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Margaritas anyone? Casa Baeza at 10004 Bridge Street makes the some of the best in Truckee. While visiting the grand, historic Truckee Hotel, we decided to walk across the street to have something spicy for dinner. The cold weather had us longing for flavors reminiscent of our recent Cabo vacation. Continue reading Fiesta in Truckee at Casa Baeza… Gold Mining towns hold a special interest for me, so when a girlfriend and I decided to take a night away, Greenville, Ca on Hwy 89 was our destination. The 12 mile winding drive along Lake Almanor’s East Shore was spectacular that day. A new blanket of snow had frosted Continue reading Sierra Lodge and Trading Post – Greenville, CA… Ringtail cats are named for the 7 or 8 black rings on their long puffy tail. Not a cat at all, these curious creatures are actually related to the raccoon. Living throughout the American West and Southwest, Ringtail Cats are rarely seen due to their timid and nocturnal nature. You Continue reading Ringtail Cat… Pet to the Miners of Old… (530) 587-7574 After a peaceful nights rest atThe Truckee Hotel, General Manager Tim Tonachella suggested we try breakfast at Smart’s Coffee Shop, 10080 Donner Pass Road. He said it was his personal favorite and I soon discovered why. Dining at this unusual establishment is part extraordinary down home cookin’, part comedy sideshow and part mountain history Continue reading Smart’s Wagon Train Coffee Shop 530-587-7574… There once was a day when Buffalo Chip’s Pizza in Westwood did serve breakfast. While breakfasts at Buffalo Chips were soon no more, this recipe has lingered in this small town. It was Buffalo Chips’ House Omlette. Per person, prepared separately: 3 eggs 1 teaspoon water 1 piece of cooked link sausage 1 – 2 pieces Continue reading BC House Omlette, 1982 – Spring Breakfast Buffet… 2 tbsp. bacon grease or cooking oil. 6 – 8 medium red potatoes, cut in quarters, then sliced to approx. 1/8″ thick 1/2 medium onion cut into thin sliced onion rings, cut in quarters 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 tsp fresh or dried parsley Salt & Pepper to Taste Heat cooking oil to medium high heat in large skillet. Add Continue reading Fried Red Potatoes – Spring Breakfast Buffet… Pick a room with tired looking carpet or vinyl now over cement. Choose a patio with no style or color. You can give it a beautiful face lift!!! It will be fun and exciting….and YES, it’s a big job but if you’re ready, so am I! Toolin’ Around will be an ongoing column in
Continue reading Toolin’ Around with J – Staining Old Concrete… Alley Cat Café – A Place to Gather (530) 283-0902 QUINCY, CA By Rick Barlupi It is, after all, only a berry, encasing a double-sided seed. Yet coffee is the second most valuable exported legal commodity on earth (after oil), providing the largest jolt of the world’s most widely taken psychoactive drug. The 1980 edition of the Diagnostic and Continue reading ALLEY CAT CAFE 530-283-0902… Raising Students – Sierra Style Did you know your local college offers much more than an education? College campuses have teams to cheer for, science exhibits to contemplate, and art to appreciate. Families may attend these activities together for little or even no cost. It is also Continue reading RAISING STUDENTS Sierra Style: Visiting Nor Cal Campuses… It would be nice if the recession ended today. But you don’t have to wait for things to turn around before taking steps to help your own financial future. Here are some actions to consider: First, keep investing in your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. The tax advantages and range of investment options available in these Continue reading Carla Parsons, EDWARD JONES… (530) 926-3030 Planning a visit to Mount Shasta, I surfed the web and decided on Mount Shasta Resort as the hot spot to make our dinner reservation. Turns out I made a very sweet choice indeed. The staff of this top notch resort
Continue reading Highland House Restaurant 530-926-3030… By Juliana at J’s Feather River Rentals Welcome back! Continue reading Toolin’ Around with J – Refinishing Hardwood Floors… |
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