Midnight Munchies in Concord
by Richard Eber It’s after hours. If residents want to find a place to eat that is not a drive-thru, there are only a limited number of restaurants that are…
Taro Root – More than Just Poi
by Deb Morris Farmers Market Most everyone knows how taro root is made into Hawaiian poi, a somewhat colorless gray starchy mixture with the texture of pudding. But roasting or…
Melon Mania
FARMER FRESH by Deb Morris Pacific Coast Farmers Market www.pcfma.org/concord Take both hands and dig into a big slice of juicy watermelon. Or cooking thick wedges of cantaloupe on the…
Watermelon Mango Salsa
FRUGELEGANCE By Carol and Randi, the Frugirls Watermelon Mango Salsa is a Summertime Favorite! It’s hard to think that school is starting soon and that summer will be winding down.…
Eggplant – Not Just for Parmigiana Anymore
By Deb Morris Almost ev eryone has had Eggplant Parmigiana, or Ratatoulle, or Baba Ganoush, pretty standard recipes for using eggplant. But have you tried big slabs of eggplant on…
Cooking with Bok Choy
by Deb Morris A staple in Chinese cooking, bok choy is one of those vegetables that are often familiar, but most don’t know how to cook with it. It is…
The Magic of Microgreens
– By Deb Morris Farmers are now offering tiny baby seedlings of familiar plants, called microgreens, to many dining establishments as a trendy addition to their menus. They’re even appearing…
Ice Cream or Bust – The Scoop on Local Parlors
by Rich Eber In an era where few people can be found without an iPod or smartphone, one aspect of classic American culture that is still going strong is the…
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries, a Valentine’s Day Favorite
Chocolate-dipped strawberries are synonymous with romance and Valentine’s Day, so we offer a recipe straight from the California Strawberry Commission. Chocolate-dipped Strawberries 12 California strawberries, washed and dried 8 ounces…