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Cindy Visits the Local Farmer’s Market

I love going to the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College near Santa Cruz, California. It’s on Saturday mornings, located up the hill on campus, it has an open and airy feeling. There’s a great ocean view from the top of the hill. View this short, fun video about the […]

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Black Bean Stew

Black Bean Stew This hearty Black Bean Stew is so flavorful! It was always a big hit when we made it in my restaurant. We would serve it over brown rice, for a more complete protein. Beans are a healthy, nutrient-dense protein. They have lots of fiber, which improves our […]

Cooking with a Pressure Cooker

Below is a video with details about how to use a pressure cooker. You do need to be careful once the pressure cooker is filled with steam, but don’t be afraid to use one. It makes cooking bean dishes and other foods so much easier! You can cook beans without […]