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Robin Nichols

Robin has been at the Record since February 2007, and editor of the LENS section since October 2008.

Tickets for Dev’s SF show on sale Friday

Devin Tailes, the dance-pop singer from Manteca, brings her Electronic Vault tour to San Francisco on June 30. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Tailes, 22, is touring to support “The Night the Sun Came Up,” her debut CD that was released on March 27. The Sierra High school graduate — her stage [...]

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Stockton Arena announces two more shows

Two more concerts have been scheduled for Stockton Arena: Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Doobie Brothers, a pair of classic-rock bands who’ve been playing since the 1960s, share a show on Oct. 5. Joan Sebastian and Pepe Aguilar, platinum-selling Latin pop singers, team up for “Una Historia Musical Dejandro Huella” on June 30. Carmen Jara joins [...]

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These are my fava-rite

Read all about the fabulous fava, a harbinger of spring, in today’s LENS. Then try these recipes with your new understanding. Fava Bean Puree with Crunchy Croutons INGREDIENTS • 1 tray of ice cubes • 3 pounds fava beans, shelled • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 2 tablespoons [...]

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Holiday desserts tasty all year

Just in time for Passover, we have some great dessert ideas in LENS today. Here are the recipes. And these are great all year-round! Sesame and Honey Candy This mixture is very sticky, so don’t forget to grease the foil before you pour it into your pan. Organic, unhulled sesame seeds from the natural foods [...]

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In good condition

Today in LENS we have a story about the process of bottle conditioning, which basically means bottling beer while still flat with a last-minute addition of yeast and sugar. Here are some bottle-conditioned beers to try. Jolly Pumpkin Most Jolly Pumpkin beers are some combination of bottle-conditioned, barrel-aged and sour. Rarely, if ever, brewed to [...]

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Chris Isaak returns home to perform

Stockton’s Chris Isaak is coming on April 6 to perform at the Bob Hope Theatre. He and his band, Silvertone, perform in Stockton for the fifth time in his 27-yar career. Isaak’s older brother Nick and his vintage country band open. Country singer Travis Tritt also returns to Stockton. Tritt, who played the San Joaquin [...]

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Best of the bakeoff

The Pillsbury Bakeoff has announced its finalists for this year, with the winner being announced March 27. Here are a few of the potential winning recipes. Cranberry-Orange Baklava Pinwheels Change up classic Greek baklava with an easy, flaky Pillsbury pie crust version drizzled with honey. Carrie Hudkins, Wichita Falls, Texas INGREDIENTS • 1 box Pillsbury [...]

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Don’t cut down a real cherry tree

You can enjoy the flavor of cherries in the winter by using a different form: sun-dried. Check out Puck’s column in the LENS section today, then try out this recipe on Presidents Day. Stir-Fried Wild Rice With Apples, Mushrooms, and Sun-Dried Cherries INGREDIENTS • 1 cup uncooked wild rice • 3 cups organic chicken broth [...]

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Sweets for your sweetie

In LENS today, we have a story relaying the idea that giving your valentine a gift of chocolate may also boost his or her heart health. So read the story, then try these recipes, perfect for gifting. Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes Note: The cupcakes get an antioxidant and fiber boost from dried cherries. Ingredients • 1 [...]

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Demand leads to new Madonna show on schedule

A new show in San Jose has been added to the 2012 Madonna World Tour. The tour begins May 29, 2012, in Tel Aviv, Israel. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sites including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec and a return visit to South America as well as Australia. Shows at [...]

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