Category Archives: Food

Seattle, It’s Time to Talk About Death

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under attack

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Jim deMaine

 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

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Jim deMaine

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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