In terms of ease, making bouquet garni bags filled with dried herbs and seasonings is right up there with the simplicity of forcing bulbs for gifts, which we featured last week. Classic bouquet garni are little bundles of dried herbs… Continue Reading
Part of my apprenticeship, has been learning how to run the lunch program for our son’s school. During the previous school year, I shadowed Chef Husband in the kitchen. That experience is what precisely prompted me to start learning more… Continue Reading
Open enrollment for individual policies is not over. If you apply before Jan. 15, your effective date of coverage will be Feb. 1, 2019. Historically, Covered California has extended the last deadline, but as of this writing we have no… Continue Reading
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 meat that intimidates the heck out… Continue Reading
Since the #campfire in my area broke out Thursday Nov 8th, I’ve had a hard time getting my head around what it is to lose your home and garden. Your garden life, garden tools, garden books….my daughter was evacuated from… Continue Reading
The National Park Service will reopen trails on the East side of the park on Saturday, December 1, 2018. These trails include: • Guardian Rock • Buck Hollow • Mule Mountain Pass Conditions on these trails may change due to… Continue Reading
Editor’s note: this is a best-of A News Cafe column originally published on November 22, 2008. Thanksgiving is full of family traditions, food memories, and of course hours of fantastic kitchen fun for the dedicated foodies. Thanksgiving is one of… Continue Reading
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 yeast rolls. I may have mentioned… Continue Reading
Snow showers are forecasted to arrive in Lassen Volcanic National Park just in time to kick-off the holiday season. “We eagerly await a reprieve from this fall season’s unseasonably dry conditions,” said Superintendent Jim Richardson. “The winter snowpack in the park and… Continue Reading
The last time we met, the magic carpet rested in the town of Erfoud, which is on the edge of the Sahara Desert. We were about to embark on the one aspect of the trip that I was most excited… Continue Reading
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