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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 modern AmericanRead 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, unpredictable weather.Read 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 a deliciousRead 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, and withRead 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 City toRead More

True to the Brew at Brew Craft Coffee…“With How Long this shop has been here, we didn’t want to change anything because we wanted everyone to know that it wasRead More

This delicious soup is made daily at From the Hearth and pairs wonderfully with grilled cheese. Be sure to stir often and scrape the bottom to ensure you don’t burnRead More

Creating Healthier Outcomes One County At a Time…Back in 2001, Chico State University students and advisors formed a program to help boost physical activity, nutrition, food security and health inRead More

Buffalo Cauiflower“A Healthy outside starts from a healthy inside.” – Robert UrichA little over a decade ago, cauliflower was little more than a standard item on a typical veggie platter,Read More

Keeping it healthy at Sohnrey Family Foods.It’s a new year, and many of us have vowed to reach for healthier snacks on January 1. Since our hands first ventured intoRead More

The Literary Genius of Noveltea Tins…There are some words better suited to making puns than others. “Tea” might be at the top of that list. Just ask Jorgen Stovne ofRead More

The Bantam Kitchen & Cooler’s Cajun Shrimp…OCTOBER 2021 RECIPEThe Bantam Kitchen & Cooler is a hidden gem located at 2704 Hartnell Ave. Suite J in Redding. If you’re looking forRead More

Welcome To Nature’s Connection in Yreka…Like any major thoroughfare in the United States, Interstate 5 is lined with familiar logos, restaurants and truck stops catering to a generic grab-‘n’-go cultureRead More

Make A Stop At Joe’s Giant Orange in Shasta Lake…Just off I-5, a big plastered painted orange sits perched in front of what is dutifully named Joe’s Giant Orange Café.Read More

Lemon Raspberry Muffins…September 2021 RecipeMuffins are a classic breakfast favorite, and these lemon raspberry muffins are no exception. They’re perfectly moist, bursting with juicy raspberries, have a crunchy sugar topRead More

Find Out More About Molecular Gastronomy…“Cooking is an art, but all art requires knowing something about the techniques and materialsUsing modernist techniques, you get more control, and that allows youRead More

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde…August 2021 RecipeTomatillos are plentiful in our garden this year, but readily available at stores and farmers markets as well.This bright, tangy roasted tomatillo salsa is deliciousRead More

Fried Okra…JULY 2021 RECIPEOne of my favorite veggies grown in our garden is okra. It is perfect in a good gumbo, roasted in the oven or pickled. But my family’sRead More