Gularte’s employee Gracie Wentworth and manager Chelsey Wentworth.
Photo by Chris Woodard
SPOTLIGHT Business
Gularte’s Pizza & Deli has been serving familiar favorites for more than 40 years.
Gularte’s Pizza originally opened on Broadway in Placerville in May 1983 before adding the deli to its delicacies. When the eatery moved to its current location in the late 1990s, the new era was accompanied by a longer title, adding deli to the name and menu.
The newest owner of Gularte’s, Candis Zangrando, has been at the helm since 2003 and continues its family atmosphere.
“What makes this place special is the fact that it has been so family-oriented since the very beginning,” said Manager Chelsey Wentworth. “The owner and her family worked here and my sister works here with me.”
A family’s greeting is central to the Pleasant Valley Road location, with an interior accented with family photos of employees and regulars spread across the walls. In addition, each table hosts a set of playing cards to help diners interact with each other while waiting or eating.
“Being in this location is great; everyone knows us,” Wentworth continued. “People come from every location locally to come here.”
The deli’s many regulars have come to love the Garlic Gobbler and Hangtown Chipotle sandwiches, which can be served on a variety of different rolls or sliced bread with the choice of seven different kinds of cheese.
“We put quality into every single sandwich and every pizza,” Wentworth said. “It is always made the same for everybody, so people know exactly what they’re getting every single time; it’s always perfect.”
Regular customers and local fans often fill the restaurant on Taco Tuesday evenings, when Gularte’s offers tacos with an assortment of different meats.
Gularte’s recently created a website and is excited to continue to modernize. Wentworth said the restaurant hopes to start offering mobile orders soon to make lunch easier for customers and to bring in additional business.
Photo by Chris Woodard
Gracie Wentworth, Amy Rodrigues and Chelsey Wentworth, left to right, are part of the team at Gularte’s Pizza & Deli, where a customer never leaves hungry.
To Do
April
19
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host a free Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. sharp at Promontory Park. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.
Placerville Kiwanis will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt for all ages from 9:30-11 a.m. Lions Park, 3633 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville. Admission is free. For more information visit placervillekiwanis.org.
Marshall Gold Discovery Park will host a Community Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Highway 49, Coloma. Admission is free. For more information visit marshallgold.com.
Boa Vista Orchards hosts Easter Egg Hunts on April 19 & 20, noon to 2 p.m. at 2952 Carson Road, Placerville. Admission is free. For more information and to register visit boavista.com.
El Dorado County Historical Society and Fountain and Tallman Museum presents a Historical Home Tour in the Bedford-Clay Street Historic District, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit edchs.org.
April 25
Stand Up for MORE Comedy Night takes place from 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information visit morerehab.org.
April 27
The Placerville Garden Club will host a Spring Plant and
Bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville.
Music on the Divide presents the Young Musicians Concert. For tickets and more information go to musiconthedivide. org.
Sierra Symphony presents Spring Young Artist Concert from 3-5 p.m. at the Foothills United Methodist Church in Rescue. For tickets and more information, go to sierrasymphony.org.
May 2
The Placerville Shakespeare Club will host its Giant Rummage Sale on May 2 & 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the clubhouse on 2940 Bedford Ave. New items will be put out daily. For more information visit placerville-shakespeare. com.
The El Dorado County Fairgrounds will host the Placerville Home & Garden Show with vendor booths, exhibits and much, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 2-4. For more information visit placervillehomeshow.com.
Adopt Today! Second-Chance Animals Make First-Class Pets!
To Ask about these pets at the El Dorado County Animal Shelter (530) 621-7631 • 6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs
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Only you can prevent her from being lonely. Adopt today & cuddle every day. DSH 9yr.
She would like to retire in a nice home, but might like to design paw-print clothes. brown Anatolian Shepherd age unk.
Twisting & dunking in milk are not advised. Spring tossing & gentle petting will do
STARS AT SCHOOL
Cynthia Saulter
Cynthia Saulter, program assistant for EDCOE’s Transportation Department, has called El Dorado County home since she was 4 years old. Originally from Southern California, she moved north with her family and never looked back. Now, with nearly 24 years shared with her husband and two daughters, Cynthia found herself seeking a career shift — one that led her to EDCOE in January 2023.
Working near EDCOE’s Green Valley Campus, Cynthia plays a vital role in ensuring communication flows smoothly between drivers, classrooms and families — roughly 175 of them. Whether it’s through phones, radios, emails or even handwritten notes, she helps navigate the constant shuffle of schedules, absences and transportation changes. No two days are the same, and Cynthia thrives in the fast-paced environment ensuring students are transported safely to school every day.
She takes pride in the teamwork within her department, where positivity and collaboration are key to managing daily challenges. Her proudest moment? Starting the job. “I had no idea what I was getting into,” she said with a laugh, “but I quickly realized this was where I was meant to be.”
“Cynthia is an indispensable member of our team. Her exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and positive attitude are critical to our daily operations,” said EDCOE Transportation Director Meghan McAndrews. “She readily steps in to assist wherever needed, demonstrating a remarkable commitment to our team’s success.”
With her heart firmly rooted in the community, Cynthia brings a unique blend
Easter Apps Made Easy
Deviled Eggs
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
If you’ll be hosting friends and family for Easter this year, creating the perfect spread doesn’t have to be hard. Make your gathering as simple as it is delicious by serving dishes that can be made ahead of time then easily put together on the big day.
Opting for an array of appetizers can help keep hungry people out of the kitchen until the main course is ready. Featuring easy prep and short cook times, these apps from “Cookin’ Savvy” can let you spend more time creating memories with loved ones.
Whether you’re celebrating with your nearest and dearest or hosting a larger crowd, these Deviled Eggs, Pimento Cheese Bites and Spinach Bites recipes can be halved or doubled to fit your needs. Plus, they feature many ingredients you may already have on-hand, making them easy to prep ahead of time to avoid spending too much time in the kitchen while trying to host.
Find more recipe inspiration to make your Easter celebration extraordinary at Culinary.net.
Yield: 16 deviled eggs
8 boiled eggs
1/2-3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder salt, to taste pepper, to taste smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)
Slice each egg and place whites on plate and yolks in bowl.
In bowl of yolks, add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, bacon pieces, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper, to taste. With fork or hand mixer, blend until smooth. Add more mayonnaise until mixture reaches desired smoothness.
Spoon or pipe mixture into egg whites. Garish with smoked paprika, if desired.
Note: Deviled eggs can be made day before and kept covered in refrigerator until needed.
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Pimento Cheese Bites
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Yield: 12 shells and 12 tops
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 jar (4 ounces) pimentos, drained
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces salt, to taste pepper, to taste
2 packages frozen puff pastry shells
With hand mixer, blend cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, bacon pieces and salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth; set aside.
Heat oven to 400 F.
Thaw then bake pastry shells 15 minutes.
Remove tops and set aside. Spoon pimento cheese mixture into each shell. Place dab of pimento cheese mixture on tops for smaller appetizers.
Notes: Pimento cheese mixture can be made in advance and kept in refrigerator up to 5 days before using. Recipe can be halved or doubled depending on needs.
Spinach Bites
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Yield: 24 spinach bites
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup thawed frozen spinach
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder salt, to taste pepper, to taste
1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry
With hand mixer, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, spinach, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, bacon pieces, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper, to taste.
Heat oven to 400 F.
Thaw and roll out puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 12 squares. Place each puff pastry square into hole in muffin pan then spoon spinach mixture into each square and pinch corners together. Bake 15 minutes and serve warm.
Notes: Spinach mixture can be made in advance and kept in refrigerator up to 5 days before using. Recipe can be halved or doubled depending on needs.
COMING SOON
to a shelter near you. KITTEN SEASON is almost upon us. Get ready, get set, ADOPT. Check for new arrivals at www.petharbor.com
Precious Pawprints
Adopt Today! Second-Chance Animals Make First-Class Pets!
To Ask about these pets at the El Dorado County Animal Shelter (530) 621-7631 • 6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs
SIMBA (A161759)
What a wonderful day to adopt. No pride rock required. 30mo. M, Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, tan
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CHUNK
The Chimney Smoke RIP offers $599 to $2,000* to replace a non-EPA certified woodstove with a new efficient, cleaner burning, eligible EPA certified device. *$2,000 incentive available to low -income residents or residents of designated low -income communities
The expanded Clean Lawn equipment Incentive Pr r ogr am (CLIP) offers $100 to $2,000 to replace a piece of gas powered lawn equipment with a zero-emission cordless electric version. Now includes push and riding mowers, leaf blowers, weedeaters, and more!
The new CHar ge At your Residence and Go Electric (CHARGE) incentive program offers plugin car owners and lessees a $300 incentive to purchase and install a home EV charger.
The Drive Clean! incentive program offers El Dorado County residents a $599 incentive towards the purchase or lease of an eligible electric, plug-in hybrid, or hydrogen vehicle.
Find the 7 words to match the 7 clues. The numbers in parentheses represent the number of letters in each solution. Each letter combination can be used only once, but all letter combinations will be necessary to complete the puzzle.
CLUES SOLUTIONS
1 minor boo-boos (7)
2 supply with power (9)
3 positive gridiron yardage (4)
4 mild quality (8)
5 23rd VP Stevenson (5)
6 capital of the First State (5)
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TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO LEARN WITH A TRAINER:
Guidance. It is important to have guidance when learning about horses and riding to make it a safe and enjoyable experience. An experienced riding instructor can help you build a solid foundation and skill set to begin this new adventure.
Communication between horse and rider. Every horse will pose di erent challenges, and an instructor can be vital to helping a beginner rider work through these situations. A horse will typically have an easier time teaching a beginning rider when an instructor is present.
WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A RIDING INSTRUCTOR:
• Find an instructor who is experienced in the discipline that you want to learn (ie: English, Western, etc.).
• Be upfront with your instructor about your past experience and your goals in working with them to make sure that their program is a good t for you and that they have horses that can accommodate your skill level.
• Spending time at their riding facility and watching others take lessons from them could help you decide if you would enjoy their program.
WHAT TO WEAR HORSEBACK RIDING:
• LONG PANTS to protect the rider’s legs from saddle sores, brush, & sun.
• A LEATHER BELT.
• BUTTON DOWN, LONG SLEEVE SHIRT for further protection from the elements.
• A hat with stampede rings to provide protection from the sun and keep your hat in place.
