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Win bacon or other meat: Santa Cruz-based el Salchichero's 1-year anniversary

Santa Cruz butcher shop el Salchichero, located in the Swift Street Courtyard, is celebrating its first birthday by providing customers with a...
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el Salchichero butcher shop opens in Santa Cruz with local handmade charcuterie

The long-awaited el Salchichero butcher shop, operated by Chris LaVeque, opened Friday in Santa Cruz at Swift Street Courtyard.LaVeque’s...
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Submarine? Hero? Hoagy? Grinder? Try a pork pinwheel appetizer instead

Today is Submarine-Hero-Hoagy-Grinder Day and it's also National Pork Month. Whew! That’s a mouthful. Why does this sandwich have four...
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National apple week dinner recipe: apple-sage stuffed pork chops with cider sauce

They’re coming home! They’re hungry! Let’s cook dinner. Pair lean and juicy pork loin chops with their natural companions, apples...
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National apple week: apple, brie, and prosciutto bruschetta for lunch

It’s National Apple Week, and now that we’ve finished breakfast (click here for 7 Apple Breakfast ideas), we’re planning lunch....
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National mustard day: prepare spicy sweet Guinness stout mustard for beef sandwiches with arugula

Most of us buy our mustard ready-made, from the shelf of our favorite supermarket or specialty food shop. But how about a new kitchen trip? Make...
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National hot dog month: serve Italian sausage, white bean, and pasta soup

July is National Hot Dog Month and National Baked Bean Month, and yesterday was Beans ‘N Franks Day. Today is Macaroni Day. Combine and mix...
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Canned luncheon meat week calls for SPAM (a little) Hawaiian style

Before we divulge our family’s favorite (indeed, only) SPAM recipe, Santa Clara Cooking Examiner thought you might enjoy reading some of the...
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Grill pacific rim glazed flank steak for 4th of July entrée; serve strawberry sundaes for dessert

Grill Pacific Rim Glazed Flank Steak: it’s the perfect main course for casual summer entertaining, and a fitting way to crown your 4th of...
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Memorial Day barbecue: grilled lamb or salmon with mint julep sauce

These food "special" days pop up from time to time, and they can be very peculiar. For instance, this weekend is Memorial Day, and we all...
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