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Introducing the Hmong flower farmers co-op

Local Hmong farmers known for their breathtaking bouquets formed a co-op for goals none could achieve alone.

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Ashley Rodriguez’s Earth-to-table eating

In “The Rooted Kitchen,” chef and author Ashley Rodriguez has thoughtful advice for eating in harmony with the world around you.

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Meet the creator of Hot Mama Salsa

Nikki Guerrero adapted her grandmother’s recipes into a spicy success story.

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Green Grants: Tilth invests in organic and regenerative agriculture

Dozens of farms in Washington are getting much needed improvements through Tilth organic and regenerative grants.

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Purpose report

Highlights from the PCC Purpose Report

Learn how PCC recycled more cardboard, wasted less food, and found more ways to support communities.

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letters

May Letters to the Editor

Coffee and methylene chloride • Subscribing to Sound Consumer.

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Tom Yum
[ From the Sound Consumer archives ]

Pranee Halvorson makes flavors her own

Longtime PCC instructor Pranee Halvorson shares her story and Tom Yum Goong recipe.

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Tips for spring cleaning

Naturopathic physician Claire Zimmerman talks about how to clean your home for better health.

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New standards for cleaning products

A new standard for cleaning products at PCC will support greener, non-toxic laundry detergents, dish soaps, disinfectant sprays and other household cleansers.

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What’s next for regenerative agriculture?

A PCC symposium explored what regenerative agriculture means and how to plan for its future.

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Halibut

Everything you wanted to know about halibut

Get tips and recipes for this firm, flaky fish known as “the steak of the seafood world.”

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Karachi Kitchens

Viva Farms Expands

A $3 million grant is helping this nonprofit support farmers in King County.

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homegrown tomatoes

Why did Seattle’s growing zone change?

A change in plant hardiness zones reflects that it’s easier now to grow hot-weather crops in the Seattle area.

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Why do food co-ops matter?

Expert Jon Steinman explains what makes co-ops revolutionary.

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The double mission of Seadrunar Recycling

A recycling facility in South Seattle keeps materials from the landfill while also supporting treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.

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Making produce boxes better

The 135-year-old Seattle-Tacoma Box Co. created a rare recyclable produce box – and figured out how to keep it from the landfill.

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April Letters to the editor

Doing good for people and the planet  •  Sound Consumer goes online-only  •  Plant-based lunches

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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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