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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

Easy-To-Make Road Trip Snack…“Are we there yet?”– Every kid on a road tripSome things are just meant to go together: Peanut butter and jelly. Milk and cookies. Cake and iceRead More

Take the I-5 Cheese Tour…While many people know that happy cows come from California, not too many people know about the passionate and friendly cheesemakers from the northern part whoRead More

Artisan bread at Grain Street Bakery in Etna…Bread in its many forms, is the most widely consumed food in the world, and has been for thousands of years. Baking asRead More

Make Mom’s Day Fundraiser Supports KIXE and Shasta Library Foundation…Redding public television station KIXE and the Shasta Library Foundation are cooking up a special meal to make this Mother’s DayRead More

April 2021 Recipe…This hearty pizza salad is a filled with lots of meats, cheeses and an assortment of yummy toppings. Addwhatever pizza cravings you might like. Enjoy!SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS:½ cupRead More

Hard-Boiled Eggs, Superfood…I feel sorry for the traditional hard-boiled Easter egg. Once a prominent feature in Easter baskets, the incredible edible ovoid now takes a proverbial back seat to plasticRead More

Siskiyou County Communities Gardening Together…Gardening can often be challenging, but in Etna, the challenges are of near-Biblical proportions. Gardeners there have to contend with deer, jackrabbits and grasshoppers, not toRead More

North State Hulling…For decades, Northern California has been known for growing almonds, the meaty, portable snack chock-full of protein and heart-healthy fats. In 1968, North State Hulling formed to helpRead More

March 2021 Recipe…Chocolate and peanut butter are one of the most satisfying sweet-and-salty flavor combos, and when you add it to crispy rice treats you’ve got an irresistible snack. ThisRead More

Take Your Grilled Cheese To A Whole New Level…The second recipe I ever “invented” was my Super-Duper Crunchy Grilled Cheese Sammish – and more than a half century later, IRead More

Stewarding Well With Homeward Bounty Farms….. The seeds of farmer Kate O’Brien-Mann’s journey back to Siskiyou County were planted in her youth. “Probably like a lot of teenagers, I neverRead More

Chocolate Fondue For Two…..It’s kitschy. It’s retro. It’s romantic. It’s delicious. And it’s so simple to prepare that it barely requires a recipe. We’re talking about chocolate fondue and FebruaryRead More

Golden Beaver Distillery in Chico…Chico’s Kris Koenig was one of millions of people worldwide who had their air travel schedules abruptly altered in 2010 by the volcano eruptions in Iceland.Read More

DIY Strawberry Vinaigrette…This month, four out of every 10 Americans will make at least one New Year’s resolution. Losing weight, eating healthier and saving money are traditionally near the topRead More

Dr. Richard Wickenheiser, Tehama County Health Officer…Hard to imagine, but there was a time when a county health officer could live and work in relative obscurity. “As long as we’reRead More

Molly Glenn’s Healthy Living Cookbook…Sometimes, it’s the little things. Just ask Molly and Carolyn Glenn, who have managed to become healthier and lose weight by making a few substitutions replacingRead More