday seemed summer...
I have been assisting with the PCC Cooking Program Kids Camps all summer at the Edmonds PCC. Some of the groups include kids from ages 8-12 and others from...
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."...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
