Author: Betty Albert Chronicles

California-born Betty Albert is a certified Naturopathic Doctor, author (“Lost in Italy and Loving it”, Amazon/Kindle), freelance writer, and speaker/presenter on health/wellness/longevity topics. She holds dear the art and science of proper cooking and healthy eating, and works as a lifestyle coach even in retirement. Past history include 20-year careers in corporation, professional photography and natural health. Her website is www.bettyalbertchronicles.com, and she can be reached at balbert7072@gmail.com.

A Persimmon Walked into a Bar

Persimmon is a Fall favorite, native to China, introduced to California during the mid 1800’s. There are many varieties of the “non-astringent” persimmon which contains less tannins than its “astringent” cousins which must ripen fully to be eaten or included in recipes. I have used both California persimmons most easily found, the Fuyu and Hachiya… Continue reading A Persimmon Walked into a Bar

HIGH DECIBLE LEVEL

Gold Panning Championships Finals in Placerville on September 17-18 wound upwards into high levels of cheering by onlookers of every country, including a bagpiper from Spain. Amid the din, flags swirled, the announcer’s enthusiasm mounted,  and the competitors panned faster than ever. Winner results are still being according to officials as of Friday, 9/23.  A… Continue reading HIGH DECIBLE LEVEL

STUFF IT!

Wondering what to do with all that squash?  Too many apples?  You’ve been called to Apple Hill™ and know the first day of Autumn is September 22, Thursday.  You know the trees will soon be a blaze of color: Come visit the farms!  The farmers’markets are bounding in every kind of squash, melon and pumpkin… Continue reading STUFF IT!

International Gold Panning Competition

http://www.eldorado2016.com/  The Placerville Fairgrounds was a-buzz with visitors, competitors, vendors, and golf carts darting to and fro on missions of every description to keep everyone happy. Most of the day was a waiting game: for the spectators and competitors alike, until their turn came to pan. The Italian delegates were enthusiastic and Uncle Fuzzy and… Continue reading International Gold Panning Competition

A Story That Needs To Be Told

The year was 1947. The place is Pasadena, California. The people gathered around the bridge table are regulars. The topic is a regular complaint about the lousy weather, and the city congestion. It was, as L. G. “Frank” Beals put it at the time, “making him sick.” Frank was is one of the gang with… Continue reading A Story That Needs To Be Told

Tasty Tomatoes ARE in!

If it’s Labor Day the chances are pretty good that tomatoes are available and in demand.   Ingomar Packing is one of the biggest tomato processing companies in the Central Valley / Los Banos area. A typical tomato truck holds 50,000 pounds of tomatoes, which is about 300,000 tomatoes. California is the nation’s largest producer of… Continue reading Tasty Tomatoes ARE in!

When will people learn?

WHEN WILL PEOPLE LEARN? Our children are at risk, the risk of cancer in pets is increasing, kidney and liver cancer is on the rise, and yet homeowners as well as commercial industry continue to use known carcinogenic products irresponsibly. Think of the chemicals used on lawns and gardens/landscapes alone, and wonder about all the… Continue reading When will people learn?