Pizza Dough Mix at the Bethlehem Bakery

Prior to Christmas, parishioners of St Peter Lutheran Church of Lodi, CA produced their annual Journey to Christmas – featuring a walk-through of six live scenes with witness actors and animals depicting the birth of Jesus. Attendees enjoyed an interactive […]

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I Love Veggies!

I plan to bring 3 vegetable side dishes to our Family Thanksgiving this year – as well as plenty of Focaccia! Here’s an easy Roast Vegetable Combination that features a variety of winter vegetables. Mix them up to your liking. […]

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Ginger Snaps

Yesterday, my daughter called and hinted that she has not had my Ginger Snap Cookies in such a long time. Sensing an urgent request from a homesick college freshman, I immediately set out to bake a batch to send to […]

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Let Them Eat Cake

Last night, Mary Graham Children’s Foundation and The Lucas Winery hosted their first annual Vineyard Toast – Wine Tasting and Food Pairing, benefiting the Mary Graham Trade School and College Scholarship Program. Chef Warren Ito prepared delicious, melt-in-your-mouth braised short […]

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Spaghetti with Meatballs

  Since the days of Café Luna, I have been in search of the ultimate Meatball recipe. In Italy, food is very regional and in Tuscany, where I come from, we do not eat meatballs with pasta. To be exact, […]

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