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Back to the Kitchen: Recipes for the Perfect Summer Picnic

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July 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY It is that time of year when there are picnics, concerts in the park, beach days and the Hollywood Bowl. Picnics can be as simple as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with fresh fruit and chips — or,  if you hang with a … [Read more...]

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Back to the Kitchen: Veggie and Cheesy Options for a Fourth of July (or anytime) BBQ

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July 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Cedar-Planked Pecan, Bourbon and Brown Sugar Glazed Brie

BY GWEN KENNEALLY This 4th of July I will be making my usual ribs, salmon, burgers and hot dogs, but I have so many vegetarian and vegan friends that I will also be grilling up some fun veggie dishes. I love to create and eat wonderful … [Read more...]

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Back to the Kitchen: Playing with Food Never Tasted So Good

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June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY The very best part of my work is playing with  food.  I have a reputation for certain dishes, such as coconut shrimp; vegetarian moon rolls with apricot, raspberry or ginger mustard; caprese skewers with homemade … [Read more...]

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Back to the Kitchen: Celebrate Fathers Day With A Special BBQ

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June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY The gift of having an extraordinary male figure in your life is so important and one I wish for all children. I was a daddy’s girl and so is my daughter.  On this day I celebrate all dads, grandpas and dad-like figures. … [Read more...]

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Back to the Kitchen: The Sweet and Romantic Strawberry

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May 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY   It is the start of strawberry season and the open-air market is overflowing with these juicy berries. The mix of tart and sweet are at theie glorious and abundant best this time of year. I catered a fundraiser last … [Read more...]

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Back to the Kitchen: Really Big Salad Recipes for a Crowd (and some fundraising ideas)

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May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Recipes for a crowd

BY GWEN KENNEALLY It is that time of year again — school fundraisers and end-of-the -year potlucks. Event locations like football fields play yards and parking lots can often create logistical nightmares.  I have rented equipment and built … [Read more...]

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Back to the Kitchen: Recipes for a Mother’s Day Brunch at Home

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May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY “A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” - Tenneva Jordan "We women of one country will be too tender of those of another country … [Read more...]

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Back to the Kitchen: Celebrate Earth Day All Year With “Green” Recipes

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April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY   Earth Day, which was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970, was first organized  to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet, as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of … [Read more...]

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Back to the Kitchen: The Surprise of Cooking with Garlic

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April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY I was interviewed by The Food Network a few years ago and asked what food most resembles my personality. I had to say garlic — peel the many layers to reveal the heat. It has many flavors —  from spicy when raw and sweet … [Read more...]

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Back to the Kitchen: An Olive Lesson with Recipes

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March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY The olive tree is very hardy and can withstand drought, disease and fire, while living to a ripe-old age. That is why for thousands of years the olive branch has been a symbol of peace and goodwill. Olives come in all … [Read more...]

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