Ruth Wakefield Invents the Chocolate Chip Cookie… The chocolate chip cookie wasn’t the result of a long experiment—it was a happy accident. In the 1930s, Ruth Wakefield, co-owner of the …
Hanging by a Thread
The Rescue That Saved Lives Resulted in a Pulitzer Prize… The best photographs are rarely planned. They happen in the space between intention and accident, when an ordinary person with …
Power Beyond Position
Eleanor Roosevelt: Redefining the Role of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the role of First Lady from a ceremonial position into a powerful platform for advocacy, communication and leadership. Serving from …
Breaking Barriers
A small sampling of history-making women… Aviation & Space Amelia Earhart: First woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean (1932).Fact note: Others crossed earlier with co-pilots or passengers; this …
A Legacy Poured Forward
Aimée Sunseri’s winemaking journey to New Clairvaux… Walking into Aimée Sunseri’s office is like entering a world of alchemy. A wondrous place full of test tubes and mixers. A place …
Together We Rise
The Strength of Women Supporting Women… There is something transformative about women supporting women—not competitively, not conditionally, but genuinely. At its best, this support looks like encouragement without comparison. It’s …
What I Enjoy – Lynnann Foster
Lynnann Foster – Marketing Director at Shasta Regional Medical Center… Family: Husband Keith, four fabulous grown kids, an incredible son-in-law, two beautiful daughters-in-law, four spectacular grandbabies! Our fourth arrives in June. How long …
Giving Back – Human Response Network
Q&A with Sheri White, Executive Director of Human Response Network… When was Human Response Network founded, and why was it created? Human Response Network was founded in 1980 after Jil Chipman …
What’s Cookie – Easy-to-Make Vanilla Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce
February 2026 Recipe… Silky and elegant, panna cotta with raspberry sauce is a simple yet impressive dessert. The creamy vanilla base pairs perfectly with the bright, tangy raspberry sauce, making it an …
On the Menu – Stirring up Romance
A Cozy Lobster Risotto For Two… For Valentine’s Day, there’s something romantic about taking your time in the kitchen – stirring, tasting and letting a dish slowly come together. This …