Why should apple butter get all the fun, right? We thought as much, so we decided to try out an old apple butter recipe with bartlett pears... with a twist, of course. We think you'll love the end result!!Our delicious Ginger Pear Butter is just the ticket when the situation calls for the flavors of Fall in a jar with the perfectly smooth texture of a fruit butter. We start with only fresh bartlett pears from the Sacramento Delta that were hand selected by our favorite pear growers, Van Loben Sels' Farms. Our recipe uses only bartlett pears, pure cane sugar, some citrus pectin to aid in gelling, a bit of anise seed, ginger, cardamom and cloves for a different take on a fall spice flavor along with a generous splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a little zing to the flavor in this magical combination. Enjoy!!
We can’t get enough of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in the summertime. From the excellent produce vendors along the Delta to the small family-operated
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You could do the whole sip and cycle thing in Napa. But a road trip — by car or bicycle — through the Sacramento River Delta offers all kinds of charm. Beer, too. And flat roads.
It’s fast-occurring to me just how numbered these beautiful October weekends are; Aron and I have been talking about all the things we want to be sure and do, all the places around here we want to be sure and visit, before the days grow shorter and the leaves fall from the trees. A return […]
The Sacramento Delta is the equivalent of a water playground for many Bay Area folks. Water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing… and you can do it all less than two hours from San Francisco. But as the hot summer sun gives way to chilly fall days, staying dry can lead to hidden surprises. South of Sacr...
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In 1848 the smell of great wealth filled the clean California air. Afflicted by gold-fever, an estimated 300,000 prospectors, along with those who catered to them, found their way to California. Historic Old Sacramento, known as River City, was spawned along the Sacramento River shores. Today California's capital flourishes and rambles in non-stop fashion through Lincoln, Folsom, Natomis, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, and numerous other suburbs, neighborhoods, and distinct geopolitical cities.
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From the Whaley House in California to Lizzie Borden's home in Massachusetts, these are the most haunted houses in America.
Even if you think you know the area, you may not know about these hidden attractions in Northern California.
Our home base is just outside of Sacramento, and as I work full time, our weekend escapes are usually pretty close to home. That is the nice
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Sign for historic Main Street in Isleton, CA A few weeks back, we took a trip to the Sacramento River delta towns of Locke, Walnut Grove, and Isleton, CA. This post documents our exploration of Isleton. Like Walnut Grove, Isleton once had a substantially large Chinatown and Japantown. Ethnically speaking, this town's claim to fame is the Bing Kong Tong building, a colorful structure that was featured on the PBS series, History Detectives. Entering Isleton, you notice that you drive through the "good" side of town first. Homes here have manicured lawns, well-tended front yard gardens, and the quintessential white picket fence. Then, as you cruise down historic Main Street, the scenery progressively becomes "seedier" with more character and noticeable structural decay--this is where the town's businesses are located. Isleton's Chinatown and Japantown are located at the end of Main Street, away from the white part of town. Entering Isleton: the "good" part of town Driving down old Main Street Driving down Main Street, old and dilapidated buildings catch one's eye--some with new businesses, others are remnants of buildings locked up and closed. Many cars were parked in spaces, but few people were seen on the streets. The feel of Isleton is that you are stepping back in time (minus the modern cars and businesses), but tourism is less prominent a feature here than in Locke and Walnut Grove. We instead felt out of place as tourists. An ominous feeling pervaded, like we were foreigners who were tolerated by the town's locals. (FYI: my photos of the non-Chinatown area were taken while driving.) The "seedier" part of Isleton Lots of rustic character = neat photos When we arrived in the Chinatown, we parked and stepped out. For history lovers, the Bing Kong Tong (see below) may be the main attraction here on Isleton's Main Street. Background: the Tong Wars were fought between rival tongs (aka Chinese gangs) in the pre-1920s era throughout the West Coast. Interestingly, Tong buildings operated as community centers, but were basically a commercial front for gang activities. This pre-1920s time period was like the Chinatown Wild West, since it was before families could establish in the US due to anti-Chinese laws (it was not until the early 1950s that this changed). The fact the Isleton has a Tong building shows that the Chinese community here was once thriving. Bing Kong Tong-- featured on the PBS series, History Detectives According to the signage next to the Bing Kong Tong, the historic renovation has largely been an ongoing process. Peeking into one of the windows, one can see modern wooden support beams and insulation added to preserve the building's structure. The signs below detail, in a scholarly way, both Chinese American and Japanese American history in Isleton and the surrounding area. Note the metal walls-- this choice in outer building material was because it is a fire deterrent Isleton's Japantown and Chinatown history is stated in the informative panels above. If you are interested in reading the information here, I took a close-up shot of each panel. A colorful Chinatown building Chinatown buildings; same colorful one as above (photo taken from across the street) Where are the Japantown photos? We drove through Isleton to find its Japantown, but it appears that few buildings are now labeled as such--or at least to those who casually drive by. Due to this, and the feeling of being a foreigner (with stares from locals), we did not pursue an exploration of the adjacent Japantown. There was a temple, I believe, down a side street that we saw while cruising by. Sidewalk near the Chinatown and Japantown areas The lighting was harsh in mid-day and the weather hot, but the photos here captured the desolation and solitary small-town feel that we experienced in Isleton. Afterthoughts: Looking back, my favorite photos from this Sacramento River delta-towns trip were from Isleton--although we did not exactly feel welcome there as tourists. The run-down buildings, abiding stillness, and various states of decay left an imprint on me, a belated gift from this tiny rural town. Locke and Walnut Grove were more exciting and fun to explore on foot, and were undoubtedly more tourist friendly. It is not a surprise that I enjoyed the visit to each town for different reasons: Locke for its rich ethnic history and decaying, funky feel; and Walnut Grove for its quaintness and warmth, plus its history. For history buffs, each town--Walnut Grove, Locke, and Isleton--offers something slightly different and unique to the visitor, although the drive is all but 10 miles apart. A trip to all three towns can be completed in a few hours, and is worth the drive. Highly recommended if you love rural life, historic sites, and wandering around semi-deserted towns. Links: - History of the Tong Wars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Kong_Tong - Isleton Chamber of Commerce: http://www.isletoncoc.org - Historic Chinatown and Japantown in Isleton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isleton_Chinese_and_Japanese_Commercial_Districts - California's old Japantowns: http://www.californiajapantowns.org/profiles.html http://www.japantownatlas.com - A cool Flickr feed of Sacramento delta towns: https://www.flickr.com/photos/whsieh78/albums/72157626067277853 * * * Part 1 of this Sacramento delta trip to Walnut Grove can be read here. See Part 2, our trip to Locke, here.
Old Delta Boats - Original Oil Painting This is a scene at one of the Sacramento Delta marinas. Oil on canvas panel 9" x 12" I ship USPS in a rigid mailer to ensure a safe delivery to your homr or office. Thanks for looking.
It’s fast-occurring to me just how numbered these beautiful October weekends are; Aron and I have been talking about all the things we want to be sure and do, all the places around here we want to be sure and visit, before the days grow shorter and the leaves fall from the trees. A return […]
The Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, also known as the California Delta, is a massive series of waterways in Northern California perfect for exploring.
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Clarksburg's tasting rooms reveal a different flavor of the region
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Bilder aus Sacramento. Die Fotos dieser Galerie wurden während unserer Rundreise an der Westküste der USA im Jahr 2014 aufgenommen. Kopieren nicht erlaubt!
With gas prices up and inflation going crazy see why your family should plan a visit to Tower Park Resort this summer!
It’s fast-occurring to me just how numbered these beautiful October weekends are; Aron and I have been talking about all the things we want to be sure and do, all the places around here we want to be sure and visit, before the days grow shorter and the leaves fall from the trees. A return […]
This is the second post in a new series that explores some of my research and adventures while writing the Zombies are Human (formerly named Feast of Weeds) series. On the first day of this delta t…
A reader asks Bee Curious about Delta breeze, its cause and seasons. Meteorologists, climate experts answer about our local wind, its future in climate change.
Located 30 miles south of the city of Sacramento (and just north of the San Joaquin County line), the Consumnes River Preserve is part of a vast network of waterways in the Sacramento – San J…
