The federal Inflation Reduction Act will, according to its supporters, benefit farmers who are struggling to grow food as weather extremes and disasters increase. The legislation earmarks $40 billion for sustainable agriculture and “climate resilience.”

It’s becoming a thing for Washington winemakers. As a Seattle-based winery owner says,“Whether it’s a can, box, or bottle, it’s what’s inside that counts.”

Seattle is one of the best places in the country to get a chocolate fix, according to a ranking of the 190 biggest U.S. cities for their makers and sellers of high-quality chocolate, etc.

Kitchen creations that are good for folks with kidney ailments range from main dishes to appetizers. A white bean dip is a particular crowd favorite.