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…
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 close to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Contra Costa Wine Group hosts 38th Annual Wine Judging
– By Richard Eber It’s 10: AM on a Saturday morning at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Walnut Creek. While most folks are still sipping Starbucks at this moment, ten…
FrugElegance: Hearty and Healthy Taco Soup
Hearty and Healthy Easy Taco Soup –By Carol and Randi, the FruGirls If your New Year’s Resolution is to eat better, there’s nothing like starting the year with one of…