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Seasonal Featured Recipes

Seasonal Feature: Cedar-Plank Salmon – A Taste of Summer

July 4, 2026

One of my favorite dishes to prepare this summer has been cedar-plank salmon, and I have to say—it has been a tremendous hit. I recently served it for several private chef dinners, and it quickly became one of those recipes … Continued

Nutrition Tips and Recipes

Nutrition Tip: Add More Berries to Your Salads This Summer

July 4, 2026

Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of one of nature’s sweetest gifts—fresh berries. Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries, they’re at their peak this time of year, making them more flavorful, more affordable, and packed with nutrition. … Continued

Balanced Meal Planning Tips

Balanced Meal Planning Tip: Let the Season Guide Your Plate

July 4, 2026

Summer is one of the easiest times of year to build healthy, balanced meals because nature provides such an abundance of fresh ingredients. Farmers markets and grocery stores are overflowing with colorful produce that’s both delicious and nutrient-dense. When planning … Continued

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Chef Ken’s Corner: Finding Balance

July 4, 2026

As I sit down to write this month’s newsletter, it’s the Fourth of July weekend. My wife and I decided it was time to step away from our daily routines and spend a few days in the beautiful mountain village of Leavenworth, Washington. There wasn’t a long list of activities or a packed itinerary—just a chance to slow down, enjoy the scenery, and simply be together. Like many of you, I can easily get caught up in the daily grind. Between planning menus, shopping, cooking, deliveries, and running a business, it’s easy to keep saying, “I’ll slow down next week.” Before long, weeks become months, and we realize we’ve forgotten to take care of ourselves. As a nutrition and wellness consultant, I often talk about balance when it comes to food, but balance extends far beyond what’s on our plates. It also means making time for our health, our relationships, … Continued