Mauricio's Pan Integral con Cervesa
Last month my husband and I had the opportunity to visit the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve just south of Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula. After driving down a very bumpy dirt road for about an hour and a half, with an amazing view of the Caribbean to our east and a view ...By Susie Iventosch
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Company Jam Shrub Recipe
(Makes 1-2 cups)
16 ounces fresh fruit, grated or sliced on the mandoline
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The Shrub Rebirth
Devereaux Smith is the owner of Company Jam, which is a beautiful line of jams currently sold at Diablo Foods in Lafayette. Her "jam" career began while she was on a break after working for four years as the director of development and communication at The Bentley ...By Susie Iventosch
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Chocolate-Dipped Mini Strawberry Sundaes
(Makes enough for dessert for 4)
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A Perfect Pink Bite!
Strawberries are coming into season and with the recent opening of the Orinda Farmers' Market and the Lafayette market scheduled to open May 19, there will be plenty of juicy, ripe strawberries on display. You may have already been able to purchase locally-grown ...By Susie Iventosch
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The BRiC (Brownie/Reese's/Cookie)
(Makes 8-10 in large-sized muffin tins)
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Cooking with Kids?
It's a wonderful thing when your kids come to the rescue to save the day! Normally, when we travel, I have the food column prepared ahead of time; or at least the recipe has been tested and photos taken. But this time I was not quite as prepared as usual, and had no ...By Susie Iventosch
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Lemon Orzo with Grilled Asparagus and Eggplant
(Serves 6 as a side dish, or three to four as a main dish)
INGREDIENTS
1 eight ounce package orzo
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Happy Birthday to Moraga Produce!
Just one year ago, Roberto Cortez along with his parents and two siblings, opened Moraga Produce in the Rheem Shopping Center. This market is a great resource for finding all sorts of fruits and vegetables, and is very convenient. We all love farmers' markets, but you ...By Susie Iventosch
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Easter Spinach-Gruyere Bread Pudding
INGREDIENTS
8-10 medium sized cremini (or baby bella) mushrooms, sliced or quartered
1-2 tablespoons ...
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Easter Ideas
Easter Sunday is a great day for brunch and this savory bread pudding can be used as the main dish along with fresh fruit and bacon or sausage on the side, or as a side dish to accompany a roast, chicken, turkey or ham. The idea for this recipe is the combination of ...By Susie Iventosch
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Barley Mushroom Pilaf
Barley Mushroom Pilaf
INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cup pearl barley (available in the rice section of your ...
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Barley for the Better
Not only is this barley dish delicious, but there are many health benefits associated with eating whole grains. According to a 2007 analysis conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, a diet in whole grain foods is associated with a ...By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Elsie's Lemon Bars
Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Cookies, Please!
As you wander the aisles at Diablo Foods, you may notice a new addition to the bakery selection, a most fabulous line of cookies called Cookies, Please! The store features six or so flavors on a regular basis, in addition to a delightful Meyer lemon cheesecake on ...By Susie Iventosch
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA