Q&A with Audrey Pascone, co-Owner of Red Gate Ranch and member of the Shasta Growers association board of directors… Tell us a little about the Shasta Growers Association and its mission. The Shasta …
What’s Cookin’ – Baked Strawberry Cake Donuts
May Recipe 2026… Brighten up your day with these tasty baked donuts, which have a soft, cake-like texture and are topped with a sweet strawberry sugar. Freeze-dried strawberries give these …
On the Menu – Spring on the Grill
Grilled Asparagus Caesar Salad… There is a moment every spring when the farmers market shifts. The root vegetables and sturdy winter squash that have faithfully filled the bins for months …
What’s Cookin’ – Caveman Stew
April Recipe 2026… This bold, slow-simmered beef stew is packed with chunky vegetables and rich, savory broth—perfect for chilly evenings, gatherings or anytime you want a meal that feels both …
On the Menu – The Secret Ingredient
Chocolate Zucchini Bread… There’s a beautiful irony in chocolate zucchini bread: A recipe born from Depression-era resourcefulness has become the ultimate modern stealth-health dessert. When home bakers first started tucking …
Seasoned for Success
Chef Bob Fleener Crafts Acme Salt Company… As the owner and culinary director of Acme Salt Company, Bob Fleener knows more about salt than most people. “The spirit of our …
What’s Cooking – Queen’s Berry Pavlova
March 2026 Recipe… Queen’s Berry Pavlova is effortlessly regal — light, dramatic and perfect for celebrations honoring women, milestones or simply a beautiful spring evening. Serves: 8 || Prep Time: …
One the Menu – The Comfort of Simplicity
Potato and Leek Soup… There’s something almost magical about a soup that requires just six ingredients yet delivers the kind of comfort that makes you want to curl up with …
Comfort in a Cup
An Irish Favorite for Chilly Days… Irish coffee was created in the 1940s by Joe Sheridan, a chef and bartender at an airbase restaurant in Ireland. Faced with cold, tired travelers …
An Original Classic Neighborhood Sandwich Shop
Don’s Sandwich Shop in Redding… Walk into Don’s Sandwich Shop on Bechelli Lane and the first thing that hits you is the smell–freshly baked bread mingling with slow-cooked meats and …