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Chef Pam’s Bella Cucina… By the age of 3, Pam Buono was “making cookies, raviolis – the whole bit” with her great aunt. “I grew up in a traditional SicilianRead More

Cookie sandwiches are a fun way to enjoy a sweet treat, and these chocolate sandwich cookies with strawberry cream cheese frosting are sure to satisfy. The cookies are soft, chewyRead More

Grilled Peach Chicken Salad… When the thermometer hits 100 degrees, the last thing you want to do is turn your oven on and spend the evening in the kitchen. It’sRead More

The New Buzz in Weaverville… The last two pandemic years have wreaked havoc on most California communities, with many local counties still trying to get back to 2019 economic levels.Read More

Kitchel Family Organics in Los Molinos… There are a few jobs as hard as farming, but perhaps even fewer as rewarding. John and Lana Kitchel of Kitchel Family Organics haveRead More

Alua’s Thrive Bar in Mt. Shasta… Mount Shasta has a longstanding reputation around the world as a place of awakening and healing. Now, it has a downtown health and wellnessRead More

Tabbouli preparation is different for everyone. This recipe is one that my Lebanese grandmother used to make when I was a child, and my siblings and I would make itRead More

Bacon Burger Dogs… Every chef has a specialty – a signature dish he or she is proud to serve to friends and family. Over time, culinary artists experiment with ingredients,Read More

David Krell’s Running Rabbit Mills… It might not seem like the most obvious career trajectory to go from engineer to wheat miller, but that’s part of what makes David KrellRead More

This easy-to-make punch is a great addition to a Mother’s Day luncheon and it only requires a few ingredients. You can alter it to your taste and make it withoutRead More

Spring Veggie Frittata… The word “Frittata” translates roughly in Italian to “fried.” But to me, frittatas are the very definition of versatility, simplicity and deliciousness. (Plus, it’s just fun toRead More

Red Bluff’s Izzy’s Bagels… Long-time residents of Red Bluff remember with great fondness the Bear Flag Republic, a popular coffee house that was also a gathering place. Its closure inRead More

This recipe is the perfect solution for dealing with those brown bananas you often find sitting on your counter. Moist and chocolatey with the perfect balance of sweet and salty,Read More

Bison Chili… Herds of Bison have been roaming the plains of North America for 400,000 years. But the meat of this majestic animal is a virtual newcomer to the modernRead More

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and these Irish nachos offer a fun twist for folks who enjoy a traditional nacho plate. You can find them at Shameless O’Leery’s, orRead More

Delicious Cold Fried Chicken… We’ve all heard the old saw, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” For the glass-half-empty folks, March means windy, unpredictableRead More

Looking for a unique signature wedding cocktail or a tasty Valentine’s Day treat? Look no further than this elegant, eye-catching beauty. Don’t let the arresting purple color fool you. ThisRead More

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese… For many of us, Valentine’s Day dinner means getting a reservation at a fancy restaurant and forking over more money than you normally do for aRead More

Get to Know Your Farmer… Remember that New Year’s resolution you made to eat better and get into shape? Well, the farmers market season is just around the corner, andRead More

Denny Bar’s Zen De La Creme… “Generally in life, if I don’t like it, I don’t do it,” quips Pamela Montalvo, who made the unlikely move from New York CityRead More