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June 2025 Recipe…Try this healthy, simple vegetable recipe that’s delicious, colorful and only takes about 25 minutes to make.Prep Time: 10-15 minutes minutes || Cook Time: 10 minutes || Total Time:Read More

Chipotle Beer-and-Butter Shrimp Foil Packet…As the weather warms and the grill comes out of hibernation, it’s time to enjoy dishes that are as light as they are flavorful. Here’s aRead More

A&R Customer Butchering, A Family Legacy of Quality Meats and Service…The family-owned A&R Custom Butchering Retail Meats and Deli has deep roots in the Northern California area. It all startedRead More

Baldovino’s in Mt. Shasta Brings Big Flavor to Small-Town Dining…Twenty years is a long time to wait for anything. But for Sue Baldo, the timing to opening Baldovino’s in MountRead More

Cask & Cleaver Brings Global Cheeses to Local Tables…Kaitlyn Rodney’s energy level spikes every National Cheese Day. Not just your average cheddar enthusiast, this Redding woman rides a wave ofRead More

Etna’s Vibrant Farmers Market Makes Local Living Delicious…A community that feeds itself is a community with pride and health,” explains Kyle Peterson, one of a core group that helped getRead More

May 2025 Recipe…This lemon blueberry loaf is the perfect spring treat! Zesty lemon and juicy blueberries make the perfect pair in this moist, tender, cake-like loaf. Topped with a sweetRead More

Tequila Mojitos for Cinco de Mayo…Cinco de Mayo is the perfect occasion to break out the tequila. But this year, why not spice things up with a fresh and excitingRead More

At Smoked Tomato Pie, Chef Rob and Miss Kay Mix Flavor, Fire and Heart…Cheesy garlic bread on a fresh made baguette; a smoked barbecue pulled pork plate; a fully-loaded pizza;Read More

April 2025 Recipe…This rich, gooey, peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie is packed with the perfect balance of peanut butter and melty chocolate. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, it deliversRead More

The Duke’s Gift to Comfort Food…If there’s one thing Americans love just as much as a good cowboy movie, it’s a hearty, no-nonsense casserole that satisfies hunger and brings folksRead More

Finding Nostalgia at the Callahan Emporium…You’d be forgiven if you’ve never heard of Callahan, an unincorporated community along State Route 3, population 50 or so. The nearest “bigger” town isRead More

Mark Cable’s Quest for the Perfect Salsa…While Mark Cable was growing up in San Diego County, he developed a taste for Mexican food, especially the handmade salsas he came toRead More

March 2025 Recipe…Here’s a nostalgic and hearty recipe for Grandma’s Fried Meatloaf—crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside.Prep Time: 20 minutes || Bake Time: 50 minutes || CoolingRead More

Suffrage Angel Cake…The suffrage movement in the United States began in 1848 when women demanded the right to vote at the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, N.Y.  It tookRead More

February Recipe 2025Indulge in the rich, gooey perfection of these molten chocolate lava cakes. With a soft, fudgy center and a touch of elegance, they’re surprisingly simple to make andRead More

Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce…There’s something undeniably romantic about cooking together, especially when the dish in question is a tantalizing blend of elegance and flavor.Picture this: an intimate evening atRead More

Building Friendships at Kaleidoscope Coffee…Travel around the world and you will find something universal: The local coffee shop is the living room of any city. It is the heart ofRead More

January 2025 Recipe…Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, this classic clam chowder is a comforting dish that comes together with simple pantry staples. Serve it with (orRead More

Pecan & Kale Salad…he New Year is a time for healthy resolutions, fresh beginnings, and, let’s face it, a collective groan at the thought of saying goodbye to holiday feasts.Read More