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Robin Nichols

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

Sauteed sweetbreads, window one.

By Robin Nichols | Published: August 31, 2010 | 0 Comments
Two Linden sisters, Jamie and Lisa Freeman, are part of the new Food Network reality series “The Great Food Truck Race.” In a show synopsis on the Food Network website, it involves “seven real teams representing the country’s best food trucks” cooking across the country, and each week, the team that sells the most moves [...]
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Healthy, healing and delicious

By Robin Nichols | Published: August 17, 2010 | 0 Comments
In the LENS section today, we have a story that shares the story of a woman who is working to educate people on the importance of tasty food for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Here are two recipes she developed that are nutritious and taste decadent. Orange Pistachio Couscous Note: Find the recipe for Magic Mineral Broth [...]
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Concert aims to work against violence

By Robin Nichols | Published: August 16, 2010 | 0 Comments
When a friend passes away, it helps some people deal with the loss by taking some action. A local musician, Young Ric, is planning a concert to celebrate the life of his friend Tyrone Billingsly, and also to promote a positive message in Stockton: People can come together without violence regardless of color or race. [...]
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Behind the scenes at Skintimates Studios

By Robin Nichols | Published: August 15, 2010 | 0 Comments
Mandy Vidales, a junior at Lincoln High in Stockton, was picked from applicants across the nation to be part of an 18-member all-girl group attending a filmmaking camp sponsored by Skintimate Studios. The event aimed to teach the girls the ins and outs of filmmaking as well as impart a positive message of empowerment. They also [...]
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Relish time in the garden

By Robin Nichols | Published: August 4, 2010 | 0 Comments
In LENS today, we have a story discussing the great ways to use fresh ingredients and make relish, a condiment that can be many things, according to its definition: “A cooked or pickled sauce usually made with vegetables or fruits and often used as a condiment; can be smooth or chunky, sweet or savory and [...]
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Lend me your ears

By Robin Nichols | Published: August 4, 2010 | 0 Comments
Summer is the height of corn season, and in LENS today we share some info about the fantastic kernels. Here are some recipes one you pick out your ears. Creamed Corn Ingredients 8 ears sweet corn 6 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup half and half, warmed Salt, freshly ground white pepper to taste. Instructions Shuck corn and cut kernels [...]
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All’s “Fair” in love and weddings

By Robin Nichols | Published: July 23, 2010 | 0 Comments
Weddings require a lot of planning — seating, music, food, attendants … it can get a bit overwhelming. But Stockton native Brooke Siemers (Lewis) had some help from a famous source — David Tutera of the reality show “My Fair Wedding.” Siemers is a Lincoln High graduate (class of 1999) and got married in the [...]
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More fun with bacon

By Robin Nichols | Published: July 11, 2010 | 0 Comments
In the Sunday LENS section, we have a story that shares the (reportedly) real tale behind the creation of the Bacon Explosion. If you want to have some more fun with bacon, or just experiment with some new foods, check out these recipes. Moink Balls What’s a Moink Ball? Think “moo” plus “oink.” Chronister and Day [...]
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Learn to be more tolerant

By Robin Nichols | Published: June 27, 2010 | 0 Comments
In the Sunday LENS section, our main story is about a family dealing with food intolerances. They discover that, instead of being a difficulty, the challenge has inspired creativity. Here are some recipes they’ve discovered on their journey. Curried Shrimp and Quinoa Salad Ingredients • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked) • 2 cups water • 4 radishes, sliced thinly • 2 green [...]
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Something even cooler

By Robin Nichols | Published: June 23, 2010 | 0 Comments
In the LENS section today, Tara Cuslidge shares some great ideas for desserts that will keep you cool in the summer. And when chatting with Evil Chef Mom blogger Krysta Guerrero, she got this recipe for banana and dulce de leche paletas, which combine fresh fruit, cream, and other supplementary ingredients. Banana and Dulce de Leche [...]
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