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<![CDATA[Sweet Potato Pie reigns on the Thanksgiving table]]>
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<![CDATA[Forget the pumpkin pie, say Southern food devotees. Sweet potato pie is queen.]]>
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<![CDATA[jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jackie Burrell / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:01:34 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[A la carte: Asian fusion in Saratoga, new steakhouse in Burlingame]]>
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<![CDATA[Saratoga has a new Asian fusion find. The menu at Mint Leaf Cuisine marries the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, India, Hawaii &mdash; oh, and Maine, if you count the lobster.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Linda Zavoral / Mercury News)]]>
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<![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:55:35 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Focaccia]]>
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<![CDATA[Focaccia3 cups flour1 tablespoon sea salt1 tablespoon active dry yeast1&#188; cups club soda or sparkling water&#189; cup olive oil1. The day before or two hours ahead, mix the flour, salt and yeast in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Rima Barkett and Claudia Pruett / "Cooking Dinner: Simple Italian Family Recipes Everyone Can Make")]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:32:28 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Pancetta, Pecorino & Pesto Frittata]]>
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<![CDATA[Pancetta, Pecorino &amp; Pesto FrittataServes 46 organic eggs&#189; pound fingerling potatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise1/5 pound pancetta, cut into chunks&#188; cup of milk&#189; cup grated pecorino frescoExtra virgin olive oilSea salt, freshly ground pepperPesto3 cloves garlic, peeled1 handful]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Allison Arevalo / Local Lemons Blog)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:32:25 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Food-centric blogs proliferate on the Web]]>
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<![CDATA[San Francisco-based Foodbuzz.com is singling out the best of the food blogs at its first Food Blogger Festival. Among the nominees: 10 Bay Area food writers, including Local Lemons' Allison Arevalo.]]>
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<![CDATA[jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jackie Burrell / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:31:08 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Food and Wine events]]>
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<![CDATA[Food and wine events in the Bay Area]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Mercury News)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:21:05 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Spicy Ground Beef Satay]]>
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<![CDATA[Spicy Ground Beef SatayServes 5In Indonesia, spicy peanut sauce is the traditional accompaniment to satay. These beef skewers are paired with a sweet and salty tamarind-based glaze.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Joseph DeVita / For The Associated Press)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:09 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Potato and Pea Samosa]]>
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<![CDATA[Potato and Pea SamosasServes 4In India, samosas are the quintessential street food. They typically are filled with meat or vegetables or both. A sweet and spicy dipping sauce is the perfect complement to this deep-fried food.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Ryan King / For The Associated Press)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:04 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Chefs join new era of street food]]>
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<![CDATA[From Chicago's Rick Bayless to California's Culinary Institute of America faculty, chefs are joining the street food movement.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Associated Press)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:01 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Jell-O Grasshopper Pie]]>
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<![CDATA[Jell-O Grasshopper PieNote: To substitute extracts for liqueurs, increase sugar to six tablespoons and dissolve four tablespoons of it with gelatin. Increase cold water to 1 cup, and use 1 teaspoon each mint and brandy extract instead of liqueurs.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from "The Joys of Jell-O")]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:01:04 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Corkheads: Freemark Abbey library wines]]>
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<![CDATA[A recent Freemark Abbey retrospective tasting gives brief yet illuminating clues to the winemaking style in Napa Valley dating back to 1969.]]>
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<![CDATA[jyadegaran@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jessica Yadegaran / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:59 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Brooks on Beer: Unsung Brewers of the Far East Bay]]>
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<![CDATA[Antioch's Schooner's Oatmeal Stout and Stockton's Valley Brewing take home medals at the Great American Beer Festival.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Jay R. Brooks /  for the Bay Area News Group)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:53 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Home Plates: Grasshopper Pie, Pumpkin Bread Pudding & More]]>
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<![CDATA[Readers share recipes for grasshopper pie, pumpkin bread pudding and more.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Kim Boatman / for the Bay Area News Group)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:43 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Pumpkin Bread Pudding]]>
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<![CDATA[Pumpkin Bread Pudding1 12-ounce can nonfat evaporated milk1&#189; cups low-fat milk1 large egg, beaten&#190; cup white sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon&#189; teaspoon ground ginger&#188; teaspoon ground cloves15-ounce can pur&#233;ed pumpkin6&#189; cups challah bread, broken into bite-size pieces&#189; cup]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Eileen Aste)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:34 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie]]>
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<![CDATA[Chicken Pot PieServes 4-62&#189; cups chicken stockKosher salt2 cups thinly sliced carrots1 1/3 cups cooked fresh or thawed frozen peas8 stalks asparagus, steamed 5 minutes and cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup pearl onions, blanched 10 minutes, peeled&#190; pound cooked chicken breast, shredded or cut]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Mark Peel /  "New Classic Family Dinners")]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:48:47 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Italian Fries]]>
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<![CDATA[Italian FriesServes 6 (if you are lucky)6 or 7 Idaho potatoes4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs2 cups freshly grated Romano cheese&#188; cup minced parsley4 tablespoons butterCoarse salt, black pepper1.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn / "Mad Hungry")]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:48:46 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[A la Carte: Oakland Layover, Pt. Richmond wine bar]]>
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<![CDATA[The East Bay's night life just got a little more interesting with the addition of Oakland's Layover and Pt. Richmond's new wine bar. Plus, there's an eco-friendly lounge night at the Rheem Theater.]]>
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<![CDATA[jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jackie Burrell / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:48:45 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[A la carte: Beaujolais nouveau dinners in the Bay Area]]>
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<![CDATA[Beaujolais nouveau celebrations around the Bay.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Linda Zavoral / Mercury News)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:48:21 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Flat Roast Chicken]]>
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<![CDATA[Flat Roast "Spatchcocked" ChickenServes 4-61 whole chickenCoarse salt, ground pepper&#188; cup extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 tablespoons lemon juice&#188; teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled1.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn /  "Mad Hungry")]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:48:13 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[A la Carte: The Winemakers]]>
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<![CDATA[PBS' new reality show, "The Winemakers," is doing a Jeopardy-style wine challenge in San Francisco.]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:48:00 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Paula Wolfert cooks up a love affair with clay pots]]>
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<![CDATA[Chef and cookbook author Paula Wolfert waxes nostalgic over her clay pot collection and shares her favorite recipes.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Paula Wolfert / For the Los Angeles Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:24:41 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Basturma]]>
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<![CDATA[BasturmaServes 6-8Wolfert recommends using a 2 &#189;- to 3-quart bean pot or Turkish "guvec." Basturma is a highly seasoned, cured beef, which, along with Aleppo and marash peppers, can be found in Middle Eastern markets and online.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Paula Wolfert /  "Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking")]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:21:48 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Melting Tomatoes and Onions]]>
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<![CDATA[Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Melting Tomatoes and OnionsServes 62&#189; pounds bone-in lamb shoulder chops, thick 3 tablespoons golden raisins &#189; cup hot water, plus warm water for rehydrating raisins 3 large red onions, 1 grated, and 2 thinly sliced, divided 2 teaspoons Moroccan spice mixture]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Paula Wolfert /  "Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking")]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:14:47 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Sizzling Shrimp with Garlic and Hot Pepper]]>
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<![CDATA[Sizzling Shrimp with Garlic and Hot PepperServes 4-6Wolfert recommends using an 11- or 12-inch Spanish cazuela or straight-sided Flameware skillet, and a heat diffuser for slow, steady cooking.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Paula Wolfert /  "Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking")]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:12:19 -0700]]>
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