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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 | 1 1 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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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...
May 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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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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Fresh Eggs Cookie Pops crack the Easter treat mold
For a fresh take on Easter treats, these egg-shaped cookie pops will surprise and delight. Easy and delicious, each one is uniquely decorated – a surprisingly festive way to say “Happy Easter!” To ...
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Splendid cuisine and wine served in an elegant setting enhanced by panoramic vineyard vistas are standard rail fare aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. <br><i>Photo by Trenton McManus</i>
Relishing the rails
The trend is unmistakable. Over the years, East County’s reputation as a quality wine growing region has risen like pressure in a champagne bottle. Award winners such as Hannah Nicole, Bloomfield a...
Apr 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Residents and visitors to Brentwood might soon be able to enjoy the fruits of local farmers’ labors at Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Barbara Franz</i>
Community kitchen on front burner
Lovers of farm fresh fruits and produce might soon get another venue in which to enjoy East County’s agricultural bounty. Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen – the dream of Brentwood attorney Barbara Fran...
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Ancient grain, modern recipe
It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut and go to the standard starchy sides such as rice, pasta and potatoes – so why not change things up a bit? Want something that’s nutritious, easy to prepare and f...
Mar 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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LaRue Glasper with an Asa Bella sandwich.<br><i>Photo by Michelle Mista</i>
Asa Bella offers deli delights
Lifelong entrepreneur Doris Glasper has always worked hard to make a new business idea a reality. While previous businesses have taken her as far as China, for her latest venture, Glasper decided t...
Mar 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Brentwood Farmers’ Market arrives April 2 at its new location on Maple and Second streets. The popular downtown event runs through Oct. 29.<br><i>Press file photo</i>
Farmers’ market ready to bloom
There are a lot of things to love about Brentwood, but few compare to the annual arrival of the downtown farmers’ market. Boasting a new location this year, at Maple and Second streets, the seasona...
Mar 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dad’s Cafe co-owner Ahmed Mobdy whips up a fresh batch of Alfredo sauce.<br><I>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
Dad’s Cafe draws a hungry, happy crowd
Diners who crave a taste of home cooking need look no further than Dad’s Cafe, the new restaurant at The Crossings shopping center in Antioch. True to its name, Dad’s Cafe is indeed run by a dad – ...
Mar 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Steamed rice rolls with shrimp are among the traditional dim sum offerings at Asia Kitchen in Antioch.<br><i>Photo by Michelle Mista</i>
Asian delights at a new address
Asia Kitchen opened its doors in January, bringing a taste of Asia to the Delta Fair Shopping Center in Antioch. Stepping in to the Asia Kitchen dining room, visitors can admire décor inspired from...
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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