Creamy Lemonade Pie
MRS. BUTTERBANKS “Eat butter first, and eat it last, and live till a hundred years be past.” — Old Dutch Proverb This pie is one of my all-time favorites. It’s…
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Mrs. Butterbanks, aka Sam Bowerbank, always finds the time in the middle of her busy schedule to destroy her kitchen one concoction at a time. With the freshest ingredients gathered…
Hummingbird Cake
Frugelegance, FrugElegance where frugal and elegance come together. It has been a pretty cold and (much needed) rainy winter here in the Bay Area. Are you thinking about Spring yet?…
Zombie Trademark War Ends
For those following the “Cheese Zombies” trademark battle, Patty’s Original Cheese Zombies prevailed. The United States Trademark Office has ruled that the phrase “Cheese Zombies” may not be used exclusively…
Pumpkin Pie Minis
These mini pumpkin pies are so easy to make and are just the right size. They are perfect for your dessert table with other bite size favorites. Your guests can…
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…