Eber’s Favorite Eateries
by Richard Eber Coming up with a list of 10 favorite local eating establishments is not an easy task. A large number of quality restaurants combined with the ability of…
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…
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 splash of the sprinklers can…
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 dog, Jack, along the creek…
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 cook a variety of meats and…
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…