The Tacoma Farmers Market spent this summer giving free food to people who need it, and not just in Tacoma. With the financial support of nearly a quarter-million dollars from the federal government, the Fresh Express Mobile Market visited three locations each week—Fridays at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center on South Tacoma Way and the
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Think back on some of your favorite family meals over the years and it’s likely that Campbell Soup Company played a role during those important moments around the table. An American icon, Campbell is celebrating its 150th anniversary. From tomato soup and grilled cheese on a cold day to green bean casserole, generations of home
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Not sure how to eat and stay healthy this quarantine season? Candice Rosen, author of the book “Forget Dieting: It’s All About Data-Driven Fueling,”  encourages “food combining. As you combine foods, Rosen adds, “monitoring blood glucose is the key to weight gain versus weight loss, good health versus poor health.” Here are some specifics from
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All your hard work in the vegetable garden is paying off with a bountiful harvest. Fresh produce is filling your garden, countertops, and refrigerator while the garden keeps producing more. Preserve some of your harvest to enjoy throughout the winter with some tried-and-true or updated variation of food preservation techniques. Hanging bundles of herbs to
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