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Articles in April 2006 issue of Sunset

• Ham hints
  by Sara Schneider
• Instant spring: plant a garden in a pot for a quick splash of color
  by Kathleen N. Brenzel
• Five ways to enjoy … fresh asparagus
  by Molly Watson
• Bay Area chocolate shops
  by Kate Washington
• Bamboo jungle
  by Jess Chamberlain
• Chocolates for the garden: use rich brown foliage to inject plantings with drama
  by Kathleen N. Brenzel
• Start Sunday with this lively spring brunch
  by Charity Ferreira
• Island escape: hide out at a new resort in British Columbia's Southern Gulf Islands
  by Bonnie Henderson
• Greens gone wild
  by Kate Washington
• Friendly front yard: lessons in creating a garden with your neighbors
  by Sharon Cohoon
• Homestyle Chinese; Forget takeout: these dishes are fast to make
  by Julie Chai
• Teaching green
  by Marja E. Van Den Hende
• What to do in your garden in April
  by Julie Chai
• Cozy up to Lake Powell: a guided kayak trip offers both dramatic views and peaceful moments
  by Lawrence W. Cheek
• Inspired path: lively paving and garden art lead the way to a satellite patio
  by Julie Chai
• April favorites: recipes from our readers, tested in Sunset's kitchen
  by Molly Watson
• Living in quake country
• Design winner: rusted steel gets a new look
  by Lauren Bonar Swezey
• Los Angeles deals: shopping, more shopping, a star, and a TV appearance
  by Lisa Taggart
• Events
• Quick calzones: three ways to stuff a pocket—and please every palate
  by Kate Washington
• Rain chains
  by Jim McCausland
• Chenin Blanc: the West's first great white is growing up
  by Sara Schneider
• A taste of Los Gatos: head to the South Bay for bocce, biking, and a splurge dinner
  by Molly Watson
• Cool zinnias
  by Julie Chai
• Greek Easter: celebrate spring in your garden with a tasty menu of traditional favorites
  by Linda Lau Anusasananan
• Easter decor
  by Abigail Peterson
• Bainbridge Island: on an island near Seattle, meet the most passionate gardeners in the world
  by Jim McCausland
• Angel Island escape: the ultimate springtime outing is just a short ferry ride away
  by Rachel Levin
• Bookshelf
  by Sharon Cohoon
• Secret San Francisco: Shopping. Food. Nightlife. Four experts share their favorite finds
  by Irene Edwards
• Favorite goat cheeses
  by Amelia Ashton
• Wild earth
  by Katie Tamony
• April in Paris: a chic boutique in Midtown Sacramento embraces all things French
  by Take Washington
• Vertical veggies: grow vining edibles in a small space
  by David C. Becker
• Paradise found: a young couple turns a condemned beach shack into their dream home
  by Kathryn Harris
• Honolulu's art capital
  by Derek Paiva
• Your guide to the West
• Spring nostalgia
  by Lisa Taggart
• Mulch: more than a pretty face; Six of our favorites, plus the basics you need to know
  by Julie Chai
• Chaparral spring
  by Peter Fish
• Listening to the San Andreas: one hundred years ago, San Francisco crumbled. Peter Fish discovers what today's scientists are learning about the big quakes to come
  by Peter Fish
• Easy clematis
  by Sharon Cohoon
• Spring break: hike, bike, and knock back a pint in Chico—the college town that's all grown up
  by Lisa Taggart
• Dive into color: seven stories to use as spring boards for easy home transformations—from breakout trends and bolder picture mats to bringing vivid hues outside
  by Kathryn Harris
• More coast, less cost: enjoy style—and value—at the new Half Moon Bay Inn
  by Matt Villano