Grapes red or green – Ask in the produce department which is sweeter.
Strawberries
Bananas
Prepared Whipped Cream
Mint Leafs, if available, add a special touch.
Use small bowls, one for each person being served. Clear glass bowls show off this colorful side dish. slice cantaloupe into 1/2 inch cubes, enough to fill each bowl 1/3 full. Lay grapes
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of
When we called Chuck Majors to see when to get those veggies planted, as usual, he had a lot of great information for us. Chuck commercially distributes his own Siccora’s Salsa and grows organic produce to sell at Lake
The aim of this article is not to demonize your car and guilt you into not driving it. Nor is my aim to bore you with factoring your carbon footprint or statistics that prove that riding a bike is more “green” than driving a car. All we want you to do is – try it.
Some mornings are better than
others. That morning was exceptional. I
awoke a little later than normal. I hadn’t intended
to sleep in but it sure felt good. It
was the second day of dreary skies here in
Clear Creek. It was cold, almost spring.
I pulled up the shades that faced the backyard.
Birds busily pecked everywhere
After assessing how much money you owe, you may learn that you’re carrying too much consumer debt. Don’t let this realization overwhelm and paralyze you. By combining financial planning with debt management techniques you
We pulled in the parking lot at McCloud River Lodge just at sunset on a chilly winter afternoon. The western slope of Mount Shasta was ablaze in pink and golden hues. I stood a long while, awestruck, as the ever changing kaleidoscope of color shifted and shimmered then slid gracefully away into
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a pioneer traveling in the grand old west days? A visit to the Truckee Hotel in Truckee California can give you a first hand look at just what it was like. Originally built in 1868, The Truckee Hotel has been in
On some occasions, living in the mountains makes things a bit more difficult than living in the big city. One of these occasions may be getting to specialist appointments when someone discovers they have cancer. Another is finding a support system, both medical and psychosocial, that will help bring about
This is a simple recipe with an excellent combination of flavorful ingredients. It also looks and tastes like alot more work than it really is. Bon Appetite’
During a recent stay in Truckee, California, we spent an exceptional evening out. Set in the warmhearted early 19th Century ambiance of the Truckee Hotel (our lodging choice for the weekend and also featured this month), Moody’s Bistro & Lounge smartly complements its fine dining with critically praised, nationally touring, weekend jazz
In todays uncertain economic times, many are faced with uncommon problems. As unemployment soars and nest eggs shrivel, panic has risen among some. It is hard to relax when even the best laid plans are dissolving before the eyes of millions of hard working Americans. America, land of the free,
Home decor has long been one of my favorite subjects since my mom used to drag me to drag me around to model homes when I was small, gathering ideas for her next home project. I was excited when I was recently contacted by local contractor Sean