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FROM THE EDITOR I have to start out with some honesty. I am not a writer. I have been putting off starting this note as long as possible in utter intimidation of following behind our beloved former editor, Briana Lindstrom. She has meant so much to this magazine and its readers, and I wish her the best of luck in the upcoming adventures life has in store for her. I am not a writer, but I love this magazine, the people involved in it, and the community that comprises it. I am nothing short of honored to be in this position and have the opportunity to share this experience with all of you.

Growing up, Chico was the last place I ever thought I would call home. As a Redding native, it was all-too-common to see kids pack up and head off to Chico State, frequently returning home to the comfort of their former lives on the weekends. I was convinced that this was not the path for me. Certainly I would have a much more meaningful college experience the farther I traveled for school. Boy am I glad I was wrong. Thank goodness for my last-minute cold feet about living too far from home, thank goodness for that silly ex-boyfriend who convinced me to stay close, and thank goodness for Chico. Four years later, those cold feet and that silly boy are long gone, but my love for this place remains.

I was fortunate enough to intern to for Upgraded Living during my time at Chico State, doing photography and discovering a passion for the print world.

After spending a semester abroad in Italy and a year in the Tahoe area after graduation, there was no doubt that Chico was where I wanted to live and Upgraded Living was where I wanted to work. It was a huge relief to come back, especially to my magazine family.

I feel so lucky to be involved in this publication and have the opportunity to interact with the community in such a creative and interesting way. I am constantly in awe of the multifaceted talent that lives here, and the pride that locals show for their hometown. This month’s sustainability feature is a perfect example of that. No other place I’ve lived or visited has displayed such a cohesive effort among residents to preserve the place they love. Being a part of this magazine has truly opened my eyes to the bounty our area has to offer and given me an unwavering pride as a self-proclaimed local. I hope it does the same for all of you.

Chico has brought me nothing but good things. If I hadn’t begrudgingly taken a chance on this quirky little town, I would be missing so many of the things that make my life great. Chico gave me my future husband, lifelong friends, an amazing job, and the unErin Wenham mistakable joy of belonging to a community.

Editor-In-Chief In honor of this month’s champagne-inspired feature, I propose a toast. Here’s to new adventures in cherished places, and hoping I don’t mess things up too badly!

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CONTENTS

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Troy Jollimore: Poet, Philosopher, Guggenheim Fellow

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Keep Chico Green: Our fourth annual sustainability feature

Finding Mimo: The best of bubbly Chico brunches!

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13 Local Spotlight: Get to know poet and philosopher Troy Jollimore, winner of the 2013 Guggenheim Fellowship.

30 Beauty Q&A: Laura’s Wig Beauty Supply & Salon shares a bounty of useful hair and scalp care tips.

16 Cool Kid: Brother-sister duo Ender and Seven inspire others through their music.

58 Artist Profile: Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson graces Chico with a performance and sits down with us for an exclusive interview.

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18 Philanthropy: Chico walks in support of Multiple Sclerosis awareness and research.

20 Event: Oroville’s first (and hopefully annual) 48 Hour Film Festival is sure to shake things up.

HEALTH 22 Men’s Health: March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, are you up to date on your screenings?

24 Women’s Health: How to take exercise from a chore to a cause for excitement.

26 Health DIY: The scoop on oil pulling and why it may not be as weird as it sounds.

38 Antique DIY: Vintage dishes offer up a platter of possibilities.

40 New Again Kitchen & Bath Presents: House Call! What was purchased as an investment turned out to be a beloved family home.

42 Real Estate: Find a new place to call home among these lovely listings.

FOOD 54 Recipes: Paradise Green Café and Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant share two irresistibly healthy concoctions.

60 Artist Profile: William Ward gives vintage travel trailers new life with the environment in mind.

62 Community Calendar: Don’t miss these local events coming your way!

63 Reader’s Pic: Heather Guys shows off her eco-chic toolbox inspired coasters.

FEATURES 33 Keep Chico Green: Our fourth annual sustainability feature reminds us all to treat our planet with care.

48 Finding Mimo: We found them! The créme de la créme of brunch eats and drinks around town.

56 Farm Fresh: Berkeley Olive Grove of Oroville serves up award winning olive oil while preserving historical traditions.

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TROY JOLLIMORE “There is the silent sea like a huge unblinking azure eye seeing itself from within/ and there are the dark shapes that move through the scene as if pulled by strings/ Slow, everything happens slowly here as if it’s hardly happening at all.”

— Troy JolliVmore, from the poem “The Divers”

On the southeast coast of Nova Scotia lies the small port community of Liverpool, named for the much bigger city in England, far to the west. The Liverpool in Nova Scotia also has its own Mersey River, once used for timber export. The Mersey River in Nova Scotia runs along

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the town’s borders and fades into the Atlantic Ocean. Troy Jollimore was born in Liverpool in 1971, and though time seems to move at a different pace that far north, the scenery of his childhood can still be found moving through his poetry. Now a Chico State Philosophy Professor, Jollimore has published several works that examine the things—love, relationships, and loyalty—that make us most human.

The two of us sat down in front of Empire Coffee one recent afternoon.

Jollimore spoke in a modest tone about his life achievements— from being awarded literary honors for his writing to earning his doctorate from Princeton University. He has had quite a ride.

After graduating high school in Liverpool, Jollimore moved two hours north to Halifax, where he enrolled at University of King’s College, a small liberal arts school. He began undergraduate work as an English Major, and though he loved literature, he didn’t much care for the way it was discussed and analyzed in the courses he was taking. His girl friend told

him

how much she liked her classes in philosophy, and he began attending some of those classes.

In those classes, he heard intense discussions of subjects that struck a chord. “It was much more what I’d imagined college to be like and what I wanted it to be. It was fantastic,” Jollimore said. University of King’s shared a very close academic relationship with

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Dalhousie University, which had a much

began sitting in on creative writing classes.

the collection when he moved to California,

larger student body. After finishing his first

James Richardson, Professor of English and

but it was another five years before it was

year of classes at Kings, Jollimore began

Creative Writing at Princeton, taught a class

published. His first foray into the realm of

to study in the Philosophy Department

that helped set the fledgling poet upon the

poetry was met with great success. In 2006,

at

garnered

poetic path he would follow. Richardson’s

Tom Thomson in Purgatory won the National

degrees from both Dalhousie and King’s.

tutelage, and the example he set, helped give

Book Critics Circle award for poetry, along

Though his parents worried about the

Jollimore the voice that he wanted heard.

with a string of other recognitions. The 42

impracticality of taking a degree in a subject

When I asked him about why he took to

sonnets in the collection take the reader

like philosophy, they never mentioned their

poetry, he said, “I loved books as a kid. They

inside the quirky mind of Tom Thomson,

concerns until graduation day. “I’m glad they

always did something for me.” The bond

a richly imagined character loosely based

never said anything,” he told me. “I probably

he formed with poets and writers when

on a Canadian landscape painter. When

would have gone with their opinion.”

he was a boy made him want to reach out

Jollimore was asked who Tom Thomson was

After graduation, he headed south to begin

to readers as writers had done for him.

by an interviewer from the National Book

postgraduate study at Princeton University.

Shortly after earning his doctorate in

Critics Circle, he said: “well, he’s not me. But

“I was coming from Canada and I

philosophy in 1999, Jollimore moved to

every thought of his is a thought I have had.”

thought, well, culturally it won’t be too

California to begin teaching at Chico State.

Many of the themes found in Jollimore’s

Dalhousie

and

he

soon

different, but it was more different than I thought. I had a hard time adjusting.”

One of the things that made it harder when

In

his

first

philosophical

text,

Friendship and Agent-Relative Morality, Jollimore

focused

attention

on

the

philosophical works also turn up in his poetry.

In 2013, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial

Foundation

acknowledged

he first took on grad school in the U.S. was

subject of friendships, looking at this

Jollimore’s work and awarded him with

an experience common to most students

important

the

making the transition to the challenges of

a

postgraduate work. At Princeton, Jollimore

conclusion that the significant personal

demonstrated

found himself surrounded by brilliant and

value found in friendships is also the

productive scholarship or exceptional creative

academically talented fellow students, and

manifestation of an important moral value.

ability in the arts.” Jollimore remains surprised

he feared his limitations would be apparent

Jollimore has gone on to publish more

that the honor was granted to him, a reaction

to all, and that he would be discovered as

philosophical work since that first book

consistent with his unassuming nature.

an intellectual imposter. He worried that he

came out. Love’s Vision (2011) and On

As the interview concluded, I wondered

wasn’t worthy of his place at Princeton. He

Loyalty (2012) continue to explore the ethics

how he saw the ride he’d been on thus far.

can laugh about those insecurities now, but

of human relationships and both books

“Life is so unpredictable,” he said. “Nobody

they created no small amount of anxiety at

received literary honors and good reviews.

ends up doing what they think they are going to be doing anyway. I’m just lucky it worked out.”

the time.

human

philosopher’s

experience

lens,

arriving

through at

the

“Everybody goes through that,”

His first poetry collection, Tom Thomson

Jollimore said, “but nobody talks about it.”

in Purgatory, was a collection of poems put

He overcame the worries that he was out of

together over the years at Princeton and

his depth and, during his second semester, he

University of Kings. Jollimore submitted

prestigious

Guggenheim

The honor is given to those who “who have exceptional

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Walk MS March is National Multiple Sclerosis Month. Every year, Walk MS events take place in 13 different cities across Northern California. Chico is one of those cities.

Walk MS North State will take place in Bidwell Park on Sunday, April 26. The walk is an opportunity for the local MS community to come together. Participants don’t even have to be able to walk in order to join in the event. They can roll, scoot or skip their way to the finish line. Raising money to fund research for a cure and better medications is the main goal of the walk, but it also supports the MS Society, funding services, programs and financial aid for those living with this disease.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the myelin coating in the brain and spinal cord, ravaging the central nervous system and ultimately paralyzing movement. The majority of sufferers experience intermittent attacks (Relapsing/Remitting) that come and go.

Disease modifying therapy can stop or slow the progression of the disease. Without therapy, MS can progress to what is called Secondary Progressive MS. Only about 15 percent of people with multiple sclerosis

are diagnosed with Primary Progressive, which means their symptoms slowly get worse over time. There is no treatment for Progressive MS. The National MS Society’s mission is “to stop MS in its tracks, restore what its victims have lost, and end the disease forever.”

Amy Clark is one young woman whose life was changed by this debilitating disease. People like her are why so many people turn out for events like Walk MS during National Multiple Sclerosis Month.

Amy was diagnosed with MS when she was just 23 years old. With symptoms that included loss of bladder control, numbness, and tingling in her feet slowly creeping up her leg, she knew something was very wrong. Doctors initially thought it was just a pinched nerve, but an MRI and a spinal tap revealed that Amy’s ailment was much more complicated.

Since her diagnosis, Amy’s life has been a roller-coaster ride. She’s had bad days, particularly in the first four years after being diagnosed, days in which she could barely get out of bed. Some days she used the walls around her house to CONNECT

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move from room to room, and there were months when she could not drive or go to the grocery store. For the first four years after her diagnosis, she felt completely dominated by her illness.

But she’s also had good days in which her symptoms were not as bad. In 2006 she finally found the right medication for her Relapsing/Remitting MS. A drug called Tysabri proved to be life changing for Amy. She has now become a support group leader with the Northern California Chapter of the National MS Society, working with other victims of MS in Chico.“I do this work,” Amy says, “because I’ve found a way to live my best life with MS and I want to help people find a way to live their best life, too.”

With MS researchers working around the globe, there’s reason to hope that one day a cure for all forms of MS will be discovered. Please support those who suffer with Multiple Sclerosis and who fight this incredibly difficult condition every day.

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Oroville 48 Hour Film Festival

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within our community. We were pleased to hear that the Oroville Downtown Business Association and the City of Oroville would be sponsoring their very own film festival, and a very unique one at that.

On February 26th, eager filmmaking teams met at Bird Street Café in Oroville to receive their instructions. Then the clock started ticking.

Each team had just 48 hours to make their 3-8 minute movie. Perhaps even more daunting than the short timeline was not knowing the genre

were all of the classics, such as sci-fi, western, comedy, and drama.

This short film festival concept was mirrored after the Ruby Peak Film Festival in Joseph, Oregon. Machelle Conn, an advocate for local arts in Oroville, had participated in this festival with her family in October of 2014 (and won!). Her positive experience with Ruby Peak inspired her to bring this concept to the city of Oroville, offering local artists another avenue to display their creativity. As a member of the Oroville Arts Commission, Conn has been involved in bringing art related events and exhibits to the area for many years. She felt that a film festival would be a great way to engage members of the community and introduce an exciting new art form to the city. Conn hopes to see a variety of

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Entry to the event is a simple $3.00 donation at the door-- children under 12 are free. Anyone is encouraged to attend. The audience will vote for its favorite film for a special “People’s Choice Award.”

Not only does the festival create an outlet for local filmmakers, it aims to benefit the community as well. All proceeds from the viewing will be put toward the City of Oroville museums and their docents. These dedicated volunteers are responsible for maintaining the unique quality of Oroville’s museums and ensuring that all visitors have a memorable experience. What’s not to love?

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OMG why am I so tired all the time? " When you lose your vision, you lose contact with things.

When you Lose Your Hearing, you lose contact with people."

-Helen Keller

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H E A LT H

Oil Pulling 101

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Do your oil pull first thing in the morning. The process works best on an empty stomach, before drinking anything or brushing your teeth.

If mornings don’t work, find a time that is ideal

If you’ve heard of this weird thing called oil pulling, you

for you. Maybe it’s during your morning shower

may have asked yourself: “what on earth is that and why

or while you’re watching your favorite TV show.

would I do it?” Even if you’re a skeptic, this may be one strange new trend you won’t want to brush off. Here’s the

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Start with about one tablespoon of raw, organic vegetable oil. Coconut oil is most often

scoop:

recommended due to its natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, but some prefer

Oil pulling is actually nothing new. It is an ancient Ayurvdeic detox method

sesame, sunflower, or olive oil.

that involves swishing approximately one tablespoon of vegetable oil around the mouth for about 20 minutes each day, then spitting it out. This pull toxins out of the mouth, promoting oral health, and total body health as well. The

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Swish the oil around your mouth and through

mouth is the starting point for millions of bacteria, fungi, and other impurities

your teeth fairly vigorously. If 20 minutes is

that mix with saliva and eventually reach the bloodstream. Oil pulling helps

too much at first, start with five minutes and

to eliminate these toxins before they spread throughout the body. When oral

gradually work your way up. Be careful not to

health is at its best, the whole body benefits. While each individual will have

swallow the oil.

a different experience with this practice, some reported benefits are reduced plaque, healthier gums, better breath, whiter teeth, clearer skin, reduced

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headaches, and increased overall energy. Does any of that sound desirable?

Spit the oil into a trash can rather than into the sink. Oil can clog pipes and cause plumbing

Are you sold? If so, here’s how you can get started:

problems.

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Rinse your mouth with warm water or mouthwash. Brush your teeth as usual.

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Our friendly knowledgable team of experienced estheticians will not only inspire and rejuvenate clients but will help them look and feel their very best!

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Beauty Q+A

THE HEAT, THE COLD, & THE REAL MCCOY I use heat to style my hair every day.

What steps can I take to protect my hair from damage? We would always recommend using at least one product that provides thermal protection every time you heat style. For fine hair, use products like Redken’s Pillow Proof Express Primer before you blow dry, or try Paul Mitchell’s Hot Off the Press, before using a flat or curling iron, for a little hold and to protect your locks. If you have thick hair, we recommend using Aquage Silkening Oil Treatment for blow drying protection and to quell the frizz. We also love Sexy Hairs’ 450 for straightening thicker hair for maximum protection and brilliant shine.

My scalp is so dry and itchy during these cold winter months, what can I do? There are several common causes of an itchy scalp. Dry air during cold winter months combined with frequent blow drying and chemical treatments can deplete moisture from your scalp

and leave you itchy. We recommend using either Lanza Remedy shampoo or Joico balancing shampoo to help soothe the scalp. Both will balance out the scalp and get rid of any itching or flaking.

I often see discounted “salon” beauty brands at drugstores. How can I be sure that I’m actually getting salon quality products? You can be sure you are getting salon quality products by purchasing them from a salon! That is the only way that your product is guaranteed to be the name brand listed on the container. Some product bottles that resemble high-end salon product bottles show up in drugstores, but there is no guarantee that the product is ‘The Real McCoy.’ This is partially due to the fact that most salon product companies do not package their own products. So take the opportunity to support your stylist and local business and get the real deal!

Expert Beauty Advice via Natashja Eleher Natashja Eleher is a Product Specialist at Laura’s Wig Beauty Supply & Salon.

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Don’t Miss the Signs of Hearing Loss

By Deanna McCoy It’s so frustrating! Why don’t people just slow down and talk more clearly? Why does everyone mumble?

If you ever feel this way during conversations, you’re not alone. The truth is, not understanding speech is a common sign of hearing loss – one of the world’s most common health problems.

Because hearing loss is usually a gradual process, it often goes unnoticed or ignored. You may attribute your difficulty in hearing to other factors. Or, maybe you don’t even notice your hearing loss, but others around you do.

If you’re not sure, the following questions can help determine if you have a hearing problem: • Do you often ask others to repeat themselves?

• Do you turn up the TV or radio louder than others prefer?

• Is it particularly difficult to understand conversation when there is background noise?

• Does it seem as though others are

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mumbling when they speak to you?

• Do you have difficulty following group conversations?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be suffering from hearing loss. But don’t worry, there is help. Today’s digital technology is providing advanced hearing aid options that offer great sound quality, reduce background noise and can be customized to meet your specific needs.

It is easy and painless to determine if you have a hearing loss and your options for treating it. Schedule a hearing evaluation appointment with an Audioprosthologist or Hearing Aid Specialist. A series of tests, plus a lifestyle analysis, will help you decide what to do next.

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It’s our fourth annual sustainability feature! In light of our recent drought and city-wide bag ban, it seemed fitting to remind ourselves the steps we can take to reduce our footprint on this beautiful earth. From our homes, to our gardens, to the choices we make as consumers, we can all be more environmentally conscious in small ways that will make a big impact.

E ffective January 1st 2015, the

remember next time for sure!

Chico City Council approved

It may take time to get in the

a citywide ban on single-use

habit of toting around your own

plastic bags, becoming the 108th

bags, but for the amount of waste

California local government to do

you will save it is undeniably worth

so. The ban is aimed at reducing

it. More than 10 billion plastic bags

the harmful waste and pollution

are used in California alone each

associated with plastic bags.

year, according to an estimate by

Plastic bags are now phased

Californians Against Waste.

out of checkout counters at large

Many stores sell reusable bags,

grocery stores and supermarkets

like Trader Joe’s, who has offered

such as Safeway and Target, and

themed

will extend to convenience stores

trademarks, like the Golden Gate

and pharmacies in 2016. The law

Bridge and rolling vineyards in

does not apply to bags used for

wine country, even before the

fruits, vegetables or meats, or

ban. Upper Park Printing has

to shopping bags used at other

“everyday totes”, so cute you’d

retailers. It allows grocers to

carry everyday, if you want to

charge a fee of at least 10 cents for

support a local company. The

using paper bags.

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If you’re anything like us,

selling unbleached cotton canvas

you’ve driven to the grocery store,

bags; pockets make this market

and piled your basket high before

bag the no-nonsense choice when

realizing you left your bags at

you’re out shopping. Of course,

home. So, you stack everything

the ChicoBag, with its infamously

strategically in your arms, craning

compact size and drawstring is a

to look around your mountain

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GREEN GARDEN DIY

Take the pallet trend into your garden! This planter project is a beautiful and inexpensive way to repurpose an unused item into an eye-catching and colorful display for your yard.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: One pallet Many garden supply shops or stores that carry large equipment have extras that they will give away.

2-3 large bags of potting soil Depends on the size of your pallet.

Approximately 15 six-packs of starter plants We chose a variety of grasses, creeping thyme, ornamental kale, primrose, and pansies from the beautiful selection at Magnolia Gift & Garden.

ible Avoid any ed llets pa e m so as , plants ardous az n contain h Small roll of landscaping fabric ca s. al ic chem Staple gun

PAINT You may choose to paint or stain your pallet, or leave the wood unfinished.

We chose to perk up our pallet with a flat exterior paint from Sherwin Williams, which provides resistance to moisture and other elements. We went with “Tantalizing Teal” for a cheery pop of color. Make sure your paint is completely dry before planting your pallet.

COVER THE BACK You’ll need to cover the bottom, back, and sides of your pallet with landscaping fabric to make sure no soil escapes. You may decide to double to fabric if it appears thin. Make sure the fabric is pulled taut and staple about every two inches anywhere on the pallet where dirt could fall through. You cannot over staple!

FILL + PLANT Bring your pallet as close to its final resting place as possible--it will be very heavy once filled. Lay your pallet flat on the ground and begin shoveling in your soil. You want your pallet to be full but not overflowing with soil. Place several plants in each slot, making sure that the soil is tightly packed. Now you’re ready to display your planter! Lean it up against a fence or even hang it on an exterior wall.

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HOME + GAREDEN

ANTIQUE DIY

PROJECT + PHOTOS BY ERIN WENHAM

“Piece of Cake� Platters Antique and thrift stores are often

of mismatched green floral patterns,

stocked full of mismatched, odds and

perfect for March! These delightful little

ends dishes. Many of us may cruise past

water glasses made perfectly pretty bases

this section, not realizing their potential

for our trays, simply adhered upside-

as charming and functional decor.

down with super glue. You may find

These pretty cake stands can be made

plates of varying sizes and stack them

very easily and inexpensively, creating

for a tiered stand, perfect for showing off

an adorable way to present sweet

cute cupcakes or colorful macaroons.

treats at your next social gathering. We

Get even more creative with your base

had so much fun shopping the huge

and go for vintage candlesticks or even

selection of vintage china and other

teacups. Play around, have fun, and

dishware at Chico Antique Center at

hopefully enjoy some dessert in the

1900 Park Avenue. We chose a couple

process!

MATERIALS USED Plates or platters, varying sizes Goblets, candlesticks, or vases Super glue

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New Again Kitchen & Bath Presents

House Call

March 2015: Friends and Family Gather Here

The Couple

The Call

BY JAIME O’NEILL PHOTOS BY ERIN WENHAM

Stuart and Terrie Bannister are the kind of home remodel and redesign customers who might intimidate some home interior designers. They own Bann Co., a real estate investment company, so they know more about home construction, prices, and remodeling challenges than most customers who come into the New Again Kitchen and Bath showroom on Park Avenue.

When the Bannisters bought their home in Paradise, they initially planned to fix it up for quick resale.

“We originally planned to flip this house,” Stuart says, “ but we both just fell in love with it.”

It’s easy to see why. The house is open, airy, and spacious. It sits on a large lot in a nice area of Paradise. Stuart and Terrie have six children, and three dogs, and though the house was showing signs of age, it was clear that it could be readily upgraded.

They decided to do a major transformation, so they dropped in at the New Again Kitchen and Bath showroom and met Ric Powers, the designer. They knew almost immediately that they were in good hands.

“Ric has an instinct,” Terrie says, “and he knew exactly what to show me.”

The Call “Stuart and Terrie were a pleasure to work with,” Ric says.

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“They knew what they wanted. They knew they were going to paint the existing customer-built cabinets, and they also knew they wanted granite in the kitchen and master bath.”

New Again Kitchen and Bath specializes in granite work, so Ric was sure he could give the couple what they sought.

And though some might have found it intimidating to work with people who know so much about houses, Ric was undaunted.

“We love working with people in real estate. In my Pasadena company, I was the trade designer, working with people in the trade, from designers, to realtors, contractors and architects. In many ways the professionals are always looking for the same thing private homeowners are looking for: good quality material and installations at an affordable price. At New Again Kitchen and Bath, this is what we try to achieve for each of our clients.

QUALITY and VALUE. At the end of the day, we just want happy, satisfied customers, and if that results in making a few new friends along the way, so much the better.”

AFTER Milky Way granite Painted cabinets New stainless steel appliances New cabinet hardware New plumbing fixtures

The Cure The kitchen was upgraded with Milky Way granite counters and a six-inch backsplash. A small piece of “leftover” granite was cut and polished to create an 11-inch deep window box.

An 18-gauge stainless steel sink brought the kitchen changes together.

“In the bathroom,” Ric says, “we installed GLACIER WHITE granite and backsplash and also supplied them with a white undermount bathroom sink.”

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Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood & sheltered by majestic trees, here you will find your dream home. This beautiful home is designed for indoor/outdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades. You will love the generously proportioned rooms, the gorgeous wood floors, the formal living and dining rooms, the cozy family room with it’s fireplace, guest quarter, expansive master suit, large kitchen with can lighting, breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard, 3 car garage, gated R.V. parking all on almost one ace of total privacy.

Bed: 4.0 Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 2,501 Price: $487,500

Intoxicating view! Where the eagles soar, this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates. This home is truly magnificent with towering ceilings, walls of glass, gleaming wood floors, a lavish living room, formal & informal dining, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, designer hood, 3 fireplaces, 6” interior walls, 2HVAC, 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel. The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets & city lights. You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges & Sutter-Buttes. At night simply relax & enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky.

Bed: 4.0 Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 2,389 Acreage: ~2.0

The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home! Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch, perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax. Inside you’ll find an open floor plan, high ceilings, tile counters, and wood flooring throughout. Tile floors in the kitchen and bathrooms, fireplace in the living room, walk-in closet, mater bath with dual sink, separate shower and a tub. The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing, fishing, or just enjoying walking the paths around the area.

Bed: 2.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,346 Price: $269,000

Pirates will squeal & scurry for this hidden treasure! The delightful, large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors. With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings, this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting, crown molding throughout, bamboo flooring, a cozy fireplace with mantel, built-in bookshelves, cabinets with glass doors, a darling kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a loft, indoor laundry, a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage.

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Bed: 3.0

Bath: 2.5

SqFt: 1,739 Price: $309,000

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PENDING Two commercial properties. The first parcel has 1.6 AC with a 600 Sq ft. building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years. It is partially fenced, it is on city services and is near park and shopping. The 2nd parcel is on .29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel.

Price: $400,000

This home features granite counter tops, laminate flooring, crown molding, security system, central heat and air, dual pane windows, upgraded appliances and fixtures. This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage!

Bed: 2.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 2,085 Price: $239,000

Intoxicating views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen!! This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy. Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove, a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, custom cabinetry and newer appliances, this home also provides tile and laminate flooring, an over sized bonus room with a wood stove, indoor laundry, water softeners, 2 balconies, a private domestic well plus a shared Ag. well, central heating and air, barn/shop, 4 car carport and much more.

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2 HOUSES ON 1 ACRE LOT! Main house offers newer HVAC & roof. Stone fireplace, kitchen w/dining area, lots of cabinets & wrap around counters. Bonus 10X6 sun room w/ vaulted wood beam ceilings. Guest house can be accessed by it’s own entrance. Call for more info.

$209,500 #389 Brian Voigt 530-514-2901

SPECTACULAR VIEW! Backs to green belt. 3 BR/ 3 ½ BA, dining nook, 2605 sqft on ½ acre. Huge game room with bar & Woodstove or potential for 2 living space, Much more & must see!

HARD TO FIND NEWER HOME! 1505 sq. ft. with a fantastic floor plan & lots of storage, new carpet & interior paint. In 2008 new roof & septic.

Wonderful 3 BR/ 2 BA w/2 car garage.

Master BR w/walk in closet & slider leading out to back patio. Back yard is fenced & has a deck. So much more!

IMMACULATE TRIPLE WIDE! This place has it all...RV parking, large open split bedroom floor plan, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, dual pane windows, forced air heat and skylights. Unique built in office, walk through closet in master, indoor laundry with sink, Jacuzzi tub in master suite. Fully fenced yard.

$269,900 #226 Julie Rolls 530-520-8545

$249,000 #707 Heidi Wright 530-872-5890

$175,900 #968 Jamie McDaniel 530-872-5891

REMODELED & UPDATED, TURNKEY HOME! 3 br./2 ba. on beautiful .77 acre lot. Open floor plan with spacious living room and gas fireplace. Kitchen remodel includes cabinets, lighting, back splash, flooring & new granite counters.

Spectacular back deck overlooking a well maintained yard.

WAKE UP IN A RETREAT EVERYDAY! Private end of lane lower Paradise home. Vaulted wood-beam ceilings, 2 master bedrooms, updated kitchen. The yard will stop you in your tracks - patios, decks, stone pathways, fenced, ponds. Large 2 story shop with endless possibilities.

HORSE PROPERTY IN TOWN! Completely refurbished 3BR/2BA 1435 Sq.Ft., beautiful granite in kitchen, lovely new stainless appliances in the open kitchen, recessed lighting, gorgeous stone fireplace. All new fixtures, beautiful flooring. Tons of storage, brand new carpet.

Attached two car garage, all on 2.11 beautiful acres.

$272,500 #1044 Susan Doyle 530-877-7733

$225,000 #676 Rhonda Maehl 530-873-7640

GREAT WEST PARADISE LOCATION spacious 3 BR/2BA home on .69 acre.

Living room, family room, dining room.

Kitchen w/ solid surface counter tops, island, built in buffet, pantry, nook & breakfast bar. Large master suite w/2 walk in closets. Additional bedrooms offer spacious (walk-in) closets. Too much to list.

AFFORDABLE LIVING IN DESIRABLE AREA! 3BR/2BA, covered front porch, large entry, great light and open living room with nice dining room featuring built in cabinets and ceiling fans. Cute kitchen with bar, large pantry & enclosed laundry, back covered patio & private enclosed side yard with pond. Master bedroom w/2 closets, spacious Master BR. So much more!

$339,900 #502 Kandice Rickson 530-872-5892

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$89,000 #852 Nikki Sanders 530-872-5889

$204,000 #850 Annette Gale 530-872-5892

GREAT LOCATION. 3BR/2BA home.

1886 sq.ft. Large living room, kitchen overlooks dining room & family area or huge breakfast area. Master BR w/walk in closet and private entrance to side yard. 2nd BR offers french doors to it’s own patio area. Newer Roof, Furnace, Hot Water Heater.

$160,000 #384 Shannan Turner 530-872-3822

LOVINGLY MAINTAINED! 3 BR/2.5 BA. Convenient kitchen open to living room, w/ tons of storage! Cozy woodstove in living room, newer heat and air. New roof just installed in 2012. Large master suite downstairs. Lovely pebbletech driveway & walkways. Attached oversized two car garage & RV parking.

$190,000 #229 Julie Rolls 530-520-8545

CHARMING 3 BR/2BA HOME IN THE PINES! Spacious living room w/ fireplace and custom designed oak mantel. Formal dining area. Master Suite w/ walk-in closet & separate shower & soaking tub! Spacious tile & oak kitchen w/ newer appliances.

Large covered back deck, inside laundry, full wall pantry & bonus room.

$198,000 #677 Rhonda Maehl 530-873-7640

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Serving Butte County

Bed: 4 Bath:3 SqFt:2976 Price: $379,000

UNRIVALED CUSTOM HOME! One of kind property with amazing attention to detail.

Light and bright, soaring ceilings, amazing woodwork, gas fireplace,carpet and tile, large laundry room, massive storage area, attached 3 car garage,fenced rear yard, covered patios, RV parking, Absolute must see home!

Bed:4 Bath:4 SqFt:2600 Price:$454,900

OUTSTANDING UPDATED HOME! This lovely home sits on a large lot on a quiet Street of quality homes, and features newer windows, paint, carpet, laminate flooring and dishwasher. The home also has a big woodstove, attached garage, large yard, double driveway and more! This property is a must see!!!

Bed:3 Bath:2 SqFt:1708 Price:$185,000

TURNKEY HOME IN NICE LOCATION! This manufactured home is nestled At the end of a cul-de-sac, with large “pie shaped” fully fenced and cross fenced backyard, detached garage, newer appliances, large living room with cozy woodstove, large open front deck and covered rear deck. Great home for the price!

Bed:2 Bath:2 SqFt:1320 Price: $65,000

TREMENDOUS HOME NESTLED THE SPECTACULAR ESTATE! UniqueINhome PINES! lovely home is nicely situated on the and 9+ This acre property in Butte Valley, .35 acre lot. Exceptional features of this property vaulted ceilings, tile, wood, barn, garden include a gas fireplace, newer appliances, area, heated pool, covered newer Salt roofwater and solar gutters, central heating and porch, woodstove with Brick hearth, open air conditioning, detached garage with bonus floor views, horse storageplan, areaamazing and natural low Great maintenance potential! landscaping. This is a MUST SEE HOME! Bed: 3 Bath: 3 Bed:2 Bath:2 SqFt: 2,606 Price: $565,000 SqFt1440 Price:$104,000

SERENE PARADISE PROPERTY! Spacious ½ acre lot, convenient location, newer roof, dual pane windows & central heat and air, covered patios, soaring open beam ceiling remarkable stone hearth gas fireplace, oversized kitchen, formal dining, master suite, attached garage, spa, covered RV parking, circle driveway, private location & MORE!!

Bed:3 Bath:2 SqFt:1603 Price:$249,900

LOTS!!!!! VIEWS! SMALL FARM/RANCH! SUBDIVISION! GATED COMMUNITY! We have land and lots in many shapes and sizes! Whether you are looking to build a home, estate or small farm we have what you need! Let us help you find what you’re looking for!

Acreage: .3-10.2 acres Prices: From $18,000-$125,000

FIXER POTENTIAL PRIME PARADISE LOCATION!ABOUNDS! Spectacular Manufactured mostly custom home builthome in 2004 on featuring a splitlevel floor parcel the full paradise owners plan, tallwithin ceilings, master pines suite including walk-in closet,Property en-suite needs bathroom withattention view tub association. much and has shower kitchen with beautiful but lots ,ofspacious possibility!

AMAZING CREEKSIDE SETTING! This home has a setting like no other! Large two Bedroom home with three detached outbuildings with power, oversized deck Poised along side year round stream.

Attached garage 2.32 acres in town!

Absolute must see property!

SqFt:1344 Price:$29,500 Bed:3 Bath:2 THIS IS NOT A TYPO!!!

SqFt:1869 Price:$294,900

Bed:2 Bath:3 SqFt:1739 Price:$265,000

ALPINE STYLE LIVING! Spectacular view estate, decks, bonus room, office, 3 fireplaces, patios, spa room, botanical garden room, well, extra storage, mature landscaping, attached garage, room for second unit!

cabinetry and eating bar, tile, freestanding gas fireplace, large fenced yard, gated RV parking, Bed:3 Bath:2 generous setbacks. Gorgeous well kept home.

ATTENTION! REAL ESTATE INVENTORY CRUNCH! Local available housing inventory is at record setting lows. Now is an excellent opportunity to list and sell your property! Call for more detailed information.

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SPACIOUS HOME, GUEST/IN-LAW AREA, LARGE WORKSHOP... on acre of fenced, usable land! This newer 2BD, 2BA, approx. 1,300 sq. ft. manufactured home offers open floor plan, perimeter foundation, circle driveway, and RV pad.

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Built in 2006, this turnkey 3 bed/2bath home is 1,126SF. Recently updated with new wood laminate flooring, paint and fixtures! Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Eat-in kitchen with bar counter has Corian counter tops, a sliding glass door leading to covered patio and brand new stainless steel Whirlpool appliances! This home has upgraded modern bowl sinks in the bathrooms and custom wood blinds. Home is also equipped with a whole house fan and plumbing for a central vacuum system. Master bedroom has two walk-in closets and a sliding glass door system to the backyard patio. Garage has a workbench and storage shelves with a keypad opener from the outside. Seller will provide Pest Clearance.

STUNNING LAKEFRONT situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in California Park.

Magnificent, open concept - gourmet kitchen living space, with a spacious WIFI Home Entertainment Center. Granite counters, custom 'Knotty Alder' cabinets and doors, natural travertine stone tile floors, natural 'Three River' stone on exterior, and interior walls, elevator, walk-in-pantry, two master suites, one on each floor.

Enjoy sitting out by the lake, on your amazing, private (colored concrete) dock/patio, with a meandering (colored concrete) path down to the lake.

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Mimosa: a cocktail composed of one part champagne and one part chilled citrus fruit juice, usually orange juice unless otherwise specified.

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L’ESPAGNOL OMELETTE Black beans, green onions, avocado, jack and cheddar cheese. Topped with sour cream and your choice of fresh homemade tomato salsa or verde sauce.

MOM’S RESTAURANT 209 SALEM ST, CHICO

The name says it all: this place feels like mom’s house.

Smiles and a fun family atmosphere radiate throughout the building. You’re sure to enjoy the amazing patio on a beautiful day or belly up to the bar for a tall Bloody!

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BLUEBERRY BELLINI MIMOSA Served with a blueberry and mint garnish.

Enchantingly purple and texturally delightful, don’t miss this unique spin on the classic mimosa.

PAMA/ ORANGE MIMOSA

PAIRS WELL WITH

The perfect balance of fruit and fizz. Not too sweet or too dry, and the only PAIRS WELL WITH

mimosa on our list to mix champagne with a liqueur, Pama Liqueur.

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GREEN EGGS AND HAM Two poached eggs served on english muffins with ham, potatoes, and grilled onions.

Served with pesto hollandaise.

NASH’S 1717 ESPLANADE, CHICO

There’s nothing lacking here.

Nash’s offers a full menu, full bar, and friendly service to top it off. Come enjoy live, local music every first Wednesday of the month or simply enjoy the outdoor patio with views of our beautiful Esplanade.

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CARNITAS QUESADILLA

THE BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA

208 CEDAR ST, CHICO

The only place in Chico to get a bottomless champagne brunch any day of the week. A top pick for Chico State brunch lovers and an all-around local favorite.

Painted brick creates an airy yet cozy feel, topped off with smiley service and a delectable menu of breakfast classics.

Jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions with slow roasted carnitas and fresh cilantro lime sauce. Served with a side of black beans and

Served with Your choice of orange,

chipotle cream sauce.

grapefruit, pineapple, or cranberry juice. Everything tastes better in a mason jar, right? So charming, you’ll have to have more than one.

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POMEGRANATE SIN MIMOSA

PAIRS WELL WITH

If you love pomegranate, this one’s for you. The perfect drink to sip casually during a morning out with friends.

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CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST Topped with powdered sugar, served with eggs any style and crispy bacon.

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SIN OF CORTEZ 2290 ESPLANADE, CHICO

Wooden bench seats on the walls surround a coffee bar at Sin of Cortez, making for a warm communal setting. Stainless steel decor with bronze accents and toasty paint colors are the perfect accompaniment to the fresh dishes served. You want to take your time here, enjoying every bite just as much as the atmosphere.

BUBBLY 101

SUNRISE MIMOSA Served with grenadine and raspberry syrup. We’d love to wake up to this treat every morning. The grenadine and raspberry add an unexpected but welcomed twist.

ITALIAN COTTAGE 2234 ESPLANADE, CHICO

Champagne A white, sparkling wine originating from Champagne, a historic province of northeast France. To be labeled as Champagne, the grapes must be grown in this region. Traditional Champagne is usually a blend of three different grapes, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

2525 DOMINIC DR., CHICO

Chico’s “original” champagne Sunday brunch. The Italian Cottage has been family owned and operated since 1965. You can always count on the same great quality ingredients, welcoming environment, and service with a friendly smile.

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Champagne has the best flavor when served chilled and in tall flute glasses, which helps to preserve its carbonation. The acidity of dry Champagne makes it a great match for rich or creamy foods. Sweeter varieties should be preserved for dessert or simply drinking for fun.

VS. Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine is essentially the same as Champagne, but cannot be called Champagne unless it comes from the Champagne region of France. Different types of sparkling wines are made all over the world, each with unique qualities and flavor profiles. In general, a great sparkling wine will be bright, acidic, and slightly fruity in flavor, although not too sweet. High quality sparkling wines will have smaller bubbles.

Sparkling wine is a great choice for many food pairings, such as fish, cheeses, dried fruits, or savory dishes.

VS. Prosecco Prosecco is the Italian version of sparkling wine, hailing from the Veneto region of northeast Italy.

It is generally a dry sparkling wine with a different fermentation process from champagne, which is actually more cost effective and makes the end product more affordable. Prosecco usually has a light and delicate flavor profile, with notes of citrus, green apple, and white flowers.

Prosecco is often used in traditional Bellinis, which combines sparkling wine with peach puree. As for meal pairings, Prosecco’s light yet acidic flavor marries well with prosciutto dishes, mushrooms, creamy sauces, and fried foods.

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BACON AVOCADO OMELETTE Cheese, bacon, and fresh avocado served with cottage potatoes topped with sour cream and green onions.

Moscato Moscato is a lightly sparkling and often sweet wine, born in Italy’s northern Piedmont region. It is surprisingly sweet and fruity both in flavor and fragrance. Its delicate fizz doesn’t overpower the impressive bouquet of flavors present, such as peach, apricot, apple, orange, and honeysuckle.

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DOBIE GILLIS Veggie Benedict served on an English muffin with poached eggs, tomato, zucchini, mushrooms and spinach.

Topped with hollandaise and served with beatniks spuds.

“AS YOU LIKE IT” MIMOSA Your choice of orange, cranberry, or pineapple juice, served with a carafe of champagne. Perfect for the pickier brunchgoers. Make it just the way you like it!

PAIRS WELL WITH

TROPICAL PASSION FRUIT MIMOSA Served with a pinch of fresh ginger. Tastes like something you’d enjoy on the shores of Maui--summertime relaxation in a glass.

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BEATNIKS BREAKFAST JOINT

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Smack dab in the middle of Chico where HWY 99 and HWY 32 meet, Beatniks Breakfast Joint offers a variety of healthy menu choices ranging from their delicious omelets to the Beatniks classic, the Dobie Gillis. Beatnik’s customers love the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere.

250 COHASSET RD, CHICO

CLASSIC BREAKFAST BURRITO Bell pepper, onions, potatoes, ham, sausage, bacon, three eggs, and cheese. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa.

Sports bar meets classic dining experience. Dark, rich woods and big-screen TVs create a homey atmosphere where you’ll love to catch your favorite team. Hop out on the patio to enjoy your delicious meal and soak up some sunshine.

What else can I drink in the morning?

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CHAMPAGNE FLOAT Served with your choice of raspberry, peach, or mango sorbet. The ultimate “adult” float. Not overwhelmingly

FRESH FRUIT TOPPED FRENCH TOAST

sweet and the perfect way to impress

Fresh blueberries, strawberries

your breakfast date.

and bananas atop fluffy cinamonsugar dusted french toast.

Not a fan of champagne? Lucky for you, there are several other socially acceptable morning libations you can enjoy. Here are our top beverages to order before noon:

The Bloody Mary The tastiest way to get your veggies in the morning. This spicy treat is usually served with tomato juice, vodka, Tabasco, horseradish, and garnished with celery or other pickled veggies.

Irish Coffee Need a little extra buzz with your buzz?

Try a classic Irish coffee, served with hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and topped with heavy cream.

Screwdriver For those who love orange juice but aren’t a fan of the fizz, the screwdriver ditches the champagne for vodka.

Gin Fizz A frothy sensation that combines gin, whipped egg whites, citrus, simple syrup and cream.

Tequila Sunrise MORNING THUNDER 352 VALLOMBROSA, CHICO GET IT HERE

A diner that is both classic and fresh. Serving all of your favorites with a health minded twist.

There is undoubtedly something here for everyone to love, from hungry college students to long-time local breakfast lovers.

“Good morning” in a glass! This morning cocktail features tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, served unmixed to resemble a sunrise.

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GREEN PARADISE PESTO Raw, organic, vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free INGREDIENTS 1 Bunch Basil ½ Bunch Cilantro ½ Bunch Parsley 1 Medium Shallot

INSTRUCTIONS Mix all ingredients together in a food processor until well blended. Makes a great addition to sandwiches, pasta, or even eggs!

Store in an airtight container and enjoy for up to a week.

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SUMMER ROLLS Perfect for those on low carb, gluten free, or vegetarian diets INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cucumber, peeled

• Cut the peeled cucumber into strips of 5-6 inches long, making thin “sheets.”

Your favorite fish or vegetables (dish shown uses tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and vegetables)

Ponzu Sauce

• Place your fish and/or vegetables onto one end of each cucumber strip and roll them up.

• ½ cup lemon juice or yuzu juice • 1 cup soy sauce (use gluten free soy sauce if desired)

• ½ cup vinegar

• Cut each roll into 4 pieces and add Sriracha on top.

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• Serve with ponzu sauce and enjoy!

• 1 ½ cups water • Dried Bonito Flakes

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sustainable practices, like returning chipped

In industrial growing it’ll be 600 to 700 per

prunings from the trees to the soil as mulch,

acre. Those trees will never last 100 years.”

utilizing goats that enjoy any excess edibles

100 years old and just hitting their stride,

in their off time, and using the method of

Berkeley Olive Grove trees are producing

dry farming. Dry farming means that the

some of the greatest olive oil in the world. Lab

trees only get water from the rain. With the

results show incredibly high polyphenols

drought we’ve had in the past few years, the

and very low free oleic fatty acids; that

trees have certainly been stressed, but they

is the combination you want. Olive oil is

don’t die from this. Often stressed plants

known to be an anti-inflammatory and aid

produce better tasting olives, just as the best

in vascular health. Antioxidants are also

wine comes from old stressed vineyards.

found in phenols of extra virgin olive oil.

There are three categories of Mission olive

People can come to the olive grove to

oil. The Robust has notes of artichoke and

experience traditional agriculture. Every

mustard greens, the Medium tastes more

olive is handpicked and all pruning is done

of green tomato and wheat grass, and the

by hand. At the base of Table Mountain, not

Delicate like ripe tropical fruit. There is also

only do the olive trees thrive but also the

a flavor known as the California Mission

grove is a wonderfully whimsical location for

Citrus. They use the late harvested olives

events. Blush Catering is holding a Mother’s

and citrus, usually lemon or blood orange,

Day event under the rounded arches of the

milled together for oil that complements

olive branches come May. The shade of the

any dish needing an extra hint of sweetness.

trees cast a shadowy retreat particularly

The harmony of taste and health benefits

during hot summer afternoons, perfect for

make for oil that has won twice the

a short getaway from the hub of the city.

International Competition’s Best in Show.

You can see how important Berkeley Olive

Winning Best in Show is an incredible honor

Grove is to the Griecos. They have put years of

as it is difficult to even be eligible to enter the

work into making the grove a place of history,

competition, then to win the best in your olive

while at the same time a place for people to

type, then to win best against all the other

make new memories. Every morning they

types. Their olive oils have also been named

wake up to the gnarled dark bark of the trees

a Great Olive Oil of the World after Darro

and walk along paths of short pruned trees

entered his olives in a competition in Italy.

and to ones who reach tall heights, showing

Stepping

green

off their fruit to all who walk below. It is

grass surrounded by tall olive branches, it

magical acreage and we are so thankful the

becomes easier to understand how the trees

grove wasn’t fated to concrete suburbia.

could bare award winning olives. Everything

Berkeley Olive Grove unveils secrets of its

is fresh with dew and the space between

history through still standing old buildings

each tree gives them room to breathe and

where 300 workers lived and worked, and

spread their roots. Darro says, “The value

exposes the future of Olive Oils in its famous

of the food you eat is dependent on the

California Mission Olives. As the largest

whole plant and the soil it grows in. These

planting of this variety in the world, we hope

trees are planted in thirty foot triangles.

Mission Olives and the Berkeley Olive Grove

That means about 65 olive trees per acre.

to be around for many decades to come!

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inger/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson gave a concert here in Chico last month, playing before a capacity audience at the Chico Women’s Club. She was accompanied at that stellar event by Nina Gerber, a woman whose skills on guitar and mandolin have grown ever more legendary since her days lending magic to well-remembered performances by the late great Kate Wolf.

It was a big week for Ms. Gilkyson. Her 2014 album, The Nocturne Diaries, had been nominated for a Grammy, her second Grammy nod, and though she didn’t win, the recognition was appreciated, and well earned.

She’s recorded more than 20 albums, written a passel of songs, recorded or performed with some of the biggest names in the folk and Americana genres, and garnered a legion of fans. She does about 150 live shows a year, and whenever she turns up to play here in Butte County, the local devotees always show up.

In advance of her Chico show, she was gracious enough to share some of her insights into music and songwriting in an exclusive interview with Upgraded Living.

Artist Profile:

ELIZA GILKYSON

What makes a great song? And is there a difference between a great song and a merely good song?

For me, a great song has t o be lyrical, musical, rhythmic, well crafted and also have something that makes it unique, whether that’s a clever and satisfying hook line, chorus or idea, PLUS an emotional component that can’t be measured, just felt. To me there are only great songs and not-so-great songs. Good doesn’t count!

When asked to name a poet he admired, Bob Dylan once named Smokey Robinson.

Do you find any useful distinction to be made between poets and songwriters?

Not every great song can be spoken as poetry and stand up without the music. The musical component does change the value of the words, and much can be conveyed via melody and chord changes. In some ways, songwriting is easier, with more tricks to employ. So the distinction between poets and songwriters may just be in the delivery method. When a song or a poem works, the outcome, the emotional impact on the listener, is probably indistinguishable.

Do you remember a song you’ve written that you still can’t explain, that seemed to have materialized from nowhere?

Sure, I can look back and wonder how I found the way into many of my songs in hindsight. How did I get there? It reminds

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me of Felix the Cat walking around throwing up those black holes he could jump into and go on some strange journey somewhere else. When he returns and the hole closes behind him he’s standing on a street corner scratching his head. Some of my more “spiritual” songs were leaps into black holes.

Do you sometimes, often, or never look back at a song and wish you’d used different words, images, melody? Do you ever revisit an old song and do it differently when you’re on tour, or do you stick faithfully to what your audience expects from the way it was originally recorded?

Oh yes. For me, everything is open to ongoing improvement and refinement, especially when I carry the songs forward in my shows.

Your dad was a terrific songwriter, both commercially and as his own voice. What lessons did you get directly from him?

What I got from him was more by osmosis than from direct teaching. He was melodic and able to put his finger on the pulse of the feeling behind the lyrics, and he wrote dynamite bridges. He loved dark melodies and wasn’t at all afraid of the shadow side of songwriting and being creative. I can hear his melodic inclinations and influences in many

of my songs. His was the first music I listened to as a kid, so the influence is almost primal.

Do you think there is a gender difference in the way men and women might approach the writing of a song?

Women may tell a story from a more personal point of view, and men might be more inclined to tell a story in the third person. But there are an awful lot of exceptions to that sweeping statement.

You’ve given your life to music, and you paid your dues. Was it a good choice?

I am very grateful that I have been able to carve a living and life for myself in music without ever becoming a household name.

My career has spanned over 45 years. I have certainly questioned my path from time to time, especially when I was raising the kids as a single mom while trying to build a career and not doing a very good job of either. Being a musician does require a certain amount of self absorption and that can be very unsafe for children. But really, there was nothing else I was any good at, and I was always one of those people who felt like they were dying doing a straight job. Very spoiled! My children appear to have forgiven me, thankfully, because I really do love making music for a living, I mean, I

REALLY LOVE it! That doesn’t mean you don’t take a lot of his. It’s hard to handle rejection over something that’s so personal. You have to grow some thick skin to stay in this line of work, because there will be rejection and some very humbling moments. Plus you have to be able to adapt to financial instability. But I have no doubt that for me this was the right choice. I could have done some things differently, but another profession was never in the cards.

What is music for, as you see it?

At best, I see it as a vehicle for serving the greater good and maintaining human decency in very challenging and grievous times. At worst, it’s just another form for communicating basic human emotions and replaying age-old archetypical stories.

If you could have asked Woody Guthrie or Hank Williams for songwriting tips, how would you have framed that question?

I don’t think either of those guys ever thought about how they did it. They were both moving through life in a state of total immersion, reacting viscerally to the world around them without questioning why or how.

If you would have asked them such a question, they’d probably look at you like you were crazy.”

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Artist Profile:

WILLIAM WARD W illiam Ward has been involved

and used those aeronautical innovations

screen

in the Chico art community for

to build the sturdy structural foundations

systems can be found among the beautiful

years. He was a major impact on

of the trailers. The use of aluminum in

birch wood interiors and George Nelson

the design of the reconstruction of the Senator

these trailers foundations is the significant

retro clocks. Where applicable, Ward uses

Tower and his sculptures have been featured

difference when compared to modern travel

recycled and sustainable material to make

in local galleries around town. More recently,

trailers. “They are just unbelievably well-

his trailers consistent with our ever-changing

Ward has found a way to put his art in transit,

built trailers. They are tanks,” says Ward. “I

eco-culture. Interior floors of the restorations

making the open road his gallery through

have three of them in my shop right now.”

often consist of FLOR tiles, which are made

the restoration of vintage travel trailers.

The respect Ward has for the way the trailers

from recycled plastics and the insulation

and

surround-sound

stereo

“The idea of finding one of these beautiful

used to be built fuels Ward’s passion for his work.

frequently used is made from recycled

trailers and bringing it back to life is a truly

When working on a restoration, he tries not to

cotton. “I’m trying to use cool and unusual

amazing and fulfilling experience,” says Ward.

alter the design of the foundation and interior.

stuff that isn’t mass produced,” says Ward.

“It all kind of started out as a hobby. Growing

At the same time, he stays creative and gives

Ward’s finished products often get shipped

up, I was raised around Mid-Century Modern.”

the trailers his own artistic take. The range of

all over the United States and even out of the

The

architectural

labor that goes into each restoration varies with

country. The appeal to nostalgia can be found

movement lasted from 1933 to 1965 and is a

each new project. Ward says he comes across

inside and out of any William Ward travel trailer

great illustration of how American architecture

a lot of trailers that need to be gutted and fully

restorations, providing glimpses into earlier

and

Mid-Century

interior

Modern

undergoing

rebuilt from the ground up. Those relics give

manifestations of America’s love affair with

transformation during that period. Ward works

design

were

him a new palette to work with. But sometimes

the open road. “I am able to be creative with

diligently to preserve to preserve that spirit

he is lucky enough to come across a “time

what I do and that’s the main thing,” says Ward.

in each of his restorations. “It kind of like I’m

capsule” trailer requiring very little restoration.

“I’m also having way too much fun doing it.”

saving these things. Rescuing them,” says Ward.

Ward laughingly admits his design integrity

When selecting a trailer for his next project,

does have its limitations: “If someone asked

The Spartan is always one model that Ward has

me to put Betty Boop decorations or Route 66

in his crosshairs. A piece of American history in

curtains in the trailer, I’d flip out. It’s just not me.”

itself, The Spartan Travel Trailer was originally

Even though these travel trailers certainly

manufactured after World War II for affordable

keep the vintage vibe, the use of modern

housing for returning G.I.s. The Spartan

technology

factory had produced aircraft during the war

something that Ward doesn’t overlook. Flat

and

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FEBRUARY E VENTS

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS

PRESENTS...

MARCH 1 Grandma’s Attic Antique Appraisal Fair American Association of University Women, Chico, Chico Women’s Club 592 East 3rd Street, Chico 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM For more info, visit www.aauw-chico.org

MARCH 21 “Save The Bird” KROV Block Market Party Southside Oroville Community Center 2959 Lower Wyandotte Rd., Oroville 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM FREE, Donations encouraged For more info, visit www.krov.fm

Mixed Media Mixer Local Art & Live Music presented by Uncle Dad’s Art Collective and Energy Plant 1078 Gallery 820 Broadway, Chico 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM FREE For more info, visit www.1078gallery.org

Eagles Riders Annual Prawn Feed Eagle’s Hall 2010 Montgomery St., Oroville 6:00 PM Cost: $35 Tickets available at the Eagles Club Room For more info, call (530) 693-0447

MARCH 5-8 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella CUSD Center for the Arts 1475 East Ave, Chico 7:00 PM & 2:00 PM (Sunday) For tickets, visit www.inspirecusd.org MARCH 6 Downtown Oroville 48 Hour Film Fest State Theater 1489 Myers Street, Oroville 7:30 PM FREE MARCH 8 Nord Country School 10th Annual Dinner & Pie Auction Elk’s Lodge 1705 Manzanita Ave, Chico 5:00 PM For tickets & more info, call (530) 891-3138 MARCH 13 Chico Art Center Discovery Series 1 Chico Art Center 450 Orange Street, Chico 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM FREE For more info, call (530) 895-8726

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MARCH 22 2015 Nor-Cal Jazz Festival Chico Women’s Club 592 East 3rd Street, Chico For more info, visit www.norcaljazzfestival.com Arc’s 15th Annual Wine, Beer & Food Tasting Benefit The Arc of Butte County 2030 Park Ave, Chico 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com

MARCH 28 Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival Sierra Nevada Brewing Company 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cost: $65 general admission, $30 designated driver For tickets, visit www.SierraNevada.com/BurlyBeers 5th Annual Poppy Walk & 5K Run Benefitting the Peg Taylor Center One Mile Group Picnic Area Bidwell Park, Chico 8:30 AM Register at www.poppywalk.org

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TH ANNUAL CHICO

SILENT FILM FESTIVAL MARCH 14 -15

Chico Women’s Club, 12 pm All 16mm film accompanied by Frederick Hodges, San Francisco Piano Virtuoso David Shepard, Black Hawk Films Emcee

Saturday Satu

Peter Pan film (1924) Futuritzky with Felix the Cat (1927) Never Weaken (1921) The Freshman (1925) The Mark of Zorro (1920) Show People (1928)

Sunday Sund

The Parson’s Widow (1920) Voice of the Nightingale (1923) Regeneration (1915) The Cheat (1915) Wings: An Epic of the Air (1927)

Tic Tickets are $10 per time slot, kids 12 and under $2.

ALL-FESTIVAL PASS is $25.

For tickets and more info, visit WWW.FRIENDSOFTHEARTSUPSTATE.ORG or call 530-228-2860.

MARCH 22, CHICO WOMEN’S CLUB Jim Schmidt presents the music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn

APRIL 11, LAXSON AUDITORIUM Arturo O' Farrill Octet

APRIL 17, CHICO CHI CITY PLAZA Free community Jazz Concert with BOGG & More!

APRIL 18, OLD CITY HALL TBA

APRIL 19, SIERRA NEVADA BIG ROOM Delbert Bump Jazz Organ Trio & More!

For tickets and detailed information, visit norcaljazzfestival.com or call 530-520-4742.

READER’S PIC

Reader’s Pic: Upcycled Photo Inspiration: When I got a space to call my own for the first time, I wanted to decorate in a way that was both fun and mature. Not being a fan of the typical, square looking coasters I wanted something different. And getting young people like myself to even use a coaster is challenge all on its own, which led me to these. Being a little nuts myself, these coasters fit my personality very well.

“Being ‘green’ for me is simply taking my lifestyle and seeing where I can make simple changes to my daily routine to reuse, repurpose, and reduce waste to better the environment and ultimately myself. In my life, the main way I’m environmentally friendly is by using my bike as my main form of transportation. I have always loved going mountain biking, so traveling on a bike is not only something that I thoroughly enjoy, but is great daily exercise and is helping the environment one pedal at a time.”

Photo by: Heather Guy Age: 18 Occupation: Part-time student, owner of Tool Chest Creations facebook.com/toolchestcreations Hometown: Chico

Enter, vote, and find our monthly Reader’s Pic themes by following us on facebook.com/upgradedliving.

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Premium and upscale services are coming to the Oroville community. Medicare and private insurance carriers can look forward to elegant upgrades in internal medicine and physical therapy, as well as new services including a pharmacy, urgent care, and medical spa.

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