As I compare and contrast me now and me way back then, I barely recognize my former self during the holidays, especially in my 20s, 30s and 40s. Back then, I started playing holiday...
Author: Doni Chamberlain
This “Encore” article was originally published December 24, 2016. Today I talk with Randy Plummer, someone I respect as an excellent cook and retired caterer, but also someone whose specialty is prime rib, a...
OK, I may have overstated it with the”beautiful jewelry” headline. But it’s no exaggeration when I say that this project is a lot of fun, and not just for kids. I think the outcome...
Today we check in with Peter Bonkrude, District Manager of the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District, an independent special district that provides public health mosquito and vector control to 1,100 square miles of Shasta...
• The final tally of the money donated for ANC’s Carr Fire Scholarship fund is $5,310. I am blown away by the generosity of every donation, both large and small, from bottles of Butter...
Monday I thought I’d be smart and beat the Thanksgiving shoppers by getting my Thanksgiving supplies early. Apparently, hundreds of other people had the same idea. It was a crush of humanity, clamoring for...
Doni’s note: This is a Thanksgiving encore column with some of my favorite recipes. Different year, but we’re doing another Thanksgiving potluck, which makes me very happy. I’m bringing gravy, the cranberry relish and...
First, my most heartfelt apology. I am so sorry for making the auction cut-off at midnight, which meant that many of you stayed up way past your bedtimes (including me). What was I thinking?...
I’ve participated as an adult in many fundraisers that involved a variety of auctions; live, silent, and even Dutch. But an online auction is a different creature, as I learned the hard way in...
So, dear ANC family, I know you’re busy, but I need to run something by you regarding our Carr Fire Scholarship fundraiser. Maybe you can guess what I’m wondering, but in light of the...
