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…
Food
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Summer Squash Spectacular
By Deb Morris The grill is fired up, the kids are out of school, the smell of freshly-cut grass floats in the air, and the…
Rustic Summer Blueberry Tart
The Rustic Summer Blueberry Tart has been a long time family favorite recipe in Carol's family. “When my girls were young, they would walk our…
BBQ’s and Grill’s… How to make great things better!
By Greg Rodriguez, co-owner of Dog Day Spice Rub with his wife Kerry. As someone who enjoys the outdoors I have ample opportunity to…
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…
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…
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…