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)
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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
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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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Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Turkish style meatballs in tomato sauce INGREDIENTS
For the meatballs:
1 1/2 lbs. fine ground beef or lamb

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Turkish Meatballs, Courtesy of Kabab-Burger It seems the perfect recipe for landing a job as a restaurant owner is a love of cooking and a husband who has always dreamed of owning a dining establishment. This is how Michaella and Avi Ben-Ari came to own Kabab-Burger in Lafayette.
By Susie Iventosch
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