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Wednesday, January 11, 2012 – Daily News FEATURES By JADDAMILLER Escape, and take a five minute drive heading westward on High- way 36 from Red Bluff for a sip of divine wine and some of the kind- est hospitality available. Tehama Oaks Vineyard and Winery will leave you labeled as a frequent customer and have you gathering up your friends and family for a return visit. Tehama Oaks is not only build- ing a reputation for its impressive repertoire of wines but for being the only winery within Red Bluff city limits; all the more reason to celebrate this unique and nearby repose that puts Red Bluff on the North Valley's vineyard and win- ery map. The objective at Tehama Oaks is to use modern equipment to handcraft limited production wines in an old world style; it is a family-owned corporation dedi- cated to producing high quality estate wines from their own vine- yards here in Red Bluff and sensa- tional varietals from Manton and the Shenandoah Valley in Amador County. Bob Douglas is the owner and winemaker at Tehama Oaks; he is an extremely knowledgeable man who developed a lifelong love of and interest in wine and winemak- ing as a beginning science teacher at Napa High School in 1966. In the mid-1990s Bob began making wine at home and later took wine- making and viticulture classes from UC Davis and from Aimee Sunseri — the winemaker for New Clairvaux Winery in Vina). He then took his knowledge and skills to plant his own vineyard with his wife Jackie and their neighbors on his property in Red bluff in 2008. Later that year Bob retired from 10 years as Tehama County Superintendent of Schools, cumulating a 42-year career in California public educa- Dear Annie: I am increasingly disgusted by my dad. He is obese and getting big- ger, and he won't (can't?) stop eat- ing. He and my mother recently stayed in our home for a long weekend. When we went out for breakfast, Dad ordered enough food to feed three people — steak, eggs, hash browns, toast, and biscuits and gravy. He ate all of that and half of my son's pancakes. His main topic of conversation dur- ing breakfast was what we would eat the follow- ing day. It is like he is addicted to a drug. Even when he orders a salad, he drench- es it in so much creamy dressing that it negates the health benefits. At night, he raids the kitchen. He ate so many of my kids' lunch snacks that I started storing them in the bottom cabinets, since he can't bend over to reach them. He also cannot cut his own toe- nails and gets winded playing with his grand- children. I already have suggest- ed that he start taking lit- tle walks, but he insists he has genetically bad knees — as opposed to having bad knees from the extra 200 pounds he carries around. He recent- ly had open-heart surgery to replace a bad valve and claimed the same genetic excuse. He has damaged my couch, and I had to replace two patio chairs. He was offended when I asked him not to sit on the more delicate furni- ture since it has a 250- pound weight limit. I know my mom is dis- 2 Bud's BBQ CHALLENGE! We'll have lunch On your plate Within 15 minutes INCLUDING Drive time from TAKE THE this side of the Hudson River 22825 Antelope Blvd. 528-0799 Downtown Red Bluff The Best BBQ Toast to the local vine — Tehama Oaks Winery Pairs with Viognier unforgettable. Tehama Oaks was bonded in May 2010. In September of 2010 Tehama Oaks produced their first commercial harvest and first com- mercial crush, releasing their first wines in May of 2011. Bob said the goals for this year are to produce 300 cases of wine — eventually rising to 500 — build a new tasting room, and start "Friday Nights with Friends," dur- ing which Tehama Oaks will offer wine tasting and hors d'oeuvers for small parties on Friday evenings. "The mission here at Tehama Oaks is to produce high quality wines that I can be proud to serve to my family and friends," Bob said. "There have been so many helpful and kind people in this community and industry that it fills me with joy to call Red Bluff my home — a place where people band together to get things done for the greater good." If you would like to visit tion, in order to pursue his passion for viticulture and winemaking. Tehama Oaks red wines consist of: Syrah, Petite Sirah, Tempranil- lo, and Tehamador Red, which is a blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Primativo. The white wine list consists of Viognier, Roussanne and Tres Francais, which is a blend of three the French varieties Viognier, Roussanne and a less common variety known as French Columbard. In April, Tehama Oaks will release its Red Rock Red — a blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Primitivo — rodeo weekend in honor of Red Rock, Red Bluff's most famous bull. Each wine pairs like a well orchestrated symphony with cer- tain flavors of food. For example, Bob describes Petite Sirah as your "Christmas dinner wine," pairing Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar gusted, too, but Dad is incredibly stubborn. I think he also has been depressed since my brother died in Afghanistan. But Dad is eating himself to death. Just being in his presence now irritates the day- lights out of me. What are we to do? — Disgusted by the Glutton Dear Disgusted: Dad already feels worthless, so instead of anger and disgust, try compassion. You are right about this being a form of addiction, which means it is extremely hard for Dad to control his food cravings. We think you will have better luck working on his depression, which can interfere with his willing- ness to become healthier. Enlist your mother's help to encourage Dad to see his doctor about the pos- sibility of medication. Dear Annie: I have not trusted my husband since a family member told me he was cheating on me with a girl he knew before we married. The other night, he was a little drunk and said he never had to hide having sex with someone until he got married. When I asked for an explanation, he claimed to be ''just mess- ing'' with me. We've been married a long time and have grown kids and grandkids. I still wonder who he's with when he is out late. A few years ago, I was certain he was seeing another woman, and when I yelled, ''I hope it was good,'' he screamed, ''It sure was!'' Then he said there was no one else and he simply wanted to hurt me. It worked. I no longer well with chocolate and ham. Viognier is your Huckleberry when it comes to eating Thai food or seafood delicacies, for its floral and tropical fruit notes soar to new and extraordinary heights. When deciding on what wine to purchase, Bob can explain what wine pairs well with certain fla- vors of food. Once you buy a bot- tle of wine, ideally you should plan your meal around the flavors of the wine. Each wine has a dif- ferent personality and after having tasted a certain wine, the wine itself should yield a direction in which to shape your meal that will enhance the flavors of the wine and food simultaneously. Pairing wine with food can be a balancing act and, when accurate- ly achieved, each element should be precisely symmetrical with one another, creating a match that is feel the same way about him. I'm tired of being told I have a problem, but I don't intend to leave at this late date. What do you think? — S.P. Dear S.P.: If you are going to stay with a man you don't trust, you need to separate yourself emo- tionally from his behav- ior. Consider him a way- ward child, and occupy yourself with activities that make you happy. Perhaps when you stop paying attention to his nocturnal wanderings, he'll lose interest in them, as well. Dear Annie: I have a solution for ''Noisy Dog Next Door,'' whose neighbors' guard dog is kept outside and barks all night long. If the dog barks at 2 a.m., I suggest they phone the neighbors at 4 a.m. to let them know their dog woke them up two hours earlier. A few calls like that should take care of the problem. — Sevierville, Tenn. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.n et, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Tehama Oaks, you can do so Wednesday through Saturday by appointment. To purchase a bottle of wine, visit California Kitchen Company on Main Street in Red Bluff. For more information on upcoming wine releases and to get directions, visit tehamaoak- swine.com The wines that are being pro- duced at Tehama Oaks are noth- ing short of the most toothsome and palatable flavors a bottle of wine can possess, holding their own next to the best merlot's of France and pinot noir's of Napa Valley. As long as Bob Douglas continues to hand craft his impressive selection of high qual- ity wines, Tehama Oaks will undoubtedly have a secure place here in Red Bluff. Jadda Miller was born and raised in Red Bluff and trained at the Napa DEAR DOCTOR K: My 12-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son are both overweight. What can I do to help my kids get back to a healthier weight? DEAR READER: Some of my patients seem to think that it doesn't mat- ter how much their pre- teen and teenage kids eat, so long as the kids keep growing normally. And by "growing" they're thinking about height, not width. They think that you don't need to watch what you eat until you become an adult. Why? Because that's when the diseases associated with obesity — heart attacks, strokes, diabetes — hit you. But what your children eat can profoundly affect their health as adults. Now is the time to teach your children to make healthy choices. Kids model your actions much more than they follow your spoken advice, especially if they are teenagers. So use this opportunity to get the whole family exercising regularly and eating sensi- bly. Here are some specific things you can do to help get your kids back on track: — Encourage exercise every day, for at least 15 to 30 minutes. W. — Plan active family outings such as bicycling, walking, hiking and swim- ming. — Limit television, The Blackwood Legacy C & C PROPERTIES computer and video game time to one hour per day. — Switch to low-fat or nonfat milk and reduced- fat cheeses and yogurts. — Drink water instead of soda or juice. — Limit fried and high-fat foods. — Eat at least five serv- ings each day of fruits and vegetables. — Serve fruits and veg- etables as snacks instead of cookies, chips or ice cream. Dr. K by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. Chiang Mai Curry with Chicken Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 Tbsp Peanut oil 2 Tbsp Red Curry paste 2 Tbsp Chile powder 4 oz Shallots, thinly sliced 1 1/2 pints Coconut milk 10 oz Chicken cut into bite size pieces 1 1/2 pints chicken stock 1 Tbsp. Fish sauce 2 Lemongrass stalks 4 sprigs Cilantro 2 Scallions cut on the bias 1 Lime cut into wedges Method: Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large saucepan. Add the red curry paste, chile powder and shallots. Cook on medi- um-low heat for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2-pint coconut milk and the chicken. Continue to stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Turn the heat down and add the chicken stock, fish sauce, grated lemongrass and the rest of the coconut milk. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the curry over a serving of hot sticky rice or al dente fettuccini noodles. Garnish with french fried onions, scal- lions (cut on the bias) cilantro and Thai basil, serve with a wedge of lime on the side. Valley Culinary School in St.Helena. She has worked in Napa Valley, Paris, France, Sydney, Australia and Chez Panisse, in Berkeley. Jadda teaches cooking classes at Califor- nia Kitchen Company in Red Bluff and That Kitchen Place in Redding. Portly pop persistently performs pig parody Tackle childhood obesity by setting example weight need three well-balanced meals and one or two nutritious snacks each day. They need to have enough energy to learn, play and grow to their full potential. Never put your children on a fad diet. These diets may not have the impor- tant nutrients children need to develop. Your kids model their — Avoid high-fat sauces, salad dressings and spreads (such as butter or mayonnaise). — Limit how often your family eats in restau- rants. When eating out, choose lower-fat items, such as a grilled chicken sandwich instead of a burger, a salad instead of fries, or pasta with tomato sauce instead of pepperoni pizza. Being overweight dur- ing childhood increases the risk of health problems later in life. That being said, however, you should never severely cut back your child's calories. Even children who are over- behavior not only on yours, but also on their friends. Their teenage friends probably don't eat healthy. So if you don't eat healthy, the chances that your kids will is small — no matter what advice you give them. We have a lot more information on good food choices in our Special Health Report, "Healthy Eating: A Guide to the New Nutrition." 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