Salmon 21 with Pressed Cucumbers and Sauce Verte

Rocke and I have enjoyed this dish since the late 70's. We often take it with us on short-trips around Washington State. It has traveled to the mountains for a picnic at Jump Off Low Ridge on the Eastern Washington side of Chinook Pass, to the Peninsula for a picnic at Ruby Beach and even canoeing on Lake Quinault. It provides a great hors d'oeuvre meal for several guests and the leftovers make wonderful salmon cakes.

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Landmark Health Care Reform

On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Patient Act) into law. The House of Representatives also passed a reconciliation bill, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, which makes changes to the Patient Act and is currently before the Senate for approval. Together, both pieces of legislation make sweeping reforms to health care in the United States.

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Estate Tax Update for the State of Washington

Professional Alliance member and attorney Pat McGowan specializes in charitable and estate law with a focus on small business owners. He shared the following report with us on changes to the Washington State and Federal estate tax as well as his thoughts on what to expect in 2010 and 2011.

Report Estate Tax in the State of Washington

Caring for Aging Parents

We are all touched by the mental and physical deterioration of loved ones due to injury, illness or aging. Many times the love one struggling is not in your immediate area or we need independent counsel on the right thing to do. In these cases our Professional Alliance often turns to Lisa Mayfield, a skilled Geriatric Care Manager, for education, guidance and support. Lisa was featured in the February issue of Seattle Woman Magazine on caring for aging parents.