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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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Pork is perfect for pigskin parties
Is your tailgating grub feeling a little fatigued? Everyone loves the classics – wings, chips and dips – but it might be time to give these standbys a break. Sweet and spicy pork mini-kabobs offer ...
Aug 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Start your tailgate party online
The Internet provides no shortage of places to find tailgating ideas; a simple Web search yields a banquet of options. But one site gives you a little of everything. Taste of Home – www.tasteofhom...
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Chicken kabobs are a Chaman Kabob favorite.
Flavors of Afghanistan entice East County
Siblings Mezhggan Aryen, Nazanin “Naz” Fazil and Abudullah Fazil all shared the same dream: to work together and own a restaurant. While they all had extensive experience in the food and hospitalit...
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Adam and Krisi Lee sell THRIVE dehydrated foods, which prove that emergency preparedness no longer means bland meals.<br><i>Photo by Charlotte Cusack</i>
Dehydrated can still be delicious
When you imagine freeze-dried food, you’re probably thinking about what people stock up on for emergency purposes, what soldiers eat on the field of battle or what those intrepid NASA astronauts en...
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Barbara Trujillo shows off a display case of baked goodies, including several delicious flavors of cupcakes.<br><i>Photo by Amy Claire</i>
New bakery a sweet dream come true
Home-based cake baker Barbara Trujillo had her heart set on a full-fledged bakery. She began by providing cupcakes and other baked goodies out of her home, at least until word got out about her dre...
Jul 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Corn recipes wanted
The countdown to CornFest is on, but you needn’t wait for the weekend of July 13 to get in on the action. The Brentwood Press and Hot Talk 560 KSFO have partnered to host the second annual Corn Rec...
Jun 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lumpy's Express in Brentwood is now open. <br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
Lumpy’s – All-American quality expressly delivered
Sometimes you’re in the mood for a quick burger but crave the quality of a diner-style burger. Fans of local favorite Lumpy’s Diner will be happy to hear that their favorite diner has opened a new ...
Jun 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Brewhouse fundraiser
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse will host a fundraiser next week in support of breast cancer awareness on Tuesday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. In September, Brentwood resident Stefanie Salvotti w...
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Summer cuisine, American style
It’s summer – time again for cookouts, picnics, family reunions and backyard parties. Grocery carts are loaded with hot dogs, fresh fruit and condiments galore, all in anticipation of outdoor fun. ...
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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‘Top Chef’ cookoff visits The Streets
The Bravo TV network’s “Top Chef” current 15-city tour will hold a live, interactive cook-off at The Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road, on Saturday, June 16. The shows – open to the public...
Jun 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Shellie Hirsch, co-owner of Heavenly Cheesecakes & More in Brentwood, gave away samples at last week’s ribbon cutting that pleased the palates of an appreciative crowd.<br><i>Photo by Veronica Hanel</i>
A local slice of cheesecake heaven
The latest business to enjoy an official ribbon-cutting welcome from the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce might be one of the city’s cheesiest establishments – and that’s a good thing. Last Friday, th...
Jun 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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2012 Corn Recipe Contest Cookbook

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2011 Corn Recipe Contest Cookbook

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