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At Western Slope, we specialize in rapid recovery with our rehabilitation suites. Designed to facilitate our residents’ return to home as safely as possible, the room environments are realistic with kitchenettes, living areas and full, private bathrooms. Residents are encouraged to live as independently as their condition permits.

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rowing up, Thanksgiving was “the holida y ” in my household. Like clockwork, the night before the big

day, my parents would stuff our Oldsmobile with duffel bags, cassette tapes and salty snacks for the journey down to Southern C a l i fo r n i a . P a c k e d l i k e sardines in the station

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big as the Thanksgiving feast itself. We’d nosh and visit until we couldn’t keep our eyes open any longer.

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Farm to Feast: A Local’s Guide to Thanksgiving

inducing smells, and eating until the point of passing out while watching Father of the Bride (the only VHS Grandma owned). It was my family’s tradition—and one that will always be etched into my childhood memories.

“Vegetables are a must on a diet.

I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.”

—Jim Davis

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and since Gram’s passing, Thanksgivings have looked much different.

Last year, for example, I spent Turkey Day in the

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of “giving,” too.

This month’s issue is jam-packed with ways to do just that, starting with our feature, “A Local’s Guide to Thanksgiving,” filled with mouthwatering recipes from area chefs, plus eateries offering meals to-go—in case can give back, and Thanksgiving Day events

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Whether your T-Day includes pie and Pinot, dinner with 30, or takeout for two, may it be filled with all the ingredients for a special, stress-free day. Cheers!

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Q&A Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?

A: Buy stock in Apple, Starbucks and Microsoft!

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: Being kind to people.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

A: People who talk during movies.

Q: Biggest life inspirations?

A: People who overcome their circumstances. I love a good underdog story.

Q: What are you most proud of?

A: My son and how hard he works every day.

Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received?

A: The poem “The Man in the Glass.”

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espite being featured in a Dove Men+Care Father’s Day video that went viral, Cameron Park resident Jared Edmunds doesn’t consider himself special. “I was just playing with my son, like millions of other dads and moms do on a daily basis,” he says.

The video—which features Edmunds helping his son, Atticus, to ride a skateboard—proved inspirational to many, as it showed how much children with cerebral palsy can do. Born prematurely at just 27 weeks, subsequent brain scans revealed evidence of the neurological disorder. Yet Edmunds and his wife Tresa, a blogger and activist, were undaunted by their son’s diagnosis. They’d been trying to have a child for over eight years and were soon struggling to keep up with their active boy, whom they affectionately call a “daredevil.” Edmunds, an advocate

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for disability awareness, wishes more people knew that children, such as his son, have the same mental capacities— and interests—as any other child their age. “[Atticus] knows what’s going on,” Edmunds asserts. “He just has a little more trouble getting around.”

As an administrator for the awardwinning nursing facility, The Pines at Placerville, Edmunds also believes strongly that all people—no matter if they’re elderly or disabled—can live full and productive lives, if given the opportunity to do so.

Atticus is only eight years old, and for his parents, the sky’s the limit. “We want him to be happy and to know that he will always be loved,” Edmunds shares. “We provide him with the tools so one day he’ll be able to get married, move in with his spouse, and have an amazing life.”

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new El Dorado County State Preschool has opened at Sutter’s Mill Elementary School in Placerville. Administered by the Child Development program at El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE), the school’s goal is to smooth the transition from preschool to kindergarten as students become familiarized with the campus, educators and staff. For info about enrolling your child, visit edcoe.org...Head to Placerville’s newest bakeshop, Main Street Dessert Bar (3400 Carson Court) on November 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their Grand Opening Celebration, featuring a face painter, pie eating contest, 10 percent off holiday pie orders and plenty of sugary goodness. For more info, visit mainstreetdesserts.com...Flu season is here, but don’t worry: El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Nursing is conducting low-cost community flu vaccination clinics on November 1 from 2-4 p.m. at Cameron Park Fire Station 89, November 3 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Diamond Springs Fire Station 49, and November 17 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. For more info, visit edcgov.us/ publichealth...On November 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, the American River Conservancy invites you to enjoy a day of exploration with your family on their Born to Roam hike led by volunteer naturalists.

To sign up and for the meeting location, visit arconservancy.org...

Soroptimist International of Placerville is taking applicants for its Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women, which honors women who make extraordinary efforts on behalf of women and girls—through professional or personal activitie—with a $1,000 grant. Nominate yourself or another woman in the community by visiting siplacerville.org/node/32. Hurry, the deadline is December 15...John Kipping, wildlife photographer (among many other titles), will present a slideshow of the Botanical Explorers of the Western States on November 4 at 6:30 p.m., detailing the great explorations of 17th and 18th century Europeans and Americans who visited western portions of what is now the U.S. Contact arconservancy. org for the meeting location and to sign up...A big pat on the back to Hands4Hope who collected $1,183.99 and over 2,700 pounds of food at their annual Fall Food Blitz; beneficiaries included El Dorado County Food Bank and Twin Lakes Food Bank...Through November 11, prepare to be amazed as you and your little ones run wild through the Corn Maze at Kids Inc. in Apple Hill from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. For more info, visit kidsincapples. com...Peruse a diverse selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, freshly baked bread, nursery items, honey, eggs, flowers and more at the Placerville Farmers’ Market on Saturdays through November 12 at the Ivy House parking lot...A new 20,000-square-foot Goodwill store—which employs 50 team members and features a convenient donation drop-off, ample parking spaces and high-quality, low-cost items for the family and home—recently opened at 3868 Forni Road in Placerville...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Holiday Gift Guide feature.

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elebrate the official holiday season kick-off on November 25 from 5:30-8 p.m. along Historic Main Street! Featuring local entertainment, a traditional tree lighting near the courthouse and a Merchants’ Open House, the Placerville Downtown Association’s free, family-friendly Festival of Lights is a can’t-miss event.

The evening’s “honorary celebrity” is a large, old spruce tree that’s aglow with colorful lights after the public countdown at 6 p.m. The big tree’s lights are installed each year through the generosity of Western Sign Co. In addition to the tree lighting, 75 more trees—donated by the El Dorado County Christmas Tree Growers—also “come to light” after the countdown. The lighting is followed by a visit from Santa at River City Bank (photos will be available, but are not required to visit the man in red) and a hot cocoa booth near Kelsey’s Needle Krafts.

The holiday welcoming ceremony starts around 5:30 p.m. and features a street closure between the courthouse and Sacramento Street to host performers—including the Placerville Gold Rush Chorus, El Dorado High School Band, Jammin’ Dance and Fitness and more—in several locations on Main Street. In addition to the entertainment, enjoy stagecoach rides from Davy “Doc” Wiser and his crew (arrive early, around 4 p.m., to receive a ticket, as there is limited capacity that night) and the first day of the Merchants’ Open House, where visitors can enjoy goodies from vendors (many stay open late for the festivities), view beautifully decorated windows and start their holiday shopping.

—Lisa Crummett

ask the experts Q: How do qigong and tai chi help to relieve stress and tension?

A: Stress and tension can build up in the

For a complete calendar of holiday events happening on Placerville’s Main Street, visit placerville-downtown.org/events or call 530-672-3436.

muscles and the connective tissues (fascia), as well as the nervous system. This tension can start to affect our mood, hinder our ability to focus and decrease our muscle’s range of motion, creating tightness and blockages throughout the body. Qigong and tai chi are ancient forms of exercise that coordinate breathing with movements to strengthen core muscles, allowing muscles and connective tissues to both contract and let go, releasing blocked energy that is stored in these muscles, organs and acupuncture meridians. By improving the flow of energy known as qi (pronounced as “chee”) through our limbs, internal organs, muscles and brain, our minds become more enlightened, our breathing is deeper and more relaxed, and our emotions are not as intense or extreme, which leads to an overall sense of well-being and connectedness.

—Alex Tuggle Golden Wellness Center 1108 Corker Street, Placerville 530-405-2530, holistic-back-relief.com

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ild Bill’s Cheesesteaks & Grill has been pleasing palates for some time with their authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks in Folsom, and now they can be enjoyed in Cameron Park. Score! Opening this past July, Wild Bill’s serves up a dozen or so tantalizing takes on this classic sandwich—complete with hot sauce, au jus, marinara, spinach and mushrooms, and even a completely vegetarian version. An avid sports fan, Wild Bill even named a few after his favorite NFL players—think “The Walter” and “The Joe.” But it’s their classic—the Original Philly—that remains the cheesesteak champion.

Grilled ribeye, lean and tender and spiced just right, is cooked with grilled onions (if you like) before being piled into an Amoroso roll imported from Philly, then smothered in your cheese of choice. I opted for provolone but there’s also Cheese Wiz, American or pepper jack. Head over to the self-serve pepper bar if you like it hot, and don’t miss out on their tempting sides: tater tots, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, jalapeño poppers and homemade chips. For those who fancy fries, they offer plenty of options, from steak and garlic to chili cheese or seasoned curly. Wild Bill’s is sure to crush any craving. Wild Bill’s Cheesesteaks & Grill, 3326 Coach Lane, Cameron Park. 530-6775221, wildbillscheesesteaks.com.

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having a glass of wine once a week?

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It has been proven on more than one occasion that there are health benefits from modest consumption of wine. Notice the term “modest,” as all health benefits are negated if one consumes an excessive amount.

If you do consume a modest amount, however, then you may enjoy benefits like stress relief and better cholesterol via the naturally occurring antioxidants, such as resveratrol and quercetin, which are found in both red and white wine. These naturally occurring chemicals are the agents of change! They do the heavy lifting in your blood stream, converting the “bad” cholesterol to the “good” cholesterol.

—Jeff Meyers, Vice President Terra d’Oro Winery 20680 Shenandoah School Road Plymouth, 209-245-6942 tdowinery.com

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Cameron Park Community Services District Holiday Happenings

Veterans Day Events Whether you or someone you know is a veteran, or you simply want to pay your respects to the men and women who bravely fought for our freedom, the surrounding region is full of events in honor of Veterans Day.

1. Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade, November 11. This 16th annual parade begins at 9 a.m. at East Bidwell Street/Montrose Drive and finishes at the Folsom Community Center. A brief memorial ceremony will follow at the Veterans Memorial at Folsom City Lions Park. folsom.ca.us/ city_hall/depts/parks/events/events/parade.asp 2. Vietnam War Pilots and Crew Commemoration, November 11. Head to Mather Air Base and honor all Californians who served as pilots or crewmembers during the Vietnam War with a fly-in of the UH-1H Huey and AH-1 Cobra accompanied by a plaque dedication. calvet.ca.gov/pages/ vietnamwarpilotsandcrewcommemoration.aspx

3. Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11. Remember veterans and honor the missions of the United States Naval Construction Forces (Seabees) at the Memorial Plaza in Rancho Cordova. Pre-program begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the commemoration at 10 a.m. cityofranchocordova.org 4. Blues and Brews for Vets, November 5. Celebrate and honor our veterans, active service and fallen heroes at Lakehills Church in El Dorado Hills beginning at 7 p.m. edhblues.com 5. Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11. Friends of the El Dorado County Veterans Monument are sponsoring this annual ceremony at 360 Fair Lane in Placerville beginning at 11 a.m. 916-933-8860 6. Veterans Day Parade, November 11. American Legion Post 108 is hosting their annual parade in Downtown Jackson at 10 a.m. 209-296-4438

7. Ruck March, November 10-11. Enjoy two days with fellow veterans, military and supporters as you march from the State Capitol to various checkpoints that eventually lead participants to San Francisco. ruckfor22.org/events 8. Veterans Day Parade, Community Ceremony and Luncheon, November 11. Beginning at 10:50 a.m. at the

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corner of Lincoln Way and Cleveland Street in Auburn, and ending at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, this annual parade is followed by a complimentary luncheon and “Proud To Be An American” celebration. auburnveteransparade.org

9. 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball, November 10.

Active duty, veterans, families and the public are invited to this ball, held at the Folsom Community Center beginning at 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy no-host cocktails, dinner by Wildwood BBQ and dancing. usmclfolsom.org 10. Veterans Day Parade, November 11. This sixth annual parade begins at 11 a.m. along Capitol Avenue (3rd Street) in Downtown Sacramento and concludes at 9th Street.

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ooking to buy something special for that hard-to-shop-for person on your holiday list? Head to the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Craft Faire on November 19 at the Community Center (2502 Country Club Drive) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and peruse (or purchase) a large selection of handmade gifts from 60-plus vendors. Admission is free.

Youth basketball signups are currently taking place—don’t miss out on this year’s season! There’s also a need for volunteer coaches. A Thanksgiving Volleyball Camp (ages 6-12) on November 21-23 runs from 9 a.m. to noon. One-day futsal clinics on November 27 are open to ages 6-10 (2-3:30 p.m.) and 11-15 (3:30-5 p.m.).

Several classes are available for youth, teens and adults including gymnastics, ballet, tap, jazz, sewing, gardening, guitar, Zumba, yoga and jewelry making. A “Bird Identification” class on November 12 from 8-11 a.m. coincides with the end of the fall migration.

Events for mature adults include a free lunch from Ponte Palmero on November 2 at noon (call to reserve your spot), bingo on November 8 from 1-3 p.m. and a Game Day on November 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. The 50+ Room is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features various activities, games, seminars and more.

Learn some new culinary skills and have fun doing it at an “Ultimate TruffleMaking” class on November 5 and “Cooking with Kids” class.

Save the date for the Holiday Kickoff event on December 3, which features a 5K Fun Run/Walk that begins and ends at the Cameron Park Community Center and concludes with the Cameron Park Fire Department Explorer Post 89’s Pancake Breakfast, which runs until noon.

Are you looking for a place to hold an event or holiday party? Come check out the Community Center—it’s the perfect venue for a celebration!

— Tina Helm

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For a complete listing of all activities and events, visit cameronpark.org or call the Cameron Park Community Services District at 530-677-2231.

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“Waterfall Buffet at Red Hawk Casino not only has an array of food from around the world (plus salads and desserts), but beautiful views to boot. Plus, the price is reasonable, and the staff is friendly.

Just remember to wear your stretchy pants!” redhawkcasino.com/dining/ waterfall-buffet

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“For a speedy pre-movie feast I h e a d to Dignity Dragon Restaurant for their Mongolian BBQ buffet. You’ll never tire of the endless combinations you can create, stuffing your bowl full of different meats, fresh veggies and a plethora of sauces while watching it sizzle on the large wok before your hungry eyes. The dinner buffet is all-you-can-eat, but I can never seem to finish more than one bowl.”

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“Amerikan Ichi is truly something. All of the offerings are made fresh to order, and the quality is on par with other conventional sushi joints. It’s the only time I truly get ‘full’ off of sushi.” amerikanichi.net

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The year Clarence Otis Smith, a garbage truck driver from Weimar, attacked campers at Dog Bar Campground in Colfax on July 12, killing two and injuring two more with an 18-inch sickle-shaped knife. Apprehended in August, Smith was found to be deeply disturbed, believing his home was possessed by demons. Smith died in prison in 2008.

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Size, in feet, of the tunnel behind Placerville Soda Works (now Cozmic Café). The tunnel was an old mine shaft that the original owner John Pearson used to store ice he cut and carted from area lakes, including Ice House Lake. Pearson later used the tunnel for storing soda and other perishables when the soda business was up and running.

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“The veggie-lover in me is a big fan of the all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar option at Buttercup Pantry Restaurant. For about $9, you can stuff your face with over 15 different offerings, plus soup (flavors change daily, but one vegetarian choice is always available).” 530-621-1320

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“If you’re looking to fill your belly to the brim, the lunch buffet at Pizza Factory in Placerville is the perfect pick. With pies aplenty, plus potato wedges, breadsticks, soup and a salad bar, I find myself wanting to dine here every day of the week.” pizzafactory.com/ locations/placerville

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hild Advocates of El Dorado County’s biggest annual fund-raiser, Casablanca in the Hills Presents Moroccan Nights, has grown each year since its debut in 2007, and CASA isn’t looking anywhere but up for the 2016 event—set to take place at Lakehills Covenant Church in El Dorado Hills from 6-11 p.m. on November 12. Benefiting the organization and its mission to “recruit, train and support caring volunteer advocates for abused, neglected and at-risk children throughout El Dorado County,” it’s hard to find a reason not to attend the event—especially when the evening will include entertainment, live music, wine and beer, a

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The first measured snowfall, in inches, for Lake Tahoe this autumn, recorded at Kirkwood Mountain Resort on September 13. Hooray!

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BY SAMUEL MAILEY sit-down dinner and auctions (both silent and live).

CASA’s Development Manager Vicki Helwig loves seeing the communal support for CASA’s efforts on such a large scale; in fact, her favorite part isn’t the dinner, drinks or fantastic prizes, but “seeing the people in the community who want to support such a great organization—and help the abused and neglected children of El Dorado County—come together.” Be a part of something bigger by enjoying a beautiful, classy evening with friends and family!

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Dress up your holidays and give gifts that continue giving throughout the year with these 4 easy gardening trends that double as presents—from air plants to succulents—courtesy of Melinda Myers, who has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books.

WEIDEL ON WHEELS! If you’re shopping for a hy b r i d s e d a n , g i ve the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid a look. Sure, it’s a little pricey, but it gets 4749 mpg and is super quick and fun to drive (a hybrid rarity). Check out this month’s in-depth look by Jeffrey Weidel.

GIVE PEAS A CHANCE It’s easy to find eateries that cater to carnivores, but our area is also full of places that make animal-free eaters smile. Check out our 10 favorite vegetarian-friendly restaurants around town with what to order at each.

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THE “F” WORD Are you looking for ways to have that difficult, but important, conversation about the “F” word—funeral—with your parents? If so, Doug Wagemann, president and CEO of Cochrane & Wagemann, Funeral Directors, offers tips for talking about end-of-life wishes.

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november events November is Arts and Health Month Compiled by Simran Dhami

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BACK TO THE FUTURE: FIFTY YEARS OF AMAZING AUTOMOTIVE CONCEPT ART Head to the Gallery at the Fausel House to view vintage automotive design art from the 1930s through the ’70s from Patrick Kelley’s private collection. eldoradoartscouncil.org

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PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE

Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at the Golden 1 Center as they guide you through a magical globetrotting getaway into the timeless worlds of Disney’s The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan and Frozen. disneyonice.com

6DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS 7-10 FALL ART SHOW

The Diamond Springs Art Association presents an array of watercolors, oil, acrylics and photography at the El Dorado County Government Center (360 Fair Lake, Building B) in Placerville from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selected artwork and “minis” will be available for purchase; enter the free raffle and vote for the People’s Choice Award. 530-622-2564

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EMPTY BOWLS SUPPER

Enjoy a delicious and meaningful evening while raising funds to benefit the hungry locally and internationally. The soup dinner, sponsored by the El Dorado Peace and Justice Community, begins at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in Placerville and is followed by a silent auction, bake sale, wine bar and live music from Coloma Celtic. edpjc.org

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CRAB AND CHOWDER GALA Head to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. for an all-youcan eat dinner of green salad, bread, homemade clam chowder, pasta and fresh Dungeness crab. Find fabulous deals at the silent auction, win raffle prizes, and dance the night away to the band, Dream and the Dreamer. eldoradocountyfair.org/gala.html

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OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center, enjoy food and beverages while shopping for and admiring hundreds of handmade crafts specially made for the holiday season. cameronpark.org

Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing to a live 12-piece soul/funk band, and live and silent auctions (to help raise money for Child Advocates of El Dorado County). The event takes place at Lakehills Covenant Church at 6 p.m. casaeldorado.org

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From 4-6:30 p.m., stroll through El Dorado Hills Library’s shelves sipping wine, nibbling epicurean delights, and mingling with some of your favorite mystery characters who may offer clues as to the whereabouts of the missing Miss Marple. A silent auction, drawing and live music also await attendees. edhcsd.org

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Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library invite you to spend the evening enjoying Thanksgiving-themed games, crafts and activities; free admission for all ages. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. eldoradolibrary. orgedhcsd.org

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Placerville’s Main Street closes down from 5:30-8 p.m. for music, entertainment, visits from Santa, stagecoach rides, a tree lighting at 6 p.m. and other holiday festivities. placerville-downtown. org/events

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A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL

Imagination Theater is excited to bring this classic 1983 movie to life with a show that captures holiday wonder with funny and heartfelt songs, show-stopping dancing, delicious wit and a heart of pure gold. Shows are held Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds; times vary. imaginationtheater.net

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BLUES AND BREWS FOR VETS

Join the Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills at Lakehills Covenant Church in El Dorado Hills as they celebrate and honor veterans with blues music and local craft brews. The evening event also includes dinner, dancing and wine. edhblues.com

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Be captivated by the French playwright Molière’s classic three-act comedy-ballet about Argan—a fearful but miserly hypochondriac—as the El Dorado High School Drama Department, Studio 81, brings it to life at 7 p.m. inside Placerville’s Black Box Theatre (561 Canal Street). studio81.org

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MORE EVENTS November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Doorways. Step through the doors of the Veterans Memorial Building (130 Placerville Drive) in Placerville and into a veteran support group every Wednesday afternoon from 1-3 p.m., which is followed by a free session of yoga. leighta@mcn.org November 3, 10, 17 & 24 – Learn to Square Dance. Exercise your body and your brain at Main Street Strollers’ beginning square dance lessons every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the IOOF Hall (467 Main Street); first two lessons are free. mainstreetstrollers@gmail.com.

November 4 – Outdoor Movie Night. The El Dorado Hills Town Center is hosting an outdoor, family-friendly movie screening of the holiday classic Elf at the Steven Young Amphitheater. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. The movie starts at dusk. edhtowncenter.com November 5 – Star Light, Star Bright. Clear those places you have been holding back, explore ancient wisdom through Native American story, and create a mixed media painting to treasure as a reminder of your transformation at this women’s transformational workshop in Shingle Springs, presented by Gemma Benton and Deidre Trudeau. creativetothecore.com/events-1.html November 5 – Twin Lakes Food Bank Dinner Auction. Light up the night and help local families in need at this annual fund-raiser featuring music by Manuel Luz Trio ML3, a live auction hosted by Dave Bender from KOVR Channel 13, and dinner catered by Arlene Powers Gourmet Cooking. Festivities take place at Oak Hills Church from 5:30-10 p.m. twinlakesfoodbank.org November 12 – Pine Needle Basket Class. American River Conservancy member Nettie Fox will teach participants the craft and history of making baskets out of pine needles at this all-levels class. Open to ages 12 and older with adult supervision. julie@arconservancy.org November 18-20 – Sacramento Harvest Festival. This 44th annual arts and crafts festival at Cal Expo features merchandise booths with oneof-a-kind gifts for the entire family, food booths, a children’s activities center and live entertainment. harvestfestival.com November 19 & 25 – Stagecoach Rides. Experience Downtown Placerville and start the holiday season like never before on a festively decorated stagecoach for a free ride, weather permitting, from Davey “Doc” Wiser and his cowboy crew. placerville-downtown.org/events November 25-December 24 – Pictures with Santa. Santa Claus will be spreading cheer while spending time at the California Welcome Center on Post Street (next to Cold Stone Creamery) in the El Dorado Hills Town Center; families are invited to visit him to share wish lists and take purchased photos. Times vary. edhtowncenter.com November 25-26 – Merchants’ Open House. Enjoy hometown holiday shopping and hospitality in one convenient setting as Main Street merchants in Downtown Placerville welcome visitors with coffee, cider and seasonal goodies. Free parking, entertainment and more. placerville-downtown.org/events

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December 3-4 – Homes for the Holidays Tour. Peruse six stunningly decorated homes throughout El Dorado County and enter the raffle for your chance to win 100 bottles of wine, a vintage Lenox holiday table setting for eight and more. Tour between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and support the Assistance League of Sierra Foothills. sierrafoothills. assistanceleague.org December 10-11 – Historic Holiday Houses. Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas as you walk through 13 historic buildings decorated for the holidays at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Docents will greet guests and provide information on the houses, as participants enjoy refreshments, caroling, music and more. marshallgold.com/ historic-holiday-houses

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Marshall Women’s Health and Wellness Expo and 5K

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September 10 / El Dorado Hills Town Center Women of all ages and fitness levels enjoyed Marshall’s 5th Annual Women’s Health Expo & 5K fun run at the El Dorado Hills Town Center.

More than 200 women (and some men) walked, ran, and strolled a scenic 3-mile course starting and ending at the health expo, where health screenings, information and health talks were the featured activities.

Proceeds benefit the Marshall Foundation for Community Health’s Obesity Prevention Fund.

1. Michelle Cherry, MD, Robert Carter, MD, Marshall OBGYN and Marshall Mouse 2. Michelle Cherry, MD, Marshall OBGYN, and Denice Bragg, Marshall Diagnostic Imaging 3. El Dorado Hills Sports Club Zumba Class 4. Katharina Truelove, MD, Marshall Family Medicine, and Brandon Beamer, MD 5. Deb Morino from Kaia Fit Placerville Photos courtesy of Marcella Fox and Lourdes Edralin

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This celebration—held to honor our local heroes and hosted by Bayside of Placerville and Placerville Seventh-Day Adventist Church—was open to the community and included a service honoring the first responders, performances by the Pleasant Valley School Band and Ponderosa High School Choir, speeches by local police and fire chiefs, bounce houses, crafts and more.

1. Jose Morales, Isaac Wonder, Micah Whitcombe, Mattias Bluhm, Kim Whitcombe and Alma Morales 2. Mattias Bluhm 3. Pastors Al Soto and Gale Hendrick 4. Brian Boyd and son Ethan Boyd 5. Ed and Betsy Vanderpool, Valerie and Al Soto, Heather Cook and Carol Nolan

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Wine enthusiasts and aficionados were invited by the Amador Vintners Association to experience the wine harvest season, where classic Rhone, Mediterranean and California-style wines were showcased from 43 area wineries. In addition to wine tastings, guests were treated to food pairings, music and other harvest festivities, and also got to learn more about wine grape farming and harvest techniques directly from growers and winemakers.

1. Dennalee Folks and Nicola Taitano at Sera Fina Cellars 2. Doug and Gena Wiskus 3. Baxter Voeh-Sobon and Nino Latibashvili at Young’s Vineyard 4.

Luz Berrios, Darrell Williams, Betty Duque and Phillip Hampton at Wilderotter Vineyard 5. Richard Carter with Lorie and Michael Quiroz at Bray Vineyards Photos courtesy of Megan Wiskus

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Golden Harvest Dinner October 1 / Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Coloma This sold-out event, hosted by the American River Wine and Ag Trail, treated 64 guests to a meal prepared by Chef Kim Medici and her team at Table Nectar—using locally sourced, sustainably grown and organic produce and olive oil from member farms—along with wines provided by member wineries. Proceeds benefited Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

1. Anne Ingram and Lesya Ramanovich 2. Doug Neal 3. April and Joe Messina 4. State Park Ranger Barry Smith 5. Sarah and Andrew Shearer enjoy a taste of Everhart Cellars Whitewater Red from Sherrie Everhart Photos by Aaron Roseli

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alison tomei Paintings with a Purpose

by Heather L. Becker

Below (L to R): Enlighten, Dream, Nefelibata, Fly, Alchemy, Serendipity, Dreamer and Guardian

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lison Tomei—a Placerville-based mixed media artist working mostly in acrylic, spray paint, paper, pencil and ink—recently won first place in 2016’s Banners on Parade. Along with her workshops and private art parties at ArtSparks!, Tomei teaches at Chroma Studio, Images of Hope Cancer Center, and Rescue Elementary School. Through her work, she engages in community outreach for healing and health through the creative process. “I feel there’s currently

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November 4-20 — The Wizard of Oz. The El Dorado Musical Theatre will captivate audiences on the Harris Center stage with this beloved classic, as they perform songs like “Over The Rainbow,” “We’re Off To See The Wizard (Follow The Yellow Brick Road)” and “The Jitterbug.”

Show times vary. edmt.info

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a movement in art toward intuitive painting,” shares Tomei. “The process of making art fills a deep need for emotional and spiritual wellness, [which] inspires me.”

View Tomei’s work through December at Images of Hope as part of the El Dorado Arts Council’s Art in Public Places program.

HLB: How’d you choose to interpret this year’s Banners on Parade theme of “El Dorado Gold”?

AT: I love gold and use a lot of metallic in my work. Beyond the obvious historical connection of the area being pivotal to the Gold Rush, I took the idea of gold to be an intention of where our community is headed. I wanted to speak to the richness of talent, new ideas and wealth of small business ventures popping up in our quaint, special town. My design was also inspired by my love of vintage cir-

cus imagery and gypsy culture, as well as the power, strength and beauty of the feminine.

HLB: Tell us more about your teaching.

AT: My intention is always to connect others to their own creativity. I’m passionate about the power of creativity and the process of making art, more so than the destination of “pretty art.” My advice to students is always to let go, play and trust the process. I provide technique and color theory, but always return to the benefits of art as self-discovery. When we can open up to the experience of making art, we bypass the mind and move directly to the heart. I teach my students to keep showing up, be open to the unknown and willing to allow the work to speak to them [in order to] have a relationship with it.

When we do this, we can learn so much about ourselves.

HLB: What inspires you?

AT: I’m inspired by life and by emotion.

The human figure is always an inspiration, as well as texture and pattern. I love the spirituality of nature, particularly plant life and birds. I’m very influenced by many

of the masters, as well as the drama of Gustav Klimt, the honesty and boldness of Frieda Kahlo, and the emotion and sensuality of Georgia O’Keefe.

HLB: What do you love most about this community?

AT: It’s wonderful [to live in such] a tightknit community with beautiful families and history. This community has such a wealth of talent—so many artists, writers, actors and creators. I adore being an artist here and being inspired by so many, and love sharing my work and contributing to my community through it. To me, being an artist carries a certain responsibility—to oneself and to the world—to stay honest and see things that others may not.

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Photo by Dante Fontana. Artwork images courtesty of Alison Tomei.

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mozart vs. medicine 5 Ways Music Helps Your Health

by Janet Scherr

patients and their families gather to play instruments and sing along to popular songs. “It’s a time for fun, when they can do something normal that doesn’t involve medical interventions,” says Tori Steeley, music therapist at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. “To a child or teenager, the hospital can be traumatizing and unpredictable. Music therapy provides a safe space to express emotions and engage in play that is familiar and predictable.”

2 / Early childhood development “Hundreds of studies have shown the positive effects of music on infants, toddlers and preschoolers,” says Brian Gross, president of Bach to Rock, a nationwide music school with locations in Rocklin and Folsom. “We’ve seen this positive impact firsthand in the thousands of children we’ve taught.

Just try adding a song to the chore of cleaning up toys, and you will see the difference. Children are never too young to play and create music to support cognitive development, learning and motor skills.”

3 / Pain management Post-operative patients, cancer patients and patients with chronic pain can benefit from the soothing effects of music.

“Music therapists draw on the gate control theory of pain management using music therapy interventions to distract your brain from painful stimulus and change your experience with pain,” explains Brown. “Not only does music therapy help reduce your perception of pain, but through relaxationfocused interventions, it can reduce muscle tension related to severe and chronic pain.”

Familiar music stimulates long-term memory in all people; however, certain kinds of music can even help organize brain patterns, according to Brown. “This can be especially beneficial Kid n Keys class at Bach to Rock; front to back: Makaila Webb, Kevin Branson, Ava Simmons and for patients with dementia, as it can improve Linley Schmidt cognitive and motor functioning. I often Patient at Mercy Hospital of Folsom ancing, relaxing, eating, driving— witness nonverbal patients with dementia plays the darbuka drum with Chelsea even working—we do it all while begin to sing with me when they hear familiar Brown, music therapist listening to music, but did you songs from their youth,” she says. “I get to realize those melodies can be like medicine see so much joy on the faces of patients who for your body and mind? “Music therapy is suddenly remember memories or are able to a form of active therapy that can address dance and sing to their favorite music.” wellness on the continuum of psychological and physical health,” says Chelsea Brown, 5 / Illness and disease MT-BC, music therapy program coordinator prevention at Mercy Hospital of Folsom. Here are just “Actively working with a music therapist can five ways music benefits our health. delay disease processes such as dementia or Parkinson’s disease,” Brown concludes.

1 / Hospitalized children “From my clinical experience, people who At UC Davis Children’s Hospital, music are happy and well supported, along with group is offered every weekday morning utilizing positive coping skills, suffer less for infants through school-age children. The often from chronic illnesses.”

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Randy Haskins, Timothy Fredrickson and Ralph Thomure

new beginnings Having Faith in a Better Future

by Bill Romanelli

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andy Haskins was headed to jail for faith based on a personal relationship with the 13th time when he finally had God. When he found that faith, he was an epiphany. “It was December never the same again.

10, 2002, and I deAmber Juhl, Jeanine Copeland and Danielle Navarro cided I didn’t want to live the life I was living anymore,” Haskins says. “It came to me that people who went to church on Sundays weren’t going to jail on Mondays, so I decided to give the religion thing a try.”

It didn’t take r i g h t away, b u t ultimately Haskins discovered there’s a big difference “I remember these guys told me about between “religion” and a deep, abiding this Jesus Christ, who died for me, and

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I couldn’t understand that. Why would anybody do that for someone else, much less a criminal?” Haskins says. “But I came to understand that was the point. It was because of the kind of person I was that I needed a savior, and it shows just how much God loves us all.”

Haskins, who grew up in El Dorado County, became a Christian, knowing that doing so wouldn’t suddenly turn everything peachy. He still had 33 months to serve and a life to carve out afterwards. One thing he knew for certain was he wouldn’t go back to jail, and soon discovered a mission to help others stay out too.

Every year, more than 4,600 men and women are released into El Dorado County from the local jail. With a recidivism rate of 82 percent that’s 4,000 people who might commit some crime in the community before being sent back. With that in mind, Haskins founded New Beginnings—a home where Christian men and women can live after prison and are given clothing, food, counseling and a job while they get back on their feet and go out on their own.

But it’s not for everyone—only for people who have committed to changing their lives. “I have two requirements for anyone who wants to be here,” Haskins says. “I need to see they’re ready to turn from their old lifestyle, and I need to see they’re ready to follow Jesus. If they decide that’s not for them, it breaks my heart, but it’s their choice.”

Since 2011, 36 people have come through New Beginnings, and four have “gradated,” meaning they’ve moved into their own homes, found jobs and stayed out of jail. Six are still at the home, and others either left prematurely or returned to their old lives; five have gone back to jail.

“Is New Beginnings a success? That’s not up to me,” Haskins says. “I’m doing what I’ve been called to do. When I look at my past, I know I’m partly to blame for the problems of this community. Repentance doesn’t just mean you stop doing what you’re doing. It means you turn around and go the opposite direction. That’s what I’ll keep doing with New Beginnings, and I’ll let God focus on the results.”

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pino grande The “Cage”

El Dorado County’s Timber Town

by Jerrie Beard

Pino Grande Yard

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o l d wa s n ’ t th e o n l y commodity to come out of the Sierra Nevada. As California’s towns and cities grew in the late 1800s, so did the lumber industry.

In 1890, the American Land and Lumber Co. commenced lumber operations on the Georgetown Divide along the north side of the South Fork of the American River.

Nine-and-a-half miles of narrow gauge railroad was built in the forests to transport logs to the American River where they were floated to a sawmill—the first electric driven sawmill in the U.S.—next to the Folsom Powerhouse.

The river, however, was not a reliable means of transport, and the lumber company fell into bankruptcy. It was taken over by T.H. McEwan and the El Dorado Lumber Co. in 1900, and the sawmill in Folsom was shut down.

Pino Grande (pronounced pie-no grande) originated as a logging camp operated by the American Land and Lumber Co. It was located eight miles northwest of Pollock Pines and 18 miles northeast of Placerville at an elevation of 4,022 feet. By 1902, under the guidance of McEwan, it had grown into a sizeable town with a state-of-the-art milling facility. An extensive narrow gauge railroad hauled logs to the mill—located at the confluence of Slab Creek and Ticky Creek—where two steam-powered band saws cut the lumber into one-and-a-half-to-two-inch thick 24 styleedc.com - November 2016

boards used for door and window sash.

A d r yi n g ya rd wa s e s t a b l i s h e d a c ro s s th e American River canyon in Camino. From Pino Grande, the canyon plunged nearly 1,200 feet to the American River and then climbed up to Camino; the walls in many places were nearly vertical. McEwan concluded that a cable tramway across the canyon would be the most economical way to transport cut lumber to Camino.

A 2,650-foot cable and tram was strung between towers on the north and south sides of the canyon. Hanging 1,250 feet above the river, the tramway had a carrying capacity of 35 tons and was powered by a steam engine. It was used to haul lumber from the mill until 1949 when a fire destroyed the south tower and melted the cables.

A narrow gauge railroad carried cars loaded with cut lumber nine miles to the tramway. The entire railroad car was placed on the tram and transported to Camino where the railroad cars were unloaded and attached to another train and taken to the yard in Camino. McEwan also built a railroad line from Camino to Placerville to transport lumber to the Southern Pacific line.

The mill at Pino Grande changed hands

several times in the early 1900s and was finally sold to the Michigan-California Lumber Co. in 1918. By then, the company owned nearly 60,000 acres of timberland and miles of railroad.

The mill at Pino Grande became a victim of its own success. As the forests became depleted, the operation became less profitable; and with the completion of a rough cut mill in Camino in 1951, the mill at Pino Grande and the railroad on that side of the canyon were torn down and the metal sold for scrap.

Much of what remained of the Pino Grande community was destroyed in a fire on August 11, 1961, that began from a defective cook stove. Forty buildings and 65 acres of surrounding forest were demolished.

Today, a few overgrown foundations and piles of rubble are all that remain of this once-thriving mill town.

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Sources: Mountain Democrat: December 5, 1997; March 30, 2012; August 23, 1982; July 4, 1996; October 5, 1995; August 16, 1951 sierranevadageotourism.org/content/ pino-grande/sie716B1ED9C2CF82E4A

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strong bonds Connect with Your Kids: 5 Ways

by Brad Franklin Parkway and East Bidwell Street in Folsom.

Walk north on the tracks until they bend to the west and cross East Bidwell. It’s beautiful there. If your kids are older, make

4 / Visit a church, mosque, convalescent hospital, or the police station.

1 / Go on an aqua adventure.

Call it a walk, but an adventure is more remarkable; plus, calling it an adventure makes it more fun. Our area has beautiful trails that are close to the water. Find one.

Then search for gold. Or butterflies. Or spiders. Or pirates.

2 / Explore the train tracks.

If your kids are really young, you can start the journey at the corner of Oak Avenue

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3 / Get on the floor.

Most parents are great at this, but there’s nothing better to a kid than when a grown-up gets on the floor. Wrestle. Play board games. Tell stories of adventures at the river or on the train tracks.

the adventure longer. The picturesque scenery goes all the way through town to Folsom Boulevard. You and your kids will both love it.

Take your kids somewhere that’s outside your normal path. Educate yourself while expanding your children’s horizons. It will be great for them—and for you. Finish the journey with a stop for frozen yogurt while you talk about what you experienced.

I’m a pastor, so my kids grew up with church. They were used to our approach to worship, but one time while on vacation we took our kids to a church of a different flavor (aka, denomination). I gave them some paper and told them to write down questions they had during the experience.

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hen my grandson was born this past spring, five weeks premature, he spent a couple of weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit; on his second day of life, I held his hand for 90 minutes. There’s something about holding a hand that connects us. I don’t know how long my grandson will let me hold his for—my 30-year-old son won’t let me do it anymore—but as I think about my kids and my grandson, I long to find ways to connect with them. Here are five ideas for when they’re young.

Be age-appropriate, but know this: The world is a lot more varied and interesting than your routine path suggests.

Photo © Michael C Gray Photography /fotolia.com.

5 / Stop at a child’s lemonade stand and buy something with your kids.

My rule is to always stop for kids’ sidewalk sales stands. Go ahead—overpay for watery lemonade. It’s fun to see kids’ eyes light up as they run up to Mom or Dad watching from the porch. “Mom, he gave me a dollar!” Then go home and help your kids plan a lemonade stand of their own. Watch from the porch, or join them on the sidewalk.

If your kiddos are a bit older, all five of these activiies are still great. You don’t have to hold their hand, but you can still discover gold.

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Brad Franklin is the founding and lead pastor at Lakeside Church in Folsom.

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ther than the color of a space and furniture orientation, lighting is one of the most important elements in interior design. The opulence emitted, shape of the fixture, and color of the hardware and finishes are just a few of the points to pay attention to when selecting lighting. Read on for our top five tips, in no particular order…

shine bright 5 Lighting Tips to Transform Your Space

by Kerrie L. Kelly, ASID

1 / Add Glamour with a Chandelier Nothing says “look at me!” more than an opulent chandelier. Hang one in a room to make a statement. Whether your style is totally traditional or ultra-modern, a chandelier light fixture draws the eye upward, because of its large size and glamorous design. Chandeliers work best in more formal spaces—like an entryway and dining room—but can be used in living rooms, too, for an added punch of pretty.

2 / Play it Cool with Pendants

is safe while bathing or prepping dinner.

Enter wall sconces. Sconces add design, as well as function, and are a decorative way to illuminate those tricky spaces, like hallways and art galleries.

3 / Implement Elegance with Ceiling-Mounts Looking for something subtler than a chandelier but a little more sophisticated than pendants? Ceiling-mount light fixtures are a timeless way to make a statement in any space, especially hallways and kitchens. If you choose to implement stylish ceiling-mounts into your design, make sure you add another layer of lighting for added dimension and safety, too.

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KERRIE L. KELLY 5 / Sprinkle on Finishing Touches with Lamps Table and floor lamps are crucial design elements. Table lamps are perfect for nightstands and side tables, because they provide task lighting for reading or watching TV while also adding a small design statement to the space. Floor lamps are equally as useful and come in many shapes and styles. Oftentimes this lighting is the cherry on top of a room design, giving it added functionality and oomph.

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is an award-winning interior designer, author and multimedia consultant.

She has authored two books: Home Décor: A Sunset Design Guide, published by Oxmoor House, and My Interior Design Kit, with Pearson Professional and Career Education.

To contact her, visit kerriekelly.com or call 916-706-2089.

Have you ever used these types of lighting fixtures? What have you found to be your favorites? Email us at info@stylemg.com and let us know!

Photos courtesy of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab. Head shot of Kerrie by Dante Fontana.

Our go-to lighting choice, pendants, come in all shapes, sizes and styles, making them the easiest type of lighting to add to any room. These small hanging fixtures draw attention while also balancing the design of the rest of the space that they’re in. If you’re looking to illuminate a small space, consider hanging one large, individual pendant with a show-stopping design.

Clusters or rows of pendants look best strung above a bar or kitchen island (spaces that need more direct task lighting).

Farm to Feast A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO THANKSGIVING COMPILED BY TARA MENDANHA AND MEGAN WISKUS PHOTOS BY DANTE FONTANA

Photo © karandaev/fotolia.com.

From holiday recipes submitted by some of the area’s best chefs to events around town, ways to give back and places offering meals to go, staying in town for Turkey Day has never seemed so tempting…

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EAT IN Cornbread and Bacon Dressing

Submitted by Kara Taylor, executive chef and catering director at The Farm Table, 311 Main Street, Placerville, 530-2958140, ourfarmtable. com

¼ lb.The Farm Table bacon, diced 1 cup onion/leek, petite diced 2 carrots, minced 2 celery stalks, petite diced 1 apple, peeled, petite diced 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups dried/day old cornbread, cubed 2 cups dried/day old baguette, cubed 1 cup turkey/chicken stock, preferably homemade ½ cup melted butter 1 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh sage, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Sauté diced bacon until fat renders and bacon is a little crisp. Remove bacon and set aside; leave the bacon fat in the skillet.

Sauté onion/leek, carrot and celery in bacon fat for about 5 minutes.Add diced apple and garlic, and sauté for 5 more minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Fill a prepared baking dish and bake at 350-375-degrees Fahrenheit until hot all the way through and slightly browned on top, 30-45 minutes. Makes 12 servings.

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Farm to Feast STEP OUT

Make your celebration about more than just the food this year by participating in one of these events.

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup

Submitted

by Laura Hartwick and the team at Bricks Eats and Drinks, 482 Main Street, Placerville, 530-303-3480, bricksonmainstreet.com 4 tbsp. butter 2 medium onions, diced 1 butternut squash, peeled,

seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 4 pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 quart chicken stock 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup, or more to taste 1 dash cayenne pepper, or more to taste 2 tsp. turmeric or curry powder, or more to taste 1 tsp. nutmeg Heavy cream Salt Freshly ground pepper

In a 4-quart pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions about 2 minutes.

Add squash and pears and cook about 2 minutes more.

Pour in stock and simmer till squash is fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Purée with immersion blender or in small batches in tabletop blender.Add spices, salt and pepper, and enough cream to thin to desired consistency.

Adjust seasonings to taste.

Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

2016 Folsom Turkey Trot Family-friendly 5K run/walk and 10K run begins and ends at Folsom City Lions Park on November 24. Proceeds benefit Twin Lakes Food Bank and other local charities. folsomturkeytrot.com Thanksgiving Feast for Zoo Animals The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is celebrating Thanksgiving by giving every animal a special holiday treat.

Watch the fun, beginning at 11 a.m. folsomzoofriends.org Turkey Drive The Cappuccino Cruisers are organizing a turkey drive and classic car show on November 5 at 1011-1013 Riley Street in Folsom (between Kohl’s and Denny’s) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a frozen turkey or a bag of canned goods as entry to the show. capcruz.com/events.html Run to Feed The Hungry This 23rd annual event benefits Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. The 10K run and 5K run/ walk takes place on November 24 at 8:15 a.m. on J Street in Sacramento. runtofeedthehungry.com

Turkey Trot Kick off Thanksgiving at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville on November 24, with a fun run, jog, walk, stroll, roll, or even crawl before the feasting begins. Be there—rain or shine—at 9 a.m. roseville.ca.us/events/turkey_trot. asp Drive Out Hunger Placer Food Bank is organizing a community-wide Turkey Drive at the Roseville Automall on November 11 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off a frozen turkey or monetary donation to help others with their Thanksgiving meal.

916-783-0481.

Turkey’s Revenge Join this 5K or 10K run or walk at Beal’s Point in Granite Bay on November 24 at 9 a.m. A free 1K race for those six and under starts at 10:30 a.m. Post-race snacks and goodies await participants. singletrackrunning.com/turkeytrot

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Folsom Turkey Trot-Photo courtesy of Emma and Susan Drybread.

Turkey Drive Number 7 Gather at Folsom Lake Bowl on November 7 to help feed 2,000 families this Thanksgiving by partaking in fun activities, winning raffle prizes and drinking for a cause.

A portion of proceeds will be donated to Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. facebook.com/ friendsoffolsomturkeydrive

Roasted Poblano and Sweet Corn Casserole

Submitted by Brandon Guenther, chef and owner at Tortilla Flats Cantina, 564 Main Street, Placerville, 530-2959408, tortillaflatscantina.com 2 tbsp. butter ¾ cups leeks, whites only, diced small 1 tbsp. garlic, minced 6 oz. cream cheese 4 cups sweet yellow corn kernels (preferably off the cob) 1 cup roasted poblano chilies, diced 1 ½ cups Chihuahua cheese + ½ cup more to top, grated 1 tsp. cumin, ground ½ tsp. black pepper, ground Salt, to taste 3 tbsp. cilantro, chopped Melt butter in a sauté pan over low heat and add chopped leeks and minced garlic; sweat for 3 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Add remaining ingredients, and stir until combined.Transfer to a buttered 8” X 8” casserole pan.Top with remaining Chihuahua cheese and bake in 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes or until bubbling and lightly browned on top. Allow to set for up to 10 minutes; garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

Apple Arugula Salad

Submitted by Dan Moore, executive chef at 36 Handles Restaurant and Pub, 1010 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills, 916-9413606, 36handles.com 1 bag arugula 1 bulb of fennel, thinly sliced 1 apple (any variety), sliced 1 pomegranate worth of seeds 4 oz. walnuts, toasted 4 oz. goat cheese 2-3 oz. pomegranate vinaigrette (below) Salt and pepper, to taste Combine arugula, fennel, apple, walnuts and vinaigrette in a mixing bowl; toss together lightly. Check seasoning. Garnish salad with seeds and goat cheese.

Pomegranate Vinaigrette 2 oz. pomegranate juice 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 3 sprigs thyme, chopped 8 oz. olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Combine all of the ingredients. Make sure to mix just prior to use.

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Farm to Feast Potato Pavé

Submitted by Jason Doolittle, executive chef at Sienna, 3909 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills, 916-941-9694, siennarestaurants.com 2 lb.Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced large 4 tbsp. whole unsalted butter 4 tbsp. sour cream 1 ½ tbsp. kosher salt ½ tbsp. black pepper 1 ½ oz. (about two slices) Gouda cheese, diced small 1 pound yams, peeled and diced large 3 tbsp. whole unsalted butter 1 tbsp. kosher salt ½ tbsp. black pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour Eggs, beaten (enough to cover potatoes)

2 cups Panko breadcrumbs Salt and pepper, to taste Boil Yukon potatoes until very fork tender, drain and stir in the butter, sour cream, kosher salt, black pepper and Gouda cheese. Spread half of the Yukon’s evenly into a lightly greased or sprayed 6” X 10” pan.

Boil yams (at the same time as the Yukon potatoes, but in a separate pot) until very fork tender, drain and stir in butter, kosher salt and black pepper. Spread the yams evenly into the pan on top of the Yukon’s and then spread the other half of the mashed Yukon’s evenly on top of the yam layer. Cool in the fridge until firmly set, usually a couple hours.

Firmly flip the pan upside down on a cutting board to get the potatoes to come out in a

whole rectangle. Cut down middle, length wise, and then into squares (roughly 8) then cut those in half into triangles.

Set up a pan with all-purpose flour that’s seasoned with salt and pepper, a pan of beaten eggs, and a pan of Panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper. Gently roll potato triangles in flour to coat, then egg wash to coat and finally roll in Panko crumbs to coat. Set aside on a dry, paper-lined tray.

To finish cooking, brush or sprinkle the coated potatoes with melted butter and bake in the oven at 350-degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 10-12 minutes or until golden brown on the outside. Note: These will hold up for some time and stay warm while you finish preparing the rest of your meal. Makes 16 servings.

MEALS TO GO

If you’d rather spend more time eating than cooking and cleaning— but still want to play host—pick up your dinner to go at one of the locales below.

Sierra Rizing Bakery, Coffee House and Catering 7310 Highway 49, Lotus, 530-642-9250, sierrarizing.com Selland’s Market-Café 4370 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 120, El Dorado Hills, 916-9325025, sellands.com Nugget Markets 4500 Post Street, El Dorado Hills, 916-9331433; 771 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville, 916-746-7799, nuggetmarket.com Placerville Natural Foods Coop 535 Placerville Drive, Placerville, 530-621-3663, placervillefoods.coop Raley’s/Bel Air Multiple Locations, raleys.com Safeway Multiple Locations, safeway.com The Farm Table 311 Main Street, Placerville, 530-295-8140, ourfarmtable.com

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Sugar Pumpkin Gnocchi

Submitted by Jeremiah Maloney, chef at Henry’s Steakhouse (inside Red Hawk Casino), 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville, 530-677-7700, redhawkcasino.com/dining/ henrys-steakhouse 1 small sugar pumpkin 1 lb. russet potatoes 3 whole eggs 3 lb. plus of 00 pasta flour or all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly cracked pepper 1 head of escarole, cut into finger-wide ribbons 1 pound of pancetta, diced into small chunks 1 shallot, sliced thinly 1 head of garlic, sliced thinly Olive oil for roasting and sautéing ½ cup chicken stock ½ cup dry white wine 1 small wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tbsp. salted butter Cut the top off the sugar pumpkin, remove all seeds, and slice into wedges, keeping the skin on. Rub the wedges liberally with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Roast the wedges, skin side up, in a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven until the flesh is soft when pricked with a fork, approximately 40 minutes. Flip the wedges halfway through

the cooking process to ensure even cooking.A slight browning of the pumpkin flesh is OK— burnt is not.The skin will become blistered and wrinkled, that is OK—you won’t need it.When the pieces are soft, remove from the oven and set aside to cool for an hour or two. Note:This can be done the night before, just refrigerate the wedges.

Boil one large, or the equivalent of one pound, russet potato with the skin on.When the potato is tender, remove from the water and set aside to cool. Peel when cool by rubbing off the skin with your hands or a clean kitchen towel. Break the potato into chunks and let all the steam escape. Sprinkle the potato flesh with a small amount of kosher salt.

When the potato is cool enough to handle, place it into a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

Mix until completely smooth. Scrape the flesh from the pumpkin with a spoon. Match the volume of potato with the pumpkin flesh; add it to the potato, and mix together until both are completely smooth.Add one egg at a time, incorporating each one completely.

Add almost all of your flour to the mixer bowl, leaving the paddle attached. (I leave a small amount out just in case I need to adjust the texture.) Less flour will yield fluffy gnocchi, while more flour will yield a more toothsome texture. Once the flour has been added, start

the mixer slowly and mix until all the flour is worked in and a dough ball is formed. If the mixture is too dry, add milk by the tablespoon until smooth again.

Remove dough from the mixing bowl and place onto a floured worktable or countertop. Flatten the dough with your hands, or rolling pin, until you reach an even thickness, approximately one finger thick. Cut the dough into finger-thick strips. Cut those strips into small chunks.

Bring a large pot of water to boil and add a hefty pinch of salt. Place the chunks into this water carefully, working in small batches.When the gnocchi float, let them cook for a half-minute longer, and then remove them and place on an oiled pan to cool.

When you’re ready to serve, warm a sauté pan over medium-high heat.When the pan is hot, add a small amount of oil, approximately 1-2 tbsp.Add a hefty pinch of diced pancetta to the pan and brown it slightly.When the pancetta is rendered, add a handful of gnocchi and brown slightly on all sides.Add small pinches of shallot and garlic, and half of a cup of chicken stock and white wine.When the liquid comes to a boil, add the escarole. Cook until a sauce has formed from the broth and wine.Add 1 tbsp. of butter to finish the sauce.Taste and add salt, if needed.

Place the gnocchi in a bowl and shave Parmesan over the top.

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Farm to Feast Turkey Chorizo Huevos Rancheros

Submitted

by Jeremiah Maloney, chef at Henry’s Steakhouse (inside Red Hawk Casino), 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville, 530677-7700, redhawkcasino. com/dining/henryssteakhouse 1 bag of nixtamal or ready-to-use fresh masa 2 jalapeños 4 large tomatoes 1 bunch cilantro 1 small red onion 1 head garlic 1 lime

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Kosher salt Lard for frying or olive oil if preferred 2 cups refried beans, homemade preferred 2 cups turkey chorizo (recipe follows) 2 avocados, sliced 4 eggs Roast the jalapeño over an open flame until blistered and set aside. Roast the tomato over an open flame until slightly charred and set aside. Peel the red onion and six cloves of garlic. Remove the stem from the jalapeños and the cores from the tomatoes.

Place the onion, tomato, jalapeño, garlic, and half of your cilantro in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Place the mixture into a saucepan and bring to slow boil.

Reduce slightly, taking great care not to scorch the pan.Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed.

Add the juice of one lime. Set this sauce aside and keep warm; this is your salsa.

If you’re making your own tortillas, roll the masa into small balls and press flat in a tortilla press or with a rolling pin. Fry each tortilla in lard or oil until browned. Place the browned tortilla on a paper towel to drain.

Brown the turkey chorizo until fully cooked through, and warm the refried beans. Fry an egg to your preference and get ready to assemble the huevos rancheros.

Start with the tortilla and spread a decent amount of refried beans on it. Cover the beans with

chorizo and then a healthy dose of warm salsa. Place the fried egg on top and garnish with sliced avocado and cilantro leaves.

Turkey Chorizo 5 pounds dark turkey meat, chopped ½ pound turkey fat 1 pound white onion 2 heads garlic 1 tbsp. crushed red pepper 2 cups paprika 2 tbsp. ground black pepper 1 heaping tbsp. kosher salt Mix all ingredients together by hand. Using a medium plate for your meat grinder, grind all the ingredients together. Mix until uniform in color.At this time, you can stuff into casings or use as a loose sausage.

Coriander Sesame Almond Cake

Submitted by Karen Holmes, executive chef and owner at Karen’s Bakery Café and Catering Kitchen, 705 Gold Lake Drive, Folsom, 916985-2665, karensbakery. com 6 tbsp. whole coriander, toasted, then ground in a spice grinder

¾ cup sesame seeds, toasted, then ground in a spice grinder ¾ cup whole almonds, toasted, then ground fine in a Cuisinart 2/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp. kosher salt 3 oz. (6 tbsp.) soft butter 1 ¼ cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tbsp. lemon zest, minced 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Spray one, 10-inch spring form pan, and set aside.After

the coriander and sesame are ground, combine them to make the Coriander Sesame Flour.

Combine Coriander Sesame Flour, finely ground almonds, all-purpose flour and salt. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar to wet sand texture. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the zest, juice and vanilla seeds and add to butter/egg mixture. Beat until smooth.Add olive oil in slow, steady stream.Turn mixer off and fold in dry goods. Put in pan, and bake at 350-degrees Fahrenheit for approximately

20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean.

Lemon Syrup Zest of one lemon ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup sugar 2 tbsp. water Combine ingredients; simmer to dissolve sugar.Allow syrup to cool slightly. Poke cake and drizzle syrup over the cake while both cake and syrup are still warm.

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Farm to Feast Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Submitted by Alisa Smith, owner and pastry chef, and Tiffany Coburn, pastry chef, at Way Back Bakery, 6211 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado, 530-626-1900, waybackbakery.com 8 cups brioche bread, cut into medium-size cubes 3 large Granny Smith apples, diced ½ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg

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¼ tsp. allspice ½ cup brown sugar 1 ½ cups heavy cream 1 ½ cups whole milk 4 large eggs + 2 yolks, lightly beaten 1 tsp. vanilla ½ tsp. salt

The top of pudding will bake with a crust.

Add brioche to a 9” X 13” baking dish. Add apples to bowl and coat with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and brown sugar; add to baking dish. Pour liquids and salt on top of bread and apples, and bake at 350-degrees Fahrenheit for at least 40 minutes, or until liquids are absorbed.

Melt butter and sugar in saucepan. Add heavy cream, and continue to stir until sauce starts to thicken. Once boiling, add bourbon and let cook for 3 minutes while stirring. Pour on top of bread pudding and serve. Keep extra sauce to serve on the side.

Caramel Bourbon Sauce 1 stick butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 ½ cups heavy cream 1-2 tbsp. bourbon

DESSERT FOR THE DOGS DINE OUT

For those who prefer not to be cooped up in a kitchen all day, you’re in luck: The following restaurants are open for business on November 24.

Waterfall Buffet at Red Hawk Casino Menu and details TBD. redhawkcasino.com/dining/ waterfall-buffet Sacramento River Train Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal aboard the Sacramento River Train! The menu includes a starter, entrée and dessert. sacramentorivertrain.com/ calendar Scott’s Seafood Restaurant Menu and details TBD. scottsseafood.net/folsom Sienna Restaurant Sienna serves a Thanksgiving buffet at their restaurants in both Roseville and El Dorado Hills that will leave you plenty satisfied. siennarestaurants.com

CHIP IN

Bring new meaning to Thanksgiving by donating your time, money or resources to the places below.

Food Bank of El Dorado County Donate money, food and vehicles, sponsor or host a food drive, or volunteer by helping with coordinating, sorting, or transporting food. foodbankedc.org Twin Lakes Food Bank Make monetary or food donations (they’re in most need of canned goods, packaged foods, and personal and baby care items); you can even volunteer and donate in memory of a loved one. twinlakesfoodbank.org Green Valley Community Church Along with local outreach programs that provide food, clothes, resources and winter shelter, this church also runs a produce garden and Hope House—a transitional housing for women and children. Volunteer at any of their programs that suit your skills. greenvalley.church/volunteerserve Upper Room Dining Hall The Upper Room provides meals to all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, income or age on a daily basis and is staffed and funded by volunteers and organizations throughout the community. Currently, they’re in need of volunteers to help cook and serve on weekdays. 530-621-7730

Peanut, Pumpkin and Oat Dog Biscuits

Submitted by Teal Triolo, owner and chef at Sierra Rizing Bakery, Coffee House and Catering, 7310 Highway 49, Lotus, 530642-9250, sierrarizing.com

¼ cup oil 8 oz. peanut butter 8 oz. canned pumpkin 1 cup water 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour ¼ cup rolled oats 2 cups white flour Combine above ingredients through rolled oats in mixer with dough hook attachment.

Mix well then add white flour. Mix well, place in bowl and cover with plastic. Don’t refrigerate! Let sit for 30 minutes then roll out on lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thick. Use any shaped cookie cutter and bake cookies in a pre-heated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven until lightly browned and crispy, approximately 18 minutes.

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Taste

Town

Presenting Style Magazine’s Taste of the Town special advertising section, where some of our area’s creators of culinary have chosen to highlight their business. When you visit these eateries, make sure you tell them you saw their profile in Style!

Placerville Public House 414 Main Street | Placerville 530-303-3792 | www.PlacervillePublicHouse.com

Snooty Frog Burke Junction 3300 Coach Lane | Cameron Park 530-677-9025 | www.snootyfrog.com

Placerville Public House can be found on Main Street in the heart of historic Placerville, California. Serving a rotating selection of craft beer, local wines and fresh bites, this new addition to Placerville is sure to have something for everyone. Placerville Public House also offers a week packed full of social events: Game Night on Tuesday, Main Street and Industry Appreciation Night on Wednesday, Live Music on Friday and Saturday. This new Main Street pub has become the new meeting spot for locals and tourists alike.

Voted Favorite Seafood Restaurant & Steakhouse. Sizzling Filet and Fresh Seafood are our house specialties!

Now serving Steak & Pasta Combinations and Daily Specials.

Serving lunch and dinner daily.

Tortilla Flats Cantina

Wally’s Pizza Bar

564 Main Street | Placerville 530-295-9408 | www.tortillaflatscantina.com

4079 Cameron Park Drive | Cameron Park 530-677-5205 | www.wallyspizzabar.com

New owners have re-opened the former Tortilla Flats Mexican Restaurant in downtown Placerville adding a lively Mexican “Cantina” with a craft cocktail program and an exciting new menu featuring responsibly sourced ingredients.

Wally’s is proud to bring our same award winning quality we’re known for to breakfast every Saturday & Sunday from 9am-2pm! Chef Orlando has introduced some home made dishes like chilaquiles & Chuy’s huevos rancheros, as well as chicken waffles and our open faced pork belly sandwich. Oh, and how can we forget biscuits & gravy from scratch, our breakfast sandwiches, and our Wally’s berry waffles? Trust us, that is just the beginning! Wally’s has all the games from college football to your favorite NFL games. You have to check out Wally’s every Saturday & Sunday for breakfast, victory never tasted so great!

Originally opened in 1976, the now 40 year old staple on Placerville’s historic Main Street is still serving up traditional Mexican dishes with all new recipes, now rich with sustainably harvested seafood, free range pork and chicken and local eggs. The cocktail program has a focus on classic cocktails each with a Mexican twist.

Tortilla Flats Cantina is open daily for lunch and dinner.

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Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING

SECTION

Jack Russell Brewery—Downtown 209 Main Street | Placerville 530-601-4420 www.jackrusselldowntown.com In the heart of Placerville, California, Jack Russell Brewery Downtown is a breath of fresh air in the community. The second location of the popular brew house features 42 different taps dedicated to handcrafted beers, ciders, meads and local wines—a fun place to hang out, have some elevated pub food, and taste some amazing craft brews. Tastings are welcome with “tasting flights” and, if you find something you love, you can take it home in a growler. The knowledgeable and friendly staff can help you find your favorites.

Unique daily specials created by two talented chefs are the talk of the town. The food, like the brews, is handcrafted. The menu includes a variety of popular dishes ranging from an appetizer of Fireball Whisky Wings or Deep Fried Mushrooms topped with spicy cheese sauce and bacon, to hand cut Icelandic cod Fish and Chips dipped in house made Pale Ale beer batter, a fried tomato sandwich, hand formed burgers like the Volcano Burger which oozes spicy cheese from the injected bun, and fresh organic salads.

The pub seats 230, including the spacious outdoor patio. Large parties and events are welcome. Indoor seating has clear views of eight 4K high definition TVs; perfect for watching your favorite sporting event with friends. Monday through Thursday happy hour from 3-6 pm features special menu items including a burger and pint special. You get a hand formed burger and your choice of a pint of brew on tap for $10.

Whether you are local and looking for a place to hang out with friends or a passerby on your way to Lake Tahoe, take some time to stop in and experience this destination. Jack Russell Brewery Downtown is a wonderful location where anyone can be comfortable hanging out.

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Café Mahjaic Homemade Meals From the Heart

by Patrick Carter photos by Dante Fontana

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ear after year, Café Mahjaic places in Style Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards as one of the region’s top dining destinations. I’d eaten here before, although it was a few years ago, so I decided to write this article through the eyes of another local chef. I asked him and

…steak prepared properly is—as he put it—not easily found. He actually snickered, smiled and finished it before speaking again, and when he did, all he could say was ‘terrific… really terrific.’

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his lovely wife to join me there for dinner and explained I’d be channeling him as I wrote these words.

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good. He found it “quaint,” “rustic” and “conHe actually snickered, smiled and finished temporary”—all at the same time. The café it before speaking again, and when he did, was busy this Sunday night, as expected, all he could say was “terrific…really terrific.” and we decided to go with While he absolutely the fixed price, four-course loved the steak, there’s no menu. We started with the way he could have loved it prawn appetizer and while more than I loved my coq my chef-companion noted au vin. My mouth is waterthe portion being merely a ing thinking about it. I’ve small bite, he was instantly had the pleasure of enjoytaken with the preparation ing this dish in many cities and described the flavor as around the world, includ“excellent.” ing Paris, and while Lotus Chocolate Decadence We then moved on to will never be confused for salad and each enjoyed it, the City of Light, the food with our chef noting “they know how to was on par with the best I’ve had there. make a Caesar salad.” As he finished, the Dessert, the renowned Chocolate Decplate was clean as a whistle, so I’m thinking adence—a flourless chocolate torte with he liked it…a lot. bourbon whipped cream, house-made carThe selection of main courses ran the amel sauce and a macadamia nut cookie— gamut from pasta, pork (schnitzel) and was a sweet ending for all of us. fish (halibut) to beef (flat-iron steak) and Whether you’ve had the pleasure of dinchicken (coq au vin). I was not surprised ing here before or not, I advise you go; the when Chef order the steak, as it’s something menu changes, as do the specials, and you’ll he doesn’t serve in his own restaurant, and no doubt be happy you did. he loves meat. Now this is where the rubber meets the road for him—steak prepared Café Mahjaic, 1006 Lotus Road, Lotus, properly is—as he put it—not easily found.

530-622-9587, cafemahjaic.com.

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restaurantguide Featuring restaurants and eateries in the El Dorado County Foothills ** = MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION POINT • AMERICAN / CAFÉ / DELI Back Forty Texas BBQ 3977 Durock Road, #205 Shingle Springs | 530-676-4040 Hours: Tue.-Thrs. 11:00a.m.-8:00p.m., Fri-Sat 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m., Sun. 11:00a.m.- 8:00p.m.

Cards Accepted: V, MC, D, AmEx We serve authentic Texas recipes.

We’ve been voted number one caterer and number one ribs in El Dorado County. Dine-in, Carry-out and Catering services are available. All of our dishes are made fresh from scratch daily. Our meats are slow smoked on our southern pride pit. Please come join us for a Texas-size meal.

Bricks Eats and Drinks 482 Main Street Placerville | 530-303-3480 Burger Barn ** 6404 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines | 530-344-7167 Buttercup Pantry 222 Main Street Placerville | 530-621-1320 Caffé Santoro ** 2531 Merrychase Drive Cameron Park | 530-387-4432 Centro ** 385 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-5500 Crystal Basin Bistro 3590 Carson Road Suite B Camino | 530-303-3749 Cuppa Coffee and More ** 442 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9600 Diamond Springs Hotel 545 Pleasant Valley Road Placerville | 530-621-1730 The Forester Pub and Grill ** 4110 Carson Road Camino | 530-644-1818 Heyday Café ** 325 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9700 Hog Wild BBQ ** 38 Main Street Placerville | 530-622-3883 The Independent Restaurant & Bar 629 Main Street, Suite 102 Placerville | 530-344-7645 The Levee 451 Main Street Placerville | 530-642-8669

Log Cabin Café 3220 Pondorado Road Camino | 530-644-0345 Mr. Pickles ** 4601 Missouri Flat Road Placerville | 530-642-1677 New Haven ** 6396 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines | 530-644-3448 Old Town Grill 444 Main Street Placerville | 530-622-2631 Placerville Brewery ** 155 Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-295-9166 Shingle Springs Coffee Co. ** 4068A Mother Lode Drive Shingle Springs | 530-676-2623 Smith Flat House 2021 Smith Flat Road Placerville | 503-621-1003 Snooty Frog ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-9025 Sweetie Pie’s ** 577 Main Street Placerville | 530-642-0128 Join us to feast on specialty scrambles, omelettes, pancakes and Belgian waffles hot off the griddle for breakfast.

For lunch enjoy our best-seller chile relleno casserole, sandwiches and paninis galore, and delightful salads made with the freshest vegetables and fruits to pair with our hearty homemade soups.

Don’t forget to leave room for our wonderful homemade desserts!

ZacJack Bistro 3275 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-676-2969 Z Pie 3182 Center Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-621-2626 • CHINESE/MONGOLIAN China City Restaurant 4100 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-9888 Diamond Chinese Restaurant 570 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs | 530-622-8188 Dignity Dragon Restaurant 415-A Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-622-4293 Grand China 4340 Golden Center Drive Placerville | 530-626-5679

• FRENCH Allez! ** 4242 Fowler Lane, Suite 101 Diamond Springs | 530-621-1160 • ITALIAN Papa Gianni’s Ristorante ** 3450 Palmer Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-2333 Pizza Bene!

423 Main Street Placerville | 530-303-3415 Wally’s Pizza Bar 4079 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park | 530-677-5205 • JAPANESE Kobe Surf & Turf ** 3300 Coach Lane, #C-1 Cameron Park | 530-672-9210 Shilla Sushi Bar 2943 Paul Bunyon Road Placerville | 530-644-5047 • MEXICAN Cascada Restaurante & Cantina 384 Main Street Placerville | 530-344-7757 Casa Ramos ** 6840 Greenleaf Drive Placerville | 530-622-2303 Los Pinos 3420 Palmer Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-1403 Que Viva ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-3330 Taqueria Carnival 4340 Golden Center Drive Placerville | 530-344-7246 • SEAFOOD Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub 425 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-1091 • THAI Taste of Thai 1160 Broadway Placerville | 530-621-9559 If we’ve omitted your favorite restaurant or you find an error, let us know via email: info@stylemg.com.

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taste SWEET AND TANGY SPARE RIBS Our Table: Time-Tested Recipes, Memorable Meals

by Renee Muller (Mesorah Publications Ltd., 2016, $34.99)

• About 8 (one-inch thick) spare ribs, nicely marbled • 2 1/2 cups duck sauce • 1 cup water • 2 tbsp. teriyaki sauce • 5 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp. paprika • 2 tbsp. dried onion flakes • 1 tbsp. salt • Black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit.

In a baking pan, arrange ribs in one layer.

In a medium bowl, combine duck sauce, water, teriyaki sauce, garlic, paprika, onion flakes, salt and pepper. Pour over ribs.

Cover tightly with foil; bake for 3 hours.

Let ribs cool; then refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 375-degrees Fahrenheit (use the “roast” setting, if available). Remove congealed fat layer from the ribs. Roast, uncovered, spooning sauce over the ribs once or twice, until ribs are braised and glistening, about 20 minutes.

Note: I like to cool the ribs in the middle of the cooking process so I can remove the fat layer, but it’s not a necessity. You can raise oven temperature, uncover meat, and proceed with the braising part immediately after the 3-hour slow roasting.

MRAZ BREWING COMPANY’S WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY BELGIAN-STYLE TRIPEL Mraz is a small, award-winning brewery doing big things in El Dorado Hills.

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dinner date Food and Beer for the Season

They’ve put themselves on Northern California’s craft beer map, thanks to their fabulous sours and Belgian-style beers. Window of Opportunity—a gold medal winner at the 2014 California State Fair Commercial Craft Brew Competition—is one of the best Belgian ales I’ve had and falls in the middle of being a Belgian golden and tripel. The first taste is a little malty with some spice notes, and the finish is slightly sweet. With a beautiful clean and dry finish, you would never know it was a higher-alcohol beer (8.5-percent ABV). It has all the qualities of a classic Belgian ale—making it hard to believe it was brewed right here in California—and is a perfect pairing to this month’s Sweet and Tangy Spare Ribs.

—Eden Tuscano, 36 Handles Restaurant & Pub

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Beer photo courtesy of Mraz Brewing Company; cookbook and recipe photos courtesy of The Trina Kaye Organization.

A friend once called me asking for a meat recipe. “It has to be amazingly good and incredibly easy,” she said. “I’m kidding,” she then added, but I knew she really wasn’t. And I had just the thing.

Whenever I meet her husband, he makes sure to thank me, AGAIN, for “those awesome ribs.” Where does it say that great dishes have to be long, hard and complicated?

Michael Doucet & Tom Rigney with Flambeau

Cajun Night

Wednesday, November 9

Doucet and Rigney, old friends since early Beausoleil/Sundogs days, backed by a stellar lineup of musicians, with all the members of Flambeau — renowned guitarist Danny Caron (Marcia Ball, Clifton Chenier, Charles Brown), boogie woogie piano queen Caroline Dahl, Steve Parks on bass, and Brent Rapone on drums, will bring their amazing cajun music to the Harris Center. You really don’t want to miss this event.

Wednesday, November 9 Doors 7:30p, Show 8:00p Tickets $20, $30, $40 only at harriscenter.net Harris Center 10 College Parkway Folsom presented by carrera-productions.com

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CAPTURED MOMENTS El Dorado Hills 916-747-9236 judybujold.com

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Karen MacPherson

KAREN MACPHERSON (stylist inside Hair Plus Centre) 3695 Missouri Flat Road Placerville 530-626-5180

Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

At Captured Moments, it’s all about preserving memories. I gather families’ most cherished photo collections and provide them with a slice of their life. I also offer invaluable tips and tools on how to organize their current photos and documents, and give them inspiration to create new ones. It’s all very simple: You gather everything together and then arrange a time to meet with me. When I see people with boxes of photos sitting in a closet wasting away, I see lost memories. I love working with people and helping them organize and preserve their cherished moments, which is what sparked the beginning of Captured Moments. By offering high-speed scanning, editing, organizing, legacy photo books, video slide shows and other photo-sharing services, we can ensure your memories will not be lost.

How are you involved with both the community and your customer?

I volunteer at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary as a photographer and photo archivist, and work part-time in their gift shop. I also belong to both the El Dorado Hills and Folsom Chambers of Commerce, where I volunteer for local fund-raising and community events. By offering “Photo Organizing” workshops at the senior centers in Folsom and El Dorado Hills, I get to know people in our community and provide them with information on preserving their own memories.

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Wasabi Asia Bistro and Sushi Bar, and La Bou. What’s your favorite local business other than your own? sBarkles—my chocolate lab loves to get pampered there.

Do you know that our editorial is not paid for, nor can it be purchased?

In fact, our Introducing and Dine reviews are not paid advertisements. If you’d like your business profiled, please email Megan Wiskus at megan@stylemg.com. Once we determine when your business will be featured, we will contact you to schedule a time to come out and take a photograph. Thank you!

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Photos by Dante Fontana.

Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

I feel I was born to do hair. My mother always had her own beauty salon, and my dolls always got crazy haircuts and rollers; 34 years later, I’ve progressed immensely. Hair creativity is my passion.

Why is your staff the best in the business?

We have an amazing crew—from Dawn Marie (our facial and skin care specialist) to Becky (our nail tech) and Melanie, our masseuse. We are a great team.

Who is your role model in business or in life, and why?

My mother. Her strength—not only in her business career, but the way she has found the ability to overcome adversities in her life and come through smiling with a positive attitude—is inspiring.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

I spend time with my sisters and vent.

What’s your hidden talent?

I pride myself on my abilities to enhance hair coloring.

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Pizza Bene.

Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?

Apple Hill.

If you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why?

Oprah Winfrey. She’s an amazing lady full of inspiration for positive mental and physical growth.

What’s your favorite local event that you go to?

El Dorado County Fair.

What’s your favorite local business other than your own?

Violets Are Blue.

And finally, customer service is…?

When both my clients and I feel completely satisfied with the way I make them feel—from the moment they enter to the time they exit my salon.

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10 Beauty Buys

by Sabrina Gonzalez 1. Microdermabrasion Facial, $85 at LaMae Salon and Spa, 4062 Flying C Road, Suite 47, Cameron Park. 530-3874101, lamaesalonspa.com

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2. Smith & Vandiver Lavender Vanilla Moisture Fizz Bath Bomb, $5 at Body Basics, 364 Main Street, Placerville. 530622-2988, shopbodybasics.wordpress. com

4. Coach Poppy Flower Eau de Parfum, $32.99 at Target, 4400 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills. 916-6050184, target.com

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5. Luxurious Spa Pedicure, $50 at The Daybreak Spa, 3340 Fort Jim Road, Placerville. 530-417-2924, placervilledayspa.com 6. jane iredale Smooth Affair Primer for Eyes in Naked, $32, and Pure Moist Lipstick in Cindy, $25, at Asante Spa, 530 Post Court, El Dorado Hills. 916458-0871, asantespaedh.com 7. 20 Class Pack, $220 at Ohana Moon Yoga, 3004 Green Valley Road, Suite E-2, Cameron Park, 530-208-3157, ohanamoonyoga.com 8. Kombucha Cleanser, $12 at Sudz

By Studz, made locally in Folsom, sudzbystudz.com 9. Alaffia Extra Rich Unscented Authentic African Black Soap, $11 at Eco Logical, 320 Main Street, Placerville.

530-303-3190, ecologicalstore.com 10. Eyelash Extensions, $55-$95 at Waterfall Salon and Day Spa, 2716 Coloma Road, Placerville. 530-626-1571, waterfallsalon.com

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Eyelash photo © vladimirfloyd/fotolia.com. All other photos courtesy of their respective companies.

3. Suavecito Pomade, $15 at Barber Jon’s World Famous Barber Shop, 881 Embarcadero Drive, El Dorado Hills. 916939-0512, barberjons.com

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disconnect to reconnect

Turn Off Your Smartphone, Tune Into Life

by Tom Mailey

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am howling into the autumn wind on this one, but can we all just put our smartphones down and talk to each other again? At least a little?

I am just as big an offender as anybody.

In brief moments of self-awareness, I am appalled at how dependent I’ve become on my device.

I check it, set it down, then, like an involuntary tic, find myself reaching for it again.

Just writing the last two sentences reminded me FOR MORE TOM’S TAKES, that my phone is upstairs VISIT STYLEEDC.COM. and I haven’t checked it WHAT’S COMING since last night. I am literally NEXT MONTH? forcing myself to stay in my DON’T MISS STYLE’S chair right now, fighting the “HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!” lure of that initial dopamine 50 styleedc.com - November 2016

rush when I first see how many fresh likes I got on my last Instagram post.

I a m a s h a m e d to a d m it it b u t , pathetically, this is true: My thumbs are chronically sore from endlessly thumping out texts, replying to posts, and impulsive Google searches of completely unnecessary things that randomly pop into my head like, “Name of lead singer of Missing Persons.”

It’s Dale Bozzio, by the way.

Our kids have become so dependent on their phones that there is a new app called “Pocket Points” that rewards students for simply staying off them during school hours with earned points for store discounts. There’s talk of a similar app so drivers stay off their phones—because sadly, the fact that it’s

already dangerous and illegal apparently isn’t enough.

I’m no Luddite. Of course I love the freedom technology allows and the almost limitless creative landscape it makes available. I also appreciate that we can instantly access literally every bit of knowledge mankind has ever collected, and all from the comfort of the bathroom— um, if that’s where you happen to be— but we’re trading something for it, like looking at each other. It took thousands of years of evolution to perfect non-verbal communication—body language, tone of voice, eye contact (hey, when my wife rolls her eyes at me, I know exactly what that means). But if we continue down this path, will wives in the future have to text their husbands an eye roll emoticon so he knows she’s mad he forgot to buy milk?

I know I’m starting to sound like cranky old “get off my lawn” guy. And I don’t mean to. But when two people are out to dinner and they’re not talking because they’re both looking at their phones, there’s a problem. When we pay hundreds of dollars on concert tickets and then watch the whole show through a tiny little screen, there’s a problem. When I have to tell my kid that maybe he should put down his phone and go watch some TV like I used to do (which I actually did), there’s a problem!

And I’m not sure how to fix it, or if it even can be fixed. But let’s try this. When the family gets together this month for Thanksgiving, let’s put the phone away, at least for a little while. Let’s interact, talk, joke and argue...face-to-face and in the moment. OK, fine, take a few pictures, shoot a little video—we’d do that anyway—but let’s hold off on texting, Instagramming, Facebooking, Tweeting, Snapchatting or otherwise impulsively giving all our attention to our devices rather than each other.

Unless you manage to catch Fun Uncle Carl taking one to the giblets in the annual backyard football game. Then by all means post that video to YouTube. It might go viral.

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Catch Tom on the Pat and Tom Morning Show on New Country 105.1, email him at tnvmailey@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter @kncitom.

Illustration by David Norby.

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