As my good friend, Enrique “Big Head” Montijo used to say, “si no comes carne, sal de mi casa.” Get some and make tacos.

ByDave Tappan

Steak Tacos1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauceJuice of 2 limes, divided2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons Worcestershire1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano4 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/4 cup vegetable oil2 pounds of your favorite steak (I use a small tri-tip)Kosher salt and coarse black pepper16 corn or flour tortillas, charredToppingsHot pickled jalapeño ringsCrumbled Queso Fresco or Cotija cheeseCilantro…

Netflix names Weed one of the funniest towns in America, free to-go orders event

ByDave Tappan

WEED, Calif. — On August 12, between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., Netflix is picking up the tab on all to-go orders at the Hi-Lo Cafe.In a post on Facebook, Hi-Lo Motel & RV Park’s cafe says, “This isn’t a joke… Netflix picked Weed as one of the funniest towns in America!”Hi-Lo Motel & RV Park in…

Who makes a great fried chicken sandwich in Redding? If you can’t find one, make your own.

ByDave Tappan

Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich4 Boneless-skinless chicken thighs1 ButtermilkKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce, or to taste (I like Frank’s or Crystal)4 of your favorite bunsBread and butter pickles for servingOil for fryingCoating:1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon Paprika1 teaspoon Garlic Powder1 teaspoon Onion Powder1 teaspoon Cayenne PepperKosher salt…

White CHP officer takes home Black family stranded on I-5

ByDave Tappan

 California Highway Patrol Officer Chance Clark had assisted a lot of motorists during his 18 years on the force, but he had never opened his house up to a stranded family — until Saturday night.The Redding man said it didn’t matter that the woman, Natasha Manning-Redmond, her husband and their eight children are Black and he is…

I am missing the Tuscan Steak at Karline’s in Redding. I imagine this is how the Corleone’s would throw a BBQ.

ByDave Tappan

Tuscan Rib-Eye with Palermo Tomatoes12 cloves garlic, roughly chopped1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1-1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemaryKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste2/3 cup olive oil2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons white pepper4 12 ounce…