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Chicken Tetrazzini…Chicken Tetrazzini – the classic pasta dish made with mushrooms, creamy sauce and chicken – sounds quintessentially Italian. The casserole meal was named after an opera soprano born inRead More

All in the Family at Bud’s Jolly Cone…As a third-generation manager of Bud’s Jolly Kone, Courtny Abbassi knew what she was in for when she stepped up to the plateRead More

Humboldt County’s Women-Owned Breweries…Humboldt County has its share of distinctive calling cards: its breathtaking coastline; it is home to the world’s tallest tree; it joins Mendocino and Trinity counties asRead More

Most scones have an unfortunate reputation for being dry and unsatisfying, but this recipe is here to change that. These chocolate chip scones are soft, buttery and simply delicious. PairRead More

Broiled Sockeye Salmon with Citrus Glaze…We’ve all heard the proverb “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” – which is an abbreviated way of saying “eat healthy foods andRead More

Crockett’s Up North in Weaverville…“Everybody in town likes that she’s there,” says Brian Muir, owner of the Weaverville Hotel & Emporium with his wife, Jeanne. “We’re happy that she’s doingRead More

Creative Sweets from Pyroclastic Chocolate…The origins of chocolate trace back to the Mayans, who called it “the drink of the Gods” and consumed it as a bitter-tasting liquid with cinnamonRead More

A cold, chilly January is upon us, and what better way to warm yourself than a nice flavorful and delicious soup to fill you up? Enjoy!Zuppa Toscana SoupServes 4-6Ingredients:• 4Read More

Turkey and Chicken Meatloaf…It’s the ultimate comfort food and nearly every family has their own favorite recipe, handed down from generation to generation. Meatloaf is a simple meal to makeRead More

The Christmas season is here and with it comes the best seasonal flavors and treats. These Soft Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a twist on the classic gingerbread cookie, they areRead More

A Different Source of Protein from Evolution Ranch…Should you be eating crickets? Well, Simon Seeband, founder of Evolution Ranch, thinks you should. It all started when Simon and his wifeRead More

Stuffed Tuscany Beef Tenderloin…Does your holiday feast include turkey with all the fixings? Or do you prefer baked ham? Both? Neither? Chinese food?Americans eat about 22 million turkeys on ChristmasRead More

Trinity County Brewery in Weaverville…A chance encounter during a walk in the woods led to a partnership that continues to brew up good times and community spirit in Weaverville.Neil PetersenRead More

Grab a Treat at Reiter’s Bakery in Red Bluff…When Kassie and Rich Reiter left the Cottonwood area to attend the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, theyRead More

Harrison’s Fresh Chestnut Soup…Ingredients6 T unsalted butter12 oz. fresh chestnuts, cooked, peeled (1 lb. fresh)1  carrot, peeled and sliced1  parsnip, peeled and sliced (optional)1 cup celery, finely chopped6 cups chicken or vegetable broth¼Read More

Tired of the same old stuffing? Our friends from Market Street Blade and Barrel have have kindly shared their recipe for Turkey Stuffing with Cranberries, and if you add thisRead More

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey…We get it: Brussels sprouts are not everybody’s favorite vegetable. Many of us grew up with these pungent mini-cabbages on the kitchen tableRead More

90 Years of Caring for Others with Lim’s Restaurant…Chicken, rice, and a small vegetable scoop – you know how it is. The new chef filled only half the plate. “No!”Read More

A Little History with Etna Brewing Company…With archaeological evidence dating back to perhaps more than 13,000 years ago, beer is one of humanity’s oldest drinks. It’s also one of itsRead More

When Pie Meets Bread, A Match Made in Heaven…Adrienne Tirri-Maupin would never have opened a bakery on her own again. She had operated two different pie shops with her daughterRead More