‘Riverdance’ is precision personified
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past
Panzanella makes a wonderful summer lunch
I sacrificed my garden this year due to the drought and now I need to obtain summer tomatoes either at a farmers market or from someone I know. I was very fortunate when my dad gifted me with a few tomatoes he grew. For this week’s recipe, I share how I used the tomatoes along with making use of
Events celebrate ‘Christmas spirit’
The holiday shopping season has certainly begun, judging from the decorations seen in local stores and the sales being advertised. However, this is not the “Christmas season” itself because, according to the traditional Christian calendar, that begins on Dec. 25 and continues through Jan. 5 (the famous “12 Days of Christmas”).
When in Doubt, Ask the Kids How to Vote
As my absentee ballot arrived in the mail this week, my head
A picture perfect family holiday
There is nothing like the holiday season to bring out treasured
Not a pumpkin fan? Enjoy apples instead
Happy Halloween! For those of you on “team pumpkin,” it is an exciting time of year. Pumpkin flavored everything is just about everywhere. However, this is not exciting to me. You may remember that I dislike pumpkin. I side on another fall favorite and consider myself part of “team apple.” This week, I feature a recipe for a breakfast item, containing apples that is close to my heart.
Basketball: Gavilan hires new women’s basketball head coach
For the first time since the 2004-05 season, Gavilan College will have a women's basketball team. And Erik Nelson has been hired as the Rams' head coach to begin the ground-up resurrection of the program.
Dressing with all the taste, fewer calories
Happy New Year! Before I begin this week's column, I advise you to purchase a pork butt roast. They are usually on sale right now for under $2 per pound. Get one, wrap it tight and freeze it. It will be featured in my Mardi Gras article for Pulled Pork Poor Boys.

















