Category Archives: Food

How to eat meat without killing an animal!

Thanks to Mike C. From the Guardian: Singapore’s approval of chicken cells grown in bioreactors is seen as landmark moment across industry Eat Just’s ‘chicken bites’ will be initially available in a Singapore restaurant.  Cultured meat, produced in bioreactors without … Continue reading

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Our Collective Humanity

    On December 10th, everyday heroes, celebrities and diverse voices from around the world will come together as part of End Well’s Take 10 Event to consider our collective humanity in light of this extraordinarily challenging year. A free … Continue reading

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Why Gathering At The Dinner Table May Be The Most Transgressive – And Important – Thing To Do

Michael Hebb is often regarded as the originator of the modern underground dinner. Currently, Hebb is a part of the Summit series culinary team, crafting the upcoming program in Los Angeles where foodie-beloved folks such as Chez Panisse’s Alice Waters, BS Taqueria’s … Continue reading

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Dramatic close-ups capture something percolating and exploding – but what is it?

From Aeon: Winner of the Jury Prize in the 1981 Cannes Film Festival’s Short Films competition, Zea is an impressive and exhilarating piece of macro filmmaking. In a montage, close-ups capture a mysterious yellow subject as it heats and bubbles. But what … Continue reading

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Is the end of meat here?

From the NYT by Jonathan Safran Foer – Thanks to Diana C. for send this. Is any panic more primitive than the one prompted by the thought of empty grocery store shelves? Is any relief more primitive than the one … Continue reading

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Skyline Legacy Recipes!

“Skyline Legacy Recipes: The Perfect and Timely Solitary Activity for Residents of Skyline” Are you missing seeing your neighbors?  Longing for something to do?  Here is the perfect activity for you.  You can do this while you stay in your … Continue reading

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How are you shopping?

Put B. has sent along this link for comparative local grocery shopping. I think we are all having different experiences. I’ve got an order into COSTCO on Instacart but it won’t be here until Thursday. I hope it’s more accurate … Continue reading

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Food in the nude – NZ ditching plastic packaging of fruit and vegetables in supermarkets

Thanks to Pam P. for sending this along ‘Food in the nude’ is a New Zealand campaign to end plastic packaging for fresh produce in supermarkets. Foodstuffs have signed the NZ Plastic Packaging Declaration which is committed to making all … Continue reading

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Tibetan Buddhist nuns’ food and delicious vegetarian recipes

Thanks to Ann M for this fascinating post. The head of the TNP, Dr. Betsy Napper, spoke here at Skyline several years ago. Today we’re taking you behind the scenes to some of the Tibetan Buddhist nunneries supported through the … Continue reading

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Nutrition takeaway proposal cited as dangerous

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Mid-Brexit, Britons Pause to Debate What Really Matters: Tea

LONDON — Controversy over soccer star Alex Morgan’s tea-drinking World Cup victory dance has died down, but it has reignited debate among readers of The Times of London, Britain’s second-starchiest daily newspaper, over a matter that has long troubled the British people: … Continue reading

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The secret to San Francisco’s famous sourdough: bug poop

Thanks to Pam P for sending this in By Charlotte Druckman and Kevin Gray in Popular Science  It’s easy to get a rise out of a local TV news crew. Especially in a slo-mo state capital like California’s. So it was on September 6, 2007, … Continue reading

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Skyline beats Burger King!

Skyline has been way out ahead in its culinary choices – beating out not just Canlis but also Burger King and MacDonald’s. We have the Mr. Caplow Burger on request in the dining room. Give it a try to have … Continue reading

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The “Mr. Caplow Burger,” the new item on the lunch menu

Chef Mark Ferrante listens to Skyliners’ suggestions.  The “Mr. Caplow Burger,” the new item on the lunch menu, came out of a discussion in the Dining Services Committee. Chef Mark was aware of this new product and had already included … Continue reading

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Does tipping humanize the restaurant experience?

From Aeon: “Historians mostly agree that tipping was originally an aristocratic custom. In early 17th century England, it became expected that visitors to a private home would, on departure, leave a small amount of money, called a vail, to the … Continue reading

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Is Eating Deli Meats Really That Bad for You?

From the New York Times: Q. Is eating deli meats really that bad? Does it make a difference if it’s organic, nitrate-free or uncured? A. Meat and poultry are excellent sources of protein, B vitamins and certain minerals, but consuming even … Continue reading

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Seattle, It’s Time to Talk About Death

There are many things we want to talk about with family and friends; death isn’t usually one of them. But from Death Salons to Death Cafes and dinners, there are plenty of signs in Seattle that this is changing BY: JEN … Continue reading

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Haven’t tried this yet in the ODR

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under attack

From the Aging and Disabilities Advisory Council Dear Representative DelBene: On behalf of the Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services, the Seattle-King County Area Agency on Aging, I want to share our great concern about the draft Farm Bill, specifically … Continue reading

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Common sense isn’t so common when it comes to health habits

Ed Note: Most people at age 50 want to live a long healthy life. Not smoking, maintaining a normal weight, alcohol in moderation, some exercise and eating a healthy diet – this is common sense, right? But in a large … Continue reading

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Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer

 Hmm. Maybe this is the kitchen gadget for a non-cook like me. I read the rave reviews about it in the New York Times, then saw multiple recipe books for the device at COSTCO. This one above is only $49 … Continue reading

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Flowers for our dining room – a gracious gift

Are you enjoying the flowers in the Olympic Dining Room? Jean Gibbs heads up this special group of ladies who arrange and distribute the new centerpiece floral pieces each Friday. In the picture above L to R are Peggy MacRae, Karen … Continue reading

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Anxiety in Eastern Washington Orchards

From Crosscut: “In the Yakima Valley, nestled east of the Cascades, the fruit trees are waking up. Signs along State Highway 24 advertise openings for “piscadores,” or harvesters. At the Doornink Fruit Ranch in Wapato, expert hands prune hundreds of acres … Continue reading

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Summer recipes for these warm days

There are some great summer recipes in the NYT like the above lobster summer rolls.  Actually in our own ODR this week, there is a very tasty appetizer which has shrimp instead of lobster. The peanut sauce is gives a great … Continue reading

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