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Posted by jeffpelline on October 31, 2018 · Leave a Comment
IN THE FOOTHILLS AND TRUCKEE-TAHOE, the possibilities abound for preparing a fresh, local feast for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah or New Year’s. We are blessed with local farmers and ranchers, farmers markets, a growing number of artisan food makers, and stores that feature local produce and meats. Here are suggestions for finding the ingredients and preparing […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on December 7, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Cornish Christmas Fridays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23; 6-9 p.m. Recapture the spirit of Christmas past in historic downtown Grass Valley during the annual Cornish Christmas Celebration. Started in 1967 to preserve Grass Valley’s Cornish heritage and holiday traditions, Cornish Christmas remains one of the region’s most popular events. Mill and West Main […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on November 16, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Cornish Christmas Fridays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23; 6-9 p.m. Recapture the spirit of Christmas past in historic downtown Grass Valley during the annual Cornish Christmas Celebration. Started in 1967 to preserve Grass Valley’s Cornish heritage and holiday traditions, Cornish Christmas remains one of the region’s most popular events. Mill and West Main […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on January 15, 2016 · Leave a Comment
“COOKING IS AN ART. CAREFUL SHOPPING, fresh ingredients and an unhurried approach are nearly all you need,” summed up the late British celebrity cook Keith Floyd. “There is one more thing — love. Love for food and love for those you invite to your table. With a combination of these things, you can be an […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on October 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS IN NEVADA CITY Sundays, Dec. 6, 13, 20 1:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 16, 23, 5-9 p.m. Welcome the holiday season in style in historic Nevada City, where each year the town’s picturesque downtown transforms into a Christmas card come to life. The annual, family tradition features holiday activities for all ages: carriage rides, […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on December 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Visit Tess’ Kitchen Store for a demonstration on Saturday, December 8, starting at 5 p.m., on how to make Latkes in their new restaurant quality kitchen. Latkes are a popular treat during the Eight-Day Festival of Lights. The oil for cooking the latkes is symbolic of the oil from the Hanukkah story that kept the […]