This article was originally published in 2019 in the Tillamook County Pioneer. With Passover, Easter and Ramadan celebrations at hand, and with so much divisiveness and separatist politics in the world, it…
Category: Kitchen Maven
KITCHEN MAVEN: MEALTIME CONTENTMENT AND SECURITY; NEW COOKBOOK & SOULFUL MAC & CHEESE
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven At this moment, my cookbook “Thrifty Comfort Cooking for Challenging Times” is being published. And we just agreed on the front cover design today. I’m so excited…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Delectable Nutrition
By Judith Yamada March is “National Nutrition Month”. The annual education and information campaign is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. According to the Academy, the benefits of healthy eating…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Seasonal Winter Comfort Cooking
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven At this time of year, in my area, seasonal crops are limited due to cold and rain and all around less-than-ideal winter growing conditions. Yes, potatoes are…
KITCHEN MAVEN: The Football Haters Winning Super Bowl Strategy (and a healthy Valentine’s Day Sweet Treat)
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven Whether you’re a football enthusiast or not, there’s a good chance you’ll watch this year’s Super Bowl on February 13th. And if you’re anything like I…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Handheld Comfort & Deliciousness
By Judith Yamada Bread is an important staple food source today and was also significant in ancient societies. In 10,200 BC, neolithic people made the first bread using water and grains and…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Gliding Into the New Year – RECIPES for Cheddar Cheese Puffs, Crab Dip, Sweet Potatoes
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven On New Year’s Day, 2022, we’ll have dinner guests, and I will spend a good part of my day focused on cooking a beautiful beef brisket…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Make Ahead Holiday Meals
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven As the family cook in our home for many decades, I’ve hosted many holiday family get togethers, including overnighters with air mattresses, futons and sleeping bags…
Some Things I Learned During the 2020 Pandemic (& Couple Cookie Recipes!)
EDITOR’S NOTE: She’s back!! Yeah! When I saw this in my email box – what perfect timing. Judi shares how she has “walked her way” through the pandemic weight gain, and has…
KITCHEN MAVEN: A Synonym for Chef is Cook; Red Apple Golden Cheddar Challah Bread Recipe
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven To most people, a cook and a chef are the same. A synonym for “chef” is “cook” and vice versa. The titles are used to indicate…