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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

Don’s Sandwich Shop in Redding… Walk into Don’s Sandwich Shop on Bechelli Lane and the first thing that hits you is the smell–freshly baked bread mingling with slow-cooked meats andRead More

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 theRead More

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 placeRead More

Claudia Licata’s Road from Kitchen to Catering… If you ask Claudia Licata when she first learned to cook, she’ll tell you it started at birth.  Her grandmother, an Italian immigrant whoRead More

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 anRead More

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. ThisRead More

Ladle Full of Love Brings Comfort, Nutrition and Connection… An early childhood experience turned out to be a harbinger of great things to come for Kristina Pollycutt, founder of Ladle FullRead More

Buttercups and Brown Sugar blends Family and Tradition… For Carrie-Anne and Grace Crawford, the mother-daughter duo behind the cottage-based Buttercups and Brown Sugar Bakery in Lake Shastina, there’s a lot moreRead More

January 2026 Recipe… This winter crostini recipe is the perfect mix of cozy flavors and fresh, bright textures. Creamy whipped feta pairs with roasted veggies and pomegranate for an appetizerRead More