Long ago and far away, in addition to writing a decade’s worth of opinion columns and feature stories for Redding’s daily newspaper, I also wrote columns and stories about food and cooking. Occasionally, a reader would ask for a specific… Continue Reading
Drum roll, please. Until today, this popular recipe for Dan Ferrarese’s Spaghetti Veggie Salad has never been made public. It’s an honor and delight for A News Cafe to publish it here with permission from Ferrarese, formerly of Redding. He… Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and with Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday, here’s a simple, rustic meal to make ahead, and have at the ready after work or a busy week. On the menu is French onion soup,… Continue Reading
During winter in many parts of Shasta County, an abundance of citrus — especially lemons – is akin to summer bumper crops of homegrown zucchini that stealthy, zucchini-weary gardeners sometimes leave in bags upon unsuspecting friends’ and neighbors’ porches. No… Continue Reading
I am not a fan of clams. You will never see me order a bucket of steamed clams. Same with Linguine with clam sauce, and mussels, crab or crayfish.
But clam chowder, that’s another story. Continue Reading
I’ve always loved Christmas and traditional foods from other countries that celebrate Christmas. These have evolved as particular favorites. They are all so rich that I rarely make them any other time of year. Scots Shortbread is extremely basic, not… Continue Reading
I’ve been so focused on covering more than four years’ of Shasta County’s political mayhem and extremism that I almost forgot how to write a food story. Bear with me today. I’m rusty. Continue Reading
Not much time elapses where Lance Jacobs’ feet are not in the sand, either diving for a ball. or helping teach the younger generation of beach volleyball enthusiasts. “Beach volleyball is a huge passion,” Jacobs said. “I obsess over it.”… Continue Reading
The Shasta College Horticulture Department will hold its 53rd Annual Spring Plant Sale, Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Shasta College Farm. The sale is planned and staffed by horticulture… Continue Reading
Shasta College, collaborating with the University of California Master Gardner program, the Redding Public Library, and the Shasta Seed Library, will host two upcoming gardening workshops. The first workshop, Gardening Basics, will be held on February 10, from 10:30 a.m.-1:00… Continue Reading
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