K.I.S.S. – Keep Your Holiday Appetizers Easy… The holiday season can be stressful enough in normal circumstances, but in 2020, the season arrives with unique challenges that can frustrate evenRead More

Harvest Restaurant and Lodge in McCloud CA… OPENING A restaurant during a pandemic might seem counterintuitive, but the new owners at Harvest in McCloud are bucking the trend. “We openedRead More

A very vegan Thanksgiving… Ever tried going vegetarian? There are plenty of reasons to quit meat and pile on the veggies – like health and clean conscience – but motivatorsRead More

Fresh Garlic Ricotta Bruschetta… Discover something fresh with this recipe for Fresh Garlic Ricotta Bruschetta! BRUSCHETTA INGREDIENTS:1 cup diced fresh tomatoes4 cloves garlic2 T Wild Grove ascolano extraVirgin olive oil,Read More

Beyond the Olive Grove… Fans of quirky roadside attractions have enjoyed taking pictures at what’s fondly referred to as the Giant Olive at South Avenue and Hall Road in CorningRead More

What’s cookin’ – s’mores skillet cookie… Long summer days may be coming to an end but that doesn’t mean our favorite summer flavors have to. You don’t need a campfireRead More

What’s Cokkin’? Aunt Daphen’s Taco Bean Salad… Family get-togethers mean games, laughter, storytelling and of course, food. During a trip to Missouri to visit my aunt, she pulled out herRead More

Skin And Vintage-Style Farm Products… The change in Elizabeth Larson’s ceramic jar wasn’t for a dream vacation or a new car. Yet her family knew it was for something justRead More

Cold and Creamy Tomato Soup… Tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes! So many tomatoes! If your garden is producing an abundance of tomatoes, this soup option is for you. Enjoy with a sandwichRead More