Serve a Simple Strata

By David Hu

Strata, similar to a savory version of bread pudding is a great way to use leftover bread. This simple strata combines bread, eggs, bacon and dried plums to make a dish fit for brunch. Or serve it as a side dish for dinner.

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Easy, elegant pizza

By David Hu

Everybody loves pizza so we’ve found a quick, elegant pizza recipe: Pizzettas with California Dried Plums & Caramelized Onions. This pizza merges the concentrated sweetness of dried plums with the tangy flavor of goat cheese. Since the pizza base is naan (Indian flatbread), there’s no dough to make, saving you time, and adding a nice twist on the traditional pizza.

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Labor Day Checklist: Get Gift; Make Food

By Sandy Hu

I haven’t decided on my Labor Day menu yet, but I’m more stressed about getting my Labor Day gift.

I know – not even unions give gifts on Labor Day.

Our gift-giving tradition started with Disney’s Flight of the Bumblebee. While shopping at the mall one summer, Dave and I spotted the videotape on sale – just the one my younger son Chris had wanted but was unable to find!

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