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Farmer’s Market Fun

My family is excited that the summer farmer’s markets have opened. Going to the farmer’s market is one of our favorite summer family activities. I like that my children get to see real farm families at work. Many times the kids are offered a sample of watermelon, peaches, local honey, or flavored popcorn. And my kids love samples. I like that we are eating corn that was picked in the wee hours of the same morning, and that we are supporting local farmers. The farmer’s markets are great places for trading recipes, too. I love talking and eavesdropping as people … Continue reading →

Hospitals Go Gourmet

The quality of hospital food is legendary… legendarily BAD. But patients at the Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston, Oregon have fallen in love with the hospital food. Even after their stay at the medical center is over, patients are coming back to eat again. What makes the food at Good Shepherd Medical Center so special? Let’s take a look at some of the menu offerings: Wild salmon Local organic produce Cherry pie Lean bison Pasta primavera with fresh vegetables Everything is cooked from scratch, and the menu is packed with healthy choices. In just a year, the director of … Continue reading →