Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Every Halloween, I have a go-to dish: chili! As a busy mom, I would prep all the chopped vegetables the night before and sautee them in a pot, adding the rest of the ingredients, letting it simmer away while I juggled pumpkin carving and costuming. By the time the sun started to set, and my son was ready for trick-or-treating, dinner was ready to be enjoyed. This year, I no longer have to prepare for trick-or-treaters, or finish touching up Halloween make-up, so I changed things up a bit with...
Fall is a special time of year for my fiancée Rick and I. As the air cools and the leaves turn golden, we try to take every chance we can to take small hikes. Along with our love for hiking, we've made homemade granola bars a staple in our routine, providing the perfect snack for our mini-outdoor adventures. Granola bars have been a favorite for hikers, and they have an interesting history. In the late 1800s, Dr. James Caleb Jackson created a version of granola by baking graham flour into...
As the summer heat fades and the crisp winds of fall start to blow through Tehachapi, it tells us that apple season is here! Since 1999, I've loved this season, pulling out my favorite hoodies, making hot soups and stews and, of course, enjoying fresh apples grown in our beautiful mountain community. When my son was younger, our fall tradition was visiting Pulford Appletree Orchard to pick apples. One of his favorite treats from those visits was the apple butter I'd make at home, filling our...
As the summer winds down, the bounty of fresh herbs in our garden begins to dwindle, but there's still time to make the most of your remaining basil with a delightful non-dairy pesto that's both versatile and delicious. This recipe swaps out the traditional pine nuts for pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, giving the pesto a unique and slightly nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the vibrant notes of basil. Pesto has its origins in Genoa, a city in northern Italy. The classic version,...
At 53, Daniela Peregrina is an example that it's never too late to pursue your dreams and start a new chapter in life. Her story in our town began in 1995 when she first visited Tehachapi and fell in love with its charm. By 1999, she had made it her home, a decision that marked the beginning of a deep connection to the community. Born in California, Daniela's childhood took a different path when her family moved to Mexico when she was just seven. This move exposed her to a blend of Serbian and...
