Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living

12/17/2024

The Most Memorable Gifts… The holidays are a shiny time of year, marked by goodwill, grand gestures and those small, seemingly inconsequential kindnesses that have a way of staying with ... Read More

12/16/2024

Whats Cookin – December Recipe

Slice and Bake Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies… Add some extra joy to the holiday season with this simple cookie recipe. These slice-and-bake shortbread cookies are buttery, full of little chocolate ... Read More

12/15/2024

Giving Back December 2024 – Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center

Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center… ENJOY Q&A, with Frank Massa, Program Aide What does the Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center offer? We help with applications for energy assistance, health insurance ... Read More

12/15/2024

Kimberly Gale
Accountant/Perfectly Festive Holiday Shoppe Co-Owner

Kimberly Gale Occupation: Accountant/Perfectly Festive Holiday Shoppe Co-Owner Family: Daughter Jessica, grandson A.J., granddaughter Callie, and twin granddaughters Heidi and Scarlett. Favorite place to visit in the north state and ... Read More

12/14/2024

Carillon Handbell Choir…
Handbells ringing rhythmically together, reverberating recognizable music is a sound that’s pleasing to anyone’s ears. It is likely the reason handbell choirs are so sought after during the holiday season, coming together to play “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World” and other Christmas favorites for audiences all over their communities...

Carillon Handbell Choir… Handbells ringing rhythmically together, reverberating recognizable music is a sound that’s pleasing to anyone’s ears. It is likely the reason handbell choirs are so sought after during ... Read More

12/13/2024

Dunsmuir’s Candles in the Canyon…
Cate Clother, executive director of the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce, grew up in Dunsmuir and has fond memories of the town’s winter festivals...

Dunsmuir’s Candles in the Canyon… Cate Clother, executive director of the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce, grew up in Dunsmuir and has fond memories of the town’s winter festivals. “I was ... Read More

12/12/2024

Avie’s Place: A Legacy of Love and Inclusivity…
When 7-year-old Avalynn Wallace passed away from acute myeloid leukemia in October 2019, her parents, Nicole and Louie Wallace, were devastated but determined to honor her legacy. To celebrate Avalynn’s memory and bring joy to medically fragile and disabled children, they created Avie’s Place, a two-acre park and playground in Oroville designed to be fully accessible for children of all abilities...

Avie’s Place: A Legacy of Love and Inclusivity… When 7-year-old Avalynn Wallace passed away from acute myeloid leukemia in October 2019, her parents, Nicole and Louie Wallace, were devastated but ... Read More

12/11/2024

Snowshoeing the North State…
Many winter sports, like skiing and snowboarding, require a certain level of skill and disposable income. But snowshoeing offers another, perhaps more accessible way to experience the wintery wonderland of southern Siskiyou County. “For most people, if they can walk, they can snowshoe,” says Robin Kohn, the owner and operator of Mount Shasta Fun Guide, who has led guided outdoor adventure trips in the area for nearly 35 years and has written a book detailing several backcountry routes...

Snowshoeing the North State… Many winter sports, like skiing and snowboarding, require a certain level of skill and disposable income. But snowshoeing offers another, perhaps more accessible way to experience ... Read More

12/10/2024

Holidays on the Homestead at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park…

For those who feel the holidays have become too commercial, an antidote may be a step back to the 1850s at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park. Holidays on the Homestead, the park’s annual celebration of 1850s-era holiday traditions, promises to be a fun event for all ages and a peek into the lives of homesteaders making their way during the California Gold Rush era.

A foot bridge leads from the park’s visitor center to the historic homestead, and the staff and volunteers refer to it as the bridge of time. On December 14, from 11am to 3pm, the bridge of time will lead visitors to a holiday wonderland where they can make citrus and tin-punch tree ornaments as well as candles and rag dolls, see wool spun into yarn and much more. In a nod to the modern age, a tree will be decorated to time-period specifications and will be perfect for selfies. A Christmas bag, similar to a piñata, will be opened at 2pm so kids can scramble for old fashioned candy.

Read full article: https://enjoymagazine.com/2024/11/holidays-in-time/

12/10/2024

Thank you, Redding Chamber of Commerce!

12/10/2024

Lorrayne Hurlburt’s Hurlbut Crafts…
It’s amazing what can be created with a simple hook, some yarn and thread when they’re put in the hands of a talented crafter like Lorrayne Hurlbut, the creative force behind Hurlbut Crafts, who has found a special niche making crocheted stuffed animals. “Each pattern is different. Some of them you start at the head and work all the way down. There are others that you do the legs and then go all the way up. And then, there are ones like these little dragons that had 22 individual pieces. That one took me longer to sew together than it did to actually make all the pieces.”

Lorrayne Hurlburt’s Hurlbut Crafts… It’s amazing what can be created with a simple hook, some yarn and thread when they’re put in the hands of a talented crafter like Lorrayne ... Read More

12/09/2024

Why Your Stuffing Shouldn’t Be Fancier Than Your Turkey…

For many of us, the traditional Christmas feast is a repeat of our Thanksgiving meal: turkey with all the fixings. And I, for one, love it. The bird, of course, is the main event, but the side dishes are equally important.

As you plan your Christmas menu, here’s some advice: Keep your stuffing simple. Sure, you might be tempted to get fancy, throwing in artisanal sausages, oysters, wild mushrooms, dried fruit and maybe a hint of truffle oil. But before you reach for that overpriced ingredient, let’s talk turkey – well, dressing, actually.

The Picky Eaters’ Conundrum: First, let’s address the pint-sized critics: children. Kids are many things – adorable, energetic and surprisingly opinionated about their food. If you think your niece who refuses to eat anything but mac and cheese will appreciate chanterelle mushrooms in her stuffing, think again. Fancy stuffing can lead to a chorus of “yuck, what’s that?” and a pile of untouched plates. Basic stuffing, on the other hand, is a safe bet. Bread, butter, herbs – classic and kid-friendly. Even the pickiest eaters can appreciate something that doesn’t look like it’s trying too hard.

Read Full Article: https://enjoymagazine.com/2024/11/keep-it-simple/

12/09/2024

Focusing on Kids at Matrix Cards and Games…
Within a scant year under new ownership, the popular Matrix Cards and Games in Redding rose to become one of the top Pokemon card sellers in the country, and this did not go unnoticed by Pokemon – which honored store owner Drew Silva with a rare invitation to join the players at the Pokemon World Championship in Honolulu...

Focusing on Kids at Matrix Cards and Games… Within a scant year under new ownership, the popular Matrix Cards and Games in Redding rose to become one of the top ... Read More

12/08/2024

Slice and Bake Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 45 minutes
Bake Time: 16 minutes
Makes: 24 cookies

Ingredients:
1 cup salted butter, softened
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups flour¼ tsp. salt
2 T arrowroot powder or cornstarch
½ cup (or 3 oz) chopped chocolate

Directions
Step 1: In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat butter, sugars and vanilla until fully combined. Next, add the flour, salt, and arrowroot powder or cornstarch and beat until combined. For the chocolate, use a sharp knife to chop it up into small chunks. Add the chocolate chunks to the bowl and beat until fully combined.

Step 2: Use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball. Place the dough on a silicone baking mat (or other smooth surface) and shape into a 12-inch-long roll that is about 2 inches in diameter. Once the dough is shaped, carefully wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 3: Once the dough is fully chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, unwrap it and use a sharp knife to carefully cut 24 cookie slices about ½-inch thick. Place the cookies on the parchment lined baking sheet at least ½-inch apart.

Step 4: Bake the cookies for 16-18 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes after baking before transferring to a cooling rack. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh. Enjoy!

12/08/2024

Making an Impact with Denise Yergenson…
Denise Yergenson got an early start in community service when she was elected student body president in the eighth grade. She found a calling in working with and on behalf of others, “and I just kept going.” The genesis of that calling can be traced to Yergenson’s late mother, Dee Richmond, who modeled altruistic behavior throughout Yergenson’s childhood and beyond. “My motivation to get involved comes from my mom, who served on the PTA even after her kids were out of school. She was the booster club president at Marysville High, and she and her best friend Daisy served on the school board,” Yergenson says...

Making an Impact with Denise Yergenson… Denise Yergenson got an early start in community service when she was elected student body president in the eighth grade. She found a calling ... Read More

12/07/2024

12/07/2024

Holidays on the Homestead at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park… For those who feel the holidays have become too commercial, an antidote may be a step back to the 1850s at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park. Holidays on the Homestead, the park’s annual celebration of 1850s-era holiday traditions, promises to be a fun event for all ages and a peek into the lives of homesteaders making their way during the California Gold Rush era...

Holidays on the Homestead at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park… For those who feel the holidays have become too commercial, an antidote may be a step back to ... Read More