Since I grew up on an apricot ranch that my parents owned in San Jose, Calif., I always had plenty of fresh, homegrown fruits and vegetables available...
That Was Yummy! Chiles rellenos from La Casita Mexican Restaurant …
Dear That Was Yummy, Each time I go to La Casita Mexican Restaurant, I must have their chiles rellenos. I have eaten this dish at many restaurants ove...
Creature Corner: Aug. 25, 2011
By Mimi & Hooch The dog days of summer are almost over, so come on over to ARF to get your dog! Blake, now known as Tigger, is springing for joy....
Past Tense: Aug. 25, 2011
55 years ago – 1956 Tahquitz Pines dedicated the new stone entrance archway at a ceremony attended by more than 100 people. 50 years ago –...
Outside Idyllwild: Flipped Out
It seems that I do not go anywhere without my Flip camcorder these days. I have the Flip Ultra HD model that shoots up to two hours of high definition...
Off the Leash: Important “things” …
I recently returned home from a six-day kayak trip down the Rogue River in southern Oregon with my friend Phil. Early in the trip Phil was wearing a “...
Chief’s Corner: Lessons learned from a large fire …
Everyone has followed the struggle in Congress about the budget ceiling, the national budget and the national debt. The California state government is...
Creature Corner: Aug. 18, 2011
By Mimi & Hooch All you need is love. And Ringo, our gray tabby, will give a purr and meow to that. He found his forever home and the love of hum...
Past Tense: Aug. 18, 2011
60 years ago – 1951 Dutton’s Corner Store, owned by Leigh and Maggie Dutton, opened its doors at Fern Valley Corners on the site of the former t...
Outside Idyllwild: Let’s do Lunch Rock …
The invitation or demand came in the form of a text message from Les Walker “You’re doing Lunch Rock with me tomorrow.” I sent a tentative response, “...