Monthly Archives: June 2012

“Rich, Pleasant, and Spicy”—Grasshoppers, Anyone?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by nancyleek

In the reminiscences collected by C.C. Royce, John Bidwell recalled the time when the Indians provided a tasty meal made of ground roasted grasshoppers to Fremont’s troops. John C. Fremont, “the Great Pathfinder,” returned to California on his third exploratory … Continue reading →

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Gray on Grasshoppers

Posted on June 18, 2012 by nancyleek

George Moses Gray continues his recollections about California grasshoppers: When I told the General about it [i.e., Indians harvesting grasshoppers] he said, “I have eaten a great many good grasshopper pancakes,” and told me the following story. He said, “When … Continue reading →

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Hoppers on the Move!

Posted on June 16, 2012 by nancyleek

Here in Northern California the grasshoppers are plentiful this year, and they are hungry and looking for a good meal. According to a news report on KNVN: The farm advisor from the UC Cooperative Extension says the young grasshoppers are … Continue reading →

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Annie Stands Up for her Standards

Posted on June 7, 2012 by nancyleek

Then as now, it was a cultural advantage to have a college in Chico. John and Annie Bidwell frequently attended lectures and entertainments on campus, and they also frequently played host to visiting performers and lecturers. Lois McDonald wrote the … Continue reading →