Santa Claus isn’t the only one in a pointy red cap who flies around in winter handing out presents. Pileated woodpeckers do, too. As a matter of fact, they fly year round, delivering gifts through large swaths of North American… Continue Reading
Behold, a Christmas miracle. Today A News Cafe presents the final post for Noni Doni’s 12 Bakes of Christmas. For a while, I was worried whether I could fit a dozen recipes into such a short time period. But my… Continue Reading
If you’re in need of appetizers in a hurry, today I present four fast, easy and delicious recipes. Let’s go! First, let’s begin with the Party Cheeseball, perhaps one of the easiest appetizers of all, aside from a cheese platter… Continue Reading
I am a person of my word, and by golly, if I promised 12 Bakes of Christmas (before Christmas) then I will come through with those recipes, even if there are (gulp) 9 recipes left to publish. It just means… Continue Reading
Some people call these cookies Mexican Wedding Cakes. Others refer to them as Russian Tea Cakes. For yet others, they’re known as Snowball Cookies, which is especially appropriate for the holidays. By any name, they’re delicious and easy to make.… Continue Reading
I cannot believe that in all the years of having this website, that I have never published my recipe for Chocolate Crackles. Today, I correct that oversight. Chocolate crackles are one of the best cookies to make for many reasons.… Continue Reading
When I put on my apron, I become Noni Doni. Then, especially during the holidays, I bring out a collection of favorite tried-and-true recipes I’ve relied upon for decades. Today is the first recipe, and 11 more will follow in… Continue Reading
Some birds just won’t do without a little pizzazz in their doing. Phainopeplas are among them, tip to tail. They are slight birds, the length of a pencil, and nearly as much tail as anything else. But their eyes are… Continue Reading
It was a beautiful fall Sunday when I returned some items to The Home Depot. I was almost to my car when a woman I’d seen earlier inside the store with a dog on a leash ran after me and… Continue Reading
Fall is here with cooler days and the start of some much-needed wet weather, but now is also the perfect time for homeowners to prepare their landscaping for next summer’s water restrictions. To help with that effort the Shasta College… Continue Reading
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