Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Moraga Peach Recipe Contest Turned Upside Down
The results from the Moraga Peach Recipe Contest are in and oh, my, are they ever delicious recipes! They are very pretty, too, with the beautiful, ripe peach color in all its splendor.
 By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Root Beer Float
INGREDIENTS (per drink)
1-2 scoops of caramel praline crunch frozen yogurt (or your choice of yogurt or ice cream)
By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Campfire Coffee
INGREDIENTS (per drink)
4-5 ounces of strong coffee (we use decaf for these)
1 1/2 shots of your choice ...By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Grapefruit and Juniper Gin and Tonic
INGREDIENTS (per drink)
1-2 shots of chilled gin (2-3 ounces ... the better the quality, the better the drink!)
By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
It's a One-Two-Three Punch for Fun Summertime Drinks!
There's nothing quite like a refreshing gin ...By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Mrs. Reimer's Almond Coffee Cake
Dough
By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Breakfast Tastes Better with Mrs. Reimer's Almond Coffee Cake
When I was just 2 years old, one of our neighbors brought this coffee cake to our house when my little sister was born in late November. My mom was so enthused with this breakfast treat, she phoned our neighbor, Mrs. Reimer, for her recipe. Our family always loved this ...By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Grilled Peach-Jalapeno Compote Appetizer
INGREDIENTS/DIRECTIONS
Preheat barbecue or grill to medium high heat.
 By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
A Fun Appetizer with a Peachy Kick
In the spirit of the upcoming Moraga Peach Recipe Contest, my son and I decided to make an appetizer using grilled peaches and jalapenos! We topped it all with crumbled feta cheese and then broiled it to get the compote warm and the cheese slightly browned. It could be ...By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Rancho Style Beans
(serves 10 as a side dish)
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
A Taste of Local History
Chef Charles Vollmar, owner of Epicurean Exchange in Orinda, will be holding a "hands-on interactive" cooking and dining experience at the Wilder Ranch House in Orinda from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 20. The theme of the event is "Early California Rancho Cooking" and ...By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, July 02, 2014
COCONUT FLAG CAKE with Cream Cheese Frosting, Raspberries & Blueberries
Cake
By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, July 02, 2014
A Delicious Way to Celebrate Independence Day
My first order of business is to apologize for omitting the sugar in last week's apricot scone recipe! A reader notified me of the omission, but also said that she tried the recipe without sugar, and it was great, but she thought it would be even "greater" with a ...By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Apricot Scones
(Makes 12)
 By Susie Iventosch
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
'Tis the Season for Apricot Cream Scones - and Cooking Contests!
Last year we had a couple of fun local recipe contests that really stirred up the creative juices of our community members. Inspired by the bountiful harvest we have here in Northern California, the Moraga Peach Recipe Contest and the Town of Moraga Pear and Wine ...By Susie Iventosch
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA