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Looking for latkes? Latkes are a Hanukkah must, but making the potato pancakes can be very time-consuming and messy. If you want the latkes but not the work, Schmaltzy’s Delicatessen in Ballard has you covered. This deli specializes in latke press sandwiches, which definitely aren’t kosher; the sandwiches feature pastrami, lox and even Cuban-style pork between the latkes. — Jillian O’Connor 928 NW Leary Way; schmaltzysdeli.com
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Whether it’s canned or fresh, pumpkin is tasty in everyday meals from oatmeal to salads to curries. Inset: Nikki Gepner.
More than just pie Pumpkin: The harvest food you should be eating well beyond Thanksgiving by A S T R I D V I N J E
Pumpkin has long been a staple ingredient for fall desserts, but did you know there’s more to this humble gourd than meets the eye? Packed with vitamins and nutrients, this superfood is an
excellent way to bring variety to your family’s diet year-round. Nikki Gepner, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Woodinville, loves to praise the many benefits of pumpkin. Besides containing the immune-
boosting vitamins A and C, Gepner explains, pumpkin is also high in lutein, zeaxanthin and beta carotene, which all contribute to eye health. Pumpkin contains plenty of fiber and potassium, both of which are hearthealthy nutrients. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >
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Spice up your life Imagine choosing between sambusas, cassava, peanut stew, kabuli pilau, pancit, plantains, ngombe ya sauce, fried rice and tilapia! You’ll find them all at Spice Bridge Global Food Hall at Tukwila Village. Part of the Food Innovation Network’s Food Business Incubator program, Spice Bridge brings together restaurateurs — immigrant women and women of color — showcasing traditional and fusion foods from all over the world. Enjoy dishes from Senegal, Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, the Philippines, Afghanistan, Cambodia and Ethiopia. Outdoor dining and takeout available. — Jasmin Thankachen
14200 Tukwila International Blvd., Suite 141, Tukwila; foodinnovation network.org/food-hall
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