By Laura Swanson This is one of the good things that has come from the pandemic – Judith Yamada’s cookbook “Thrifty Comfort Cooking for Challenging Times.” Seeing a need to help all…
Category: Kitchen Maven
KITCHEN MAVEN: SPEECHES, CANNONS & TURTLE SOUP
By Judith Yamada John Adams wrote to his wife on July 3, 1776, that he believed Independence Day “will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival”. He called for…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Strawberry Rhubarb Springtime Pie for Father’s Day
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19, 2022. If you have a dad at your house or plan to visit a dad this weekend, you might want…
KITCHEN MAVEN: I love pancakes
By Judith Yamada Now, don’t get me wrong. When I get that urge for pancakes it isn’t a desire for those plain boring pancakes that many people say they don’t like. You…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Is It Quiche Or Frittata?
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven The definition of quiche is “unsweetened custard pie with a savory filling” and the definition of frittata is “unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats”, so…
Memorial Day History; Easy Recipes for Holiday Gatherings
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven At first known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War. The holiday honors those who died while serving in the…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Let My People Go – Passover Recipes
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…
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…