Feeding culinary heritage celebrations from around the globe

By Barb Sands (This article originally appeared in the December 14, 2014 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) How do you celebrate your family holiday and heritage at this time of the year? Perhaps your traditions were handed down over generations, may have been shared from families overseas, or may have been adapted depending on […]

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How to Prepare for Spring Planting for a Bountiful Harvest of Summer Veggies

  By Donna McClay The secret to ensuring a successful summer vegetable garden is planning ahead.  With winter in full swing, it’s not too early to plan for spring planting.  Here is a simple step-by-step plan to help you make the most of your efforts to grow a robust summer vegetable garden.   What Do You […]

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Prestige pumpkins

Some are designer favorites – the so-called deep-lobed Cinderella pumpkins romanticized as the fairytale’s magical coach and the mini pumpkins that dot tables at Thanksgiving.  Others are a cook’s best friend – sweet pumpkins perfect for soups, pies and other holiday favorites. And some are a kid’s delight – big orange orbs ideal for spooky […]

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