by Judi Yamada, www.kitchenmaven.org The first known use of the idiom “Staff Of Life” was in 1638; it meant “a staple of diet”, and the meaning hasn’t changed. Obtained from Western man’s…
Category: Recipes
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Ratatouille (Recipe – for all those veggies!)
Here is a recipe from Rinehart Clinic Art of Eating class (adapted from Alice Water’s The Art of Simple Food) for all those veggies … Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant 3 medium zucchini…
KITCHEN MAVEN: TAPAS TALK
EDITOR’S NOTE: Warm days call for easy cooking, or meals with little or no cooking, and tapas are always a fun way to serve up a delicious meal. Be sure to order…
The Taste of Summer
Recently, I made my first yearly venture to a local farmers’ market hunting for fresh local deliciousness including lots of summer berries. Even during the winter, I must admit to consuming berries…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Eating the Rainbow – 7 Creative Ways to Add More Fruits & Veggies into your Diet
By Lewis Martin, Nutrition Director at the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council for Tillamook County Wellness If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a tough time keeping up with the recommended…
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…
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 did you…
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…
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…