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The farm bill is a multi-year law that governs an array of agriculture and food programs. Officially titled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, it covers everything from farming and agricultural conservation to rural development and domestic nutrition...

There’s no reason you have to outgrow grilled cheese sandwiches just because you’re a grown-up now. Besides there’s still something to be said for the comforting, melty deliciousness of American singles on toasty, buttered white bread. It’s an easy matter,...

We can’t help but celebrate the heart of asparagus season here in Eastern Washington. Almost any bread goes for this sandwich. A crusty Italian loaf or a thickly sliced country white work especially well. You can make each of...

In about 20 minutes, you can have a batch of tangy-sweet Balsamic glaze that you can keep on-hand to use with everything from sandwiches and sliced tomatoes to grilled meats. A good focaccia with big, tender holes is a...

Grilled Smoked Salmon with Capered Cream Cheese Smoked salmon and cream cheese is a time-honored pairing. For a quick fix, stir some capers and lemon zest into herbed cream cheese. Makes 4 sandwiches 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped capers 1 tablespoon finely minced...

This is a great any-season sandwich. In the summer, you could also add heirloom tomatoes. In the winter, you could add any roasted vegetables. You can store remaining tapenade in the refrigerator for about a week. Makes 2 Sandwiches 1/2...

In honor of national chocolate chip day (May 15), we’re celebrating with our all-time favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. The addition of a splash of lemon juice seems bizarre, but it’s the secret ingredient that somehow gives these cookies...

Recently, a Washington pesticide bill quietly made its way through the state Legislature. The form of Senate Bill 6529 that passed in late January is, thankfully, but a shadow of the original bill Washington farmers defined as destructive. Proponents of...

Few topics in farming drive more debate than GMOs. Unfortunately, much of the controversy is based on misinformation and misunderstanding. In reality, GMOs protect the environment and our food supply system. They allow farmers to produce healthier crops, yielding...

This a bread for when you have time to enjoy baking. It’s a traditional yeasted dough that’s best left to rise twice. For the loveliest texture choose good-quality, old-fashioned oats rather than quick cooking. Toasting the nuts lends a...