Spring is officially here and while we wait for the Seattle weather to warm up to the idea of consistent sunshine and higher temperatures, it is the perfect time to start planting vegetables for late-spring and summer harvest. The mild spring weather makes it the...
We hear a lot about avoiding sugar in our diets these days but beyond moderating intake of sugar, it’s also important to consider the quality of sugars we are consuming. The dominating contributor to sugar intake in the American diet is high-fructose corn syrup and...
In pursuit of better health, one of the first things we’re likely to do is to identify strategies for healthier eating. While we may or may not be working toward weight loss, we look for ways to incorporate more whole, less processed foods like fruits, vegetables,...
You can eat them plain, add them to a plenty of delicious dishes, use nut flour to make baked goods, or make your own nut milk and nut butters. When it comes to nuts, the possibilities are endless. These little fruits are amazingly versatile, and come in many...
Throughout the year, fruits and vegetables go in and out of season, affecting their price, nutritional quality, and flavor. We Washingtonians are lucky enough to benefit from some of the best local winter produce available. This weekend, stock up on February’s finest...
Hot or cold, bitter or sweet, crunchy or creamy, the universal allure of chocolate is undeniable. The cacao-obsession started with the Aztecs and Mayans who drank it hot for its revitalizing effects on the body. Today’s hot chocolate hardly resembles that pure, bitter...
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