Oakland Food & Drink Examiners
Examiners explore topics and share their insights
Let us consider the attributes of the perfect landscape plant. First and foremost, it would be a specimen with year-round ornamental value -- no...
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We often picture rice growing in zig-zagged patty fields in China or Vietnam, each green staircase another buttress holding up the foreign...
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Two ingredients, a few quick steps, and they're gone faster than you can scratch your head and say, "Bacon and dates? I never...
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There is nothing like a warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Apple crisps are easy and quick to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for at least 3...
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Hanukkah begins at sunset Friday, December 11, and lasts until December 18. Like it's Christmas counterpart, this Jewish holiday of...
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When going into your local supermarket you are likely to come across a small assortment of cheap wines at the end of the liquor section, usually located next to the box and jug...
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The under-rated by product of a big holiday dinner is really good leftovers, and pretty much all-you can-eat access to the refrigerator...
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Reflecting the history of this noted distillery, the Ron Cartavio Solera 1929 signature spirit celebrates their tradition with a blend...
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The US Airways Center was host to the First Annual Phoenix Tequila Festival this past weekend. There were about a dozen or so tequila...
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With over twenty extraordinary flavor-infusions, Van Gogh Vodka is the perfect spirit with which to season your holidays. We continue the...
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