POINT INCIDENT

POINT INCIDENT in Cottonwood said to be holding at 150 acres, with evacuations still in place for everything Evergreen West and Bowman to Starr. Although fire is said to be holding at 150 acres, no containment figures of possible property damage available at this time.

Happy Friday! Happy Weekend! I’m looking forward to cool, fall weather and making some beautiful home made soup.

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup16 ounces mild Italian sausage1/2 large yellow onion diced2 tablespoons minced garlic1 jar Marinara Sauce1/2 lb Penne Pasta2 cups chicken broth3 cups half and half, heavy cream or whole milk29 ounces whole tomatoes1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes1 tablespoons Italian seasoning3 cups shredded Mozzerella cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 tablespoons butter In a…

Sooner than later, it’s gonna become cold and blustery here in Northern California. Time to start thinking about some great soups and chilis.

Green Chicken Chili2 tablespoons olive oil1 large yellow onion, diced2 poblano peppers, seeded and diced2 4-ounce cans diced green chiles (mild or medium)6 cloves garlic, minced2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs4 cups chicken broth2 cups homemade salsa verde (or your favorite store-bought salsa verde)Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1/2 teaspoon ground…