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A large circular U.S. Food and Drug Administration emblem reads “FDA – Office of the Commissioner,” displayed on a stand with blurred flags in the background.

Shredded cheese sold in Mendocino County recalled due to potential for metal fragment contamination

by Sarah Stierch and Michelle Chapman December 3, 2025December 5, 2025

Affected products include shredded cheeses sold at Safeway, Walmart and Grocery Outlet in Mendocino County, the FDA said.

Cover of the cookbook Rooted in Fire by Pyet Despain. The front shows Despain smiling while holding a plate of food outdoors, wearing a red dress and turquoise necklace. The subtitle reads, “A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking,” and the spine features the book title and author’s name.

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‘Next Level Chef’ winner Pyet DeSpain debuts cookbook celebrating Native and Mexican roots

by Sarah Stierch November 29, 2025February 3, 2026

“Rooted in Fire” features dishes from fry bread to bison soup, plus stories from the chef’s Prairie Band Potawatomi and Mexican heritage.

A man wearing a white chef’s coat sits at a wooden table, smiling softly at the camera. He has short dark hair, glasses, and light stubble. A folded napkin and utensils rest on the table in front of him, with a small glass of pale yellow liquid nearby. Warm brown curtains and a sunlit window frame the background.

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Apple TV spotlights Michelin-starred Mendocino Coast chef in new reality show

by Mandela Linder November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Filmed in Elk, the series follows Harbor House Inn chef Matthew Kammerer as he competes for a coveted third Michelin star.

Sunlight fills a cozy coastal restaurant with wooden tables and woven chairs, offering a stunning panoramic view of cliffs and the Pacific Ocean through large picture windows.

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Restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner across Mendocino County

by Sarah Stierch November 25, 2025November 27, 2025

From ocean-view dining rooms to cozy local cafés, Mendocino County restaurants are offering prix fixe, à la carte and buffet-style Thanksgiving meals this year.

Woman placing several Grocery Outlet bags filled with food on a doorstep, with a green reusable bag hanging on the black front door behind her.

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Redwood Credit Union launches doorstep food donation program in Ukiah

by Sarah Stierch November 22, 2025November 21, 2025

The “porch to pantry” program lets residents sign up for home pickups of nonperishable food, supporting local pantries during a season of increased need.