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Why Vote Yes On GMO Labeling?

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Hidden Genetically Engineered Food Crops This fall, Washington voters will be asked to decide whether foods containing genetically engineered plant ingredients must be labeled.  Initiative 522 calls for clear labeling so consumers can choose to avoid such foods. Just as … Continue reading

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Having A Vegan Moment

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  What We Had For Lunch Today Every now and then, I make something so simple and so satisfying that I am blown away. Lately, the best things I’ve tasted have all been vegetarian, and more to the point, vegan. … Continue reading

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September Fruit Fest

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A Fall Fruit Baking Bonanza As a single person, I rarely baked for myself. What would be the point of making mounds of lovely treats that I couldn’t (and shouldn’t) possible eat by myself? Yes, of course I could make … Continue reading

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The Curious Case Of Cucumbers

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  Making The Most Of A Retiring Vegetable I love cucumbers. Fresh, crisp, slightly bitter, even more slightly sweet, they have a refreshing calmness about them that provides balance and contrast for bolder flavors. I use them mainly in salads, … Continue reading

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