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Cherries are ripe for the picking in Brentwood. Due to inclement weather, the cherry harvest isn’t as bountiful as in years past. If you want to participate in U-Pick, take advantage of the three-day weekend to pick the best berries.
Cheery pickers invade cherry orchards
There are cherries, and then there are Brentwood cherries. Only a Brentwood cherry can draw an instant smile from that very first bite. As your teeth mash the cherry’s firm, glossy skin, a rush of ...
May 23, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Apple Tortellini Salad
Apples pick up the picnic
There’s nothing like the perfect picnic or barbecue to slow you down and help you reconnect with friends and family. This season, surprise your guests with a rustic backyard picnic, starring delici...
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Host a star-studded Fourth
The Fourth of July calls for a carefree party with good friends, fab food, fun and fireworks – a star-studded holiday celebration. The entertaining experts from Wilton have plenty of ideas to add s...
Jun 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Restaurant owner Julie Bess and her team prepare tasty tamales in the kitchen at Tamale Lovers.<br><I>Photo by Amy Claire</i>
Tasty twist on traditional tamales
Tamale lovers know the drill. They unwrap the corn husk and find a tasty pork filling inside. Tamale Lovers is also the name of a new Brentwood restaurant that features the classic pork treat, but ...
Jun 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sipping doesn’t get any smoother
Now that summer smoothie season has arrived, give your blender a permanent spot on the kitchen counter and stock up on smoothie ingredients. Smoothies are so versatile, it’s no wonder they’ve made ...
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fruits and vegetables can help keep your colon healthy.
Lower your risk of colon cancer by eating healthy
It’s a topic too many are embarrassed to talk about – even with their doctors. But colon cancer is a serious matter, and Americans need to evaluate the steps they’re taking to prevent it and keep t...
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U.S. food pyramid gets smarter
Remember the food pyramid you learned about in school? It’s gotten a facelift. Revamped a few years ago, the new food pyramid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture treats each food group as equal...
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Make sure your barbecuing is done safely, as Steve Sullivan of Tracy, left, did at last weekend’s Blues, Brews & BBQs event.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
Get your summertime grill on – safe and savory
Summer barbecues are a fun way to celebrate the sizzling season. However, if proper safety measures aren’t followed, that fun day of grilling can come to an abrupt end. Here are some important gril...
Jun 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Thai-Style Chicken in Lettuce Cups
Fast and healthy summer meal tips
When hot weather hits, you want to put colorful, healthful meals on your family’s table without breaking a sweat. Easy meals help you keep the temperature down in your kitchen during the summer. An...
May 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Asparagus fundraiser
The Knightsen Elementary School sports program is holding a fundraiser in cooperation with Cecchini Farms, offering 11-pound boxes of fresh-picked asparagus for $15 through Tuesday, May 31. Orders...
May 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Buy your meat at farmers’ market
The summer season is upon us, time for the all-American summer pastime of grilling and barbecuing. Grab that picnic basket and head for the nearest park or campground – or walk out your back door t...
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Taste the Pride of Antioch
Kiwanis Club of the Delta presents Pride of Southeast Antioch Restaurant Tour on Sunday, May 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15. This year’s self-guided tour includes Sticky Chicken and Ribs, Lone...
May 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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A Taste of Brentwood
The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Brentwood present the annual Spring Taste of Brentwood Restaurant Tour on Saturday, May 14. Enjoy food at 10 of the city’s most popular res...
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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2012 Corn Recipe Contest Cookbook

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East Contra Costa Restaurant Guide

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2011 Corn Recipe Contest Cookbook

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