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almond macaroon cake
Food, Wine

Moms Love Cake, Real or Virtual

Together apart: If your family can celebrate Mother’s Day, May 10, in the same room with Mom, what good for...

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shrimp fried rice
Food, Wine

Home Plate

Stir it up: With restaurants closed for dining across the country, home cooking is having a moment. Likewise,...

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Pappardelle with artichokes
Food, Wine

Coming Attractions

Heart of the matter: Most baby vegetables are just that: infant versions of their adult selves. Leave baby zu...

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cheese board
Food, Wine

Date Night

Two for cheese, please: On a night devoted to romance, nobody wants to do the dishes. Why not celebrate Valen...

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crab avocado tostada
Food, Wine

Best. Avocado. Toast. Ever.

Holy guacamole! It’s California avocado season. And it’s Dungeness crab season. Thank you, Mother Nature,...

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Deviled Eggs
Food, Wine

Party On!

Devil in the Details: Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or invited to one, you can probably use some n...

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Butternut Squash Soup
Food, Wine

Autumn in a Bowl

Harvest Report: The winegrapes are in and the 2019 vintage looks superb. Given the long growing season, it wa...

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Steak salad
Food, Wine

Steak of Your Dreams

Show Time for Winegrapes: Harvest is well underway in California’s vineyards, which means grape growers can...

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