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In 2023, Umpqua Health Alliance awarded Tri City Elementary School a $10,000 grant that allowed them to create a school garden in 2024. Behavi…

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The feeling of Thanksgiving filled the air alongside the smell of turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie at the Kodiak Bar and Grill on Monday as pa…

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May kicked off Oregon Wine Month and there is no better place to pay homage to the grape than the Umpqua Valley.

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Rice is one of the most versatile foods on the planet. This vitamin and mineral packed grain can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

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I grew up in Portland, where every Tuesday evening my parents would walk two blocks to the elementary school my four siblings and I attended a…

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Many years ago, my husband and I treated his dad to dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. My father-in-law immediately dug into the chips and …

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Some may wonder how a big, white, gelatinous cube found in the produce department could turn into anything tasty. What is it and where does it…

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The unassuming leek has a distinguished history. It was eaten by the Egyptians, the Ancient Greeks and the Romans, who almost certainly introd…

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As we delve into the holiday season, marked by celebrations and indulgent feasts, well-being practices can fall by the wayside.

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Historically, turnips have not had the most positive reputation. Many civilizations associated the common root with poverty and livestock feed…

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November is Thanksgiving time, which makes me think of turkey. Many turkeys are purchased this month for family gatherings. Many times, it’s t…

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It’s the time of year when we are starting to transition from our wonderful summer fruits and vegetables to the abundance of fall produce. I a…

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Did you know that one in six Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses each year? This accounts for approximately 128,000 hospitalizations —…

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Most of Douglas County’s schools will be back in session this Monday! That means meeting new teachers, reuniting with old friends and getting …

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Every day there seems to be a new product on the market or a recent revolutionary lifestyle change that claims to be the key to everlasting ha…

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Did you know that Egyptians in the late 1800s were convinced that insanity was “more common and more violent when the eggplant is in season in…

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There are 22.2 million Asian Americans and 1.6 million Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders who are woven into the beautiful ethnic tap…

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Ingredients 1/4 cup cold water 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 1/3 cup sugar 4 cups berries, fresh or frozen (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, …

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If you were offered the chance to live an extra five or 10 more years, and remain healthy and active, would you take it? The great news is you…