Food
FOOD 4 FINES
To provide food for both body and mind, the Alameda County Library is partnering with the Alameda County Community Food Bank to bring Food 4 Fines to Alameda County Library card holders. From Dece...
Dec 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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LA ROCHELLE WINERY COMPLETES CHALLENGING CRUSH: Pinot Noir Specialist Reports "Mixed Bag" This Harvest, Depending on Appellation.
This winegrowing season was the definition of "abnormal" - above average rainfall, the coolest growing season on record, and the latest harvest in memory. "It was very region specific, quality - wi...
Nov 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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LIVERMORE VALLEY WINEGRAPE HARVEST: Update Bulletin: The Cab Crush Is On!
The wait is over; the Cabernet harvest is finally underway at the Steven Kent Winery. This morning, crews began hand-picking Cabernet Sauvignon on the “Home Ranch” blocks around the winery. Owner...
Oct 31, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Junell Starr Watson - Monte Vista graduate and pastry chef
Danville native a world class baker
From an early age it was easy to see that Junell Starr Watson was destined to become, well, a star. The 25 year-old Monte Vista High School graduate and Danville resident has been gaining respect i...
Sep 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Slow G’s Eatery Now Open in Danville: Eating Healthy Just Got Easier
With the rise of more and more people trying to live healthier lifestyles, being active and on-the-go helps people keep physically fit; however, it can still be difficult to find healthy eating opt...
Sep 06, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Peasant and the Pear to be Featured on KQED San Francisco
Danville Chef Rodney Worth's award-winning The Peasant $ The Pear will be featured on an episode of "Check, Please! Bay Area." The show will premier Thursday, September 22nd at 7:30 p.m. on KQED Sa...
Sep 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Marvelous Melons
I thought my kitchen crew was playing a cruel culinary joke on me. We had just received a dozen beautiful Persian melons from the garden and they wanted to show me the most popular way to eat melon...
Aug 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Business Showcase Food & Wine Event
Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 5:00pm A truly fabulous event is taking place on September 22, 2011 “Danville’s Going Places” Is this year’s theme for our 19th Annual Business Showcase, Food & W...
Jun 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Strawberries - Summer’s Delight
The first and most notable berry of summer is the strawberry and it is by far the most popular and plentiful. California produces one billion pounds of strawberries each year, and each acre produce...
Jun 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Summer Grilling Safety can save lives and property
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District wants to remind everyone to take precautions while enjoying their outside barbecue to ensure a fun, safe, and enjoyable outdoor season. By followin...
Jun 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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