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Locals of Lake Almanor have long planned dinner out around Sushi night at Gamboni’s Peninsula Grill. Not surprising since they make the best sushi for miles. As a matter of fact it is so popular that owner and Chef John Gamboni has added his famous Crystal Shrimp Roll and Sashimi of Ahi Tuna to the Continue reading Gamboni’s Peninsula Grill 530-596-3538… Nov. 4–Sloat, CA: Sloat Towne Hall. Community Luncheon. 12pm. 530-837-1762 Nov. 4–Reno, NV: Holiday Ice Spectacular. 7:30pm. Eldorado Showroom. A thrilling combination of skillful ice skating and theatre. Tickets start at $19.95. 800-879-8879. www.eldoradoreno.com Nov. 6–Quincy, CA: Quincy Art Walk. Downtown Quincy. 530-283-0188 Nov. 6-8–Crescent Continue reading Calendar Of Events- November/December 2009… What happens to our dream of aging in place when our health begins to fail? What if one of a couple has a debilitating illness? Are there alternatives to nursing home care here in our beautiful remote mountain valleys? Naturally, if you have long-term-care insurance, this is the time to access it. These Continue reading Aging In Place–When Health Fails… • Stay home when you are sick. Continue reading Preventing the Flu… Oatmeal Herbal Bath Soak *This recipe will make enough for multiple sachets. Thank the host with a gift they can use to relax after a busy holiday feast* 1 1/2 cup dry milk 1/2 cup Epsom salts 2 Tbs baking soda 6 tsp cornstarch 1/2 cup lavender tea 1 cup plain instant oatmeal 1/4 cup chamomile tea 1/2 cup dried Continue reading Oatmeal Herbal Bath Soak… Stamped With Love Cards *When in need of a family holiday card, thank you note, or just to say hello, these cards are kid friendly and fun* You Will Need: Card Stock Paper- cut into 4X6 squares Acrylic paint- color of your choice. The more the better. Paper towels Optional Food Ideas: Pears (unripe and cut in half) Peas (rolled around Continue reading Stamped With Love Cards… Tamera Jewell of Auburn, Ca rescued this adorable Ringtail after she was knocked from her nest by dogs. Tamera attempted to return little Ringtail Rose to the nest but the mother rejected her. Rose was bottle fed and has been hand raised by Tamera so is friendly with her. It is Continue reading Ringtail Rose… Our little areas’ impact on the California and Nevada economies at Christmas time may not be record breaking, but that same impact on the local economy if all the dollars were spent here would be amazing. As you ponder over what to buy this season, be sure to pop your head inside those local businesses Continue reading Mountain Valley Business Blog… by Jan Cox Each year, as winter sets in, our days and evenings are brightened by the many festivities that take place between Thanksgiving and New Years. This year is no exception. Beginning in late November there are many venues that bring holiday cheer, no matter where you live. Here are just a few to pick Continue reading Holiday Festivities in the Sierra’s… Holiday Ham Glaze INGREDIENTS: 1 fully cooked ham (10 pounds) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 275. Combine brown sugar, preserves, honey, and mustard. Stir until blended. Roll out piece of foil long enough to encase entire ham. Place ham cut side down Continue reading Holiday Ham Glaze…
Well, we are having a good winter. Let’s hope the snowfall is enough to fill the lake. It has a long way to go. Last year was a good fishing year. An early run on salmon started the season followed by rainbows and browns all the way up until the end of my guide Continue reading Ice Fishing Lake Almanor with Doug D’Angelo… Step-by-Step Turkey and Stuffing Trukey and Stuffing *Serve with our Scrumptious Cranberry Sauce recipe- a homemade alternative to canned cranberries* INGREDIENTS: 1 turkey (size depends on how many you’ll be feeding) Continue reading Step-by-Step Turkey With Stuffing… by Jan Cox In Chester, Quincy and Susanville, you will find the most amazing volunteer organization called Hospice. It is the mission of this group to give end-of-life aid and support to terminal patients and their families. Like me, you may have wondered how this name came about? In Europe, during medieval times, Continue reading Celebrating Hospice In November… Just before the lower gate to the Lake Almanor Peninsula you will find a one-of-a-kind Mountain Valley restaurant. Nancy’s Restaurant was opened July 7 by Nancy Eberle. She has been in the food service industry for the past 27 years, mainly working in resorts in St. Louis, Beaver Creek, CA and Lake Tahoe. But this Continue reading Nancy’s 530-596-3690… Harvest Centerpiece *Gourds galore and falling leaves, a beautiful centerpiece you will achieve!* You Will Need: (for one) 1 glass vase Small gourds (enough to fill your vase) 1 fall themed garland (4 ft) 10 branches of wheat 3 thick branches 5 branches of filler branches( your choice) Instructions: Fill vase with gourds. Randomly begin to stick wheat Continue reading Harvest Centerpiece… On August 8, 2009 Westwood residents George and Neva Kves were blessed to have their feeder visited by the rare Leucistic Hummingbird. True albino ruby-throated hummers are pure white with pink bills, eyes and feet; very few have been documented. Leucistic types are not true albinos but are also a very uncommon sight. Continue reading White Hummingbird… Hand Etched Candles *A fun craft and gift from the little artist in your family * Hand Etched Candles You Will Need: Candles (height does not matter- make sure your colors aren’t too dark) Acrylic paint (colors are your choice) Small paint brush Dull pencil or a pen Instructions: Decide what design you would Continue reading Hand Etched Candles… Festive Button Card Pins *Collect old buttons and display your holiday cards or pictures in a unique way* Festive Button Card Pins You Will Need: Buttons Wooden clothespins Hot glue gun and glue 1 can gold glitter spray Raffia or Ribbon Acrylic Paint- color your choice (optional) Magnets (optional) Instructions: Spray clothespins with gold glitter in a well ventilated and protected Continue reading Festive Button Card Pins… Mike’s Bread Bowl From The Kitchen of Mike Baston Bring this appetizer to any gathering and get the party started! *After the guests are gone, broil the bread bowl until the cheese melts for a tasty leftover* INGREDIENTS 1 brick mild cheddar cheese (grated) Continue reading Mike’s Bread Bowl…
by Jeanne Brovelli, Interior Re-designer Do you have guests coming this holiday season? It’s that time of year when many of us will be having family or friends stay in our homes. If you are not set up for this, your initial response might be Continue reading Putting Together a Guest Room… By Mary Hasselwander This is my favorite season. The weather is crisp with hints of snow and fragrant wood from the cozy fires warming many homes. Family and friends make an extra effort to come together to visit, share good times and, of course, good food. Coming from a large Italian family, preparing the many holiday meals Continue reading Mountain Musings… Surrounding ourselves with those we love is the very best part of the holiday season. Unfortunately, many families, like my own, have many more loved ones than our family home can accommodate. I was on the hunt for a vacation getaway where all 16 of us could gather around a twinkling tree Continue reading Celebrate like the Stars at Benton’s on Lake Almanor… This holiday season finds many of us tightening our purse strings, but a heartwarming gift doesn’t have to break the bank. A simple photo album or scrapbook can be a very affordable and touching gift. A few years ago I bought a small photo album and made a book of You and Me Continue reading Picture Perfect Gifts on a Budget… |
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