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Rodale Institute

An organic research renaissance: Cascadian Farm’s new chapter

The famous Cascadian Farm property is entering a new life as the Rodale Institute Pacific Northwest Organic Center, a research center for organic farming.

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Warm up to spring with vegetable soups

Bridge the gap between winter and spring with Kim O’Donnel’s recipes for vegetable soup purees.

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Community Voices: A conversation with Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ)

Sound Consumer talks with Heather Day, director of CAGJ, a grassroots organization working toward a just local and global economy.

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Introducing the PBL (Plant-Based Lunch)

Unlock the power of plant-based eating with these expert tips and lunch recipes from a registered dietician nutritionist.

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Karachi Kitchens

Spicing up Seattle homes with Karachi Kitchen

Through spice blends, a cookbook and cooking classes, Kausar Ahmed brought the flavors of her home in Pakistan to Seattle kitchens.

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A Q&A with PCC Board member Megan Karch

What are the roles and responsibilities of PCC board members? Megan Karch, CEO of Islandwood, talks about the board’s work and the upcoming election.

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Notice of PCC 2024 Annual Members Meeting

Learn details about PCC’s Annual Members Meeting for the election of Board of Trustee candidates.

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Letters to the Editor

Selling foods from the Dirty Dozen • Sound Consumer goes online-only • Non-alcoholic beverages • Thank you, Fremont staff!

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Persia FPO

PCC Launches Quiet Shopping Hour

A weekly sensory-friendly shopping hour at PCC is meant to support neurodiverse community members.

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FROM YARD WASTE TO GARDEN GOLD

Cedar Grove turns tons of food scraps and yard waste into rich “no-waste” compost

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A FATHER, A SON, AND “A VERY CHINESE COOKBOOK”

Simple, sensational sesame noodles are among the 100 recipes that brought a family closer.

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AMERICA’S MISSING INGREDIENT

Are beans “the new chicken”? Kim O’Donnel explains how to prepare these versatile, affordable, sustainable nutritional heroes

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food FARMacia

A CONVERSATION WITH FOOD FARMACIA

A unique collaboration provides fresh local produce to patients at two Seattle medical clinics.

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HUNGER ACTION DAY

Join local organizations Feb. 1 to talk with legislators about priorities.

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COOKIES MAKE A DELICIOUS DIFFERENCE

Deborah Tuggle’s Bite Me! cookie company makes great baked goods—and empowers great workers. Get her baking tips and recipes in a PCC cooking class.

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THE SWEET SUCCESS OF DRAGONFLY CAKES

Adorable petits four come from the kitchen alchemy of sisters Odette D’Aniello and Mary Anne Quitugua

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FARMER AND ADVOCATES OF THE YEAR

A food justice champion, a visionary farming leader and a tireless supporter were honored by the Tilth Alliance.

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HOW FOOD BECAME A COMMUNITY’S MEDICINE

Lifelong fuels health and hope through culturally and medically-tailored meals.

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PCC CUSTOMER SERVICE STARS

Meet Gale Thomas, India Flemmings, Sam Niehl and Mark Frasher!

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PCC PURPOSE STARS

Two PCC staff members were honored by Progressive Grocer magazine for their groundbreaking work.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Remarks from readers • Mushrooms and chocolate • Chickens and eggs • Non-GMO products • Plastic containers • Plastic clamshells • Palm oil

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NEWS BITES

Organic poultry standards • Endangered Oregon snail • Food insecurity rises • Nutrition label designer California additives ban • BC forest protection • 2024 food trends • FDA priorities • Olive oil prices • Sustainable packaging • Sustainability interest grows • Salt cycle disruptions • Electric vehicle sales • AI salmon counts • Early bird dining

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Rebekah Denn

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Meet the editor.

Journalist Rebekah Denn is a longtime PCC member and has edited the Sound Consumer since 2019. She is a regular contributor to The Seattle Times and other publications, with work including everything from investigative reporting to restaurant criticism (sometimes both at once.) The winner of two James Beard awards and other honors, she curated the 2017 “Edible City” exhibit at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry. She lives in Seattle with her omnivorous husband and three vegetarian children.

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