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July 2026 Recipe… Fresh summer flavors shine in this cedar plank salmon recipe. Smoky cedar, bright lemon and a rich balsamic vanilla glaze create the perfect balance of savory andRead More

An Ode to Macaroni Salad…O, humble bowl of macaroni salad —not the bougie kind with sun-dried tomatoes,not the foodie version with shaved fenneland a vinaigrette made with ingredients found onlyRead More

How Nell Cox Built Nellie’s Nola… F  or years, Nell Cox made granola simply because her husband loved it. Family members asked for batches of their own. Friends told her sheRead More

Fresh Finds at Siskiyou County Farmer’s Markets… By the time the Mount Shasta Farmers Market starts filling up on a Monday evening, live music echoes through downtown and shoppers wanderRead More

Kitchen Traditions Spanning 250 Years… This summer marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, but some of the strongest connections to 1776 are notRead More

June 2026 Recipe… These mini bundt cakes are full of big flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Moist cake with tangy lemon and sweet coconut create the perfect flavorRead More

Beer Can Chicken… I  love June. The days stretch long and golden, and the scent of cut grass and sunscreen lingers in the air. School is out, and the firstRead More

Fresh Vision Takes Shape at the Water Bar… On a sunny summer morning in Weaverville, owners Donnie Jones and Dakota Myers open the doors to the fun, brightly colored interior ofRead More

From Ranch to Table at Mount Shasta Craft House… When Bobby Malanga and Alyssa Williams bought a longtime Mount Shasta staple known as Sparky’s, they knew one thing immediately: theyRead More

May Recipe 2026… Brighten up your day with these tasty baked donuts, which have a soft, cake-like texture and are topped with a sweet strawberry sugar. Freeze-dried strawberries give theseRead More

Grilled Asparagus Caesar Salad… There is a moment every spring when the farmers market shifts. The root vegetables and sturdy winter squash that have faithfully filled the bins for monthsRead More

Shasta Historical Society’s Taste of History Returns… Old Shasta was once the center of everything. This stretch of brick buildings and worn streets carried the weight of a region—commerce, governmentRead More

April Recipe 2026… This bold, slow-simmered beef stew is packed with chunky vegetables and rich, savory broth—perfect for chilly evenings, gatherings or anytime you want a meal that feels bothRead More

Chocolate Zucchini Bread… There’s a beautiful irony in chocolate zucchini bread: A recipe born from Depression-era resourcefulness has become the ultimate modern stealth-health dessert.  When home bakers first started tuckingRead More

Ten Craft Breweries Worth Raising a Glass to… Over the past few decades, craft beer has become one of the defining tastes of Northern California. From small mountain towns toRead More

Chef Bob Fleener Crafts Acme Salt Company… As the owner and culinary director of Acme Salt Company, Bob Fleener knows more about salt than most people. “The spirit of ourRead More

March 2026 Recipe… Queen’s Berry Pavlova is effortlessly regal — light, dramatic and perfect for celebrations honoring women, milestones or simply a beautiful spring evening. Serves: 8 || Prep Time:Read More

Potato and Leek Soup… There’s something almost magical about a soup that requires just six ingredients yet delivers the kind of comfort that makes you want to curl up withRead More

An Irish Favorite for Chilly Days… Irish coffee was created in the 1940s by Joe Sheridan, a chef and bartender at an airbase restaurant in Ireland. Faced with cold, tired travelersRead More

Margarita Sames Popularizes a Timeless Cocktail… The margarita is more than a cocktail—it’s a classic. Many trace its popularity to Margarita Sames, who is said to have served the drink atRead More