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POPSRestaurant review: La Bedaine, Berkeley More: I didn't eat the plump pork sausage yet, but unwrapped them and they have a wonderful smokey aroma. Two sausages were $4. The mason jar of onion soup was $4. I had a croissant ($1.50). It was tasty but not the crunchy, super buttery version. It was smaller and more bready. It reminded me of some I was served in breakfast baskets in France… IMO, one of the best sausages in the Bay Area. So much better than the fancy artisan new sausage makers and right up there with the best of the old-timers ... maybe beyond. Extremely rich so limit yourself to one at a sitting… The texture of that halibut was exquisite. Anyone with a passion for smoked whitefish will drop to their knees in reverence for this… We ended up getting the rillettes ($4), which seemed, based on the one bite I had, less salty than, and at least as good as, Fatted Calf's--at a significantly lower price.
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POPS Summer~Time Cook~Outs : Ten-Minute Pad Thai Why not add a little Thai flavour to your week with this healthier version of the takeaway classic? : Asparagus cream cheese quiche Summery spears make a perfect flan, and there's no better time to cook with asparagus than when it's in season - it's fresh, flavoursome and delicate. : low calorie champagne and pomegranate jelly This delicious champagne jelly is refreshing - serve as a dinner party dessert with a kick, a fun to a summer lunch, or simply as an afternoon treat for friends. : Whole barbecued salmon with cucumber and dill salad Whole barbecued salmon with cucumber and dill salad This is as easy as it is impressive. Serve with the salad and baked potatoes. : Crema Catalana The crema Catalana is a memorable way to finish the meal – and it’s easy to prepare, especially for a big group.
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POPSCrustless Quiche with spinach, mushrooms and walnuts Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minutes more. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until any remaining moisture has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add a pinch of salt (the cheese is salty, so you won’t need much) and pepper to taste. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light. Stir in the half and half. Spoon the spinach mixture evenly into the buttered pie dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and nuts. Pour in the egg mixture. Bake the quiche until puffed and golden brown, about 35 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into generous wedges.
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POPSThe Guatemala Genicide Case Among the witnesses was Jesus Tecú Osorio, survivor of the Río Negro massacre and winner of the Reebok Human Rights Award. Tecú was a child when the military began attacking the communities of Rabinal with increasing intensity during 1981 and into 1982. He was ten years old when he watched the Army and civil patrols (PAC) enter his village of Río Negro on March 13, 1982, and carry out the massacre that left 70 woman and 107 children dead, including his own mother and infant brother.