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Beets are high in nitrates which may improve cardiovascular health in several ways.

Give me a beet: Why this root vegetable should be on your plate

Beets are high in nitrates which may improve cardiovascular health in several ways.

February 28, 2023, 6:00am Food

Meet the beet. Fans of “The Office” may know it as the mainstay of Schrute Farms. Others may have casually tossed them into conversation, remarking that someone has turned “beet red” from embarrassment. Read story

Farmworkers cull lettuce in Salinas. Lettuce is a major crop in the Salinas Valley, valued at $1.2 billion.

Making a salad might be getting more expensive. Could climate change be to blame?

Farmworkers cull lettuce in Salinas. Lettuce is a major crop in the Salinas Valley, valued at $1.2 billion.

February 27, 2023, 6:00am Food

In his nearly four decades of growing lettuce, spinach, kale and other leafy greens in California and Arizona, Tony Alameda has seen plenty of bad years. But lately, he said, there have been many more “noticeably bad” years in a row. Read story

El Gaucho in Vancouver offers Wicked Shrimp as a starter.

Vancouver’s El Gaucho not worth the hype

El Gaucho in Vancouver offers Wicked Shrimp as a starter.

February 24, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

El Gaucho served steak in Seattle from 1954 to 1985. Paul Mackay rebooted the steakhouse in 1996, and went on to open El Gaucho restaurants in Portland, Tacoma and Bellevue. His son, Chad Mackay, now runs these businesses as part of the Revelers Club, a collection of Pacific Northwest restaurants… Read story

Did you know that there are different versions of Girl Scout cookies out there, and the version you get is determined by geography?

Cookie competition: See how regional versions of Girl Scout cookies stack up in taste test

Did you know that there are different versions of Girl Scout cookies out there, and the version you get is determined by geography?

February 23, 2023, 6:05am Food

We are in the thick of Girl Scout cookie season, with Thin Mint and Trefoil temptations on nearly every corner. Read story

Pork Chow Mein.

Make pork chow mein at home in 15 minutes

Pork Chow Mein.

February 22, 2023, 6:06am Food

On a recent visit to a Chinese restaurant, I noticed chow mein on the menu. It’s a traditional Chinese dish that sometimes takes a back seat to lo mein. Both are noodle dishes. Chow mein noodles are crisp and served with a light sauce. Lo mein noodles are soft and… Read story

Glazed Steak with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini.

Glazed steak dish perfect for any meal

Glazed Steak with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini.

February 22, 2023, 6:05am Food

Here’s a simple glaze to flavor skirt steak. It’s a quick recipe for a special occasion or really for anytime you want a steak dinner. Read story

For novice bread makers, this slow-cooker version is a great entry point. For those who fear bread baking, this recipe is for you.

Slow cookers can be a home cook’s best friend

For novice bread makers, this slow-cooker version is a great entry point. For those who fear bread baking, this recipe is for you.

February 22, 2023, 6:05am Food

As we rush through another week of preparing meals, call on the trusted appliance to lend a hand. Read story

Braised Sausages With Lentils (Milk Street)

Caper relish lightens sausage and lentils

Braised Sausages With Lentils (Milk Street)

February 22, 2023, 6:05am Food

Braised sausages and lentils are classic French comfort food, and by streamlining the recipe, we bring it out of the countryside and squarely into the weeknight rotation. Read story