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Authors rally to raise funds for Children’s Hospital
Berkeley writers Michael Chabon and his wife, Ayelet Waldman. Photo: Frances Dinkelspiel As the parent of four children, Berkeley author Michael Chabon has had the unfortunate opportunity to use the...
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Tea and sympathy: The cake
A delicious cup of Earl Grey tea, combining bergamot and flower petals, was the inspiration for this cake. Photo: Moriah VanVleet Before I heard that “tea and sympathy” was a play, a restaurant and a...
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Gin and tonic cake: A cocktail turned confection
The gin and tonic cake: why not? All photos: Moriah Van Vleet Herbal and effervescent, a gin and tonic is known as one of the most refreshing concoctions in existence. I’m not sure why the drink has...
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Summer recipe: Cinnamon peach sandwich cakes
Wrap up peach season with these peachy sandwich cookies. Photos: Moriah Van Vleet Peach season is almost over and, I have to say, I can’t get enough of it. There’s something that sings summertime when...
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It’s been hard not to notice the abundance of tomatoes in season lately. I’ve seen vibrant varieties of colors and shapes at farmers markets, grocery stores and gardens of green-thumbed friends. They...
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Pea and peppermint cake: Delightfully different
All photos: Moriah VanVleet For the new year, maybe you decided to eat more vegetables, or you’re craving green foods after a season of richer meals. Or, perhaps you didn’t resolve to do anything new,...
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Brown sugar soy sauce cake: Gooey, citrusy, delish
Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Cake. Photo: Moriah VanVleet Perusing the aisles at Rockridge Market Hall, one of my favorite local markets, I recently came across a beautiful little bottle of soy sauce: a...
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