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This week (and next)!

Saturday, Jan 26 KAMALAYANG MUSIKA: an evening of Filipino music and cultural expressions for change Saturday, January 26, 2008 @ Bayanihan Community Center 1010 Mission St. Suite B, San Francisco CA 94103 (near civic center BART) Doors open 6pm, performances … Continue reading

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eau de chocolat

I love perfume and I’ve never had the luxury of owning a bottle of perfume, only eau de cologne or eau de parfum. Watered down versions of scent. Or should I say, alcohol-ed versions. Alcohol is a volatile substance, serving … Continue reading

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milk chocolate and chocolate and zucchini

what a mouthful. 2 of my present faves: milk chocolate brownies This is one of my most favorite recipes. For Christmas, I gave all my family and friends bags of caramel filled chocolates. I went crazy at Spun Sugar in … Continue reading

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If you were re-routed through West Oakland via West Grand Avenue soon after the collapse of the MacArthur Maze you may have seen posters stating “Welcome Thru West Oakland” and “Enjoy Our 53 Liquor Stores”. This witty street humor took … Continue reading

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biracial yet nonintegrated cookies

is it black or white? when i was working at my bakery on the weekend of mlk holiday, i had a conversation i had never thought i’d ever have at a bakery: said customer: do you sell a lot of … Continue reading

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