Category Archives: Arts/Culture

Save Oakland Libraries – “Read-In” Monday, June 20 at Oakland City Hall

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Tracy Schroth

In the face of a major budget crisis, Oakland is considering closing 14 of its 18 libraries, including Golden Gate on the Emeryville border. Other locations to be closed are Asian, Brookfield, Cesar Chavez, Eastmont, Elmhurst, Lakeview, Martin Luther King, … Continue reading →

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How We Cook: A Fabulous One-Plate Meal for the Weekend

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Jim Thornton

The gentle late rains have done wonders for my garden. Salad greens are in abundance and more are on the way. Salads grace our table daily, usually dressed in the house vinaigrette. Tonight’s one plate meal consisted of a green … Continue reading →

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Emeryville: A Retrospective

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Bill Reuter

COMMENTARY ~~ My favorite phase of the tide of change reshaping the city was the flourishing of artists’ studios and co-ops. Relatively low costs, empty buildings, and a critical mass of creative people lent the town an enviable, almost bohemian … Continue reading →

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How We Cook

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jim Thornton

The Betty Crocker Cookbook was published in 1950. You can still buy the latest edition of this American classic, or simply go online to bettycrocker.com. Clicking on the featured recipe of the day, I find Potatoes Rancheros Casserole, which sports … Continue reading →

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