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Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5101
Managers:
Christopher & Melissa Gray
Relief Managers:
Silvia & Margarito Ramirez
Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Monday to Friday. (Holidays Excepted)
Please make rent checks out in the exact amount to “Chateau Calistoga Mobile Home Park”. Include space # on the memo line and return to the office along with the stub. Please turn the flap to the outside of the envelope to prevent sticking in damp weather.
President: Molly Towey Ph: (707) 320-3436
Vice President: Steve Greenfield
Ph: (408) 691-0123
Treasurer Deborah Todd Ph: (707) 295-1255
Secretary Susan Thornton Ph: (707) 292-9012
All board members can be reached via email at ccho93c7@gmail.com
All submissions must be in by the 5th of the month to be included in the following month’s issue of the Grapevine.
We welcome articles, recipes, news, stories, gossip! Send to ccho93c7@gmail.com
Email us to add your birthday or anniversary!
Editors: Brett & Eileen Zamora, Diane Kuykendall
Hello fellow residents of Chateau Calistoga!
• Cebreena and Mike are retiring at the end of May!! Stop by and show them some love; they were the first 2 people my husband and I met at Chateau Calistoga. First impressions were good enough for us. We knew right away that we were home! Cebreena and Mike welcomed us with open arms and have been good friends ever since.
• I have yet to find out the date for the rescheduling of paving of Chateau Calistoga streets.
• The new court date for Larry Kromann - 6/12/2025 at 1:30 pm - Chateau Calistoga Homeowners Organization vs Calistoga Springs Homeowners Association. Officially served by Napa County Sheriff's Department on 5/8/2025. We are one step closer to getting our recycling program money back!
• CCHO will be putting a can in the clubhouse for battery recycling.
• Special Message from Emma Diamond UpValley Family Centers-
‘First, I am working on planning a workshop for July with the non -profit Share the Care Napa Valley. They would be presenting on fall prevention and bring handouts and materials. Next, I wanted to check in with you regarding the promotion of the Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair on May 28th in Pioneer Park.’
• We have a new private Facebook group for the residents of Chateau Calistoga MHP. It’s called Chateau Calistoga Residents - just request to join. It is basically to be used for important Chateau Calistoga updates for immediate situations that are impacting our residents. It can also be used for service recommendations, items for give away or for sale, sharing pictures, etc...
• The rules for all members of this FB group
ü be a resident of Chateau Calistoga
ü no bullying
ü no politics
ü no hate speech
Just be kind and neighborly just like we are around this beautiful park.
Note: If you don’t use Facebook, and want to, we can facilitate a way for you to get FB - just email ccho93c7@gmail.com and I can help you with this by bringing in gals from UpValley Family Centers.
• By the time you are reading this Grapevine June will begin soon. A little bit of the history on the month of June-
This month marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and contains the summer solstice, which is the day with the most daylight hours.
The Atlantic hurricane season when tropical or subtropical cyclones are most likely to form in the north Atlantic Ocean begins on 1 June and lasts until 30 November. In the Indian Ocean north of the equator, around the Indian subcontinent, year-round tropical cyclones appear frequently between May and June. In contrast, Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones are least likely to form in June because of the dry season of the Mediterranean having stable air.
In much of the Northern Hemisphere, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, mangoes, raspberries, strawberries and watermelons are fruits which are considered to be in season or at their peak in June. Vegetables that are in season include asparagus, beetroot, cucumbers, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach, tomatoes and zucchini (courgettes).
June is dedicated to the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This observance is called the Month of the Sacred Heart.
In the United States, June is Pride Month, which is the celebration of LGBTQ individuals. CaribbeanAmerican Heritage Month also occurs annually in June.
The June birth flower rose symbolizes love, while the June birthstone pearl stands for purity, bringing us peace and balance in life. Gemini and Cancer stand as the month's zodiac keepers, bringing intellect and protection to those born during this month.
(Wikipedia is where I find all this information)
Thank you to all of Chateau Calistoga that have already voluntarily given dues
If you have any ideas or thoughts for our beloved park, Chateau Calistoga, please email me at ccho93c7@gmail.com or call me at 707.320.3436
Remember we look out for and take care of each other!
Thank you as always for being on this journey with your CCHO Board Members.
Sincerely,
Molly, Steve, Deborah and Susan Page 2 of 2
Rianda House is no longer sponsoring our Wednesday yoga class at 11:30-12:30. However, we decided as a group that we wanted the class to continue, but now there is a cost:
• Single class drop-in is $25
• 4 class package is $90
• 8 class package is $160
Class is still Wednesdays, 11:30-12:30, in the Clubhouse, and is open to Chateau residents.
Wanted: Lark Murry is looking for the following items:
• Mirrors (various sizes)
• Silver pieces like trays, bowls, flatware, cups, pitchers, etc.
(Does not have to be sterling.)
• Rogaine (Men or Womens)
Available For Free: Lark Murry has the following items she can donate:
• Card tables.
• Old double-bed, with springs, mattress and eggcrate topper.
Lark Murry (415) 819-9913 missmurrytutors@gmail.com
Music night will be paused for now. If this event, or some variation of it, would be something that would interest you, please send an e-mail to ccho93c7@gmail.com. An announcement will be made if the event is started up again.
Have an announcement, story, photo, poem, or other tidbit, you’d like published? Please send an email to ccho93c7@gmail.com. Articles must be submitted by the 5th of the month in order to be included in the following month’s Grapevine.
• Birthday Potluck open to all Chateau residents. Please bring something to share. • All events in Clubhouse unless otherwise noted.
Everyone is invited to the monthly Birthday Potluck at the Clubhouse on Monday, June 9th at noon. Bring a dish!
June Birthdays:
2: Kim McCourt
5: Pam Deem
5: Gary Joseph
6: Sue Kuhn
6: Gordon Quinton
11: Kim Price
13: Lance Austin
14: Erin Dowling
17: Cyndi Jung
20: Penny Anderson
23: Lorry Hood
June Anniversaries:
12: Debbie & Gary Joseph
24: Joan Albright & Jim Guyder
25: Diane & Dick Kuykendall
29: Michelle & Blake Gillmore
If we have missed your birthday/anniversary and you would like it added please email ccho93c7@gmail.com
Disclaimer: This poem asks for forgiveness, and I am asking for your forgiveness as well. I am no expert on poetry. I’m not a poet, nor a literature expert. I have gone long periods of my life without reading a single line of poetry voluntarily (there’s always verse that sneaks up on a person carved on monuments and other public places, but that doesn’t count as voluntarily reading a poem for pleasure or curiosity’s sake, does it?) But I have also spent time with people whose life and breath is poetry. I am not one of them, although it would be lovely to be such a person. I can only offer you poetry as I read it, sharing with you lines and images that have spoken to me. I’m inviting you to enjoy them with me.
So, for a second month in a row, let me offer you a poem with a few notes:
Where Did those Sweet Plums Go?
Notes on a poetic note
From Sam Dennison
Let us pine quietly for the days long gone by when a doctor sat with a prescription pad and dashed off an almost illegible note for the pharmacist. We might also do with a reminder that physicians sometimes heal us with poetry. William Carlos Williams was a pediatrician who scribbled poems on some of his Rx pads and treatment notes and dosages on others. One of his most delightful (poems, not prescriptions) is this one.
By William Carlos Williams (1883-1963)
I have eaten the plums that were in the icebox and which you were probably saving for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious so sweet and so cold
What do you think: Is it a simple confession? A plea for forgiveness? A note from a new paramour or from a long-time partner? Read it out loud and see if you can change its meaning by changing the pitch or speed that you read it with?
ü Is the person we are channg with even slightly interested?
ü Are we herepcs OR seeking consensus?
ü Are we somepmes taking more than we are giving?
ü Antude is a liqle thing that makes a huge difference.
ü Charm is the way to get yes to a quespon that hasn’t been clearly asked…
ü Educapon is despny.
ü Few thoughts remain in our heads rent-free. Some of our thoughts are cospng us while some earning us something.
ü How do we get what we need from someone withholding that need?
ü How lovely it would be if our weaknesses could somehow be the secrets of our charm.
ü If a mother doesn’t possess charm, flair, it is challenging for her to pass it on to her daughter(s).
ü If the only prayer we ever say in our enpre life is “thank you”, it is almost enough.
ü Life is what happens while we are making other plans.
ü Make certain if we are put out to pasture that we own the pasture.
ü Manners can open doors that even royalty can’t nudge.
ü Manners maqer.
ü Humor is a bonus.
ü Good looks are mandatory.
ü Our home is a complete commentary.
ü Please and thank you are spll magical words.
ü Predictability can be the curse of charm.
ü Row, row, row YOUR own boat.
Submitted by Lark Murry
This article was written by Nicole Garner Meeker and published on the public website “BetterReport”. Source link: https://betterreport.com/how-to-safely-freeze-food/ Photo Courtesy Of Wikimedia Commons: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Tiefk%C3%BChler.jpg
Before electric freezers, home cooks relied on ice boxes to preserve their foods, and sometimes even underground ice pits for long-term storage. Today’s home cooks have it much easier with reliable, modern appliances, though it’s not uncommon to still have questions about food safety when it comes to freezing. It turns out that most raw and cooked foods can safely spend time in a freezer, but how to safely defrost — and even refreeze food is a trickier question. Here’s a handy guide to freezing and reheating meals safely.
Freezers are great at preserving food, and for many grocery items, freezing is a perfect way to store them for later. However, in some cases, cold storage can ruin the flavor or texture of perfectly normal foods. Avoid adding dairy products like milk, cottage cheese, and yogurt to the freezer since their liquids can separate (though small amounts of these ingredients inside cooked dishes are acceptable). Raw produce with a high water content like potatoes, cucumbers, celery, and salad greens should never go into the freezer since they’ll defrost into inedible mush.
Freezing suspends food in time, making it safe to eat months after buying or cooking. Unfortunately, home freezers don’t get cold enough to kill bacteria they just inactivate it. When defrosted, the microbes can do what they do best: multiply and cause food spoilage. Food experts say
that’s why leftover soups, casseroles, and other meals should be frozen within two to three days of cooking. Raw meat can safely remain in the fridge for one to two days, though if the package you purchase has reached its “sell-by” or “use-by” date, it should be consumed or frozen immediately.
Unfortunately, freezers can’t keep food fresh forever. Enter: the dreaded freezer burn. This icy nuisance happens when frozen foods are exposed to air, which draws out their moisture and affects flavor and texture. (Freezer burn is easy to spot thanks to the ice crystals that reappear on the surface of frozen foods.) While the FDA says freezer-burned foods are still safe to eat, they’re typically not appealing visually or taste-wise, which is one reason to work through your frozen food stash regularly. While most foods should rotate through your freezer and be used up within three to six months for best flavor and quality, there are some exceptions for maximum storage:
Lean fish like cod, trout, and pollock: 8 months
Shrimp and squid: 18 months
Raw egg whites and frozen egg substitutes: 12 months
Fresh beef, pork, and chicken: 12 months
Frozen foods won’t “spoil” if they surpass those guidelines, though they may lose some flavor and quality.
Defrosting food safely is about keeping it cool enough as it warms preferably under 40 degrees Fahrenheit. At higher temps, bacteria inside of food can begin to cause spoilage. Frozen food can be moved into the fridge to defrost slowly overnight, though using the microwave defrost setting is just as safe and can be faster in a pinch. The third option is to
submerge the food package in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes until thawing is complete. And not all foods need to be defrosted before they’re cooked — adding ingredients directly from the freezer to a dish is often safe. However, in the case of meat, the cooking time can take up to 50% longer.
Can you refreeze defrosted foods? Technically, yes, though it’s not necessarily the best idea. According to the USDA, properly thawed foods — including raw meat — can be safely refrozen, though they may not taste the best when they’re defrosted again in the future. That’s because the water inside food expands when it freezes, breaking down the microscopic cells that give food its structure. Repeated freezing and defrosting can cause food to become mushy, so it’s best to use thawed ingredients for your next meal instead of popping them back into the freezer.
Article Shared By: Cyndi Jung
This article was written by Mary Jo Dilonardo and published on the public website “SimplyRecipes”.
Source link: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/only-way-prevent-bagged-salads-greens-from-rotting-7153458
Photo Credit: Getty Images
Look in your fridge. Do you have a bag of soggy, leafy greens tucked somewhere in the produce bin? This happens to me too. Often.
To make longer - lasting bagged salads and greens, a Reddit thread suggests opening the package as soon as you can and mixing the salad around. That allows you to “pick out any bits hidden in the middle that might be starting to go bad.”
The Redditor also says that opening the bag releases any buildup of ethylene gas, which is released by some fruits and vegetables and causes them to ripen quickly.
Is this a brilliant hack… or an unnecessary step?
Unlike what the post suggests, leafy greens aren’t a major source of ethylene. But they are sensitive to produce that emits the gas. That’s why you should store greens and salads away from bananas, apples, tomatoes, and avocados, which can cause them to wilt more quickly.
As far as opening the container of greens right away, experts suggest waiting until you’re ready to eat them. “Leafy greens, like all fresh produce, are a living, breathing product,” explains Emily Moyer of the International Fresh Produce Association and Institute of Food Technologists.
They take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide just like people do. This respiration causes the greens to break down, which can lead to spoiling. Manufacturers have created smarter packaging to help extend the shelf life of greens.
“For that reason, I wouldn’t recommend opening bagged greens until you’re ready to eat them,” Moyer says. Not only would that cancel out the benefits of the packaging, but it could expose the greens to bacteria or mold that is naturally present in the envi ronment. Once you’ve opened the bag, Moyer suggests squeezing out any extra air and then securing it with a clip for storage, in order to keep some of the oxygen out.
Too much moisture is what causes leafy greens to turn soft and rot . Here are four ways to keep moisture at a minimum:
1. Buy only fresh greens. If you can easily see rotten and slimy pieces, choose another bag.
2. If you repackage, use an airtight container and line it with a paper towel to collect excess moisture. “A container will also protect the greens from getting bumped and bruised from other heavy fruits rolling around in your crisper drawer,” says registered dietit ian nutritionist Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN. “If you happen to own a salad spinner, take the greens for a spin before storing them in the container.
3. Store leafy greens in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator, set to high humidity. You may want to keep greens closer to the front to avoid frozen lettuce, Moyer suggests.
4. Don’t wash your pre-washed greens. “Some consumers may choose to wash their bagged greens,” says Moyer. “This is not recommended for bagged salads and can actually decrease shelf life if excess water remains on the product.”
Article Shared By: Cyndi Jung
This article was written by Bennett Kleinman and published on the public website “BetterReport”. Source link: https://betterreport.com/expired-spices-facts/ Photo Courtesy Of Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spices_container.jpg
The spice rack is one of the most essential and eclectic elements of any kitchen, with a wide variety of flavors that add depth to any dish. Chances are you own more spices than you know what to do with, which results in half-full jars sitting there long past their “best by” date. However, unlike other foods, these expiration dates aren’t so hard and fast. You might be able to use expired spices much longer than you think.
Spices lose their potency over time. However, spices don’t expire in the way that milk or meat goes bad because dried spices are inhospitable to bacterial and fungal growth. Depending on how a spice is processed, it can remain flavorful and potent between one and four years. Dried herbs such as basil, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves retain their flavor for one to three years. Ground spices like powdered ginger, garlic powder, and ground cinnamon remain potent for two to three years. Whole spices, such as peppercorns, caraway seeds, and cinnamon sticks, can last up to four years.
To keep them potent for as long as possible, store spices in a place with limited exposure to heat, air, and moisture, such as a tightly sealed jar inside a cool, dark cabinet. Avoid storing spices in clear jars on countertops. While this may be more convenient when preparing
meals, exposure to light and heat can cause the spices to lose flavor faster.
To test if a spice is still potent, take a small amount and rub it between your fingers to generate an aroma. Note how strong the smell is — is it sharp or lackluster? Next, put a pinch of the spice on your tongue to test the flavor. If the smell or taste is lacking, the spice is probably past its prime and should be replaced.
Don’t throw out old spices there are plenty of other ways to use them outside of the kitchen. Some spices repel pests. For example, cinnamon deters ants, while bay leaves repel cockroaches.
You can also use colorful spices, like turmeric or paprika, to create natural dyes. Wrap 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spice in cheesecloth and boil it in 2 cups of water for one hour before adding 1 cup of vinegar and the fabric you want to dye. Let the ingredients simmer for 30 minutes before removing the fabric to dry.
Article Shared By: Cyndi Jung
Cake flour makes this cornbread very tender. Also to keep the texture light be careful to not over process the batter just until the flour disappears.
Stone ground cornmeal from Bale Mill is ideal for this bread .
Ingredients
• 1/4 pound butter, softened
• One egg
• 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 cups of milk
• 1 cup cake flour
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoon sugar
Adjust oven rack to the lowest position. Heat the oven to 400°. Coat an 8 x 8 glass baking dish with 2 tablespoons of butter. Set dish aside. Melt remaining butter.
Put the egg in the processor container. With machine running, add hot melted butter through the chute in a thin stream within 15 seconds. Clean container side with a spatula. Add oil and milk and process five seconds to mix.
Thoroughly mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add dry ingredients to processor and process with half-second pulses just until ingredients disappear. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before cutting into 2-inch squares. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves eight.
Submitted by Marlys Gilmore
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4.Charm
9.“Gimme ___!” (start of an Iowa State cheer)
10.Trowel wielder
11.Flexible mineral
13.Believed
14.African conflict of 1899-1902
16.Not out
17.Big Apple attraction, with “the”
18.In attendance
20.Shiver from fear
22.Chill
24.Big time?
25.Wuss
27.Chemical ending
28.“The Republic” writer
29.Darling Down
1.Poets’ feet
2.Part of “the works”
3.“Good one!”
4.Morning, for short
5.Gandhi’s title
6.Conniver
7.Fa follower
8.Terminate
12.Chair part 15.___ bit 18.Companionless 19.C.I.A. director under Clinton and Bush 20.Charlie, for one 21.Page 22.Software program, briefly 23.“For Me and My ___”
26.Rocky’s greeting
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
You only need logic and patience to solve a wordoku.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one letter from the word HELIPORT. Similarly, each letter can only appear once in a column or row
in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.
1.What weekly radio program has been hosted by Ira Glass since 1995? a"Car Talk," b-"This American Life," c-"All Things Considered," d-"A Prairie Home Companion."
2. What broken crystal animal is offered to Jim by Laura at the end of the Tennessee Williams play "The Glass Menagerie"? a-Unicorn, b-Swan, c-Deer, d-Alligator.
3.What architect designed the glass pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris? a-William Burgess, b-I.M. Pei, c- Eliel Saarinen, d- Benjamin Latrobe.
4.What New Wave band had a #1 hit with the song "Heart of Glass" in 1979? a-The Happenings, b-The Dolls, c-Blondie, d-Wang Chung.
5.Father Time carries an hourglass in one hand, and what object in the other hand? a-Football, b-Flute, c-Beaker, dScythe.
6.What actress is accused of being a Soviet spy in the comedy film "The GlassBottom Boat"? a-Doris Day, b-Eleanor Powell, c-Judy Garland, d-Brigitte Bardot.
7.Which of the dwarves in Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" wore glasses? a-Happy, b-Bashful, c-Doc, d-Grumpy.
8. What was the last name of the police detective played by Ron Glass on "Barney Miller"? a-Meyers, b-OíHara, c-Harris, dRiley.
9. Who recorded the 1974 top 10 song "Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)"? a-John Denver, b-Engelbert Humperdinck, c-Carl Douglas, d-Leo Sayer.
10.Selenium is used in glassmaking to create glass of what color? a-Red, b-Yellow, c-Violet, d-Green.
Less ego, more wealth. Saving money is the gap between your ego and your income, and wealth is what you don't see. So wealth is created by suppressing what you could buy today in order to have more stuff or more options in the future.
Morgan Housel
More people can be greater leaders than they think they can, but they need a purpose greater than themselves.
William J. Clinton, 42nd president of the United States.
Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.
Frequently attributed to Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United State
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, "Press on," has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States, from a sign on his desk.
Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.
Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States
Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending.
Aubrey Drake Graham (Drake), Recording artist, songwriter
If Trivial Pursuit had been designed by economists, it would have had 100 questions and 3,000 answers.
Ronald Reagan
The young woman really thought she'd been very patient through a protracted period of dating with no talk of marriage.
One night her steady boyfriend took her to a Chinese restaurant. As he perused the menu, he casually asked her, "So . . . how do you like your rice? Boiled? Steamed? Or fried?"
Without missing a beat, she looked over her menu at him and replied clearly, "Thrown."
While proudly showing off his new apartment to friends late one night, one wag led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong.
"What's that big brass gong for?" one of the guests asked.
"Why, that's the talking clock," the man replied. "Watch", the man said, giving the gong an ear-shattering pound with a hammer.
Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed, "F'gosh sakes, you idiot, it's 2 a.m. in the morning!"
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray:
"Take only ONE. God is watching."
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."
Answers to Looking Glass
1-b, "This American Life" 2-a, Unicorn 3-b, I.M. Pei 4-c, Blondie 5-d, Scythe 6-a, Doris Day 7-c, Doc 8-c, Harris 9-d, Leo ayer 10-a, Red
KITCHENS & MORE
- REPLACE CABINETS
- REFACE CABINETS
- REPAINT CABINETS
- COUNTER TOPS
- SINKS & FAUCETS
- FLOORING
- APPLIANCES
- LIGHTING
- BACKSPLASH
- PAINTING BATHROOMS
- TUB CONVERSIONS - FLOORING - VANITIES - WALK IN SHOWERS - LIGHTING - TOILETS/PLUMBING - PAINTING SENIOR & PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS