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HOT BREAKFAST Giles W. Dalby Facility staff provided breakfast for the Post High School staff, trainers, and both the JV and Varsity teams Thursday. Pictured in front, left to right are Programs Manager Ashlee Cuellar, SIS Marina Cabrera, Admin Assistant Teresa Gomez, SIS Supervisor John Hernandez, and Sergeant Jeremiah DeLeon. Back row: Maintenance Supervisor Zack Sanchez, Warden Ricardo Martinez, SIS Jo Ramirez, and SIS Miguel Gomez. | PHOTO PROVIDED.

HOT BREAKFAST Giles W. Dalby Facility staff provided breakfast for the Post High School staff, trainers, and both the JV and Varsity teams Thursday. Pictured in front, left to right are Programs Manager Ashlee Cuellar, SIS Marina Cabrera, Admin Assistant Teresa Gomez, SIS Supervisor John Hernandez, and Sergeant Jeremiah DeLeon. Back row: Maintenance Supervisor Zack Sanchez, Warden Ricardo Martinez, SIS Jo Ramirez, and SIS Miguel Gomez. | PHOTO PROVIDED.

HOT BREAKFAST

HOT BREAKFAST
How to be a good wine snob

How to be a good wine snob

How to be a good wine snob

C U I S I N E & C U LT U R E | WINE@CWADV.COMWine snobbery is a detestable trait. But you can be a “good” wine snob. Here’s how.• Respect the preferences of others. Never be condescending or judgmental. Basically, don’t be a jerk. Good advice for many situations.• Be a life-long wine learner.
Minestrone, a soup to welcome the days of autumn

Minestrone, a soup to welcome the days of autumn

Minestrone, a soup to welcome the days of autumn

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI have tears in my eyes, yet a smile on my face. My time working with Julia has been one of the highlights of my writing career. She has provided guidance, support, laughter, direction, and best of all, friendship.
Malolactic fermentation/conversion

Malolactic fermentation/conversion

Malolactic fermentation/conversion

CUISINE & CULTURE | WINE@CWADV.COMEven if you only dip your big toe into wine wonkiness, you likely encounter the term “malolactic fermentation” or MLF. What is that?Well, this being wine, it actually is not fermentation, which involves yeast. It is a conversion, which involves bacteria.
Apple-date hand pies are the perfect serving size

Apple-date hand pies are the perfect serving size

Apple-date hand pies are the perfect serving size

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINAANGELINALARUE.COMPreparing for autumn, a decedent homemade hand pie It’s not quite fall but I’m enthusiastic about baking with apples any season. The aroma of apples and cinnamon is hard to beat. And it really brings autumn vibes to the kitchen this time of year.
The most wonderful time of the year

The most wonderful time of the year

The most wonderful time of the year

PAULA ESTELLE JACKSONI’m not speaking of Christmas.My favorite time of the year involves large metal roasting bins hred by propane tanks and a smell that is unmistakably fall.

Dividing irises

Irises need to be rejuvenated every few years. Irises that produce spring foliage but do not bloom is a clear indication that rhizomes need to be divided.Rhizomes are specialized stem structures that grow horizontally at, or just below, the surface of the ground.
Zucchini Rollatini makes a delightful taste of zucchini

Zucchini Rollatini makes a delightful taste of zucchini

Zucchini Rollatini makes a delightful taste of zucchini

In a typical summer, we would have an abundance of zucchini and other squash in our garden. However, for a couple of years we have dealt with squash bugs that have ultimately messed with our growing season. So, my zucchini adventures have been few and far between lately.