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Rhubarb French Toast Recipe

May 11, 2013

I was recently asked what fruit or vegetable I would want to be. I picked rhubarb. Rhubarb represents my roots: my grandma’s recipes, my parents’ backyard garden, and carefree summers [...]

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Hank Shaw Wins James Beard Award

May 3, 2013

Wow! My friend Hank Shaw just won the James Beard award for his food blog, Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. This award is the Mac Daddy of food writing awards. If [...]

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Local Beer Featured at Tap Room

March 23, 2013

We’re in the midst of a craft brew revolution. While all things local are on the rise, the same is true for beer. In 2012, California passed a resolution declaring [...]

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7 Tips for Luck & Lemon Dill Green Popcorn Recipe

March 12, 2013

The luck of the Irish! We all wish we had it. Yet, you don’t have to go traipsing after a rainbow to find your pot of gold. I’ve got a [...]

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Are you awake at the whisk?

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My 13 Favorite Food Books

March 1, 2013

I love to read as much as I love to eat! My mom is a librarian, which meant that books were as integral to my upbringing as the apple trees [...]

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Warm Beer Cheese Dip Recipe for Sacramento Beer Week

February 18, 2013

It’s Sacramento Beer Week! Starting Friday, Sacramento suds up in a celebration of ales. Events run from February 22to March 3. Keep reading to find out how you can win [...]

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Meyer Lemon Rosemary Biscuits

February 14, 2013

I’d never heard of Meyer lemons until I moved to Sacramento. I read an article about growing citrus trees in pots and immediately began daydreaming about gazing out my kitchen [...]

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Spinach Dip or Cilantro Salsa Recipe

January 30, 2013

Get your licking finger ready! This is that kind of recipe. If you have visited my blog, you may have guessed that I’m a fan of color. While the rest [...]

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