There always comes that day sometime between the holidays or shortly after when cooking another meal seems to be just too much. We are tired after a day out on a fresh air hike or putting away all the holiday decor, and the thought of planning and preparing dinner is the last thing we want […]
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Traditional Holiday Dish — Green Bean Casserole
As you prepare your menu for upcoming family gatherings, add this classic favorite to the table. Find more recipes at culinary.net. Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: Instructions: Heat oven 350 degrees. In 3-quart casserole dish, stir soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, green beans and 1 1/3 cups fried onions. Bake 25 minutes. Stir green bean […]
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Love the Tweedle out of ‘Oh, La La!’
Garden books are often dry and read more like an encyclopedia. Yet not so with Ciscoe Morris’ book, “Oh, La La!: Homegrown Stories, Helpful Tips, and Garden Wisdom.” Well known for the tales he peppers into his garden talks, Morris has a talent for storytelling. He takes his readers on a pleasurable journey through the […]
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Rain Garden at the Heart of Dream Northwest Landscape
When Sherry and Kirk Kanode moved into their beautiful, brand-new custom home in 2002, little did they know they were embarking on a gardening adventure of a lifetime. A deep, crescent-shaped bioswale separated their front yard from the street, making street parking and a path to the front door nearly impossible. The home was a […]
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Recipes and Tips for a Downsized Thanksgiving Dinner
Editor’s note: This excerpt and recipes were adapted from “Thanksgiving for Two (or Four): Downsized Recipes for Today’s New Thanksgiving Dinner,” a recently released cookbook by Cynthia Graubart, a James Beard Award winning cookbook author. The book captures the reality of Thanksgiving 2020 offering 20 comforting holiday favorites sized just right for gatherings of two […]
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Vegetarian-Friendly Chili for a Chilly Day
Picture in your mind a warm bowl cupped in your hands, defrosting your fingertips after you just walked inside from a chilly afternoon. The bowl is heavy, full of hearty vegetables and spicy peppers that in just a few short moments will overwhelm your palate. You dive in with a spoon, savoring every flavorful bite […]
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Three Sustainable Food Labels You Should Know About
We’ve all seen people reading the labels of food, beverage and supplement packaging to look at the ingredients and nutrition facts — chances are you have, too. More than ever, shoppers are looking at labels to make sure products match up with their values, whether it’s protecting people or the planet. Over the past decade, […]
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New Study on Heart Health: Get More Omega-3s
If you’re trying to improve your heart health, chances are you’re doing things like moving more and eating better. Making sure your diet delivers heart-healthy nutrients, including healthy fats, is a smart strategy. A new study from Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides more evidence on why certain fats — namely EPA and DHA omega-3s — are […]
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An Evening Fit for a President
Americans vote on Nov. 3 for the president of the United States — the 59th presidential election since George Washington was elected in 1788. Celebrate this quadrennial occasion by hosting a dinner party fit for a president, featuring food, libations and pastimes enjoyed by our chief executives. Besides getting to know our presidents on a […]