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 […]
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Type 2 Diabetes & Dairy – 5 Tips to Stay in Control with your Favorite Foods
by Lewis Martin, Nutrition Director at Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council You may have heard that dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese are foundational in a balanced diet, but […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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