Food

Try chicken alla cacciatora sans tomatoes

April 3, 2024, 6:04am Food

Tomatoes are non-negotiable in Americanized versions of chicken alla cacciatora, but it’s a different story in Umbria, a region in central Italy. Read story

File - Bags of potatoes are displayed in a supermarket Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.

Are potatoes vegetables? Yes, but a national committee is hashing out that classification

April 2, 2024, 7:57am Food

Boil ‘em. Mash ‘em. Stick ‘em in a stew. Read story

Frank Shyong’s uncle at work at 7-Eleven in Taichung, Taiwan. 7-Eleven in Taiwan has evolved beyond the original American convenience store model to dominate life in Taiwan.

Why are Taiwan’s 7-Elevens so much better than ours?

March 30, 2024, 6:04am Food

When I visit my family in Taichung, Taiwan, I’ve learned to never ask where we are going, because the answer is always the same: first, 7-Eleven. Read story

The fourth annual Savor Southwest Washington Wine on April 27 will serve pours from 20 Clark County wineries.

‘There’s also good wine, food and energy’: Nonprofit serves up annual tasting event in Battle Ground

March 29, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Savor Southwest Washington Wine will serve pours from 20 Clark County wineries and tasting rooms such as Rezabek Vineyards and Brian Carter Cellars, as well as bites from Tommy O’s, Say Ciao, Frontier Public House and Whimsy Chocolates will be served in style at the Battle Ground Community Center on… Read story

According to the US Department of Agriculture, about 20 percent of the American diet comes from vegetable oil.

Alternatives to unhealthy oils are taking over restaurant kitchens — should you follow suit?

March 29, 2024, 6:02am Food

Over the past half-dozen years, one of America’s most dependable, all-purpose pantry staples has taken a severe hit to its reputation. Read story

Healthy? Sort of. Delicious? These paleo parfaits are perfect once you get the trick of coconut cream

Whipped coconut cream is delicious and light with sweet fruit and toasted cashew crumble.

March 27, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

I have made many things over the past few years, but I’ve never attempted a dairy-free, gluten-free and (virtually) sugar-free dessert before, that’s for sure. I realize that many of my recipes exist outside of what could strictly be called “healthy,” and are far afield of any current food trends.… Read story