Melanie brings a raw and luscious earthiness into her kitchen while imbuing her creations with her love of eastern cultures and her southern heritage, her menu can include tandori rubs and cajun fries. When I try one of Scott’s wines for the first time, I close my eyes….and then smell and then taste. My mind […]
In 2010, California saw the largest number of reported cases of pertussis in 63 years. The single best way to protect against this disease, and against seasonal influenza, is by getting a vaccination. Both diseases are particularly dangerous to children. Placer County Community Health will offer five, no-cost vaccination clinics for county residents. The clinics, […]
When we reflect on culinary choices this time of the year our tastes take us to vigorous moist meatloaves, hearty stews, flavorful soups, casseroles bursting with root vegetables, succulent pot pies and chicken and dumplings. These types of meals seem to soothe us as we appreciate their warmth and savory flavors warming our insides. There […]
Heart Disease is Now the Number One Killer of Women….Heart disease is now the number one killer of women, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). To help raise awareness of this important issue, several organizations in El Dorado County will be actively participating in National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 4, and are […]
Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned people not to eat certain fresh cilantro distributed by Tanimura & Antle, based in Salinas, because the cilantro may be contaminated with Salmonella. To date, no illnesses have been reported. The suspected cilantro was available at retail locations in California from […]
California saw the largest number of reported cases of pertussis in 63 years. Statewide, there were 8,383 reported cases in 2010 and 50 of these cases were in Placer County. These 2010 numbers represent a five-fold increase over the number of cases in 2009 for both the State and the County. A proven strategy to […]
Washington, DC….The nation’s history of heavy smoking is a major reason why lifespans in the U.S. fall short of those in many other high-income nations, and evidence suggests that current obesity levels also play a substantial part, says a new report from the National Research Council. Over the last 25 years, life expectancy at age […]
DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2011 — The cost to treat heart disease in the United States will triple by 2030, according to a policy statement published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. “Despite the successes in reducing and treating heart disease over the last half century, even if we just maintain our current rates, […]
Murphys, CA….This week on Melly’s Kitchen, Melanie Klann talks Appetizers…..“For me, the reason appetizers are so amazing is that every piece is sacred, especially made for each guest. It is easy to make a big tri-tip and boil some potatoes for 80 people, but appetizers are an individual creation. One bite can have so many […]
California legislature passed AB 354 requiring all students grades 7-12 be immunized against whooping cough (pertussis) prior to entry for the next school year. All Bret Harte students will need proof of the Tdap vaccine on or after the 10th birthday to meet this requirement. Your physician or the health department vaccination clinics will be […]
