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…
Food
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…
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…
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…
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…
EASY TRICK TO CATCH CLAMS AT THE BEACH | CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE
Clever thinking resulted in catching a clam. Now you are thinking of clam chowder. Here is a recipe...
GANDOLF/MAGNETO MAKES PERFECT SCRAMBLERS – YOU CAN, TOO
While I agree with Sir Ian on his egg technique, I have a variation that I do. I make them from free range farm fresh eggs BUT, instead of creme or milk, you just use some grass fed butter, a dash of cold water, and lightly salt/pepper, a touch of garlic
MAKE A CLARINET USING ONLY A CARROT! CRAZY STUFF!
Let's face it, musical instruments are not cheap. But now there is a solution - carrots. Yes, you can make a clarinet with a carrot…
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RICE CALORIES BY 65% WITH THIS EASY TRICK
Did you know that rice, like other starches, packs a lot of calories, contributing to that mid-section spread we all hate so much? That is…
YOU’VE BEEN COOKING BACON ALL WRONG
Seriously, the YouTube blogger known as the Crazy Russian Hacker offers a wealth of "safety first" videos about life hacks that are funny and, often,…