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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dutch Oven Cowboy Stew…Cowboy stew—or chuckwagon stew or campfire stew – is a traditional dish that has its roots in the American West. It originated with cowboys and other workersRead More

Want a pasta dish with a delightful and flavorful change-up? You can serve this recipe as a full meal or have as a side dish year round, serving warmed forRead More