I wonder how many of our readers have made Sangria. It is a drink usually made with fruit and wine and is very refreshing on a hot summer’s eve. I first became familiar with it in Barcelona, Spain, where it is served in many unique ways because the city’s temperatures can really climb! Carrying a […]

NORTH LIVERMORE — June 7, 2020 — North Livermore Baptist Church resumed Sunday Services today at 9:30 a.m. (summer hours) with social distancing.  For those who don’t feel comfortable joining us quite yet, the service will still be posted on Facebook and YouTube. Hymns today were: “Trust and Obey”; “Tis So Sweet to Trust in […]

In my previous column, I went through the things I thought were most important to look for in a jam and jelly pan. Somewhere, if you’re serious about marmalade, jam, and preserves, you’ll find just the right Maslin pan for you, whether top of the line, bare minimum, or somewhere in between. Maslin pan? What […]

This has been a very upsetting week for our country. No matter how we feel about what is going on in our society, a life has been taken in a brutal manner and we all have a responsibility to see that this never happens again. I have said it before; each of us in our […]

Dandelions usher in the jam and jelly making season. Making dandelion jelly is not for the unfocused person. It takes two days and several hours of preparation to make the best batch possible. So if one is going to put that much effort into making this or any jam or jelly, having the right tools […]

Life is all about learning and that includes the study of food, my favorite subject! Every day can be a new and fresh cooking experience if you are open to trying something unfamiliar that may change your perception of family dining. In California the Asian cuisine has thrived for ages and continues to grow and […]

Starting June 3, Treat Memorial Library will begin curbside pick-up for materials. We are making every effort to prevent the library from becoming a source of transmission for COVID-19. Everyone’s cooperation and patience is needed and greatly appreciated. Thank you. In order to check out materials through curbside, please observe the following: 1. NO in-person […]

There is nothing easier and less time consuming than a crock pot dinner. When I lived in Maine my crock pot sat on a shelf in the basement! What was I thinking? Was it the trek down the stairs to get the thing, which must have been the issue since I rarely used it? Now […]

Over the last several weeks I have read numerous reports about the lack of food in America. I have an ever more clear understanding that there is no food shortage.  The problem is the consolidation of the food system and its ownership by corporations, along with the emphasis on commodity products such as corn and […]

The kids have been out of school for quite a while and hopefully won’t be going back too soon, better safe than sorry. So many assignments to fulfill for academic achievement, it can become quite daunting. Take some time to work together in the kitchen! This is a very simple recipe that is always a […]