Category Archives: Food

Also on Wednesday the 21st – in the Madrona Room and 5th floor patio.

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

For foodies, you can have a frozen yogurt with toppings out on 9th Avenue, then top it off with strawberry shortcake on the 5th floor patio. Who needs dinner anyway??

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Recyclable? Try Refillable. The Quest For a Greener Cleaner

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Susan Shain in the NYT — Thanks to Mike C. Every week, Angela Espinoza Pierson looked at her recycling bin — filled with detergent jugs, shampoo bottles and clamshell containers that once held strawberries — with mixed feelings. Sure, it … Continue reading →

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Candy Canes Bring a Twist to the Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. By Rosie Wolf Williams The red and white candy cane has a long and storied past. But is there a right way to eat one? Dangling from the Christmas tree, tucked into party favors, or bathing … Continue reading →

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Army recipe for SOS in a 1942 Field Manual

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From Bob P. perhaps reminding the Skyline vets about Army cuisine

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Food as Medicine: Exploring the intersection between the nutritional sciences, medicine and the culinary arts

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Jim deMaine

This conference is open to the public and has some wonderful outside speakers from Harvard and Tufts, as well as the head chef at Canlis giving cooking demonstrations. The cost is $25 to watch online. Sadly it is all just … Continue reading →

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Farms in Central Washington Boost Their Yield With Solar Energy

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. Two greenhouse domes on the Colville Reservation will house the state’s first ‘agrivoltaics’ project, where food and electricity can grow in tandem on small acreage. ‍ Two geodesic domes are being built in Nespelem, 16 miles … Continue reading →

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|The Jewish Deli: An American Tale Told in Pickles and Pastrami

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. The Jewish Deli: An American Tale Told in Pickles and Pastrami “I’ll Have What She’s Having,” a traveling exhibit on the Jewish delicatessen, looks back at a vibrant institution fueled by immigration and irresistible food. In … Continue reading →

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A second Ukrainian recipe – Beet and Mushroom Relish

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Joan C. – from the Skyline Legacy Cookbook ​From an old recipe of a Canadian-Ukrainian family as modified by Lidia Filonowich and Orleen Baugh Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp of oil, or more if needed … Continue reading →

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A Ukrainian recipe from our Skyline Legacy Cookbook

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Joan C. Ukrainian Paska (Easter Bread) from Pamela Peterson’s grandmother Mary Kissel Repokis.  Pam writes, “This is her recipe from the old country.  I’ve made it myself many times and always think of her showing me how.” Ingredients … Continue reading →

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Food art — being creative

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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National Pi day cookies – baked by a mathematician

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Hollis W. and the Duke magazine

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Be My Valentine

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Making breakfast for someone you love. Thanks to Bob P.

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PCC Community Markets Sets Date for Downtown Seattle Store Opening

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Location set to debut Jan. 19 as co-op reaches 100K member milestone. It’s located in Rainier Square at 1320 4th Avenue. (between Union and University). Thanks to Janet H for letting us know. PCC Community Markets has revealed that it … Continue reading →

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