Tehama Oaks Wildflowers and Wine Spring Celebration

To ring in spring, Bob and Jackie Douglas, owners of Tehama Oaks Vineyard & Winery in Red Bluff will be hosting their Tehama Oaks Wildflowers and Wine Spring Celebration on Saturday, March 15 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. “We’re opening… Continue Reading

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Menuplease: Popular Guadalajara – No hay milpa sin cuitlacoche

Long ago – long ago being relative, of course – there was a Mexican restaurant in Hamilton City which was apparently the bee’s knees to Hamilton City diners. The exact name of it escapes Femme de Joie just now, and… Continue Reading

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Hollandaise & Asparagus, Together Forever

When I was a kid, my exposure to vegetables mainly consisted of stuff from a can. Now, the I consider the concept of mushy asparagus in a can a first-degree culinary crime. I was about 15 before I tasted fresh… Continue Reading

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Pizza + Arugula, Pear & Kiwi Salad = Florence

I am not one of those people who’ll name-drop countries I’ve traveled, any more than I feel it’s good manners to speak openly about a party I attended, lest others weren’t there. Likewise, with travel, I’m keenly aware of what… Continue Reading

Foodies’ Valentine’s Day Countdown

Married or single, when I think of Valentine’s Day, my mind still goes to romantic dinners. As you may recall, last week I said you had plenty of time for Valentine’s Day food preparation. I shared a fondue recipe from… Continue Reading

International ‘Big Library Read’ Program Comes to Shasta Libraries

Shasta Libraries today announced that it will be taking part in the Big Library Read program that makes popular eBook and audiobook available to all customers without wait lists or holds. Library card holders will be able to borrow and enjoy the… Continue Reading

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Valentine’s Day is Coming: Wine? Check. Flowers? Check. Fondue? Check it Out

Oh, Valentine’s Day. You look so innocent – all hearts and flowers, sweetness and lace. It’s unfortunate that such a seemingly simple day of love, friendship and affection has grown into a Godzilla-sized emotional super-power day of extremes. It can… Continue Reading

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Menu Please: Cafe Paradiso – French food in Redding? Mais oui!

Ever since the Cascade Theater reopened gloriously in 2004 with that sublime Mark O’Connor concert, there’s been a certain mumbling and rumbling from patrons: why isn’t there anywhere to go downtown after a show? Well, there’s Spoon Me… and…  Bombay’s…. aaaannnnd…. uh….… Continue Reading

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Super Bowl Sunday is a Super Food Day, Especially for Ribs and Avocados

I almost forgot that Sunday is Super Bowl. Don’t ask me who’s playing. And although I know nothing about football, I do know that food plays a big part in Super Bowl Sunday, especially at Super Bowl parties. I was… Continue Reading