I recognize that many people reading the “Healthy Eating” column are not vegetarian and do not enjoy eating tofu. But my offering today is a recipe that uses tofu–and you won’t even know it’s there! For about 25 years I was a vegetarian (not vegan), but during my treatment for cancer I became very anemic…
During our most recent snowy weekend, I got a text from a neighbor that included a video of her two little ones playing in the snow wearing snowsuits that we had handed down to them that had been previously handed down to us, they were now on their third family. I find this kind of…
The windmill at Marymoor Park in Redmond is on property originally owned in the early 1900s by banker and developer James Clise. Cattle and horses were raised on the property, which was called Willowmoor Farm. During a visit to the Netherlands, the Clise family fell in love with the windmills. Upon returning home, they had…
Apps rule our lives these days. There are apps for booking a yoga class or a swimming lane at my local health club, apps that tell me if I’m exercising enough, how I am sleeping at night; my whole existence could be organized via an app, on my iPhone. Since COVID-19 entered our lives last…
Another week of winter down, another week closer to spring! Although astronomical spring (traditional seasons) begins on March 20, meteorological spring actually begins on Monday. You can read more about the differences between astronomical and meteorological seasons here. For those counting down the days until summer, this is likely music to your ears. We are getting…
Third annual Edmonds International Women’s Day speakers The upcoming Third Annual Edmonds International Women’s Day event has a plethora of inspirational and engaging speakers. As this is an arts-focused column, I will highlight two speakers who represent the arts in unique ways. Please look at the full lineup of speakers and consider supporting this important…
We all have individuals who play an important role or have influence in our lives. I have often thought about the players who have influenced me. Of course, most of us would quickly think of our parents, an important relative, teacher or some friends who have built an important niche in our lives. Others. who at the…
We are still in winter with its many deciduous trees and dark evergreens. So trees and shrubs with yellow blossoms and leaves are very welcome. Cornus mas, known as Cornelian Cherry, is almost in full bloom. You can see examples of this tree at the north side of the Edmonds Center for the Arts. There…
A Wing and a Prayer by M. W. Arnold In Britain during World War II, women pilots played a critical role in the Air Transport Auxiliary — a very dangerous endeavor, flying Spitfires and many other types of planes from factories to RAF squadrons. Author M.W. Arnold treats readers to a fictional glimpse into the…
Each year when the Edmonds School District Calendar comes in the mail, I put it aside as a “present” for a friend of mine who uses not one but TWO of them in her house each year. When it came this year, it felt so weird to be looking at a school-related calendar that I…
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Dear Beast: The Pet Parade by Dori Hillestad Butler Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry Recommended for ages 6 – 9 Dear reader, did you know that some pets and animals in backyards and front yards write letters to each other? They are very nice letters, as you can see for yourself in Dear Beast. How do…
How about that snow this past weekend? I honestly couldn’t stop grinning—it was just so pretty! Even though it was an amazing sight to see, it did cause a lot of problems, primarily for people trying to get around on the roads. I braved the streets Saturday night, and I was basically driving on a…
I recently reviewed food from the Triton Taste, the food truck that is an integral part of the culinary program at our local Edmonds College. I had a chance to have an email conversation — and have a few quick chats while waiting for food — with Chef Instructor Stacey Schwartz. She’s in place each…
A symbol of power and strength for over half a century, Air Force One — the aircraft assigned to transport the president and his team — has continued to modernize over the decades. For the first time, National Geographic follows the classified mission to create the president’s new aircraft, providing an inside look at the…
A Snowy Egret is always a great sighting anywhere in Washington. Edmonds hosted one and only one in the marsh on May 21, 2002, and for a couple of days following. Ted Peterson, a local birder and creator of the city bird checklist for the Edmonds Parks Department, spotted a large white bird in Willow…
During this time of year when so many trees and shrubs have lost their leaves, evergreens play an important part in your garden. The Hinoki cypress (chamaecyparis obtusa) is one good example. The false cypress has many varieties developed by the Japanese where it is native. There are varieties which are quite tall but also many…
Ghostly Interference, by Jan Sikes Here’s a paranormal romance that will rev your heart. Rena Jett’s life took a sharp turn around an unexpected corner when she lost her beloved brother. They’d grown up together through the turmoils of a tough childhood. All she had left of him was a candy apple red Harley, his…
Ask any of my clients and they will tell you that I am an expert in working around all sorts of physical and mental limitations. For example: Client text: I tweaked my knee and so I don’t think I should workout today. Coach Pritam reply: We can do all kinds of things that don’t involve…
Cole Gallery presents three new shows this month Cole Gallery presents three artists’ works this month. Until the end of the month stop by and see the impressive works by JM Brodrick, Robin Weiss and Kimberly Adams. Coming this March, the monthly Art Walk will become a month-long event called Art View. Businesses are encouraged…
We’re all in this together. In a recent letter addressed to the Edmonds City Council, Edmonds restaurant owner Shubert Ho expressed his appreciation for the city government support that has enabled Edmonds businesses to continue and thrive in our community. “I’m writing to thank you all (councilmembers) for passing the Streateries Ordinance, which has ensured…
A couple weeks ago, I wrote these words: “Don’t lose hope just yet if you want to see snow in the lowlands this winter—we still have February! I may or may not be rooting for a repeat performance of February 2019.” Lo and behold, I may be getting my wish. By now, most of you…
Don’t you just love it when something you do anyway proves to be pretty good for you? Red wine? Dark chocolate? Reading before bed! With information gathered from the Mayo Clinic and Sussex University studies. Reading before bed is definitely one of the best habits you can have. It not only betters your sleep quality…
Last week was the end of the first semester for the Edmonds School District. Semesters weren’t even really on my radar until I had a middle schooler and didn’t have the full “I hope you know that this will go down on your permanent record” feeling until I had a high schooler — last weekend…
First things first: Soup-er Bowl Sunday This weekend — at its Perrinville popup location, The Cottage Community Bakery will be offering Bread Soup Bowls — just in time for the Super Bowl or for a cozy, warm weeknight dinner. Sales begin at 10 a.m. at 76th Avenue and Olympic View Drive in Edmonds — until they are…
It’s hard to believe that we are already over a month into 2021—where does the time go? And in terms of weather, one word describes the year so far quite well: wet. In last week’s article, I mentioned how I was interested as to where the month of January would rank in terms of total…
