Pasta alla Carbonara

February 22, 2012
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Seven simple ingredients. This time I used a combination of good quality, light cured bacon and pancetta (not pre-sliced). Actually the olive oil isn't Kelly green; the light was weird. Note the bucatini, slightly thicker than spaghetti

Here is a centuries old recipe for people who love to eat good food but don’t want to spend lots of time cooking. An Italian classic, it is foolproof, calls for only 6 or 7 ingredients and takes no more than 20 minutes from...

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Feng Shui for Gardeners 2012

February 20, 2012
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Dragon Rising Over Mt. Fuji

For purposes of Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology calculations are based on the solar calendar. On February 4th, 2012 we entered the Year of Ren Chen or Water Dragon. Buckle up your seat belts, it may be a bumpy ride filled with unexpected events...

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Seattle’s Chris Curtis: Fresh Food and Farming Advocate

February 11, 2012
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Almost twenty years ago when Chris Curtis started the University District Farmers Market, she set a standard for farmers markets throughout the northwest. Working in partnership with local organic farmers who also sat on the board, the market required local, exclusively organic products and...

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