North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Localicious

Localicious is a monthly column celebrating food in the North State. If you would like to suggest a food-related business or organization, email us at localicious@northstateparent.com.

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Breakfast Cookies: Whole Food For The Whole Family

One of my absolute favorite family cookbooks is Nourished Beginnings by Renee Kohley. She has created brilliantly simple whole food recipes that work well with busy schedules and hungry families. […]

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Winter Squash Season at the Farmer’s Markets

With the weather changing, leaves falling and holidays approaching it’s one of my favorite times in the market — Squash Season. In Chico we are fortunate to have many farmers […]

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Coffee, Cafés & Community in Chico

Chico has been blessed with an amazing variety of coffee houses throughout the years. There is a passion for the perfect roast, smooth blend, and frothy foams; and enjoying a […]

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Salad Greens Grown With Regenerative Land Practices

One of my first jobs in the restaurant scene was the cold station or what is known as the pantry. I learned that the way you treat your greens at […]

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Duivenvoorden Farms – Making A Truly “Whole” Milk

With so many options on sale in the milk sections of our local grocery stores, one in particular stands out: Duivenvoorden Farms from Cottonwood. Duivenvoorden milk is 100% grass fed, […]

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Premium Kombucha & Healthy Food Options At Alua’s Thrive Bar

Founders Nion Sheppard and Rebecca Allen started selling their ultra premium Alua Kombucha at the Mt. Shasta farmers market in 2017. Brewed with Mount Shasta’s famous volcanic spring waters and […]

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Not Just for Taco Tuesday – Salsas Spice Up Any Day

As a staple on most tables for Taco Tuesdays, salsa is one of my favorite condiments. The blend of peppers, spices and tomatoes, with just the right amount of heat […]

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Gluten Free, Healthy, Delicious Desserts

As a gluten free chef, I am always on the lookout for desserts that fit into our lifestyles. While swiping through instagram a few months back, I found a company […]

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Bake A Heart Shaped Chocolate Cake For Valentine’s Day

Conversation hearts and handmade heart cutouts, decorated with glitter and glue, litter my childhood memories of Valentine’s Day. It was a fun day, a time to tell others you cared […]

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Winter Greens – A Delicious Way to Support Your Immune System

Winter Greens Are Immune Boosting Foods After holiday cookies and before Valentine’s Day chocolates, it is time to nourish yourself and your immune system with some fresh veggies. The USDA […]

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Edible Gifts You Can Make with Your Family

This holiday season, many of us are feeling a bit isolated, and craving social connection. It may sound counterintuitive, but giving to others can help ease loneliness. Edible homemade holiday […]

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Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit Salad

A Fresh Side Dish for Thanksgiving: Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit Salad ~ Localicious What if our Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal was all about freshness and local, healthy foods instead of overeating? […]

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