Centro del Pueblo is launching a new gardening program this spring that would empower Humboldt County’s Latinx community to learn and share their gardening knowledge says Karina Coronado, a Centro del Pueblo volunteer who is spearheading the program. “Comida del Pueblo” will provide herbs and vegetables for micro-gardening, spaces in community gardens for full gardening […]
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From the NCJ Archives: Say it with Heart this Valentine’s Day, Literally
Editor’s note: Say it with heart this Valentine’s Day, like literally, with this recipe shared by Journal Arts & Feature’s editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill called Love in Disguise. For years I’ve flipped through an old Irish cookbook in my kitchen and smiled at a recipe for beef heart called Love in Disguise: You cut the […]
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Fieri Buys Ferndale Meat Co. Building, Enterprise Reports
According to the Ferndale Enterprise, the Victorian Village’s iconic butcher shop and sandwich stop’s building has been purchased by hometown hero hero (not going to apologize for that) Guy Fieri. As soon as editor Caroline Titus got wind the property was up for sale from Paul Beatie of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce on Jan. […]
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From the Journal Archives: Crabby Patty Cravings
Editor’s note: Looking for a new way to prepare that fresh crab the North Coast is blessed with this time of year? Wendy Chan has you covered with her Crab Foo Yung recipe from the Journal’s achieves, a dish inspired by all those times her sons watched SpongeBob SquarePants while growing up. The Krabby Patty […]
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A Couxp in Arcata
With insurrection fresh in our minds, you’d be forgiven for mispronouncing the name of the Couxp food truck lately parked by Pacific Outfitters in Arcata Monday through Friday. But the chickenwire detailing and the smell of Buffalo sauce should announce its poultry-centric mission of fried chicken sandwiches and wings. After a Feb. 1 soft opening […]
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Chalet House of Omelettes Closes after 45 Years
On Jan. 22, Chalet House of Omelettes announced via Facebook the 45-year-old restaurant on Eureka’s Fifth Street would be closed permanently. Over the phone from the Chalet’s Cutten location, owner Bill Tuttle told the Journal his mother, Vera Johnson, opened the restaurant March 1, 1975 in the former Mr. Swiss ice cream parlor after having […]
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The Humboldt Jewish Music and Culture Festival, Feb. 4-11
If you’re kicking yourself because you missed Temple Beth El’s Yiddish Music Festival last year, don’t kvetch, it’s back! The Humboldt Jewish Music and Culture Festival, a celebration of Yiddish and Sephardic culture, music and cuisine, is happening Feb. 4-11 via Zoom. The event was renamed this year in order to include increased diversity of […]
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NCJ Preview: A Broken Recycling System and a Crab Cioppino for the Ages
This week we’re looking at California’s recycling deposit system and how it became broken to the point local residents have to drive to Crescent City to redeem their deposits or just accept the deposits as a kind of tax, while local grocers face new fees. It’s a mess. Speaking of which, get out your bibs […]
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Brunch (To Go) in Bayside
Snap up a savory and tasty vegetarian meal courtesy of local chefs Casandra Kelly and Rachael Patton at Brunch (To Go) in Bayside happening Sunday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bayside Community Hall. They’ve prepared a healthy and hearty meal of white beans, greens and sweet things with all proceeds supporting […]
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A Little Sugar at Mi Little Oaxaca Bakery & Cafe
Where once Tasty Tacos sold its generous namesake in Cutten, Mi Little Oaxaca Bakery & Cafe has opened its doors. Owner Jose Chavez Posos started turning out custom cakes, cupcakes, sandwiches and tortas in early December of last year after selling cakes out of his home. Chavez Posos’ says this is his first business in […]
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NCJ Preview: Vaccination, Losing a Local Icon and Small Restaurant Survival
This week we’re looking into the plan to vaccinate Humboldt residents — how it’s going and what’s in the way. We’ll look back at the life of local restaurant owner Esteban Gonzales, who died last week, and the lives he impacted. And while the pandemic has been brutal on restaurants, we talked to folks at […]
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Humboldt Grange Drive-Thru Beef Stew Dinner
This is how we stew it. Grangers are cooking up some comfort food, y’all. Get some at the Drive-Thru Beef Stew Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Humboldt Grange Hall ($10). Dinner includes a hearty bowl of beef stew with a dollop of sour cream, bread, a side salad and a […]