These can be used as shortcakes, scones, the cobbler on top of baked fruit, and with the addition of herbs or cheese, savory biscuits to accompany dinner. The trick here…
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Edmonds Healthy Eating: Peas and pistachios make for tasty pesto
My peas are steadily climbing up their lattice. We planted them late but we’ve enjoyed cool weather and they remain vibrant and happy. I love pesto and come up with…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Kale salad packs a punch of flavor and nutrients
June 30 is a big deal date in my life. On that date in 2009, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This means that on June 30th I will be…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Zucchini noodles a nutritious and delicious option
I believe that zucchini is underrated and underused in the kitchen. So many people overcook it and then wonder why they don’t enjoy eating it. Here is a way to…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Spring veggies mean pasta primavera
My sugar snap peas are in the ground and I look forward to the sprouts emerging from the surface of the black soil. As they begin to poke up I…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Kale salad is spring on a plate
I know spring has surely arrived when Country Farms on Highway 99 in Edmonds has opened! It may not feel like it’s time to get planting right now, but I…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Holiday truffles
Although Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, I consider all of February to be the month of love and self-care. We are well past the winter holidays and careening into Valentine’s…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Resolve to broaden your food horizons in 2017
We have completed the first month of 2017. I am sure many of you made some type of New Year’s Resolution with regards to exercise, food, healthy eating, drinking, losing…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Enjoy tastes of season by practicing moderation, not denial
We have Thanksgiving behind us, which means the season of eating has only just begun. It can be a challenging time for many and emotional eating, and drinking in the…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Hearty soups for fall
As someone who loves to cook as well as share the joys of nourishing food, the fall season is a favorite time of year. This is because I adore making,…
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Edmonds Healthy Eating: Tomatoes and basil are for more than just pasta
Tomatoes and basil ripening and ready to be eaten is a celebration for me. I’m the only one in my household that likes raw tomatoes (unbelievable?!) so when they are…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Time to get creative with zucchini
We have once again arrived at the time of the year when neighbors start leaving zucchini on the front porch. I stopped planting this squash because I know so many…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: A perfect bar for bonanza of berries
In my garden, I am enjoying strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. We’re in the midst of a berry bonanza. Each individual, tasty berry has its own unique nutritional values and functional…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: No-guilt chocolate mousse
We are well past Cinco de Mayo when I had intended to post this recipe using avocados. I have posted a version of this chocolate treat before, but like so…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Celebrating a legacy of food in moderation
My 86-year-old mother, Edith Binder, has been in the throes of Alzheimer’s for the past three years. She passed away peacefully two weeks ago. Although it’s hard to lose my…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Vegan chocolate pudding nutritious and delicious
As many of you know I am an ovarian cancer survivor. It’s been just over six years since my treatment ended. As part of my path to wellness, I have…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Develop a taste for moderation and mindfulness this holiday season
We are entering the season of “robust” eating, overindulgence and busy schedules. Many folks stock up on candy for Halloween trick-or-treaters and the cupboards stay full of goodies right through…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: An ovarian cancer survivor’s quest for balance
We are nearing the end of September and for me that means the end of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The world is about to get a lot pinker in October….
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Ratatouille a delicious way to use summer veggies
Many gardens are bursting with zucchini and tomatoes. Have you been zucchini bombed by your neighbor yet? That means that they left you an unmarked paper bag full of very…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Blueberry yogurt muffins
Anyone can notice that yogurt has become very popular and mainstream. In some ways this is wonderful and it has also sparked the creation of many products that I call…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: A sneaky (and delicious) way to use zucchini
If you are a gardener then you know this is the time of the year when the great zucchini parade begins! I have already seen boxes out on the sidewalk…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: A muffin for that bonanza of berries
As you have probably noticed, everything in our gardens and the farmers’ markets are coming in early. We are in the midst of a berry bonanza in our garden with…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Combine strawberries and baby greens for healthy snack
Have you been to the Edmonds Farmers Market yet? No…really….you meant to go, but you were caught up in Saturday errands? Well, put it on your calendar for next week….
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Homemade granola is parfait perfect
I have been busy working in my garden and enjoying the good weather we have been having. I always seem to get a late start in the vegetable part of…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Perfect for your Easter or Passover table — Quinoa Salad
Passover and Easter are approaching and it is a time for family gatherings….which can mean a lot of overeating and rich foods. Here’s an easy, nutritious and healthy recipe for…