In LENS today we have a story about the emerging trendy sweet speculoos. The cookie paste can be used in a variety of ways — try out a couple here. Speculoos Pancakes Note: We added speculoos spread to this recipe from “The Chicago Tribune Good Eating Cookbook.” That recipe was adapted by former Good Eating [...]
The Brubeck Institute’s performance in New York will be webcast today at 3:30 p.m. The program ”Jazz: A Language For Peace” will be webcast from the United Nations today at http://webtv.un.org.
In LENS today, we have a story full of tips for throwing your own backyard oyster roast. Before you start shucking, though, check out these recipes. Pepper Vinegar Ingredients • 1 cup white vinegar • 2 Thai, Serrano or bird’s eye chiles, fresh or dried Instructions Use a funnel to pour the vinegar in a [...]
In LENS today, we have a story about making the best out of a bad (baking) day. So check out the story, and the next time you find yourself with less-than-ideal cupcakes, try out this recipe. Chocolate Cupcake Parfaits Note: We found the parfaits taste better if assembled one day ahead. Prep: Whip 1 [...]
One of the healthiest spring veggies to incorporate into your diet is greens. They’re fresh and lush this time of year, so check out our story in today’s LENS, then try these recipes. Sesame Roasted Broccoli Ingredients • 1 pound broccoli florets (or broccolini) • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 3/4 tablespoon sesame oil [...]
A memoir written by Josephine Ruelas of Stockton was released posthumously and is now available on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, and through Author House Publications. “En Mi Viejo San Juan” covers Ruelas’ youth in the Roaring Twenties, and her coming of age against various California backdrops. Ruelas wanted to share with readers the history [...]
Passover is coming up Monday, and there can be a lot of preparation going into the seder dinner. In LENS today we have a story offering a timeline, as well as some other tips. Check it out, then get ready with these recipes. Pomegranate-Roasted Root Vegetables This recipe was developed by Newsday columnist Marge [...]
Comic book fans, mark your calendars for May4 — Free Comic Book Day! Each year, participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books free to anyone who comes into their stores. The goal of Free Comic Book Day is to promote the comic book medium to new customers [...]
You can read in LENS today about the growing popularity and health benefits of chia seeds. If you’re intrigued, try these recipes. Chia Rice Salad Cook’s note: To make chia gel, pour 1 cup cool water into a sealable plastic or glass container. Slowly pour 1 3/4 tablespoons chia seeds into water while briskly mixing [...]
Author Karen Bane of Mountain House will sign copies of her book, “Raising Tippy,” from 1 to 3 p.m. March 16 at Dog Bone Alley, 1342 Park St., Alameda. From “Raising Tippy”: When Uncle Paul gives Karen and her sister Kathleen a pet lamb, they have no idea what is in store for them. Playing [...]