From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Chocolate Coconut Pancakes

June 29, 2009
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My original plan was to share with you, my readers, the exciting events and exotic foods of the Berkeley International Food Festival. The event was nothing to write home about, so I found something that was – my homemade dark chocolate and coconut pancakes with real organic maple syrup. Once upon a time there was a man and [...]

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The Secret To Grilling Fresh Corn

June 25, 2009

Fresh corn on the cob sure looks tasty when it has golden marks from the grill tattooed across each kernel. But take a bite and all to often you’ll get a mouth full of tough little dried-out nuggets sticking to and between all of your teeth. Don’t ruin a defenseless cob of fresh corn by [...]

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Summer BBQ Recipes

June 21, 2009

Grab your tongs and a few hunks of meat. It’s summer and time to grill. People love barbecues. But next time you host a cookout, do your guests and their arteries a favor by skipping dried-out burgers and nitrate-laden dogs. Opt instead for fresh vegetables, high-quality meats and homemade salads, sans the mayo. No-knead bread [...]

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PaperChef #41: We Have A Winner!

June 16, 2009

Well Kristina, I am passing the PaperChef hat on to you for your Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Artichokes, Tuna & Lemon Vodka Vinaigrette recipe. Congratulations! The stunning photo above is from Kristina’s blog, Former Chef. What a task, trying to choose between such worthy contenders. With Vodka as the fourth ingredient, I knew I’d see [...]

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The Great American Food and Music Festival at Shoreline Amphitheater

June 14, 2009
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Bobby Flay handed me his half-eaten burger, and I loved every last bite.

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How to Cook with Wild Mushrooms

June 8, 2009

Blog posts with straight forward recipes are fine and dandy, but how does the saying go – you can give a man a fish? Instead of handing you the fish, I’ll reveal some pointers that changed my opinion of cooking with wild mushrooms. Ready? Here we go: When buying fresh mushrooms, purchase those that look [...]

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Paper Chef #41: Las Vegas Edition

June 3, 2009

Have you heard? Local Lemons was named the best food blog ever! Wait, that’s not true. But I did win the Paper Chef contest last month with my thyme-buttered gnocchi recipe, and I get to host this month’s event. If you’re new to the competition, get familiar with the rules and regulations of Paper Chefbefore continuing [...]

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