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Clark County News

Pepper flakes perk up shrimp and pasta

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Pasta is dressed up with shrimp, zucchini and red bell pepper in this 15-minute meal. The vegetables cook for a couple of minutes in a skillet, white wine is added, and shrimp cooks for a few more minutes in the white wine sauce. The shrimp remain juicy and tender this… Read story

Eggplant caponata on toasted baguette slices.

Go ahead, overcook that eggplant

Eggplant caponata on toasted baguette slices.

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

In its natural state, eggplant is tough, spongy and bitter -- pretty vile, all in all. Generally, vegetables (especially ones with a reputation for being vile) do not benefit from overcooking -- think fetid Brussels sprouts, gray peas, floppy asparagus. Eggplant is the opposite: Its unpleasantness is directly correlated with… Read story

Brunell: Portland ignores proven benefits of fluoridation

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Business

When it comes to drinking water, Portland is an odd duck. Since 1956, voters have consistently rejected adding minuscule amounts of fluoride to their water supply to prevent tooth decay. They again flocked to the polls in May to kill the latest ballot measure. Read story

Vancouver workshop targets small, new business owners

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Business

The Vancouver office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners from 9 a.m. till noon Wednesday at 8008 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 340. Read story

Weather Eye: A cool, showery welcome to summer still warmer than in 2011

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The weekend turned out pleasant and Monday's weather wasn't bad either. That upper-level low is still offshore and will head our way triggering scattered thundershowers, showers and perhaps some steady light rain. Unstable conditions and cooler conditions will persist through Thursday; nothing else new to add to the mix. Read story

Talking Points: Case against Merion

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking: U.S. Open venue; minor league baseball. Read story

Shishito peppers are great when grilled.

Shishito: From hipster menus to your grill

Shishito peppers are great when grilled.

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Never had shishito peppers? You need to track them down. Right now. Read story

Dixie chicken can be served with broccoli and bell pepper slaw and a slice of grilled baguette.

Use two-zone heat to grill your Dixie Chicken

Dixie chicken can be served with broccoli and bell pepper slaw and a slice of grilled baguette.

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Let's face it: Chicken is a grilling go-to for both weeknight and weekend cooking. Read story

Crisp, peppery watercress takes a starring role in this summer salad.

Watercress finesse: Crisp, peppery green takes a starring role in sprightly main-dish salad

Crisp, peppery watercress takes a starring role in this summer salad.

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Watercress is a treat I had come to associate with spring and the return of farmers markets -- that is, until I came across vibrant bunches of it recently at the local grocer. Read story

Strawberry shortcake topped with a dollop of whipped cream is a delectable creation.

Strawberries, whipped cream take shortcake to greatness

Strawberry shortcake topped with a dollop of whipped cream is a delectable creation.

June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." Read story