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Polly’s Paladar

Photography by: John Burnett Polly's Paladar is a local private supper club in Nevada City that started earlier this year and has been getting rave reviews ever since.  Check out the calendar for the next event, this Saturday's Wild Foods…
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Strawberry Shortcake

Wendy Van Wagner's In the Kitchen offers hands on cooking class, for all ages.  When I asked her for her favorite spring time receipe she replied with, "Did you know that Strawberry Shortcake is really one of the EASIEST desserts to make?…
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Sierra Farm to Table

Sierra Farm to Table brought a Equinox Dinner to the Stonehouse and treated an intimate gathering of people to a delicious meal with local, organic and sustainable ingredients.  Jim Gates, owner of Nevada County Free Range Beef, was the special…
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Emily’s Catering and Cakes

Looking for a location to host a company Christmas party?  Check out Emily's Catering & Cakes' new venue on Commercial Street.  The outdoor patio (which use to be part of Posh Nosh restaurant) is a great place for a get together.  The…
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Food Lovers Gift Guide

This week's gift guide guide is for the food lover on your shopping list.  Nevada City and Grass Valley have so many great local options for the person who either likes to cook, eat or just enjoys reading cookbooks.  Stop by JJ Jackson's for…
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Bear River Pasta Company

Bear River Pasta Company in downtown Grass Valley caters to folks who are looking for excellent food, good value and no fuss.  Stop by to eat a sandwich, sample some gelato or pick up either fresh pasta or ravioli.  I went home with the artichoke,…
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CSAs

It seems every where I turn these days someone in Nevada City is talking about their CSA box.  For those of you who haven't subscribed to one of the many Community Supported Agriculture options in Nevada County, it's a way to support local…
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Maiden Lane

Nevada City offers a great variety of shopping, even within a small downtown area.  While I'll admit that I'm not much of a shopper I think it's a good idea to pop in and check out some of the great retail options from time to time.  Last…
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Back Porch Market

Need a picnic for a Nevada City hike or swim at the South Yuba River, then definitely stop by the Back Porch Market in Grass Valley to stock up on a great selection of gourmet foods.  The sandwich special of the day, either vegetarian or…
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Nevada County Growers Market

The Nevada County Growers Market at the North Star House is held on Saturdays 8am-1pm (April 30th- October 29th).  Grab your basket or canvas grocery basket and stock up on fresh fruit, organic veggies or a bottle of Lucchesi or Montoliva…
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In The Kitchen

Wendy Van Wagner, owner of In the Kitchen, has been teaching and cooking up fresh food with mainly organic and local ingredients since she returned to her native Nevada City four years ago when she set up her own cooking school and local community…
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Neighbor’s Vegetable Cart

The Outside Inn's free veggie stand is out for the season and already getting a lot of local activity.  The cart is located right in front of the office and offers a local option for extras veggies, to either drop off or pick up someone…
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Grass Valley Grains

Grass Valley Grains is a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) for grains.  Reed Hamilton's one man farming operation mills wheat, oats, rye, barley, dry beans, and flour corn.  His monthly pick-ups could include any flour, cornmeal,…
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Living Wild

Living Wild: Gardening, Cooking and Healing with Native Plants of the Sierra Nevada by Alicia Funk and Karin Kaufman had a well attended book signing event at Mowen Solinksy Gallery last week.  The local authors were on hand to answer questions,…
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Guess the kitchen

Mystery Kitchen #1 Mystery Kitchen #2 Mystery Kitchen #3 Mystery Kitchen #4 Mystery Kitchen #5 Mystery Kitchen #6 Guess the kitchen, can you correctly identify which room is which?  Post your answer on the Outside Inn Facebook page…