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23, 2024
Fall is in the air!
Hello, fall! As the season shifts, so do our cravings, and autumn often calls for comforting, hearty fare. October’s issue is our most delectable yet, featuring some of Folsom's finest dishes and beverages. We had the pleasure of chatting with the chef at The Slough House Kitchen. Prepare your taste buds for a delightful experience with the new fall menu. Inside the issue, we also take a peek at the new Cantina Pedregal. You will NOT want to miss this new hot spot.
The scents of fall, cinnamon, apple, pumpkin, chili, and savory soups, transport me back to my mom’s kitchen. She was always whipping up a new soup or a hearty meal and I can't wait for her to try the recipes we've included this month. There’s something so nostalgic about those aromas, reminding me of the comfort and warmth of home and family.
Crafting a dish that not only delights the palate but also stirs up cherished memories is truly an art. Certain spices and foods have the remarkable ability to reconnect us with our past, offering comfort and a sense of nostalgia. Food has a unique way of bringing people together, whether we’re sharing a meal with loved ones or savoring a night out.
Thank you for reading, and we look forward to seeing you around town!
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1: Where’s Waldo contest organized by Ruby’s Book Store
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at Revel Folsom
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Red Hot Chili Pepper
Red Hot Chili Pepper Restaurant is upgrading its bar program from beer and wine only to a full bar with classic cocktails and fine spirits available. Also, Sundays are Kids Eat FREE days. So, bring the whole family and enjoy. RHCPUSA.com
Crumbl Cookies
Delicious! Crumbl cookies are made fresh every day and the weekly rotating menu delivers unique cookie flavors you won't find anywhere else. Warm inside and crunchy outside, these cookies are soooooo good. Great for a quick treat or to order for a party or a business meeting. If you have not tried them yet, you need to. CrumblCookies.com
Black Chasm Cavern
Looking for a fun thing to do along your Amador Valley wine-tasting trail? Stop by Black Chasm Cavern. It's a 2 million-year-old cave with an easy descent into the 165-foot vertical landing. The cave is a mile long, with five lakes and 18 chambers. Get a quick lesson from the guide about stalagmites, stalactites, columns, and helictites. It's less than an hour long and it's fascinating. VisitAmador.com
Photography by Lisa Wolf
Photography by Folsom City Lifestyle
Photography by Red Hot Chili Pepper
the CITY LIST
We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.
ARTICLE BY LISA WOLF | PHOTOGRAPHY BY FOLSOM CITY LIFESTYLE
Cantina Pedregal
Michelin Stars Shine Over Folsom’s New Restaurant
Two Michelin Star Chefs are at the helm of Cantina Pedregal, an upscale and authentic Mexican Cantina off HWY 50 in Folsom. Brad Cecchi and Patricio Wise are the executive chefs and co-owners who bring Cantina Pedregal to life.
Pedregal offers guests a taste of Northern Mexico's bold flavors in a sophisticated and welcoming setting. The Cantina also boasts an impressive selection of tequilas and creative margaritas. Like the landscape of Monterrey, Mexico, the restaurant's decor is earthy with pops of color and festive music making it a must-visit destination for Mexican cuisine lovers in Folsom. CantinaPedregal.com
ARTICLE BY LISA WOLF | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASINO MINE RANCH
Mine Ranch Casino
FROM GOLD MINE TO RED AND WHITE WINE
Not far from Folsom and nestled in California's picturesque Sierra Foothills, Casino Mine Ranch has a story steeped in Gold Rush lore. Named in 1936 by founder, Simone Vanophem Shaw, the ranch echoes the tales of fortune seekers from yesteryears. What once buzzed with gold mining now thrives as a sprawling estate, famed for its vineyards and breathtaking vistas.
Today, Casino Mine Ranch honors its past while embracing a vibrant future in winemaking and hospitality. The current owners are fourth-generation California brothers, Jim and Rich Merryman, who invite you to join them for an experience to taste their flagship wines, learn more about the family’s rich history in gold country, and soak in the breathtaking views of picturesque Amador County. Guests may even catch a glimpse of the resident egret named Clyde.
The wine-tasting space is beautifully decorated and has simple and beautiful decor inside and out, with a lovely pathway that brings you to a casual seating area where you can throw some cornhole or grab your beverages from the vintage wine-red truck. You can pick from their selection of cheese and crackers and they will put together a tasty charcuterie board to enjoy with your tasting. Take a drive through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and stop for a bit at Casino Mine Ranch. Thursday through Monday 11:00 am to 4:30 pm at 10690 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth. CasinoMineRanch.com
The Slough HOUSE KITCHEN
INDULGE IN A CULINARY ESCAPE
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA WOLF
The Slough House Kitchen is a charming dining establishment just outside of Folsom. The restaurant is located inside an old gold rush-era farmhouse surrounded by beautiful herb and vegetable garden landscapes. The inside has warm wood walls and crisp white tablecloths. The walls of this old building must hold many stories of a bygone time. The restaurant is decorated with black and white photos of the home, the families that lived and worked there, the history of the house, and the area of Sloughhouse. The shelves, bar, and side tables are accented with jars of pickled
goodness with the lids adorned with old fabric and vintage ribbon.
The restaurant is cozy and welcoming with rustic decor that adds to the overall dining experience. Guests can sit inside the dining room or outside on the covered patio where they can enjoy the beautiful sunset overlooking nature and the creek while sipping a glass of their locally curated wines or a special vintage direct from Moldova.
Owners Slavic Lisagor (also the Chef) and his wife Alisa come from Moldova in Eastern Europe and they bring their native flavors with them in amazing dishes with exotic flair like their burrata with sea buckthorn berries, pork
schnitzel with potato wedges and dipping sauces, cioppino, and barramundi served in rustic dishwear.
They are famous for their sourdough bread, homemade pasta, and pickled ingredients. Farm-to-fork fruits and veggies are pulled straight from their garden out front and added directly to the dishes or put in jars for pickling in their wellstocked basement. In Moldova, they pickle everything like cucumber, apples, capers, tomatoes, watermelon, cabbage, red pepper, jalapeno, and more.
It’s worth the short drive to experience the history of the place and be treated with such flavorful and creative culinary flavors. SloughHouseKitchen.com
SER VI NG UP S OUP
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
This hearty chicken noodle soup is the perfect comfort food that is packed with nutritious goodness. This pairs perfectly with homemade beer bread or a sourdough loaf.
INGREDIENTS:
• 8 cups chicken broth (add more if desired)
• Whole fryer chicken, cut in chunks or shredded
• 5 celery stalks, sliced
• 8 carrots, sliced
• ½ onion diced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• ¼ cup half and half (optional)
• 1 package egg noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a large stock pot, add 8 cups of chicken broth. Dice carrots, celery and onion and add to the broth. Bring to a boil, and reduce to medium heat until the vegetables are soft. In the meantime, skin and cube 1 whole fryer chicken and add to the stock pot. Next, add egg noodles (frozen Reames homemade egg noodles are my favorite) and let boil until noodles are cooked. Add butter, half and half, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer on low until ready to serve.
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ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
This classic tomato basil soup is easy and quick to make and is the perfect way to get the rustic, tangy and savory flavors of this italian dish.
DIRECTIONS:
Toss the butter or olive oil in the pan. Add onion, and saute until the onion is translucent and soft. Add minced garlic, and saute for 2 minutes. Next, add canned tomatoes and simmer. Transfer to a blender, and puree until smooth. Add the fresh basil and heavy cream. Transfer mixture back to the pan to thoroughly heat, and salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh parmesan and chopped basil, and serve with toasted italian bread.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 fryer chicken, shredded
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• I can diced tomatoes
• 1 can Rotel
• I can beans, pinto or black
• ½ lime, juiced
DIRECTIONS:
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 teaspoons taco seasoning
• 2 ½ teaspoons cumin
• 1 Jalapeno pepper, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and peppers and saute until soft. Add taco seasoning, cumin, Jalapeno and salt and pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.Next, add vegetable broth, shredded chicken, tomatoes, Rotel and beans. Stir and let simmer. Salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze fresh lime juice and serve. Top with toppings of your choice. Enjoy!
TOPPINGS:
• 1 Avocado, diced
• Tortilla strips
• Diced tomatoes
• Diced green onions
• Cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
This tasty soup is so full of flavor and texture that it is destined to land on your regular dinner rotation. The added toppings are the star of this show, so be sure to include your favorite toppings.
CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
For a healthy dose of vitamin A, enjoy this creamy soup that boasts a robust, rich butternut flavor. For an easier assembly buy pre-cut butternut squash.
INGREDIENTS:
• 6 cups cubed butternut squash
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups water
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon salt
• Pepper to taste
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DIRECTIONS:
Combine the chopped squash, onion, garlic and red pepper, and place in a large pot. Add water, and bring to a boil. Add salt and simmer for about 30 minutes. Cool and blend mixture in a blender until smooth. Transfer mixture back to pot and add heavy whipping cream and fresh thyme. Pepper to taste. Garnish with pepitas and fresh herbs.
SIP, SWIRL, AND SAVOR YOUR WAY THROUGH YOUNTVILLE, THE CULINARY HEART OF NAPA
DESTINATION DELICIOUS
Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime epicurean experience? Yountville, which is nestled into Napa County with vineyards in every direction, is a treasure trove of foodie greatness at every turn. Here is how to take a bite out of it all.
ARTICLE BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
RH YOUNTVILLE RESTAURANT
The flashy, splashy RH Yountville is hard to miss as it takes up nearly a full block along Yountville’s ultra-walkable downtown. The Restoration Hardwareowned property is a wine, food, and shopping mecca comprised of five separate experiences—an indoor/ outdoor restaurant with a glass roof surrounded by 100-year-old olive trees and adorned with dramatic crystal chandeliers; a two-story wine-tasting space with its own share of crystal chandeliers and a sleek limestone bar; a limited-production wine center; an espresso bar; and a boutique design gallery grander in scale than even its ever-so-lavish sister property at the Scottsdale Quarter in Scottsdale.
Award-winning chef Brendan Sodikoff leads the kitchen, sourcing seasonal ingredients from nearby farms and using them as inspiration for both whimsical, shareable, and New American fare, as well as twists on comfort-food classics. His team allows vegetables to shine right along with proteins, making it the perfect place for all diets. There are at least 40 wines by the glass on the menu at any given time, many from neighboring wineries. The expertly trained staff has pairing suggestions—be they wine, craft beer, or craft cocktails—for each dish, offering recommendations based on guests’ palates and preferences over trends and their personal tastes. RH.com/yountville/restaurant
TASTING ROOM TREATS
Yountville’s many wineries and vineyards toss out tradition—bellying up to a bar for a flight of wine with crackers to cleanse the palate or a basic meat and cheese board—in favor of interactive foodie fun when it comes to its tastings.
RH Yountville. Photo courtesy RH Yountville
Handwritten Wines , for example, offers a Breadand-Butter Experience. During the 90-minute seated event, guests can enjoy white truffle potato chips and Bouchon Bakery baguettes, along with multiple mouthwatering artisan butters. The butters are handmade to complement five of the winery’s most awarded varietals that are made on the Napa Valley hillside and most coveted vineyard blocks. HandWrittenWines.com
Priest Ranch , which is next door to Handwritten, boasts a Bacon and Wine Tasting. A must if you love meat and wine, the 90-minute experience marries four wines with its own bacon, each of which has been flavored with everything from honey to harissa to Italian herbs to bring out distinct notes in the wine. PriestRanchWines.com
Silver Trident Winery, across the two-lane street from Priest Ranch and Handwritten—so a one-minute walk— is home to what it calls the Potato Chip Extravaganza. True to its name, those who book this crunch-tastic tasting are treated to five types of potato chips, each sourced from a small producer. Each chip comes with a glass of wine to accompany it. The combination will take your taste buds on a magical mystery tour of flavor. SilverTridentWinery.com
JCB Tasting Salon , approximately 300 feet from Silver Trident, is home to a Caviar and Sparkling Wine Pairing. This dive into the ultimate in decadence pairs four high-end sparkling wines with four distinct artisanal caviars. Prepare for bubbly effervescence and over-the-top indulgence. JCBcollection.com
Chandon is nearly a mile from the others, but well worth the three-minute drive. During its ambitious Epicurean Experience, chef Juan Cabrera highlights the beauty of bubbles by pairing his favorites with five precisely plated works of culinary art. Chandon.com
Baldacci Family Vineyards sits at the intersection of Yountville and Stag’s Leap, and its Perfect Pairings program is just that. The nibble-heavy experience explores the science of how wine and food amplify each other, and even offers suggestions of what to pair with your personal favorite bites and sips. BaldacciVineyards.com
Potato Chip Pairing at Silver Trident Winery
ROMANTIC RESORT RESTAURANTS
As one might imagine, all the accommodations in the region drip luxury, but Hotel Yountville, Bardessono Hotel and Spa, and North Block Hotel stand out, thanks in great part to their dining options.
Hotel Yountville , just steps from more than a dozen tasting rooms and boutiques and built using river rocks from the nearby Napa River, has elegance to spare—and that extends to Heritage Oak, its signature eatery. Guests in the know always arrive prior to their reservations for killer craft cocktails (and adult popsicles!) at the Y Bar before being seated for elevated comfort food infused with wine country sophistication. HotelYountville.com
Bardessono Hotel and Spa is approximately two blocks from Hotel Yountville. The striking, sprawling LEED Platinum Certified property, situated within its own vineyard, is committed to providing a lavish experience for guests and diners within a sustainable environment. Its world-renowned Lucy Restaurant & Bar—named for the Bardessono family’s matriarch—serves up craveable farm-to-fork dishes with global flair, using ingredients from the hotel’s orchards, on-site certified organic farming garden, and similarly minded farms and purveyors across the region. Bonus: The dog-friendly restaurant also has a menu for pups. Bardessono.com
North Block Hotel, which is nearly next door to RH Yountville, features all things wood-fired and wonderful at its primarily al fresco Restaurant at North Block. Beyond the gorgeous grilled main dishes, North Block is a happy hour hot spot thanks to its daily Oyster Hour, where fresh oysters are just $1, as well as a local craft beer selection and seasonally changing menu of scrumptious sourdough pizzas. NorthBlockHotel.com
CELEB CHEF SUPPER CLUB
No gourmet guide to Yountville would be complete without some stargazing. Many of the world’s most celebrated celebrity chefs sharpen their knives and showcase their skills in Yountville.
French Laundry helped put the region on the map. The prix fixe spot—named by Anthony Bourdain as the best restaurant in the world—is one of the only restaurants to hold three Michelin stars. Every dish tells a story, and every visit is unique. Founder Thomas Keller is a veteran of several Food Network shows, a staple of talk shows, and a guest judge on Top Chef. FrenchLaundry.com
Mustards Grill , a casual, yet elegant spot, is known for American fare and is named to honor Napa’s yellow mustard flowers that provide vital nutrients to the vines. The restaurant is covered in them, save for the space carved out for its organic garden. Its founder is bestselling cookbook author and Top Chef: Masters contender Cynthia Pawlcyn. MustardsGrill.com
Bottega Napa Valley excels at bold Italian flavors in a dizzyingly delicious setting complete with dreamy stone fireplaces and glass chandeliers. Emmy® award-winning chef Michael Chiarello helms Bottega, always seeking to authentically connect guests with the flavors from his family’s roots in Southern Italy. BottegaNapaValley.com
Bistro Jeanty brings the French countryside to Yountville. The brainchild of Michelin star and James Beard Award-winner Philippe Jeanty, the bistro has been a Napa staple since 1998. Today, Philippe’s daughter Camille continues his legacy, creating each menu as an homage to her father’s favorite childhood food memories from his native France, and diners taste the love in every bite. BistroJeanty.com
Bottega Napa Valley
Bistro Jeanty
realty report
SAMPLE OF RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTIES IN FOLSOM.
$1,590,000
$1,625,000 $1,625,000 Broadstone
$2,465,000 $2,320,000
This data is a sampling of sold properties from July 2024. Source: IRES MLS system.
B E T T Y B R O D Y
As a Folsom resident specializing in luxury real estate with Sotheby’s International Realty I am positioned to cater to luxury property homeowners as well as clients seeking high-end properties, leveraging the brand's reputation and resources
With over 20 years as a dedicated real estate agent, I've established myself as a consistent top producer and proud Lifetime member of the Masters Club, Sacramento Association of Realtors My approach is rooted in a passion for delivering tailored services to each client, understanding that each transaction is as unique as the individuals involved
events
OCTOBER 4TH
Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads
Zittel Family Amphitheater | 7:00 PM
The music of Jimmy Buffet lives on with Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads on stage in Historic Folsom. Enjoy the evening with friends, all for a great cause - Rotary Club of Historic Folsom. HistoricFolsom.org
OCTOBER 5TH
The 6th Annual Soap Box Derby
Sutter Street - Historic Folsom | 8:00 AM
The 6th Annual Soap Box Derby on Sutter Street runs both Saturday, October 5th, and Sunday, October 6th, 2024, starting at 8 am. HistoricFolsom.org
OCTOBER 19TH
Nick Carter - Who I Am World Tour 2024
Harris Center Center for the Arts | 7:30 PM
Nick Carter quickly became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of the iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Since taking the world by storm in 1995, the band has sold over 130 million records. Carter ventured into a solo career with his debut album, Now or Never, marking the beginning of a successful solo journey. HarrisCenter.net
OCTOBER 19TH
2024 Spirits, Brews and Bites
Sutter Street - Historic Folsom | 2:30 PM
Enjoy an afternoon in Historic Folsom sampling spirits, brews, and bites at your favorite wine-tasting rooms, restaurants, and shops. Tickets required. HistoricFolsom.org
OCTOBER 20TH
Our Planet Live - with Dan Tapster
Harris Center for the Arts | 7:30 PM
Four billion years. Millions of species. Five mass extinction events. It’s the story of Life on Our Planet, a stunning new series chronicling the ongoing rise and fall of lives on Earth, from the cataclysmic events that reshape our ecosystems to the creatures that survived (or didn’t) along the way. Video and imagery will be used throughout the presentation. HarrisCenter.net
OCTOBER 26TH
Festifall and Trick or Treating
Historic Folsom Shops | 2:00 PM
Visit Historic Folsom for some good old-fashioned Trick-or-treating. Fun and treats up and down the district with participating merchants from 2 pm to 5 pm. Parking at 905 Leidesdorff St in the parking garage. HistoricFolsom.org
OCTOBER 26TH
Kid’s Costume Contest and Parade
200 Wool Street | 4:30 PM
Kid’s costume contest sponsored by Cynthia’s Dance Center. Medallions for all contestants. Five age groups with Outstanding Costume Trophy for two children in every age category. CynthiasDanceCenter.com
OCTOBER 26TH
Cynthia’s Dance Center presents A Story of Peter Pan
200 Wool Street | 4:00 PM
Free event for family and friends. When Peter Pan arrives at Darling’s home, their children’s lives are turned magically upside down. Local Folsom youth will perform a medley of Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Musical Theater in this thirty-minute performance from Cynthia’s Dance Center. CynthiasDanceCenter.com
OCTOBER 28TH Trick or Treat
350 Palladio Parkway | 5:00 PM
Join us at Palladio for a fun Trick-or-Treat event. Come in costume and Trick or Treat at participating retailers. DJ Buzzard will be setting the stage with music and fun games in the Piazza. GoPalladio.com
