KFC: Famous slogan ‘It’s Finger Lickin’ Good’ is ‘inappropriate’ right now.

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) – KFC has announced it is “pressing pause” on its famous “It’s Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan in the midst of the coronavirus.A tongue-in-cheek news release from the company titled “And the winner of the award for the most inappropriate slogan for 2020 goes to…KFC” reads:“Think we can all agree, this year has been like no other…

Redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park.

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (AP) — When a massive wildfire swept through California’s oldest state park last week it was feared many trees in a grove of old-growth redwoods, some of them 2,000 years old and among the tallest living things on Earth, may finally have succumbed.But an Associated Press reporter and photographer hiked the renowned…

Happy Friday…Happy Weekend! A big, beautiful steak deserves a great finishing sauce or compound butter. Have a great weekend. You deserve it!

Rib Eye Steaks with Gorgonzola Cowboy ButterCowboy Butter:2 sticks salted butter, softened¼ cup Gorgonzola crumbles1/3 cup finely minced fresh parsley, plus more if needed1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakesA couple of turns of freshly ground pepper2 cloves garlic, finely minced1 lemon, zested and halvedKosher salt, to tasteWell in advance, make the cowboy butter. Place the softened…

When I was a kid growing up in Nyeland Acres, I had the great fortune of living next door to Nina Montijo, who would look after me between the time I got out of school and my mom and dad got home from work. She was an amazing cook. Recently, I found her recipe for chile rellenos. I’ve updated a few things and some of the terminology

Nina Montijo’s Chile Rellenos with Salsa Roja8 poblano chiles, (about 2 pounds)1 batch red sauce or salsa roja (recipe below)4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese4 eggs, separated1/2 cup all-purpose flourVegetable oil for fryingTo prepare the poblano chiles:Place chiles directly over the open flame. I prefer to broil them. Turn them every 2 to 3 minutes…

Happy Taco Tuesday! The Giants can’t win a game to save their lives. So, I thought I would make some tacos.

Jerk Steak TacosFOR THE JERK SEASONING1 tbsp. garlic powder1 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning2 tsp. sugar2 tsp. kosher salt2 tsp. onion powder1 tsp. ground allspice1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes1 tsp. cayenne pepper1 tsp. smoked paprika1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper1/4 tsp. ground cinnamonFOR THE TACOS2 tbsp. jerk seasoning1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. canola oil, divided1…

Some big fish have been taken out of Lake Shasta and Whiskeytown this year.

Angler record breakers! Here are the biggest fish caught in North State historyEthan HansonRedding Record Searchlight  The North State is home to a wide array of fishing that draws thousands of anglers to its rivers, lakes and streams every year.Not only are the fish in these waters healthy, but they are big. There are currently 112 state…

Happy Friday…Happy Weekend! I wanted to get back to smoking with wood and have a back up to my pellet smoker because it can be temperamental sometimes. I found a Brinkman smoker on Craigslist, for cheap. So, I’m gonna give my Bourbon-Peach ribs a go this weekend.

Not So Famous Dave’s Smoked St. Louis Ribs2 Pork St. Louis Style Ribs, membrane removedYellow mustardDry Rub:1/4 cup dark brown sugar2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon cumin1 tablespoon Dry Mustard1 tablespoon Kosher Salt1 tablespoon celery salt1 tablespoon pepper2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons Garlic powder1 teaspoon poultry seasoningBourbon-Peach BBQ sauce (recipe follows)After removing the…

Ahhhh f**k it! Let’s do it. Here’s an idea…Ask one of the great people at Dill’s Deli if you can buy some of their jalapeno focaccia bread.

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese4 Jalapenos sliced lengthwise seeds and membranes removed8 ounce cream cheese8 slices cooked bacon4 slices pepper jack4 slices yellow American8 slices Italian breadCilantro, choppedButterPreheat oven to 375 degrees.Stuff each jalapeno half with cream cheese. Bake stuffed jalapenos on cookie sheet for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven.Place 1 slice each American cheese on…