Friday, November 7, 2025

Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating: Two granola recipes, including one from Cottage Bakery

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."...

Healthy Eating: Luscious eggless quiche

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...

Healthy Eating: Pableaux Johnson’s Monday Night Red Beans and Rice

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....

Healthy Eating (in moderation): Baked Butter Pecan French Toast

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...

Healthy Eating: School district celebration showcases traditional Indigenous foods

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...

Healthy Eating: Be thoughtful and thankful

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...

Healthy Eating: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies a holiday treat

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...

Healthy Eating: Butternut squash stars in this creamy soup

  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...

Healthy Eating: These soups are vegetarian one-pot wonders

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...

Healthy Eating: Decadent date bar features dark chocolate, pecans, tahini

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...

Verdant Health Commission sponsoring ‘Food and Your Mood’ nutrition and mental health series starting Oct. 17

"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...

Virtual teen cook-along at Verdant Oct. 4: Sweet potato nachos and blueberry mango smoothie

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...

Healthy Eating: Seared scallops with risotto a fall treat

With the sun setting much earlier and the chill in the air, it is starting to feel like Fall. For me that means new options open up for cozy...

Healthy Eating: Sesame Chicken makes a quick weeknight meal

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...

Healthy Eating: A festive fresh fruit tart for your Labor Day celebration

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...

Healthy Eating: Gorp cookies

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...

Healthy Eating: Got zucchini to spare? Try these tasty muffins

I don't know if you've received a porch drop of zucchini from your neighbor yet -- I have and love it! My neighbor Rose brought over two lovely round...

Healthy eating: Don’t like kale? This recipe may change your mind

I have discovered that there are folks who either love kale or think it's "too healthy" to eat (meaning that they don't really like it). I think lacinato kale...

Healthy eating: Melon and mango star in this simple summer salad

The lazy days of summer are here. This easy and delicious summer salad is easy to make and great as a main course or side salad. It comes together...

Healthy eating: Combine peaches and blackberries for this delicious crumble

I always say that the season I am currently living in is my favorite. But I have to admit the abundance of fruit at the farmer's market as well...

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