Bruciante Wood Fired Pizza on Hilltop

Ruh roh! We are told Bruciantes has closed. Stuff happens.

Oak fired pizza. How could that NOT be awesome? Sure enough.
Bruciante wood fired pizza in ReddingBruciante wood fired pizza in Redding chalkboardThis portable wood fired oven goes from 800 to 1200 degrees, so pizzas cook blindingly fast.

Which is good, because Bruciante’s is a drive-by kiosk. They converted one of our many, too many, local drive-by coffee kiosks into this way cool restaurant idea.

They make each pie to order, but it doesn’t take long. They use an herb infused dough to give each creation a thin and light toasted crust.

I went expecting the usual pizza choices, pepperoni mushroom olive combos and such. But owners Larry and Robin have kept the artisan style menu sleek and focused.

They aren’t open weekends. Only during the week Monday through Friday, 11 am to 7 pm. And if it’s raining, well… it’s a wood-fired outdoor oven. So perhaps call ahead at (530) 242 6128

Go on over to Bruciante’s Facebook Page and give it a Like.
Bruciante wood fired pizza in Redding menuBruciante wood fired pizza in Redding pepperoni and sausage

Bruciante wood fired pizza in Redding
Reese and Teela get the orders going
Bruciante wood fired pizza in Redding mascot
Odi the mascot dog, for Bruciante

The Gourmet

A lively group of Redding people have been meeting every month over the last 40+ years to share a meal. The membership has evolved over the years, but the theme persists:
The Gourmet.

I was invited after a regular member had to bow out at the last minute. The idea is that the host prepares the main dish, and the guests bring other courses. This is far from a potluck, however. The emphasis is on cuisine and company. A theme for the evening was persimmons, and so we had a persimmon based soup, and main dish. Our hosts were Jim and Mary Carr of Redding.
In my work as real estate agent, I have seen many large and elaborate kitchens described as “gourmet.” The Carr’s diminutive kitchen workspace reminds us all that good culinary experiences are not at all reliant on size. My deep gratitude goes to the guests and hosts who made this evening so spirited. The Gourmet, it’s Really Redding.

A Redding retirement party at Tierra Oaks Golf Club

A few days ago, some family, friends, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the culmination of a grand career in medicine. Dr. Stephen Cox has worked for years for the VA. I was granted the opportunity to document the fun with some images, and this is a result.

Thanks for your good work, Dr. Cox. Enjoy retirement. It’s Really Redding.

Houseboats hibernate for Winter

Just a pretty picture from a few days ago at nearby Bridge Bay on Lake Shasta. Like houseboat hibernation. This image is sized for my Desktop background if you click on it.

Houseboat hibernation on Lake Shasta