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Strawberry shortcake topped with a dollop of whipped cream is a delectable creation.

Shortcut to   greatness Add fruit and this recipe for a delectable creation

Friday, June 14, 2013

“Some are born great,  some achieve greatness,  and others have greatness  thrust upon them.” — William Shakespeare, from his sonnet on shortcake You’re skeptical? You doubt that Shakespeare would have expended his considerable talents writing about something as ordinary as shortcake? You may be right. But he should have, given how his words sum up this summery dessert. After all, an unadorned shortcake right out of the oven is good - very good - but not “great.” With the right recipe and a light touch, a shortcake can achieve greatness. But it’s when you ladle on juicy, slightly sugared strawberries and add a cloud of … 0

Does it work?  5 new kitchen gadgets put to the test

Friday, June 14, 2013

A team of testers headed to the kitchen to check out the latest round of gadgets that are supposed to make cooking and entertaining easier and more fun. Consumer reporter Betty Lin-Fisher, home and garden writer Mary Beth Breckenridge and Food writer Lisa Abraham, who wrote this piece, gave their best workouts to … 0

Wine of the Week: 2010 Limerick Lane Zinfandel

Friday, June 14, 2013

A wine to try Region: Sonoma County Price: $25 to $30 Style: Cool and focused What it goes with: Salumi, grilled sausages and pork stews It may be time to get back on the Zinfandel wagon. I just tasted the 2010 Limerick Lane Zinfandel from Sonoma County and loved its subtle approach. Instead … 0