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Whatcom Locavore: Brining before roasting adds moisture, flavor to locally grown whole chicken

Turkey may win on the holidays, but for everyday eating, it's hard to beat the appearance, aroma and flavor of a beautifully roasted chicken - especially one grown on a Whatcom County farm.

Turkey may win on the holidays, but for everyday eating, it's hard to beat the appearance, aroma and flavor of a beautifully roasted chicken. Let me explain why this is fresh in my mind.

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Enjoy the summer with a chilled white wine

It happens every year. We get a stretch of nice weather in early spring and Northwesterners become giddy with excitement that summer is nearly here. Then we have to deal with June.
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Shelf Life: Keeping your summer sip cool

GETTING A GOOD GRIP ON GRILLING
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Satisfying a last-minute taste for carbonara

This is not a typical spaghetti alla carbonara. The traditional dish is a simple combination: spaghetti tossed with sauteed guanciale (pig's cheek, but often crisped pancetta or bacon are used instead), fresh eggs, Parmesan and Romano cheeses and lots of black pepper.
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Diabetes Quick Fix: Shrimp Caesar Salad

Keep frozen, cooked shrimp in the freezer to make this quick, diabetes-friendly salad on the spur of the moment. Succulent shrimp and romaine lettuce are the base for this tasty Caesar Salad.
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Tidbits: Sugar in all forms

HOW SWEET IT IS
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Strawberries, white and blue

It's strawberry time.
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Ask a cook: Storing chickpeas

Q: To add protein to my almost meatless diet, I add about 1/4 cup canned chickpeas to my salad. How long can I keep them in the refrigerator once I open a can? Should I store them rinsed and drained, or with the liquid from the can?
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Fresh beets intrigue beet lovers and lure skeptics

Thanks to farmers who are growing under polytunnels - also known as hoophouses - fresh, local beets are available practically year round.
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Wine of the Week: 2011 Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc

Wine of the Week: 2011 Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc
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To Hugo's staff, he's Mr. G

In the restaurant world, being called a "regular" is a badge of honor. And Phil Gittelman has gained that badge.