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Old World recipe passed down through the generations

Old World recipe passed down through the generations

Old World recipe passed down through the generations This is an old family recipe that has been passed down from my paternal grandparents who were Russian immigrants in the 1920s.  My mom married into the family and loved the Russian culture so much that she learned all the special family recipes and passed them on to us.  My mom's name is Wanda Esakoff. She just turned 80. My father passed away over 10 ... Read More
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Posted: feb. 07, 2012 10:49 p.m.

ATOP MT. DIABLO: Taking in the 209 & much of NorCal

ATOP MT. DIABLO: Taking in the 209 & much of NorCal

The best place to take in all of the 209 is without a doubt high atop Mt. Diablo. Read More
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Posted: jan. 31, 2012 7:31 p.m.


Wanted: Your recipes

Nothing tastes better than home cooking. It used to be that the family recipe book was passed down from generation to generation so dishes that took sometimes a century to perfect were never lost. For many that tradition has waned through the years. The Journal would like to start a new tradition of sharing family recipes with our readers. We are asking local residents to submit their favorite family recipes — with ... Read More
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Posted: oct. 25, 2011 11:15 p.m.
TV's take on women: Bunnies, baby dolls & broads

TV's take on women: Bunnies, baby dolls & broads

The possibly immortal Gloria Steinem, now 77, sat on a stage at a Beverly Hills, Calif., hotel one afternoon this summer and took questions from TV critics about a range of random topics. The occasion was a biographical HBO documentary about Steinem's life as a feminist but also her life in a particular brand of show business — public intellectual — in which she makes herself available to once again point out how badly ... Read More
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Posted: sep. 20, 2011 9:18 p.m.
Turlockers traverse Half Dome, learn a thing or two about brotherhood

Turlockers traverse Half Dome, learn a thing or two about brotherhood

Half Dome, an icon of Yosemite National Park, is also a rite of passage for many Central Valley residents. The 14- to 16-mile round-trip hike to Half Dome from Yosemite Valley — rising to an elevation of 4,800 feet — is a siren call to outdoorsmen, nature lovers and those who seek adventure in any form. Four Turlockers recently answered the call of Half Dome and learned a lot about themselves during the ... Read More
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Posted: sep. 09, 2011 10:23 p.m.
Gripping mountain tales abound in ‘Yosemite Epics’

Gripping mountain tales abound in ‘Yosemite Epics’

“And so there I was, exhausted on the last pitch in complete darkness. We didn’t have headlamps, of course. It was really hard to see where to go or how to place any gear. I had to feel by hand the shape of the crack…When I could use protection, the placements were so bad that I considered them pieces of decoration rather than security. “I was so nervous, not only because it was ... Read More
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Posted: sep. 09, 2011 10:20 p.m.
The Wrath of Grapes

The Wrath of Grapes

Potential home viticulturists could be in for a treat as Delicato Vineyards will once again be hosting its Home Wine Making Workshop on successive Saturdays, Aug. 27 and Sept. 3, for those just beginning or those wanting to hone their skills. Read More
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Posted: aug. 23, 2011 9:31 p.m.
Turlock native finalist in ‘Food Network Star’

Turlock native finalist in ‘Food Network Star’

Susie Jimenez, a Turlock native, already knows how the series “Food Network Star” will end. As a final contestant she has already filmed the last episode, but she isn’t telling even her closest friends and family who wins. They will have to find out on Sunday night with the rest of the world when the final episode airs. Read More
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Posted: aug. 12, 2011 9:22 p.m.


National barista champ shares decadent iced latte recipes

This summer, two-time National Barista Champion Heather Perry has partnered with the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) to give drink enthusiasts another reason to enjoy lattes while refreshing their palates.  Perry’s summer homemade lattes cost pennies on the dollar compared to drinks from national coffee chains. Plus, Perry offers kid-friendly, “espresso-free” recipes so that the whole family can enjoy her unique drinks.  From a red velvet frappe to a tiramisu ... Read More
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Posted: jun. 28, 2011 8:48 p.m.
For the love of country music

For the love of country music

Did you know Willie Nelson once sold encyclopedias door-to-door or that while in the military, Johnny Cash was considered an excellent cryptographer? How about this little fact — Elvis Presley’s home Graceland, is the second most-visited home in the United States after the White House. Read More
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Posted: jun. 14, 2011 6:53 p.m.
Turlock’s best b-boys and b-girls bust a move in Westside contest

Turlock’s best b-boys and b-girls bust a move in Westside contest

Westside Ministries reached out to the hearts and souls of young Westside residents through the heart and soul of hip-hop with a b-boy and crew dance competition on Monday. The Center for Urban Performance and Service (CUPS) ministry hosted the event, which was open to the public. Read More
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Posted: jun. 07, 2011 11:18 p.m.

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