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Robin Nichols

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

Stay dry while you smoke.

By Robin Nichols | Published: March 10, 2010 | 0 Comments
Think you have to go to a restaurant to get great smoked meat? Well, it turns out you can do it right in your home kitchen. We have a story in today’s LENS section that describes techniques for smoking indoors, and here are a couple more recipes to get you started. Alder-smoked Scallops with Fennel [...]
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Celebrate the arts in schools

By Robin Nichols | Published: March 9, 2010 | 0 Comments
Stockton Unified will be presenting a visual and performing arts event at the Arena on Wednesday night, showcasing the talents of numerous area students. Here is the complete schedule: Stockton Unified School District Visual and Performing Arts Showcase 2010 Cesar Chavez High School winter percussion unit “A Tribute to Michael Jackson Trilogy” Opening ceremonies Welcome by Steve Vaczovsky, interim superintendent Pledge of [...]
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Picks for the picky.

By Robin Nichols | Published: March 7, 2010 | 0 Comments
In the LENS section today, we have a story discussing how to deal with picky eaters. If you’re feeling adventurous, give these recipes a try. Browned and Braised Brussel Sprouts Author Matthew Amster-Burton says he once ate nothing but Cheerios without milk, macaroni and cheese, pizza and white meat chicken, cut into small pieces. Now, he eats [...]
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Mua-ha-ha! Scare up a delicious dinner!

By Robin Nichols | Published: March 3, 2010 | 0 Comments
In the LENS section today, Christine Teldeschi profiles local mom and blogger Krysta Guerrero, who writes at Evilchefmom.com. On the site, she shares recipes interspersed with personal adventures. We have two of her recipes in the print edition of the paper today, but we have two more to share here. Garlic and Thyme Roasted Chicken With Crispy [...]
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Lodi wines meet their matches.

By Robin Nichols | Published: February 26, 2010 | 0 Comments
Interested in learning how to pair foods with Lodi wines? An upcoming event could teach you a lot. Lodi Wine Country Vintners and culinary students from the Art Institute of California in Sacramento are joining for “Pairing Perfection: Culinary Arts Meets Lodi Winemakers.” The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. March 13 in [...]
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Wine and Roses and romance

By Robin Nichols | Published: February 26, 2010 | 0 Comments
Wine and Roses Restaurant in Lodi recently was named the Sacramento/Central Valley’s most popular romantic dining destination on OpenTable’s area favorites list. OpenTable, a Web site on which diners make restaurant reservations, announced the Sacramento/Central Valley Diner’s Choice list, which included what OpenTable reviews ranked as the area’s best restaurants. In addition to its No. 1 mention, [...]
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Ahh-vocado

By Robin Nichols | Published: February 17, 2010 | 0 Comments
In the LENS section today, we share a story about the underused avocado. It’s not just for guacamole, and we have some recipes that will help you expand your Hass horizons. CHICKEN PAILLARDS WITH AVOCADO-POMEGRANATE SALSA Look for pomegranate molasses at specialty stores. If you can’t find it, boil down some pomegranate juice until it’s glaze-like or [...]
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Hottest item on the menu

By Robin Nichols | Published: February 10, 2010 | 0 Comments
In today’s LENS section we have  a story on the increasingly expensive dining option of hot pot, a traditional Japanese style of cooking. For a more reasonably priced dinner, there are some recipes that you can try at home, like this one with pork belly. Pork Belly and Greens Hot Pot Note: Adapted from “Japanese Hot Pots” [...]
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Lettuce celebrate the humble romaine

By Robin Nichols | Published: February 3, 2010 | 0 Comments
In the LENS section today, we ran a feature on the traditional salad green romaine lettuce. We hope you’re inspired to give this classic a try. If you’re so inclined, here are some recipes to inspire you: Grilled Romaine with Walnuts, Parmesan and Anchovy Dressing Ingredients • 4 anchovy fillets • 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 [...]
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More fun with slow cookers

By Robin Nichols | Published: January 20, 2010 | 0 Comments
In our food story today on the cover of LENS, we delve into the resurgence of slow cookers. There are tons of recipe options, and while we gave you two in the print edition, we couldn’t fit them all. So here are a few more, if you’re feeling adventurous. Tamale Pie For a gluten-free version, substitute a [...]
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