Food + Dining

What’s Cookin – Maple Glazed Pork Chops

This savory and sweet autumn-inspired dish combines the flavors of tender pork, maple syrup and sautéed apples. Enjoy!Prep Time: 15-20 MINUTESCook Time: 15-25 MINUTESMakes Four ServingsINGREDIENTS:4 bone-in pork chops SaltRead More
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A-Maize-ing Taste

Spicy Cajun Corn Chowder…Fall is my favorite season. The crisp air, the colorful leaves, the cozy sweaters. And of course, the comfort food. Nothing warms me up more than aRead More
Food + Dining

What’s Cookin – Cabbage Salad with Ramen

This cabbage salad made with ramen noodles is a great option for a housewarming party. It’s easy to make, has a unique flavor profile and offers a satisfying crunch. It’sRead More
Food + Dining

Garden Italian

Zucchini Pizza Casserole…Every Summer, I get inundated with zucchinis. Neighbors drop by and generously share the bounty of their gardens. Look, I like zukes as much as the next guy,Read More
Food + Dining, Life + Leisure

Amazing Graze

Setting a Table with Sweet September Charcuterie…Creativity is a masterful shapeshifter. It can take the form of a canvas, telling a story with infinite swirls and strokes of paint. ItRead More
Food + Dining

Mountain, Brew & More

Marble Grounds in Fort Jones…According to the small Business Administration, the United States has 30.7 million small businesses that employ 47.3 percent of the private workforce. They also play aRead More
Food + Dining

Whats Cookin’ – Toasted Coconut Sugar Cookies

When toasted coconut meets chewy sugar cookie, the combination is one that coconut lovers will be sure to enjoy! These cookies are full of complementary flavors and textures. They’ve gotRead More
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For the Dogs

Homemade Dog Treats…Have you ever wondered what’s really in those store-bought doggie snacks? Are they healthy, safe and nutritious for your furry friend? Or are they full of artificial ingredients,Read More
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A Certain Charm

Take the Drive to Lassen Steakhouse in Vina…When Wes and Jennifer Salisbury moved to Vina in 2019 with their three daughters, they couldn’t help but notice the forlorn look ofRead More
Food + Dining

Whats Cookin’ – July 2023 Recipe – Strawberry Crumble

Enjoy this fresh strawberry crumble as a delightful celebration of strawberry season. It’s a great dessert for a family meal or small gathering.Strawberry CrumblePrep time: 15-20 minutesBake time: 35-40 minutesMakesRead More
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How Sweet It Is

The Cool History of Ice Cream…Ice cream is awesome. You know it, I know it, everyone knows it. And homemade ice cream is even more awesome than the store-bought version.ButRead More
Food + Dining

The Truck Stops Here

Food Trucks and More at The Park…The sun still has an hour or so before dusk, but it’s getting near bedtime for the grandkids. They wanted more time in theRead More
Food + Dining

Whats Cookin’ – Moroccan Rubbed Rack of Lamb

June 2023 Recipe…The Moroccan rubbed rack of lamb is a flavorful and exotic dish that is perfect for any special occasion, The end result is a mouthwatering dish that willRead More
Food + Dining

Campfire Cooking

The Ultimate Camping Food: Hobo Packets…Hobo packets are the ultimate camping food. They are simple, tasty and fun to make. All you need is some meat, veggies, seasonings and foil.Read More
Food + Dining

Mini Lemon Blueberry Galettes

These mini galettes are a sweet and simple rustic style dessert full of fresh, juicy blueberries wrapped in a sweet lemon pastry crust. These tiny treats will satisfy your tasteRead More
Food + Dining

Jumpstart Summer

Swordfish Steaks with Jalapeno-Mint Butter Sauce…As the weather starts to warm up, our minds inevitably turn to outdoor cooking and gathering with friends and family. What better occasion to kickRead More
Food + Dining, Recreation + Outdoors

Steeped in History

The Ranch in Salyer…Built in 1911, The Ranch in Salyer is still family- owned and thriving, its fourth generation owner Nicolé McCullough turning it into a historically unique and secludedRead More
Food + Dining, Life + Leisure

To Keep the Legacy Alive

Better Walnuts in Red Bluff…For Asa Robinson, Better Walnuts, the direct-to-consumer sales program of his family’s decades-old farm in Red Bluff, is more than a way to market a healthy,Read More
Food + Dining, Life + Leisure

The Great Escape

Elk Cove Inn & Spa and Sibo Restaurant…It’s a long drive to the southern Mendocino Coast. As the ghost pines and blue oaks of California’s interior give way to coastalRead More
Food + Dining

Whats Cookin’ – Post Office Saloon Crab Cakes

April 2023 Recipe…Crab cakes can taste like a delicacy, but they’re quite easy to make at home. The fine folks at the Post Office Saloon were kind enough to shareRead More