By Virginia Eaton I hate being manipulated. The only other thing that gets my blood pressure up faster is being bullied, and the current state of food marketing and labeling employs both tactics with a vicious force that has destroyed our health and endangered the health of our children, grandchildren and beyond. Do I sound angry? Good, because the more ...

OAKHURST – The public is invited once again to Gaze and Graze at Timberline Gallery’s Celebration of Tasteful Art. The show is in its second week, and this Saturday, July 25, from 2 – 4 p.m., there’s a reception featuring a selection of delightful local restaurants serving treats alongside the fabulous renderings of their fine foods. Tasteful Art is a ...

SUMMERTOWN, USA – It’s one of summer’s biggest holidays and not everyone is ready. Looking for a last-minute fix? SNO asked Facebook readers for their favorite easy items to share for summer parties and got a nicely varied response. North Fork resident Sarah Crotinger says she relies on salsa de fruta, and even forked over her recipe.

OAKHURST – The Jade Gazebo in Oakhurst has recently undergone numerous changes, including a refreshed dining room and revamped menu. Peter Young recently took over the operation of the restaurant and has put his years of experience to work, quickly winning over regular customers and gaining many new ones.

MADERA – The “Chew on This Tour” is scheduled to make a stop at Madera’s Thompson Products Inc.(TPI), a Nutra Blend Producer, sponsor of the event. The nationwide tour is looking to raise awareness of world hunger and other food issues. The “Chew on This Tour” is part of “The Drive to Feed the World” campaign.

OAKHURST – More changes are happening at the popular Oakhurst seafood restaurant Crab Cakes, which recently relocated to a much larger location. Restaurant owner Roman Zabicki announced the hiring of Visalia native L. Brian Velasquez as the new Executive Chef. Velasquez will be overseeing the award-winning restaurant as well as off-site catering. “I’m happy that Laura and Roman have brought ...

OAKHURST – Reports out of Europe last fall say that traditional German garb like lederhosen for men and dirndl dresses for women are making a fast fashion comeback. That’s good news for the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, who recently announced they’re planning the first annual celebration of German Fest for Saturday, Mar. 2 at 6 p.m., at the Oakhurst ...

OAKHURST – Anyone driving by El Cid Mexican Restaurant in the past few weeks may have noticed the construction happening on the north side of the building. They have torn down the patio-type area, and are building a brand new 1,600 sq. ft. addition, completely enclosed, and with room to add another bar area in the future.

OAKHURST – History tells us ancient comic playwright Aristophanes said, “You cannot teach a crab to walk straight.” While that may still be so, nothing can stop hoards of hungry mountain folk from walking straight over to the Oakhurst Sierra Rotary’s 27th Annual Crab Feed, on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m.

OAKHURST – Kiwanis gathered at a festive football fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Community Center, where neighbors and friends weighed in to vote on the age-old question, who has the “Best Pizza in Oakhurst?” Drum roll, please! The contest winner was…