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ALL FIRED UP!, a local rock cover band, performing last year at Taste of Chico in downtown Chico. Photo courtesy of Downtown Chico Business Association and Jon Yunker.

Taste of Chico offers delicious samples from local restaurants, businesses

Christina Saschin // September 7, 2014
If you are new to Chico or haven't gone to many restaurants downtown, the Downtown Chico Business Association's 29th annual Taste of Chico event is perfect for sampling food from different local establishments.
Vegetable rice pilaf Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Vegetable rice pilaf

Christina Saschin // September 1, 2014
On a time crunch? Add vegetables into your rice dish in lieu of making a salad.
Bidwell Bars Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Back-to-school Bidwell Bars

Christina Saschin // August 25, 2014
Take these quick, on-the-go snacks with you when you go for a hike in Bidwell Park or a swim at One Mile.
This breakfast parfait will fuel your morning for finals. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Breakfast parfait

Christina Saschin // May 9, 2014
Fuel your brain for finals with this granola and berry-filled breakfast.
This potato breakfast sandwich is full of omega-3 fatty acids. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Rustic potato breakfast stack

Christina Saschin // April 25, 2014
Start your morning with a quick and simple eggs and potatoes breakfast.
This wrap is loaded with vegetables and protein from quinoa. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Spring veggie wrap

Christina Saschin // April 21, 2014
This wrap provides protein and phytochemicals for vegans and meat lovers alike.
Celebrate Easter with chocolate egg nests. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Chocolate Easter egg nests

Christina Saschin // April 20, 2014
Delight guests with this quick, easy and festive treat.
A grilled corn and black eyed-pea salad is perfect for dinner after Thursday Night Market. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Grilled corn salad

Christina Saschin // April 12, 2014
Utilize your barbecue for a fresh outdoor meal this spring.
Baked rosemary chicken with mushroom rice can bring a little zest to an evening. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Rosemary lemon baked chicken

April 6, 2014
Take a page from Nicholas Sparks' books and make this detailed dinner tonight.
Enjoy an apple stuffed with apples for dessert. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Cinnamon baked apples

Christina Saschin // April 1, 2014
Scale an apple pie down to this super simple single-serve dessert.
Try a fresh quinoa and kale salad for a serving of protein. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Quinoa kale salad

Christina Saschin // March 15, 2014
This salad is the perfect to-go lunch, packed with protein and veggies.
Celebrate St. Patricks Day with quick corned beef sliders and a cabbage salad. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Irish corned beef sliders

Christina Saschin // March 10, 2014
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an easy twist on corned beef and cabbage.
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