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Don't let all that fabulous fresh summer produce go to waste — with the proper storage, your fruit, vegetables and herbs will have a better chance of surviving until you eat them. Read story

Making the most of your produce

Extend the life of your favorite fruit, vegetables and herbs of summer with proper storage. A variety of experts share their advice.

Are infomercial "Green Bags" worth the investment?

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Intriguing Washington newcomer: roussanne | Wine Adviser

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Beware calories in digestive aid, muscle builder | The Diet Detective

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Look to legumes for protein that's affordable and delicious

Pig-roast fundraiser for Seattle's Bravest | Food briefs

Red wine bubbles — sign of trouble? | Wine Q & A

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Making the most of your produce

Are infomercial "Green Bags" worth the investment?

Bonsoir, Crepe de Paris | Nancy Leson

Intriguing Washington newcomer: roussanne | Wine Adviser

In one study, the low-carbohydrate or Mediterranean diet seems to work best for dieters | Lean Plate Club

Beware calories in digestive aid, muscle builder | The Diet Detective

It's best to pull overgrown parsley and start with a new plant | Plant Talk

Look to legumes for protein that's affordable and delicious

Pig-roast fundraiser for Seattle's Bravest | Food briefs

Red wine bubbles — sign of trouble? | Wine Q & A

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FDA says tomatoes are safe; peppers suspect

27th Bite of Seattle returns to its roots, offers smaller tastes

Balsamic on ice cream? Hey, her name's Molly Moon | Dining Deals

This year's top kitchen gifts are geared toward entertaining

These kitchen-worthy wedding presents are still in use years later | Nancy Leson

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Fun House: With room to skate, swim and jump around, kids and grown-ups can play | Northwest Living

Fine Vines | These clematis just keep on coming | Plant Life

It takes a less-is-more attitude to embrace smaller houses | EcoConsumer

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Furnishing with a clear view, plus a dramatic bedroom makeover

Think outside the closet when organizing clutter

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Roche bids $44 billion for rest of Genentech

Ailing people scout veterinary pharmacies for drug to end life

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Nancy Leson

Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson serves up the best info and tips on Northwest food, cooking, dining and restaurants. Check her latest thoughts in her All You Can Eat blog. Her column appears each Wednesday. Her restaurant roundups appear monthly, on Fridays, in the Restaurants and Entertainment sections.

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