Sometimes good things come to an end, unless someone refuses to let that happen. Enter the Nichols brothers, Luke and Zack. When Redwood Meat Co. suddenly closed, they both recognized that this could be the death blow to Humboldt’s meat industry, aside from leaving Zack unemployed. Luke had worked there until 2012, before he went […]
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The Magic of Cauliflower Cream
Your personal comfort food is as individual as a thumbprint but many of us can agree on a few things — fried, creamy, cheesy — these are all good places to start. But what if you are trying to eat more vegetables and still meet that comfort craving? Cauliflower is here for you. Yup, I […]
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Inflammation and Emotions
When we stay silent, the body speaks up. Sometimes we feel heavy, tired or in pain. And often, neither tests, lab results, nor doctors can give us a clear answer. But what if that fire isn’t just physical, but also emotional? Inflammation is a natural response of the body — a way to defend itself […]
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Micro Brews and Deli Dreams at Oak Deli & Brewery
A little more than five years ago, life as we knew it came to a halt when the pandemic hit. For many of us, work slowed down or stopped altogether, and we isolated at home with nothing but time on our hands and a need for serious distraction. We all coped in different ways, which often […]
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The Road Home with Trent and Tracy Shumard
Humboldt-born Trent and Tracy Shumard might look familiar to you. Maybe Tracy sold you your home; maybe Trent sold you the car in the driveway. The chance that this couple with deep Humboldt roots knows you, or someone you know, is pretty high. When teenaged Trent picked up a rag at Roy’s Auto Center (10 […]
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Rick Littlefield and growing Eureka Natural Foods
Humboldt hooked Rick Littlefield in 1975 when he drove through the big trees with his brother and a friend. They were passing through on the way to Canada and he had no thoughts of settling down, only a week of fun exploring the area. Three months later, Littlefield came back to enroll in then Humboldt […]
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The Best of Both Worlds in Myrtletown
Let’s cut to the chase: It’s been rough navigating this economy. With many of us saving our pretty pennies, it’s been a real lesson in self-control denying myself the luxury of eating out as often as I’d like. Some days I’m more successful than others, but on the days I just don’t have the willpower […]
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Roger Kirkpatrick’s Life Off-road
Roger Kirkpatrick’s father owned a Garberville auto shop, so of course he gave his 2-year-old son a Big A Auto Parts toolbox. The little boy grew into a teen who didn’t need to take auto shop in high school. Good thing, too, as he would have radically skewed the curve. His toddler’s toolbox had come […]
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Pruning Grassy Plants in Winter
The wispy strands and bold spikes of ornamental grasses provide both softness and drama in the landscape, yet they’re also the target of a lot of bad hairdos and garden don’ts. Though misunderstandings about how to prune ornamental grasses abound, pruning grasses is pretty simple. Just figure out which category they fall under, whether evergreen […]
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House of the Thai-Ger
There are a lot of us foodie folk out there who consider ourselves adventurous eaters but, paradoxically, we find ourselves ordering the same old tried and true dishes from our favorite menus, forsaking potential new delights. The age old conundrum of “What if I don’t like it?” versus “What if I’m missing out on a […]
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Kevin Bradley’s Sweet Ride
Like many motorheads, Fortuna native Kevin Bradley had engine grease under his fingernails from the start. His interest in autos hit the gas at age 15, while helping friends with family projects. He was soon happily tinkering away, wrench in hand. His first love was a sweet magenta and ultraviolet 1955 Ford pickup he rebuilt […]
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