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I'm an experienced food scientist/home economist, an artist, a recipe developer specializing in gluten-free recipes, a cancer survivor, and a writer. I currently live in Bellingham, Washington.

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Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to save money and eat healthy: 1 of 28
You can save a great deal of money while eating healthy, delicious food. This can be achieved through a variety of strategies. Some of the most obvious money saving activities are avoiding waste, preparing meals at home, and buying foods when they are in season and on sale. Other helpful ideas are planning, freezer meals, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to get more calcium-rich foods into your diet: 1 of 17
Increasing your daily calcium intake doesn't necessarily mean increasing your consumption of dairy products. While most dairy products, like cheese, yogurt and milk, are good sources of calcium, this important mineral is found in a wide variety of foods. For those people who are unable to consume milk or milk products, gett... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Family cooking on a budget: Tips and tricks: 9 of 51
Cooking at home is a great way to stick to a budget. There are several ways to keep food costs down, and they don't take a great deal of time. Knowing the tricks for making the most of your food dollars can result in significant savings. Planning is extremely important when cooking on a budget. Sale flyers should be... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Learning to paint with watercolors: 2 of 10
Watercolor is an easy, fun medium for creating art. Color theory, composition and design can be explored freely with watercolor paint, paper, and brushes. Several techniques may be used with watercolors for varying effects including painting wet on wet, wet on dry, layering washes, and more. Watercolor paper comes in co... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) When the elderly transition to assisted living: 1 of 3
Losing independence is something many older people fear. Stories from nursing homes past may keep some people from considering an assisted living facility, even as they experience a decreased ability to care for themselves. Finding an affordable facility that is also close to family can sometimes be challenging. I recen... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to make pickles: 1 of 1
For many of us, the term "pickles" means pickled cucumbers, but making pickles is an ancient practice of preserving food, including a wide variety of vegetables. The pickling process uses salt and vinegar to naturally preserve vegetables, allowing us to enjoy the bright taste of summer throughout the year. Pickles can be so... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations Gluten free dining in Bellingham: 1 of 1

Eating out while following a gluten free diet can be challenging. Items that you wouldn't expect to contain gluten are sometimes made with wheat. Some restaurants coat their cut potatoes in flour before frying to get a crispier exterior. Seasoning blends sometimes use flour as a carrier, and sauces are extremely risky. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art An introduction to abstract watercolor: 1 of 1
Watercolor is a medium that can be used to produce many styles of art. Some of the properties that are unique to this medium make it particularly suitable for abstract art. Some colors are more transparent than others, some pigments stain the paper to become permanent, and others can be easily lifted from selected areas. P... More..
Food & Drink > Baking Why make homemade bread?: 10 of 18
The time honored tradition of making homemade bread is a practice that has been passed down through generations. The fragrance of baking bread can bring the family together in the kitchen like nothing else, and it can be a fun way of involving children in food preparation while teaching them a useful skill. Bread machines a... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats Meat cooking: How to avoid food poisoning: 6 of 10
Avoiding food poisoning when handling meat can be accomplished by following a few basic food safety rules. Cleanliness, storage temperature and cooking temperature are some of the most important aspects of food safety. Eliminating cross contamination is also critical to avoiding food poisoning from meat. Meat that is ha... More..