The mantra of “eat local,” isn’t just hipster folly — it’s a critically important act of resistance against the corporate takeover of our diets, our bodies and our health. A dollar spent on local, sustainably grown food supports family-owned farms, reduces petrol dependency, can reduce the chemical contamination of your food and reinvests your money […]
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The Siren Call of Beer
Soft gold and deep blue lights illuminate the impressive line-up of stemware behind the bar at Siren’s Song Tavern in Old Town Eureka — something for every beer, ale, stout and sour on the menu. After quietly opening four years ago, the place has steadily built a solid reputation for craft beer and cider, eclectic […]
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Bright Idea
As newly minted Humboldt State University graduates, Paul “Yashi” Lubitz and Holly Hosterman didn’t waste time figuring out the rest of their lives. While Lubitz, who had earned a degree in music and industrial technology, mulled over the idea of launching a frozen health foods business, Hosterman, who’d studied jewelry design, told him, “If you […]
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Scone Away from Home
As a 20-year-old, I took a year off from the sunny, politically charged campus of Berkeley to study abroad. Considering myself a quasi-intellectual, I chose a country known for it’s moody skies, great writers and charming pubs. Arriving by ferry across the Celtic Sea, the cobblestone streets of Cork, Ireland, became my home for the […]
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Food Sovereignty, Tribal Sovereignty
When the Northern California Tribal Courts Coalition (NCTCC) was awarded a grant to improve tribal health last year, it didn’t hesitate in identifying food as the keystone. Spearheaded by Program Director Cynthia Boshell, NCTCC will roll out its first Tribal Youth Food Sovereignty Camps later this month. The all-day camps will consist of hands-on education, […]
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Juice(d) Cocktails
The ethical undertones of the New Year implore us to take the temperature of our overall health and issue a progress report. But as the weeks tick on, we grow accustomed to scrawling 2017 in the corner of our proverbial notebooks. Timeworn routines sneak their way back into our lives (they were only hiding in […]
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Potent Potions
The heady pleasure of sipping a well-executed artisan cocktail cannot be overstated. Even perusing The Griffin’s drink list chock-full of herbal simple syrups and local craft liquors and essential oils is enough to lift your spirits. Locals will recognize the friendly faces of owners Cordelia Ray and Vanessa Griffin crafting drinks behind the bar. Both […]
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In the Loop
For ladies or gents who fancy a good old-fashioned stitch n’ bitch, our local knitting shops are amply stocked to keep your hands busy. Whether you’re new to handicrafts or looking for guidance, Humboldt’s yarn shops are ready to help you get started. Yarn A good first stop on your knitting shop scavenger hunt is […]
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The Humidor
For the past 17 years, Humboldt has enjoyed unexpected access to the finer pleasures in life thanks to the friendly staff at Myrtlewood Liquors and John’s Fine Cigars. The folks behind the counter can switch hit between talking shop about vintage Port to where the biggest fish have been biting. The selection surpasses expectations of […]
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Home is Where the Wedding is
While styles are fleeting, the meaning behind a wedding is timeless. A public celebration of a very intimate relationship, a wedding is designed to reflect a couple’s unique history and individual personalities. What better setting to tell this story than your own home? Seasoned DIY-er Jennifer Nolen married her sweetheart of 10 years, Brian, at […]
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Nasty Women in the Kitchen
Can we agree it’s been a long year? Granted, this statement depends partly on one’s political persuasion. But for roughly half of us (some would say over half), the fatigue that accompanies the holidays is particularly defeating this year. Given the apocalyptic uncertainty in the air, cocktail parties are not the tradition to skip this […]
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A Warm Fall
While outside deciduous trees are shedding their extra leaves, inside we’re bundling up in sweaters and putting an extra quilt on the bed. Fall is upon us in Humboldt County, a season during which retreating into warm homes to escape the chill is a perfectly good hobby. To up your game, add a comfy armchair, […]