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8 Editor’s Note 10 Click 13 Ask the Experts 15 What’s Up 16 Get to Know – John Depew 18 FYI 22 Calendar 24 Shelf Life 30 Health & Wellness 36 Seniors 38 Swag 50 Dine – Chiyo Sushi 52 Dine – Burger Barn & Café 54 Dine – Iron Grill Korean BBQ 57 Restaurant Guide 60 Taste 62 WordPlay 65 Escape 68 Introducing 72 Outtakes 74 Tom’s Take

Once again we share Style readers’ favorite crowd-pleasing recipes (perfect for parties and potlucks) and what they are most thankful for this holiday season.

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32 Our Kids The Truth About Germs

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40 Home Design 4 Tips for Holiday Entertaining Success

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About the cover Artist: Lori Anderson ARTWORK TITLE: Rainbow Bridge Oil on canvas Lori Anderson works in oil and acrylic and enjoys numerous styles of painting and using varying subject matter. Anderson has spent most of her time on landscapes, large florals and still life. Recently she has been painting abstract art and loves it, especially the element of bold color. For Anderson, painting has taught her to go beyond merely looking at something to really seeing it. She says, “Being able to capture what I see with paint is magical.”

Anderson’s work is on display at Petra Vineyards Tasting Room at The Wine Gallery with the Sutter Street Artists. For more information, visit loriandersonart.com or email lori_and@pacbell.net.

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ave you started your holiday shopping yet?” Someone asked me the other day in the checkout line at Target. I had to apologize for the look on my face, but I thought to myself, “Is she serious? She must be kidding.” My reply (with a smile) to Chatty Cathy was, “It’s not December yet is it?” I giggled. She looked confused, but then managed to politely wish me good luck. She’s probably right; I’m going to need divine intervention this year if I wait until the 11th hour to get the good stuff, similar to how I’ve done every year. I’m not a big fan of shopping during the holiday season (with a bah-zillion other people doing the same thing, it can get annoying), but I do love thinking of and giving gifts to my friends and family. But, the best part about this time of year is the massive amount of (delicious) food I will consume. I’m a sucker for potlucks.

With airline ticket sales and time-off requests on the upswing, it’s safe to say the holiday season has already started. The next three months will feature numerous opportunities to celebrate and catch up with loved ones, out-of-town family members, friends and co-workers. Along with all the merriment and festivities that will fill our dockets, there is much behind-the-scenes work necessary to make the magic happen. Thankfully, this month we can help with quick and easy recipes for just about any get-together. Don’t know what to bring to a holiday lunch or office party or family gathering? Tired of the usual? Save the stress for when you exceed your holiday budget and impress friends with a recipe from Style’s “2nd Annual Recipes Remembered” featuring a menu of time-tested and easy-to-prepare party and potluck eats (plus one killer cocktail!). Style readers not only share their crowd-pleasing recipes, but they also remind us of the reason for the season with Thanksgiving sentiments and photos.

During this season of celebrations, party planners and hosts who want to have the most should not miss Darren Elms’ tips for holiday entertaining in Home Design. And for what to do after the meal, there’s plenty to plan in this month’s Calendar (filled with a plethora of special events) and in The Arts, featuring a “Holiday Performance Roundup.” From symphony seats to craft fairs, there’s something for everyone.

Need some fresh air? I can’t think of a better breathe-easy spot than Lake Tahoe.

Find the “Best of North & South Lake Tahoe” in Escape, in which Barbara L. Steinberg takes nearly-local leisure to new heights. If skiing or snowboarding is not a passion of yours, don’t worry, there’s mountains more to see and do. Moonlight snowmobiling anyone?

Wherever your travels take you this month, enjoy the time spent with those most precious in your life…and be thankful you can.

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4 LOCAL NATIVE AMERICAN SITES TO VISIT In honor of November’s designation as Native American History Month, d i s cove r t h e s e l o c a l ve n u e s celebrating cultural heritage.

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TAILGATE LIKE THE PROS Now that the season is in fullgear, we’ve complied a list of 8 indispensable resources that will keep your title of Tailgate King secure.

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Need a signature cocktail to serve at your next festive gathering? Here a menu to get you in the mood: KAPPA Monkey Business (pictured), a Cranberry OldFashioned and Apple-Pie Spiced Cider.

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asktheexperts is balloon sinus dilation and Q: What what does it treat? sinus dilation is a minimally A: Balloon invasive treatment option that can be performed by a Sacramento ENT physician here in our office. The objective of balloon sinus dilation is to reshape anatomy to expand sinus pathways and restore drainage. The procedure utilizes small balloons placed in key places in the nose and sinus, which are then dilated to expand the sinus pathways. It may be an effective, long-term option for patients whose symptoms don’t resolve with medication. The balloon sinus dilation procedure may not require general anesthesia, and in many cases the patient is able to resume normal activities within 24 hours. A physician can determine if your condition is one that may benefit from balloon sinus dilation and help you understand the treatment’s risks and benefits.

—Eli Groppo, M.D. Sacramento Ear Nose and Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery Sacramento, 916-736-3399 Folsom, 916-984-8830 sacent.com will a short sale affect my Q: How credit? situation is different, but a lot A: Every depends on how the bank handles the deficiency. If the bank shows that the loan was paid off to satisfaction and there was no deficiency judgement, it will have a minimal effect (if any). In addition, it depends if you have missed a substantial number of payments. If the bank shows a deficiency judgement, it will definitely have a negative effect on your credit; however, a short sale is better than having a foreclosure on your credit. This is a situation that varies from client to client. The best advice is to consult your attorney and tax advisor to determine what’s best for your exact scenario.

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t’s time again to exercise your right to vote on Election Day, November 6...First Fridays at the Folsom Public Library offer entertaining, educational and informative programs for adults.

This month’s program, Live Strong and Safe: Fall Prevention for Adults, will teach proven interventions to reduce falls. The event is free and will be held in the Library Meeting Room from 10-11 a.m. Also, on the first Tuesdays and third Thursdays of each month, join readers at the Folsom Public Library for lively book discussions. Meetings take place in the Library Meeting Room from 6:307:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 1-2 p.m. on Thursdays. Adults are welcome; copies of the book selection are available for checkout. For more details about both library events, call 916-355-7357... Held on the first Thursday of each month at the El Dorado Hills Branch Library, the Music, Math & Me Early Childhood Enrichment program exposes your children to the wonders of music and mathematics through song, dance, art and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver...If you have Medicare questions, are evaluating long-term care insurance or need to learn about programs available, volunteers at the Ramona “Moni” Gilmore Senior Center in El Dorado Hills can help. To make an appointment, call 530-621-6369...The El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society (EDHGS) will meet on November 28 at 6:15 p.m. in the Community Room of the El Dorado Hills Branch Library. At this informal meeting, members will share finger foods and refreshments, as well as ask questions and share success stories about family history searches. For more info, email edhgs@yahoo.com...Despite continually growing each year, the Folsom STARS after-school enrichment program still faces financial struggles. STARS is a research-based program providing at-risk youth across the Folsom area with tools to become successful. Each day, children receive a healthy snack, homework and tutoring help, recreation opportunities and more. To volunteer or donate, email elswaify@yahoo.com. All donations are tax deductible and will directly benefit these youth...El Dorado Hills resident and Drexel MBA student

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What’s Happening at Palladio at Broadstone?

Award-winning fashion jewelry and accessories retailer Charming Charlie and Sacramento-founded Grebitus & Sons Jewelers will open its doors this month. Charming Charlie’s baubles have been winning over women of all ages since 2004; Grebitus & Sons Jewelers has provided high-quality jewelry and gifts in the region since 1926.

Mike Leister, launched Tahoe Libre, a T-shirt collection dedicated to his love of Lake Tahoe. Shirts can be purchased at tahoelibre.com; 15 percent of each shirt sale goes toward conservation and clean-up programs for the iconic lake...

Michele David, owner of Folsom’s Great Escape Travel, along with Ferreira-Pro, and Claudia Cummings have partnered with Friends of the Chan House and the Folsom History Museum to offer residents the chance to visit China next April.

Two trip options are currently available – 12 days or 16 days – and will include excursions to the Forbidden City and Three Gorges Dam. To learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, visit greatescapetrvl.com...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Holiday Gift Guide!

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

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Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: Working with people, organization and planning Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

A: People who have so much to offer society but fail to give Q: Are you high or low maintenance?

A: Low (I hope) Q: Biggest life inspirations?

A: The life of Martin Luther King, Jr.; children battling cancer Q: What are you most proud of?

A: My sons, Joshua and Connor – they drive me nuts sometimes, but I couldn’t be a prouder dad.

Q: Favorite humanitarian cause?

A: Team Will

ost fathers carry photos of their own children, but not El Dorado Hills resident John Depew. He carries around a picture of Santos, a 6-year-old boy he met while cycling for Team Will (team-will. org), an organization that hosts long-distance rides in order to raise funds to support children with cancer and their families.

Santos passed away last May, yet Depew continues to carry the boy’s photo on all his rides, as a poignant reminder of the importance of his mission.

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Distance” cross-country ride, in which cyclists stop at hospitals along the way, meeting kids and helping raise awareness about childhood cancer.

Although Depew originally feared the visits would prove depressing, he was surprised to find most of the children upbeat and excited to meet the cyclists. “You feel like the kids cheered you up more than you cheered them up,” Depew says. And as a father of two boys, hearing their stories has only made Depew treasure the time spent with loved ones even more. “It makes you realize how fragile life can be,” he says.

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favorites Author/writer: Wallace Stegner Escape: Sea kayaking in Baja, California Guilty pleasure: Mad Men Meal in town: Mikuni Local landmark: Folsom Lake Memory: Visiting my uncle’s ranch in Eastern Washington over the summers Movie: Shakespeare in Love Musician/band: U2 Local nonprofit: Team Will Annual event: Tour de France Saying: “He who opens a school door, closes a prison.” —Victor Hugo

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andsome Truffles is an Icelandic-Suffolk sheep. On his way to slaughter, he was rescued by an organization called Animal Place. When he moved to his lifetime home at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, there seemed to be some confusion about who was boss. At first, Barbados sheep Maggie and Princess were wary of their 18 stylemg.com - November 2012

new companion and wisely kept their distance. Humans were another issue – after spotting a well-meaning zookeeper, Truffles would hunch up his formidable shoulders, duck his head and attempt to “ram” anyone who wasn’t fast on his or her feet. Presently, however, peace reigns in the sheep pasture.

— Roberta Ratcliff

Turkey Trivia America’s favorite bird, the turkey, has a lot more to it than just being the main course at Thanksgiving dinner. When you get together with your family and friends this year to give thanks, test your knowledge of this beloved (and tasty) bird.

1. What is the Native American name for the turkey?

2. How many turkeys are cooked every Thanksgiving in the U.S.?

3. How fast can a turkey run?

4. What did Benjamin Franklin think about the Thanksgiving bird?

5. Why should turkeys not look up when it begins to rain?

6. How are turkey hearts and human hearts similar?

7. Do we eat wild turkeys or domestic turkeys during Thanksgiving?

Why? 8. How are peacocks and turkeys similar?

9. What are baby turkeys known as?

10. Approximately how many pounds of turkey meat are consumed each year by the 95 percent of Americans who follow this holiday tradition?

— Paris Ryan

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his winter, take your workout indoors to the Folsom Sports Complex. You’ll find a wide range of sports and activity options for kids and adults, from informal drop-in play to ongoing classes and organized leagues.

Drop-in indoor soccer, basketball and table tennis provide you with the flexibility to fit a workout into your busy schedule. Gather a bunch of co-workers and meet up at the Complex for a lunchtime game! Four indoor batting cages – for baseball and slow- and fast-pitch softball – are a great way to burn off some steam or to keep skills from getting rusty in the off-season.

Sports leagues are a great way to keep fit and enjoy the camaraderie of a team sport. For adults, indoor soccer, volleyball and basketball leagues are offered; and for kids, indoor soccer, basketball and flag football. Form a team of friends and co-workers and join a league, or add your name to a free agent list and widen your social circle. Register now for the winter flag football league for kids in grades 2-8; games begin in January.

The ongoing boot-camp-style Basic Training class is held three times weekly, and provides a mix of cardio and strength training. Each session’s workout is different, so it’s perfect for those who get bored easily.

There are also camps to keep kids busy and active during school breaks. A Thanksgiving basketball camp for ages 6-10 takes place November 21-23, and the Holiday Cup youth indoor soccer tournament takes place December 27-29 and January 3-5.

In addition, the Folsom Sports Complex offers a wide range of rental options, from a single party room to the entire facility. Liven up your next corporate meeting by hosting it at the Complex. Skip the mess and hassle of hosting a birthday party at home and hold it at the Complex instead; they keep your party guests busy with organized games, and everyone goes home happy. Call Derik Perez at 916-984-2856 or email dperez@folsom.ca.us for more information about customized party packages.

— Lesley Miller

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Jimboy’s Tacos After craving a burrito for what felt like an eternity, I decided to pop on over to Jimboy’s Tacos in Folsom. After eyeing their vast menu for a good five minutes, I settled on the Super Burrito and began wondering when I needed to come back to devour some of their other options, such as the veggie burrito, cheese enchilada, chile relleno and huevos rancheros. The Super Burrito was filled with beans, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, olives and grated cheese – all wrapped in an extra large tortilla. It could’ve been prepared with my choice of meat (traditional ground beef, chicken, carnitas, shredded beef or steak), but I settled on the vegetarian option. Every bite was filled with a burst of fresh flavor, and I scarfed the dish down soon after receiving it. For under $5, I was more than satisfied. It was ready soon after ordering, allowing me to savor my lunch break – instead of spending it waiting for my food. For a truly “super” burrito, head to Jimboy’s Tacos; as their Web site boasts, it’s “not fast food, but fresh food made fast.”

Jimboy’s Tacos, 708 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 916-983-6990, jimboystacos.com.

— Paris Ryan

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NOVEMBER 24 ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING The El Dorado Hills CSD, in collaboration with the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and El Dorado Hills Town Center, invites you to this festive celebration at the EDH Town Center Theatre Plaza. The young at heart won’t want to miss an early visit from Santa Claus!

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NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 1 KYDZONE SANTA’S SLEEPOVER: A NIGHT OUT FOR PARENTS!

Don’t let your tax and small business challenges stress you out. With Gilbert Associates, you can relax. We’ll surpass your expectations with pinpoint expertise, experience-driven insights, lightningfast responsiveness and personalized communication resulting in solutions that turn knowledge into power. With our team at your side, we promise powerful insights yielding freedom from your financial anxiety. We have offices in Folsom and Sacramento. Call us. Our helpful, friendly and passionate team of pros are here to help give you a new look on life.

Need to get all of your holiday shopping done, or just need a night out? Leave your little elves (ages 6-12) at the CSD Teen Center from 6 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday for a cheerful night of holiday craft making and jolly fun-tivities – guaranteed to get them in the holiday gift-giving spirit. After such a busy night, they will wind down by curling up with their sleeping bags and pillows to watch a festive flick.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early! Cost is $35 and includes a hot dog dinner. Fee will not be pro-rated for children that do not spend the night.

For more information about these events and other happenings, visit edhcsd.org or call 916-933-6624.

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hen Marshall Medical Center unveiled its beautiful new South Wing in September, thousands of people turned out to take tours and celebrate the long-anticipated facility. The wing also welcomed its first 200 Teddy bear patients.

The 8 8 , 0 0 0 - s q u a r e -f o o t South Wing – which will officially open this fall – includes a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, Verified Level III Trauma Center and Birth Center.

Marking the completion of the first phase of the hospital’s expansion, the three-day grand opening celebration drew approximately 4,000 visitors.

Seven separate events were held for Marshall’s physicians, employees, businesspeople, major donors, VIPs and past board members, culminating with a Community Open House. The South Wing took three years to construct, although many more years went into designing and fundraising for the project.

“This has been planned and promised for 20 years and the space turned out more beautiful than we could have hoped for,” says James Whipple, CEO of Marshall Medical Center. He and Board Chairman Gael Barsotti attended all seven events wearing tuxedos to reflect the significance of the new wing.

The dramatic enhancements to the Emergency Department – increasing in capacity from 15 to 24 beds, most of them private – include high-tech features, such as flat-screen tracking boards and voice-activated badges, along with diagnostic imaging capabilities and a trauma/resuscitation room.

The new Birth Center is also a marked improvement over the existing facility, offering 12 all-private rooms, an expanded nursery and a family-oriented, inclusive environment. The new building is slated to house more services as funding allows.

Photos courtesy of Marshall Medical Center.

A highlight of the Open House was the Teddy Bear Clinic, which invited children to bring a doll or stuffed animal to the new Emergency Department for a checkup. About 200 “patients” received a “prescription” for a scoop of Baskin Robbins ice cream.

The hospital’s new Da Vinci robotic surgery system was on display for visitors to examine and the Open House included carnival games, face painting, health exhibits and free refreshments.

Whipple praised Marshall’s staff for its enthusiasm in

welcoming the new South Wing. “I had someone mention to me that this felt like a wedding,” he says. “First we experienced the build-up and the big celebration of a blessed event. Now we embark on an exciting journey of making a difference in our community, bringing new life into this world and saving lives. As a Marshall employee for 31 years, I feel that this is one of our proudest moments.”

— Janet Scherr For more information, visit marshallmedical.org.

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Folsom Fall Festival Top marching bands will vie for top honors at this annual event held at Folsom High School. Tickets can be purchased at the stadium box office starting at 9 a.m. the day of the event, or order now online. For more details, visit folsommusic.org.

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Chucho Valdés Quintet

Hailed as "the dean of Latin jazz" and "one of the world’s great virtuosic pianists," five-time Grammy Award-winner Chucho Valdés will add Three Stages to the long list of distinguished places where he has performed. Valdés will perform at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit threestages.net.

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The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi Traditionally a part of ceremonies, such as births or funerals, these sacred drums of Burundi represent the powers of fertility and regeneration. Come to Three Stages to witness their mesmerizing rhythm and power; performance begins at 7 p.m. For ticket details, visit threestages.net.

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Folsom Turkey Trot

Before you stuff yourself with Thanksgiving fixings, help raise funds for the Twin Lakes Food Bank and youth scholarship fund at the Folsom Parkway Trails. Awards will be given to the top competitors in various age groups and for best costumes. To register for the 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run, visit folsomturkeytrot.com.

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Holiday Tree Lighting Get in the holiday spirit a little early at the Upper Theater Plaza in the El Dorado Hills Town Center. The Stuff Your Stocking Game begins at 4 p.m., Radio Disney Rockin’ Road Crew will perform at 5 p.m., and Santa Claus will make a special guest appearance at 6:45 p.m. To learn more, visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com.

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Twin Lakes Food Bank Dinner Auction Celebrate Twin Lakes' 26th year of feeding those in need. Held at Folsom’s Oak Hills Church, a delicious catered dinner by Arlene Powers Catering, entertainment by the Manuel Luz Trio, and auctioneer Dave Bender of KOVR Channel 13 will make the night unforgettable. Bidding starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more details, visit twinlakesfoodbank.org.

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Celebration of Miracles 2012 The annual fundraiser benefiting Friends of NICU will be held at Folsom’s Lake Natoma Inn from 6 to 11 p.m. The evening will include butler-passed appetizers and food/dessert stations, wine tasting, a silent auction as well as an exciting performance by world-renowned artist, David Garibaldi.

To purchase tickets, visit friendsofnicu.org.

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Jeans & Jewels The Vista del Lago Talon Club will host its fourth annual this fundraiser, which supports athletic programs at Vista del Lago High School. The evening includes dinner, a nohost bar, raffle, dancing and the sounds of Sacramento’s favorite party band Hip Service. The fun begins at 6 p.m. To learn more, visit vistajeansandjewels.com.

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Crab Feed and Auction This Folsom tradition, now in its 17th year, brings together great music, a delicious crab dinner and exciting live and silent auctions to the Folsom Community Center.

Proceeds will support Folsom High School’s Music Boosters program. For times and more details, visit folsommusic.org.

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more events November 2-18 – Seussical the Musical.

The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community will all be examined in this musical extravaganza that includes loved Dr. Seuss characters Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat and Lazy Mayzie. The show, performed by youth ages 6-20, is a must-see. For show times, visit threestages.net.

November 3 – Empty Bowls Supper.

Help raise funds to feed the hungry at this meaningful event at the St. Patrick’s Church Hall. Donations will support the Upper Room Dining Hall in Placerville and an international hunger relief organization. The fundraiser lasts from 4:30 to 8 p.m. and will include live music and a silent auction. For more details, call 530-647-9546.

November 9-January 10 – Just Desserts.

Refreshments and live music will kick off this mouthwatering exhibit on November 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Folsom’s Gallery at 48 Natoma. For two months, oil paintings by Kit Knight, ceramics

by Jeff Nebeker and acrylics by Susan Ballenger will be on display. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday evenings 6 to 8 p.m.

For more details, visit facebook.com/ thegalleryat48natoma.

November 29 – Palladio Tree Lighting.

Hosted by Christina Anderson from KOVR Channel 13, don’t miss the festive gathering at the Piazza at Palladio in Folsom from 7 to 8 p.m. Santa will be onsite to assist with the tree lighting. For more details, visit gopalladio.com.

November 17 – Pine Needle Basket Weaving Class. Transform pine needles into beautiful baskets with the help of instructor Linda Pietz at Folsom’s Murer House. From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., students will gather, prepare and coil pine needles to create a natural treasure that will last a lifetime. Bring a sack lunch. To register, visit murerhouse.org.

November 17-January 20 – Waiting for Santa. Santa’s gifts from yester-year, including miniatures and baby quilts will be on display at this Folsom History Museum exhibit. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details, visit folsomhistorymuseum. org.

November 22 – Run to Feed the Hungry.

Join more than 27,000 expected participants at this 19th annual event, which has become a tradition for

thousands of families in the area. The run supports the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, and all ages may participate in the 5K Run/Walk or the 10K. For more details, visit runtofeedthehungry.com.

November 23 – Fairytale Town Free Admission Day & Canned Food Drive.

On the day after Thanksgiving, Fairytale Town will offer free admission to families who bring a canned food item for donation to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services’ Holiday Spirit of Giving Food Drive. The day also includes free arts and crafts activities and a puppet show (at an additional cost). For more details, visit fairytaletown.org.

November 28 – Folsom Lake College Youth Chamber Orchestra. Under the direction of Evgeniy Sporov, this orchestra is comprised of young local musicians, ages 12-18. The group's debut concert will be the first of what is expected to become a longstanding Three Stages tradition; performance begins at 7 p.m. For more details, visit threestages.net.

SAVE THE DATE! D e ce m b e r 1 - 2 – H o m e s f o r t h e Holidays Tour. Feast your eyes on glittering garlands, magnificent holiday collections, and dramatically decorated Christmas trees, as you tour six homes dressed for the holidays. Three homes and one model home are located within the gates of the Serrano Country Club.

Pottery World and Grapes and Ivy will offer holiday decorating demonstrations on both days. Pick up tickets at the California Welcome Center in El Dorado Hills Town Center or visit sierrafoothills. assistanceleague.org for more details.

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December 7-8 – Historic Folsom Holiday Home Tour. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (both days), tour eight historic houses and sites in Old Folsom, all decorated with holiday cheer! Proceeds benefit the Folsom Historical Society and the Murer House Foundation; free admission to the Folsom History Museum and the Murer House Museum with ticket. For more details, visit folsomhistorymuseum.org.

December 21-23 – The Nutcracker. In honor of Christmas, the Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre will perform Tchaikovsky's much loved ballet at Three Stages. For times, ticket prices and more details, visit threestages.net.

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Livin’ Lovin’ Losin’ – Songs of the Louvin Brothers From 1940 through the early ’60s, the Louvin Brothers produced some of the most beautiful harmonies ever heard.

The inspiration for many country legends, including Johnny Cash, it’s only fitting that some of country’s greatest superstars assembled to pay tribute to the duo’s timeless songs. Featuring artists like Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Cash and many more.

Corelli’s Mandolin

by Louis De Berniéres Eccentric, moving and entirely engrossing, Corelli’s Mandolin captivated readers in 1994, even sparking a movie. But the true delight of Corelli is in Berniéres’ words: the joyful sidetracks, the impish humor, and the delight he takes in the Taming of the Shrew-esque romance between his two main characters, as well as the heartwrenching truth of its historic WWII setting. A must read, re-read, and re-read again!

Mystery Men Not a hit at the time, but a cult favorite now, Mystery Men gives you not-so-super heroes and the also-rans – guys like the Shoveler (William H. Macy), Mr. Furious (Ben Stiller) and the Bowler (Janeane Garofalo). The mundane and awkward humor Mystery Men takes can be seen in today’s hits like Iron Man and The Avengers, and with comedy from co-stars like Paul Reubens and Hank Azaria, Mystery Men pleases.

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Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – Jamey Johnson Country legend-in-the-making Jamey Johnson has gathered prodigies like Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and George Strait to pay tribute to Hank Cochran, one of country music’s great songwriters. Cochran wrote numerous country hits, including Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” and George Strait’s “The Chair,” and mentored many artists, including Haggard and Johnson.

This album is a heartfelt tribute to a deserving legend.

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by Mark Helprin Fans of Mark Helprin’s previous works, such as Winter’s Tale and A Soldier of the Great War, will know that few authors write love stories like Helprin. Set in 1946 in the fairy tale kingdom of New York City, In Sunlight and in Shadow sweeps you up in the world of Harry and Catherine, and their struggles to be together in love. At once human yet altogether magical, Helprin does not disappoint.

The Amazing Spider-Man Much like The Incredible Hulk, there are many ways to tell Spider-Man’s original story. Not replacing the Raimi trilogy, but rather complementing it, The Amazing Spider-Man brings a deeper, slightly different origin story, and a captivating tale of teenage love – thanks to leads James Garfield (The Social Network) and Emma Stone (Crazy Stupid Love). Think of it as a few more layers of the Spidey we all know and love.

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Flicks with Style: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 The last sequel in this immensely popular female-targeted vampire soap opera will undoubtedly have women and men alike lined up early. Twilight fans will have to wait for the reboot to the series, which is rumored to already be in the works. — Justin Buettner For Style movie-guru Justin’s thoughts on more November movie releases, visit stylemg. com and click on Flicks with Style! And, for even more, visit facebook.com/flickswithstyle.

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he holiday season – the most spectacular time of the year to take in a live performance – is upon us. You’ll find the best and the brightest stars performing a wide breadth of music, song, dance and theater in many year-end productions. To help you decide how to best manage your already heavily booked holiday schedule, we’ve highlighted perfor-

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mances close to home. From familyfriendly choir concerts to breathtaking classical ballets, you’ll find something to entertain all of your friends and family this holiday season.

SUTTER STREET THEATRE You can find something for everyone with the great selection of holiday-themed shows at the Sutter Street Theatre. Grab

a seat for the seventh annual production of Holiday in the Hills, featuring local historical figures performing all your favorite holiday musical numbers. If you’re looking for a laugh, Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings will delight you with a collection of Christmas standards mixed with a special comedic twist. If the little ones in your family are ready for their first night at the theater, they’ll love seeing

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PLACER POPS CHORALE Join the Placer Pops Chorale and their orchestra for A Holiday Homecoming.

Let the spirit of the season come alive and enjoy the innovative arrangements of Christmas classics, including “Joy to the World,” “The Christmas Song” and “God Bless Us Everyone” from Disney’s A Christmas Carol. This diverse group of vocalists – men and women of all ages – perform a select few concerts throughout the year. Don’t miss your chance to see them live on December 8 (7 p.m.) and December 9 (2 p.m.) at Three Stages, or December 14-16 at Sierra College Dietrich Theatre. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit placerpops.org.

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the beloved children’s book character come to life in Madeline’s Christmas. For show dates and times and to purchase tickets, visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

FOLSOM SYMPHONY Join Folsom Symphony for their annual holiday concert Of Joy & Fate at Three Stages. Featuring pieces from Beethoven, Brahms and Handel – ranging from joyous to contemplative – this spectacular performance ends with a lively holiday sing-along. Folsom Symphony’s popular holiday concert has two shows only: December 15 (7:30 p.m.) and December 16 (2 p.m.), so be sure to November 2012 - stylemg.com 27

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STAGES – FOLSOM DANCE ARTS Sound Out Tap Company will take you on a “secret journey” to Santa’s village in the North Pole in this original production, Rhythms of Christmas: North Pole Secrets. This award-winning tap company will have you wanting to dance in

the aisles. A perfect show for dance fans of all ages, they will take the stage at the Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theater on the Folsom High School campus for one weekend only, December 7-9. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit stages-performingarts.org.

THREE STAGES AT FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE From big musical numbers to exemplary folk dancing performances, you’ll find a bevy of holiday-inspired productions this year at Three Stages, including An Irish Christmas. Celebrate Christmas in Ireland with a lively mix of music, dance and storytelling, featuring Riverdance star Kevin Horton and Magic of the Dance stars Ciaran Maguire and Collette Dunne. For show dates and times, or to purchase tickets, visit threestages.net.

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December 1-2 – Homes for the Holidays Tour. The Assistance League of Sierra Foothills presents this annual tour to benefit those in need in the community. See magnificent holiday collections and dramatically decorated trees at six stunning homes in the area.

Pottery World in El Dorado Hills and Grapes and Ivy in Folsom will offer holiday decorating demonstrations both days. For more details, visit sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org

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he mind affects the body. How many times have you heard this wisdom, promptly advised it, and then skirted it yourself? You don’t need it, what with being superhuman and all. Oh that’s right, you’re not. You’re frazzled one minute, irritated the next, and unable to tame your thinker for longer than 10 seconds at a time. You’re also looking older than you ever have in your life. Credit mood swings and stress

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for expediting the aging process and wreaking havoc on your façade. (That negative Nelly attitude isn’t doing you any favors either.)

To really turn back the clock, try boosting your mood. Dr. Michele Raithel, founder of Revolutions Natural Medical Solutions in Folsom, has your Rx.

unsightly cues. Those in this category lose the ability to concentrate clearly, report high blood pressure levels, suffer mood instability and look like they haven’t slept in weeks. Trying to right a ship so clearly off course seems insurmountable, but it’s manageable – and for less then a facial.

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Lifestyle, heredity and diet all affect how we age. So does a healthy mental and emotional state. “Stressors of any kind can use up nutrients and hormones in an attempt to balance physiological processes like blood pressure,” Dr. Raithel explains. “These nutrients and antioxidants are then less available for other processes like repairing damage to skin and joints, and scavenging free radicals.”

In other words, you look as good as you feel – news that, for those chronically at their wit’s end, isn’t exactly winning the lotto. Externally, stress manifests itself in under-eye circles, weight gain and diminished skin elasticity, among other

The key to aging gracefully, explains Dr. Raithel, is to “identify your stress zones, and focus your energies there first.” Traffic making you crazy? Switch on calming tunes. Can’t find your desk amidst all your piles? Simplify spaces for performance rather than for piecing together missing components of a project. Clarity brings calm, and with it, an even mood and more youthful appearance.

Equally important is making time to recharge. “Overworking fatigues the brain and decreases productivity,” Dr. Raithel explains. “Use your vacation time. Many of us do not take the time to relax. Eventually your body will force

you to relax by developing a chronic disease.” (Crow’s feet, gray hairs and extra weight from sugary cocktails you use to, ahem, “calm your nerves” are also common forms of payback.)

To revitalize, add mood stabilizers like restorative sleep, small doses of sunlight (a lack of which is linked to neurochemical brain changes) and mini meals eaten throughout the day. Dr. Raithel also touts mindful breathing and meditating in 30 second spurts from sunup to sundown, which for most people is more doable than seeking clarity in 20-minute stretches. It’s also effective, “having a massive impact on the body’s ability to cope with stress,” the good doctor adds.

Forsaking quick fixes for long-term lifestyle cures like these supplement anti-aging mainstays like exercise, hydration, a nutrient-rich diet and, oh yeah, sex. Not only does a roll in the hay do wonders for you psychologically, it’s scientifically proven to take years off your life. So put down the latest beauty elixir and get in the mood.

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Opening this fall, the new Birth Center at Marshall Hospital in Placerville will feature all-private suites equipped with whirlpool tubs, flat screen TVs with DVD and wi-fi capabilities. The newest, most modern amenities in comfort and medical technology await families in El Dorado County.

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et’s face it: Germs are everywhere – on doorknobs, tables and chairs, in the mall, on planes and buses…the list goes on and on.

While adults may do their best to keep contact with germs to a minimum, youngsters are an entirely different story. Between school, the playground and friends’ houses, kids are everywhere and touch everything.

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GOOD GERMS? Not all germs are the same. In fact, some can even be good for you. For example, Dr. Washburn says probiotics are bacteria thought to be beneficial, especially to digestion. In fact, the human intestinal tract is full

Germs are a part of our bodies and a part of our world.

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dirty little secret The Truth About Germs and Children’s Health

by Corrie Pelc of bacteria, both good and bad. “Most bacteria are just fellow travelers with us, a few can make us sick, and some are seen as beneficial because they help aid digestion,” he explains. When you ingest an antibiotic medicine, it kills all forms of bacteria, including the good. For this reason, Dr. Washburn says taking a probiotic product afterward can help reestablish beneficial bacteria in the stomach. He says one such bacteria commonly used is lactobacillus acidophilus.

However, he cautions this can be problematic for children with an immune deficiency and advises parents to consult their child’s doctor first.

A LITTLE SOAP AND WATER Dr. Washburn says standard hand washing before meals and after going to the bathroom is all that’s necessary to help fight off unwanted germs. But what is the proper way to wash your hands? Dr. Washburn says it’s “nothing special” – just a good scrub with soap and water.

“Fear of germs and trying to be hyperclean is very unlikely to be helpful; germs are everywhere, and we live with them without harm most of the time,” Dr. Washburn assures. “Normal cleanliness, such as what your mother or grandmother would have encouraged, makes sense.”

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Should parents be chasing their children and hosing them down with hand sanitizer every chance they get? Not necessarily, says Dr. Earl Washburn, a pediatrician with Marshall Pediatrics in Placerville. “Germs are a part of our bodies and a part of our world,” he explains. “In the past several years many people have used antibacterial soaps and hand gels in the hope of reducing exposure to illness. Many experts now question whether all these antibacterial products do any good.” Plus, some research is now finding that having an environment be too clean may lead to increased allergies in kids.

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And yet not only did Mam endure, she thrived. Today, the successful hairstylist (she owns Studio 17 inside Folsom’s Sola Salon) is using her experience to empower others to better circumstances. “I got my

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closures through cosmetology,” Mam says. “I wanted to reach out to abused women to help make a difference in their lives.” So, after learning girls as young as five years old were being targeted by sex traffickers in Cambodia, a determined Mam, who by then was providing free hair services to women at area shelters, began helping victims of abuse and sexual enslavement.

In 2011, she was introduced to and joined forces with Chris McCarley and Jonathan Klein, founders of El Dorado Hills-based nonprofit, The Trade. Established to elevate women to better circumstances throughout the world, The Trade gives impoverished, abused and trafficked women the training and tools to work as stylists and operate businesses

in their communities. It also grants domestic scholarships to those with dream of pursuing careers in cosmetology. The overarching idea is to provide women with a skill, and in doing so, long-term sustainability for themselves and their loved ones.

“The Trade knows that education is the only lasting solution,” explains Mam, who is mentoring Cambodian teens rescued from sex trafficking while trying to raise $10,000 to start the “Growing Hope” beauty school in her native country. As such, it’s especially active in areas like Cambodia, Nicaragua, Brazil, Kenya and Mexico, where women are particularly vulnerable to human traffickers.

To fund its efforts, The Trade netted more than 100 stylists from the greater Sacramento area to participate in the organization’s first annual Cut for a Cause fundraiser, held September 16. The event united stylists nationwide, with participants donating all or partial proceeds from their appointments that day to The Trade.

The nonprofit also collects and sharpens used cutting shears for stylists-in-training or for purchase, with 100 percent of profits used to support its efforts – or, as Mam puts it, “to give women a profession, dignity and a new life.”

Impressively, The Trade has also garnered the attention and support of celebrity stylist Ken Paves and fashion designer Victoria Beckham. While both have helped raise the organization’s profile, it’s individuals like Mam who make it successful at the grassroots level. “I have seen and been with these amazing girls, and the love and talent they have to offer the world is so remarkable,” she says.

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tudies suggest criminal telemarketers and scammers target seniors with calls, emails and in person. It’s no wonder because, on average, nearly one in five seniors fall for scams, which nets nearly $3 billion dollars each year for the bad guys. Bernie Madoff and his infamous Ponzi scheme left thousands of people penniless. Even some savvy investors got caught up in his web of lies. There are hundreds of thousands more just like them with the same goal: Live the good life on others’ hard-earned money.

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“Although seniors are better informed and savvy, they can still be vulnerable,” says Russ Heimerich, a spokesperson for the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). “Everyone needs to be very wary and take precautions of any offers by telephone, online or at the door.” Always question anyone asking for your personal information. Email is also used by criminals for scams, since many seniors are online.

Following are the top five scams identified by the DCA and tips to avoid being ripped off.

1. PHONE/EMAIL PHISHERS These folks are looking to steal your identity. Sounding professional, the caller often claims to be an officer of a company or bank. They may explain that your account has been compromised and you need to provide your personal account information to catch the criminal.

3. ILLICIT TELEMARKETERS These persistent criminals call and offer goods and services you don’t need and often at the most inappropriate times.

TIP: Turn them off by registering your phone on the National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov.

4. CONTRACTOR CRIME Someone will knock on the door and claim to be a contractor, say they were in the neighborhood and noticed something that needs immediate repair.

TIP: Don’t believe them. If you have concerns, call a licensed contractor to take a look.

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TIP: Hang up or hit delete.

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Andrea Menghetti Venetian Glass Necklace in Amethyst and Chocolate Swirl, $106 at Rainbow Bridge Jewelers, 721 Sutter Street, Folsom. 916-985-7618, rainbowbridgejewelers.com.

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Clive Christian “V” for Women (50ml), $405 at neimanmarcus.com.

Preview International Brown Cowboy Boots (Size 8.5), $69.99 at Belle Mode Boutique, 1012 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500, Folsom. 916-983-5330, bellemodeboutique.com.

The Bag Lady, Rainbow Bridge Jewelers, and Belle Mode Boutique photos by Aaron Roseli; all others courtesy of their respective companies.

Ciré by Grandoe Triumph Men’s Driving Glove, $67.99 at cirebygrandoe.com.

“The Uncensored Message that My Wife Asked Me Not to Write…”

Dear friend, Well, at first, my wife asked me not to write this. We had a big discussion about it. Finally, she understood what I was trying to do, and actually helped me write this letter to you.

Here’s the thing. In my office, most of the people that come in to see me tell me they’ve “tried everything.”

They’ve had “every” test, wound up with huge medical bills, and are still no better off.

Often, they’ve been subjected to medications that have only served to temporarily mask symptoms.

That’s not what most people are looking for.

might never regain feeling again in her left leg.

A friend of mine convinces me to give his doctor a try. This new doctor does an exam takes some films, and then ‘adjusts’ my wife’s spine (he tells us there is compression in her body creating pressure on the nerves that are affecting her legs.) The adjustment is very gentle, and post exams and films are taken to assure the adjustment is successful.

Health, or the lack of it, very often has simple causes, and very reasonable corrections.

That’s what I’m going to tell you about.

But, before I tell you more, let me On the way home from our visit tell you something about me… my wife states that she felt At the time, I’m about to become a tingling in her legs! Oh, did I brand new father. For nine months mention that this doctor is a my wife and I are excited and a bit chiropractor? Within a few short nervous to meet our unborn months, she has full use of both daughter. Then it happens, my legs. I’m so impressed with the wife is having complications so the results, and the other ‘miracles’ doctor induces her one month that are shared with us at his early. The labor is exhausting and office, that I eventually went to the cord is wrapped around my chiropractic school myself. And daughter’s neck. With no time to that’s how it happened! spare, the doctor delivers our baby by way of forceps. Our newborn is Back to what my wife (at first) lifeless when we first meet her, and didn’t want me to write. It’s that my wife is physically, mentally, chiropractic is one of the biggest and emotionally spent. “secrets” in health care. Few people (relatively, only 10% have After a week in the intensive care been to a chiropractor) know unit my daughter, Aislyn, is well about it. And many of the rest enough to go home. Sadly, my could be helped if they only knew wife is not doing well. She has the true story. My wife could have limited use of both of her legs and been confined to a walker or is checked out of the hospital with possibly a wheelchair had we not a walker. Our lives become a been encouraged to seek challenge as she cannot carry our chiropractic care. So, I often feel baby from room to room, and I am like shouting it from the away most of the day. The doctor’s mountaintop! Is that at the hospital are perplexed so “professional?” Well, maybe it is, they refer us to a neurologist. We or maybe not. But, I’ve decided left with a grim prognosis that she people should know.

Many of my patients travel well differently to care, but we get over an hour each way to see me terrific results. It’s that simple! for various problems like: Exciting Offer-Look, I know you’re smart. You want to get to  Headaches the cause of your problem, and not  Migraines just cover it up with drugs. When  Chronic pain you are one of the first 20 people  Neck pain to call and schedule a new patient  Shoulder/arm pain exam (by November September 30, 28, 2012 2012)  Whiplash from car you’ll receive that entire exam for accidents $37. That includes x-rays, a  Backaches computerized postural analysis  Numbness in limbs and a detailed report of findings.  Athletic injuries The whole ball of wax, and, there Just to name a few… are no hidden fees. But, call right away because we expect to be Here’s what some of my flooded with calls as this exam patients had to say: normally costs $275.

Again, there’s only 20 of these slots, so After my first adjustment, it don’t miss out and call today (by law, this offer excludes was like the floodgates were open. . I have been twisted up Medicare/Medicaid recipients.) for over 20 years and for the Great care at a great fee…Please, I first time I am moving in the hope that there’s no right direction. misunderstanding about quality -Sam W of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at Dr. Hassey’s technique proves I a great fee. My qualifications…I’m didn’t have to be in pain for the a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. rest of my life. I was able to get I’ve been entrusted to take care of back to the active life I enjoy. tiny babies to pro athletes that -Toni S. you may know. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who As amazing as this may sound, I need care. have been symptom free since my first visit!

My assistant is Katie and she is a -Greg G. really great person. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at After many years of major home. We have a wonderful shoulder pain, I saw Dr. Hassey service, at an exceptional fee. Our and after a few corrections the office is called NUCALI SPINAL constant pain was gone.

CARE and it’s at 1200 Suncast -Tod J Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. Our phone number is 916-626-4300.

I have more stamina, am less Call Katie today for an stressed and I have increased appointment. We can help you. energy.

Thank you and God bless.

- Tantra M. -Matthew Hassey, D.C. Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with P.S. When accompanied by the their health problems. But I can’t first, I am also offering the second really take the credit. The truth is family member this same that I’ve never healed anyone of examination for only $10. anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself.

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4 Tips for Holiday Entertaining Success

by Darren Elms

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love the holidays, but I love entertaining even more. If you’re anything like me, playing the host with the most doesn’t always equal an enjoyable event. Getting wrapped up in the execution of the perfect party might keep you in the kitchen and not in the mix where you belong. Check out these four holiday party planning tips; a little careful consideration will allow you to be hospitable without being held hostage.

4. FANTASTIC FONDUE If you’re not doing a sit-down dinner, consider fondue for your guests to nibble on. Yes, it may strike memories of ABBA and Nordic sweaters, but it’s actually a lot of fun and fairly simple to

1. ONLINE INVITATIONS Although I really do enjoy a nice printed invitation, in the age of instant messaging and Facebook, I’ve adapted to the virtues of the online invite. Easy to create and even easier to keep track of RSVPs, I use them for all parties that don’t necessarily warrant a written announcement. I suggest two sites for creating lovely invitations. The first, evite.com, has been around for a while.

You’ll find everything you need here at no cost. If you’re looking for something a little fancier and more formal, try paperlesspost. com. Some of the options will cost you a few dollars, but for specially lined, virtual envelopes, it just might be worth it.

We all can’t be superman or superwoman – occasionally you need help. Some people like to hire an extra hand in the kitchen, which is perfectly appropriate. I prefer to hire a bartender. If there’s one job that continually pulls you away from your friends, it’s tending the bar. One party, I spent all

evening mixing gin and tonics and I barely made it out of the kitchen to greet guests.

Unacceptable! Hire a friend’s college-age son or daughter, or a professional, to come and create the concoctions for you.

3. KEEP IT SIMPLE A few favorite mixers and spirits go a long way. This year, spice it up with a seasonal garnish or flavor…it’s a simple crowd pleaser. If you’re on a budget, bottles of wine go far. Just separate the whites from the reds and let your guests have at it. I even put out a punch fountain one year, much to the delight of nostalgic company.

It was a hit!

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pull off. I like to give guests a few dipping options to choose from, like two cheeses and a chocolate. Look for recipes online and make selections based on your palate and time preference. You don’t even need one of those fancy fondue pots – any standard chafing tray with a couple sternos will work. I also use long wood sticks in place of the traditional prongs (forks). Surround your melted deliciousness with breads, fresh vegetables, fruits, cookies, marshmallows… whatever tickles your fancy. It’s easy to maintain and doesn’t require much supervision. Your guests will bow to your creativity. Cheers!

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Fondue photo © gustoledo/fotolia.com. Cocktail photo © ri/fotolia.com.

2. HIRE A BARTENDER

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annual recipes remembered Photo © Anyka/fotolia.com

From our Family to Yours It’s time again to gather ’round the table with family and friends and recount the memories of celebrations past amidst the sharing of scratch-made food. Thankfully, this year we keep tradition and give you a gathering of Style readers’ most favorite celebratory recipes. From our family to yours…enjoy!

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Zonk Salad

Submitted by Carol Chappell

Submitted by Margaret Snider • Strawberries • Sugar • Heavy whipping cream • Bacon • Eggs • Milk • French bread, sliced 1-inch thick • Maple syrup *Measurements will vary depending on the number of people eating.

A couple of hours before breakfast, slice some fresh strawberries. Sprinkle with sugar to draw out the sweetness. If necessary, use frozen sliced strawberries, but doesn’t California always have fresh strawberries? Let them sit.

With an electric beater, whip heavy whipping cream to fluffy firmness; add sugar to taste by

the spoonful, before it’s quite stiff. Refrigerate.

Grill the bacon. Watch out, but not too closely, for little hands (or larger ones) sneaking in to grab.

Place on paper towel-covered cookie sheet in 170-degree oven to keep warm.

Break some eggs into a wide, shallow bowl (around an egg per person). Mix them with just a little milk. Slice loaves of French bread about 1-inch thick.

Dip the bread slices in the egg and milk mixture, brown both sides on the grill, having removed the excess bacon grease, leaving enough for taste.

Serve the golden brown French toast on individual plates; pass the strawberries (and any other fresh berries desired) and whipped cream to spoon over, along with hot maple syrup on the side.

Thanksgiving Thought: “I’m thankful for our family (every one of them!), our God, our country, and good people everywhere.”

—Margaret Snider

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Thanksgiving Thought: “I am so very thankful for my fabulous hardworking, college-attending children, McKinnon and Cameron. They too enjoy holiday traditions, and we all cook together during the holiday season!”

—Carol Chappell

Opening photo © Anyka/fotolia.com; Holiday French Toast © John Young/fotolia.com; Zonk Salad © MarciaSeebaran/fotolia.com.

French Toast Holiday Style

• 2 - 3 oz. packages of raspberry Jell-O • 2 - 10 oz. packages of frozen raspberries • 1 cup sour cream

Make Jell-O; add raspberries.

Pour half into an 8” x 8” x 2” glass pan. Chill until firm. Spread one cup of sour cream evenly over first layer. Pour remaining Jell-O over top (make sure it has cooled!). Chill until firm, once again. Cut and enjoy! Or for parties, serve in individual glasses.

NOTE: This recipe can easily be doubled.

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Submitted by Gena Wiskus Cream: • 1 cup butter • 2 cups sugar • 3 eggs Add: • 2 cups flour • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. baking powder • 1 cup sour cream • 1 tsp. vanilla Topping: • 3 tbsp. sugar • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Hash Brown Potato Casserole photo © muro/fotolia.com; Cinammon Coffee Cake photo courtesy of Gena Wiskus.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour bundt pan. Sprinkle 1/3 of the topping in the pan. Spoon 1/3 of the batter into the bundt pan, then layer with another 1/3 of the topping; spoon more batter on top, layer with the rest of the topping and finish with the remaining batter. Bake in oven for 1 hour. Check after 40 minutes, as every oven is different.

A cake tester should come out clean.

Thanksgiving Thought: “I am most thankful for a healthy family and the love and care they have for each other. Every day I feel blessed for being given such a wonderful family; it is truly a joy to be their mother.”

—Gena Wiskus

Hash Brown Potato Casserole Submitted by Sherry Meyerhoff • 1 - 26-30 oz. bag frozen hash browns • 1/2 cup onion, chopped • 1/4 cup butter, melted • 10 oz. can cream of chicken, or cream of (your choice) soup • 1 cup sour cream • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded • 1 - 6-8 oz. jar artichoke hearts Slightly thaw potatoes. Sauté onions with butter, reserve. In separate bowl, mix all other ingredients except potatoes and onions. Add potatoes and onions; mix together. Place all ingredients into a well-greased (Pam) casserole dish. Bake covered in a 350-degree oven for 1 hour. Remove, cover and bake an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the crust is a golden brown. Serves 8-10.

Thanksgiving Thought: “Our family has been blessed by so many gifts, too many to name. I think about those who are walking the streets without a place to call home, those who have no food to put in their stomachs, and the mothers who have no place to lay their child’s head at night because their husbands have deserted them. It’s these moments when I am most thankful that I have a family who loves me, food in my stomach and a place to lay my head; I am most thankful for every single memory and experience that the good Lord has allowed me to enjoy!” —Kevin, Sherry and Monica Meyerhoff

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Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll Submitted by Debra Linn; recipe from NabiscoWorld.com. Visit stylemg.com for a photo of this recipe!

I love this recipe because my kids aren’t really big Thanksgiving pie eaters. When they were little, they loved being able to make this dessert, since all they had to do was stick a cookie on top of whipped cream; it was an easy and fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. Now that they’re grown up, they still love to make it – it reminds them of when they were kids. Do not use canned whipping cream – you have to make your own. So much better!

• 2 cups whipping cream • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1 pkg. (9 oz.) Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers

Thanksgiving Thought: “I’m thankful for easy recipes so I can watch football on Thanksgiving with my family!”

—Debra Linn

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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4 chicken breasts 2 - 15 oz. cans black beans, undrained 2 - 15 oz. cans Mexican stewed tomatoes or Rotel tomatoes 1 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot) 4 oz. can chopped green chilies 14.5 oz. can tomato sauce Tortilla chips 2 cups grated cheese Avocado, sliced

Combine all ingredients except chips, cheese, and avocado in large slow cooker; cover. Cook on low for 8 hours. Just before serving, remove chicken breasts and slice into bite-sized pieces; stir into soup. To serve, put a handful of chips in each individual soup bowl. Ladle soup over chips and top with cheese and avocado slices.

Thanksgiving Thought: “I am most thankful this year for friends and good, positive people in my life. I am also thankful for my dog, Porter, and my health so I can run and play with him.” —Whitney Schmitz

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Chicken Tortilla Soup photo © blueee/fotolia.com.

Beat cream with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir in vanilla. Spread 1-1/2 tsp. whipped cream onto each wafer; stack, then stand on edge of platter. Frost with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate 4 hours. Cut into diagonal slices to serve.

Place all fruit and crushed ice in a punch bowl. Add juice and Champagne.

Spinach Artichoke Dip Submitted by Kathy Hurt • 1 - 8 oz. package cream cheese • 1 cup mayonnaise • 1 package Knorr vegetable recipe mix • 1 - 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach • 1 - 14 oz. jar artichoke hearts, chopped • 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, or your favorite cheese • 1/2 cup Parmesean cheese

Tropical Champagne Punch

Tropical Champagne Punch photo © Kati Molin/fotolia.com; Sweet Potato Casserole photo © dreambigphotos/fotolia.com.

Submitted by Kathy Hurt • 1 bottle Champagne • 1/2 cup mango slices • 1/2 cup raspberries • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks • 1/2 cup star fruit slices • 1 cup pineapple juice

Thanksgiving Thought: “I am most thankful for my family.”—Kathy Hurt

Sweet Potato Casserole

Thanksgiving Thought: “Styles come and go, things we desire turn old, rusty and fade away, but family, friends and faith last forever; sprinkled with good health makes for a good life. Hold dear to these principles and you will always have a thankful heart.”

—MaryTitus

Submitted by Mary Titus • 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes - No skins • Dash of cinnamon • 1 cup sugar • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. vanilla • 2 eggs, well beaten • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted Crust: • 1 cup brown sugar • Dash of nutmeg • 1/3 cup flour • 1 cup chopped nuts, (preferably pecans) • 1/3 stick butter, melted Boil or steam the sweet potatoes, drain, take skins off and set aside.

Combine ingredients for the crust mixture in a mixing bowl. Next, in a separate mixing bowl, combine

Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and vegetable dip packet.

Stir in spinach, artichoke hearts and Mozzarella cheese. Spread in 2-quart dish. Sprinkle with Parmesean cheese. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.

Serve with crackers, chips or toasted bread.

ingredients for the sweet potato recipe. Combine thoroughly.

Pour sweet potato mixture into a buttered baking dish (9” X 9”).

Bake in 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until firm. Sprinkle the sweet potato mixture with the crust mixture. Broil until crust is brown. Allow to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Date Balls

Submitted by Amanda Anderson • 2 sticks of butter • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 16 oz. (2 bags) chopped dates with sugar • 2 cups Rice Krispies • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla • Powered sugar In saucepan, melt butter and sugar over low heat.

Add dates and cook 3 minutes and remove from heat. Add Rice Krispies and vanilla. When cool enough to handle, form small balls and roll in powdered sugar.

Thanksgiving Thought: “I am most thankful to be back in Placerville surrounded by family and working on Main Street. My husband and I were able to purchase our first house and got two puppies.” —Amanda Anderson

• 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon • 3/4 tsp. ginger • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg • 1/8 tsp. allspice • 1/8 tsp. cloves • 1 tsp. baking soda • 3/4 tsp. coarse salt • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature • 1 1/4 cups sugar • 1 egg • 2 tsp. vanilla • 1 cup pumpkin purée • 12 oz. chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and side of 13” x 9” pan with foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Whisk together the flour, spices, baking soda and salt. Cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Beat in the pumpkin purée (it will look curdled... don’t worry). Add the dry ingredients and mix on low just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Using an offset spatula (or the back of a spoon); spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (or with a few crumbs, not batter). Cool completely in the pan.

Lift the bars from the pan using the foil. Peel off the foil and cut into squares.

Thanksgiving Thought: “I’m thankful to have a job I love, a happy home and a family that likes to have fun together.”

—Emily Dallosta

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Date photo © Marco Mayer/fotolia.com; Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars photo © sjohnwilkin/fotolia.com.

Submitted by Emily Dallosta; recipe from the blog Bake at 350

Holiday Cream Cheese Ball Submitted by Theresa Patterson

Layered Party Salad

2 - 8 oz. packages cream cheese 1 - 2.5 oz. jar dried beef, finely chopped, or chipped beef (you can find this at grocery store) 2 tbsp. onion flakes 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1 bunch green onions, chopped Crackers or crostini for dipping

Holiday Cheese Ball photo © dreambigphotos/fotolia.com; Layered Party Salad photo © Elzbieta Sekowska/fotolia.com.

Submitted by Theresa Patterson • 1 large head of iceberg lettuce, chopped or torn • 1/2 cup red or white onion, chopped • 1/2 cup green onions (green part), chopped • 1 cup celery, chopped • 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped • 1 - 10 oz. package frozen peas, thawed and drained • 6-8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded • 1 - package bacon, crisp fried then chopped • 2 cups mayonnaise • 2 cups sour cream • 1 Hidden Valley Buttermilk Dressing packet

Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; use only half of the dried beef and half of the onions (reserve the remainders to coat the cheese ball).

After the ingredients have been combined, shape mixture into a ball and coat with the remaining beef and onions for a festive look; transfer to a serving plate. Let cheese ball sit in refrigerator over night for best flavor. Serve with your favorite crackers or crostini.

Layer first six ingredients (in the order listed) in a 9” x 13” glass dish. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing packet in separate bowl and spread over salad (mixture will be a little thick). Use as little or as much dressing as desired. Top with shredded cheese and bacon.

Thanksgiving Thought: “I am thankful for hugs from my granddaughter and my loving family. We love sharing and making memories...especially while enjoying good food.”

—Theresa Patterson

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie

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Chiyo Sushi Deliciously Unexpected

by Jamila B. Khan

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o celebrate a good friend’s birthday, I drove to El Dorado Hills to experience one of the area’s newer restaurants, Chiyo Sushi. Located off White Rock Road near the side entrance of Target, I initially missed the place – I didn’t believe a restaurant could be located in such a small plaza (well, small for El Dorado Hills).

Inside, it’s sleek, shiny and new.

With terra cotta walls, black lacquered wooden arches, an expansive bar and a flat-screen TV showing the latest football game, the space is casual, bordering on clubby. With classic rock playing throughout our visit, the restaurant didn’t scream “sushi joint.”

But looks can be deceiving. Its impressive menu is filled with a variety of raw and non-raw dishes – donburi (rice bowls), bento boxes, temaki (hand rolls) and two pages of maki (rolled sushi). There is even a dedicated vegan section in the menu. The lip-smackingly good Freaky Edamame (soybeans smothered in a spicy garlic and chili-flake sauce) was the perfect way to wake up our taste buds. To counteract the heat, we munched on Mixed Tempura and sipped on green tea and Ramune Soda (yep, the one with the marble).

We were in awe when our bubbly wait-

Beautifully arranged on geometric plates, these gastronomic works of art were almost too gorgeous to eat.

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ress brought over our sushi rolls. Beautifully arranged on geometric plates, these gastronomic works of art were almost too gorgeous to eat. Our Walking Crab Roll, a sumo-sized offering stuffed with deep

fried soft shell crab, spicy tuna, radish sprouts, avocado, eel and shrimp, was surprisingly light. The impressive Carlos Festival Roll included spicy tuna, crab mix and asparagus enveloped in rice, white

Photo by Dante Fontana.

Walking Crab Roll

tuna, citrus-seasoned soy sauce, masago and a fresh cilantro-garlic mix. We teasingly fought for its last slice. Though adequately stuffed, we added green tea and strawberry mochi to our bill; after all,

what’s a birthday without ice cream?

Despite its laid-back American swagger, Chiyo Sushi serves up high-quality Japanese cuisine at a reasonable price.

Lesson learned: Never judge a book by

its cover.

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Chiyo Sushi, 1121 White Rock Road, Suite 105, El Dorado Hills, 916-9340460, chiyo-sushi.com.

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e all know “eating right” means ingesting a healthy diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and enough boneless, skinless chicken breast to make a person cluck! But, sometimes, that hankering for a juicy, meaty burger and fries needs to be satisfied. At the Burger Barn & Café in Pollock Pines, they make their burgers with fresh, never frozen, lean ground beef, making them a treat to eat without guilt!

Since February 2011, the sign out front of the quaint restaurant has invited diners in to enjoy “Fresh Home-Style Cooking and Atmosphere.” Friendly service and tasty, quality food await hungry customers looking for simple, American cuisine.

Everything was freshly prepared within sight and delivered to our table hot, within minutes.

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Burger Barn & Café Fine American Fare

by Lisa M. Butler We started our meal with an order of Mozzarella sticks, cooked to perfection with a light coating of Italian-style breadcrumbs. Three of us split two 1/2-pound burgers – a good old-fashioned cheeseburger with sharp Cheddar and the tasty Western Burger topped with deep-fried onions. We accompanied our decedent dinner with an order of fries and three frothy milkshakes made with real ice cream.

Everything was freshly prepared within sight and delivered to our table hot, within minutes. The ample portions left us with contented appetites and plenty of leftovers to take home.

The Burger Barn & Café’s menu offers burgers in 1/6-, 1/3- and 1/2-pound sizes. They come plain, stuffed with jalapeño cream cheese, topped with bacon or mushrooms, chili or bleu cheese, or basically whatever creative combination your heart desires. Additional menu items include zucchini sticks, deep-fried mushrooms, hot and cold sandwiches, a chicken basket, hot dogs, corn dogs and chili, not to mention turkey and garden burgers. Besides lunch and dinner – offered in an indoor or outdoor setting, or for takeout – the restaurant now serves breakfast. Come get your burger and French fry fix at the most delicious barn in town!

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Burger Barn & Café, 6404 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, 530-344-7167, burgerbarn.com.

Photo by Dante Fontana.

Western Burger

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Iron Grill Korean BBQ

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Red Hot

by Megan Wiskus crab. Conversation ceased as our chopsticks battled for the last bite.

For the mains, we feasted on two bowls of bibimbap, which translates to “mixed rice” and was recommended by our attentive, animated server. Julienned carrots, spinach, mushrooms and bean sprouts – deftly seasoned and sautéed in sesame oil – thinly sliced marinated beef

I twirled the dizzying array of ingredients together and eagerly dove in.”

and a fried egg sat atop a bed of steamed rice. After pouring the kochujang (red chili paste) into the mix, I twirled the dizzying array of ingredients together and eagerly dove in. The egg yoke provided a rich creaminess, while the veggies added a fresh and crunchy counterpart to the tender meat; a dusting of sesame seeds supplied a welcoming nuttiness. Sips of soju (Korean rice liquor) offset the spiciness. Homey and hearty, the dish left us satisfied but not stuffed.

Predicted by food consultants Baum + Whiteman to become one of 2012’s food trends, Korean cuisine is red-hot (and not just in taste); after a meal at Iron Grill, it’s easy to see why: the flavors are punchy and robust, and the experience is uniquely unforgettable.

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Iron Grill Korean BBQ, 2030 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 22, Roseville, 916-8995448.

Photo by Dante Fontana.

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f variety is the spice of life, then Iron Grill is sizzling. From sushi to teriyaki bento boxes and Korean classics like bulgogi, plus noodle dishes and doit-yourself tabletop grilling – there’s something to light everyone’s fire.

Chartreuse walls, pendant lighting, flat-screen TVs and decorative fish sculptures brighten the industrial-chic space, while lively background music adds an upbeat energy; the ambiance is as fun as the fare.

For patrons opting to take part in the interactive barbecue experience – featuring all-you-can-eat meat, rice, salad, banchan (Korean side dishes) and sushi rolls – tables with gas grill are available. My plus one and I opted to let the kitchen do the cooking on our visit, and opened the meal with a Spicy Crispy sushi roll. Deep fried to a perfect crunch and slathered in saucy goodness, each morsel was oozing with cream cheese, spicy tuna, avocado and

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916-939-6764 The Purple Place 363 Green Valley Rd. 916-933-2616 Sienna Restaurant 3909 Park Dr. 916-941-9694 Windplay Deli ** 5003 Windplay Dr. 916-933-9099 French Café Campanile 4359 Town Center Blvd.

916-934-0734 JAPANESE Sky Sushi 3907 Park Dr. 916-941-6310 MEXICAN Sir Vesa’s 2023 Vine Street 916-939-9153 THAI Chantara Thai 4361 Town Center Blvd.

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FOLSOM RESTAURANTS American/Café/Bakery/Deli Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Folsom 1016 Riley St. 916-225-3541 Early Toast** 25075 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-984-5200 Folsom Sports Garage ** 25005 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-984-7008 Freshii 2776 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-1400 Jack’s Urban Eats ** 2756 E. Bidwell St. 916-984-5553

Karen’s Bakery and Café ** 705 Gold Lake Dr. 916-985-2665 La Bou 404 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-983-3885 13385 Folsom Blvd.

916-608-2288 Lake Forest Café 13409 Folsom Blvd.

916-985-6780 Land Ocean New American Steakhouse 2720 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-7000 Hours: Open daily, Sun-W: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Th-Sat: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Happy Hour: M-F: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Land Ocean is a modern twist to the traditional steakhouse. A comfortable, swanky ambiance with incredible premium steaks, fresh fish, and wood fired rotisserie pork and chicken. We offer many of your favorite steakhouse favorites but also unique, unexpected dishes.

See ad on page 53 Main Street Bagel ** 1125 Riley St. 916-983-6444 Mary’s Gold Miner Cafe 426 E. Bidwell St. 916-984-4181 Willow Cafe & Sweetery 13405 Folsom Blvd.

916-294-7805 Hours: Lunch: M-F 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Dinner: Th-Sat 5 p.m. - Close; Brunch: Sat-Sun 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, D At Willow Café & Sweetery we proudly feature a seasonal menu with local brews and wines available. Our dishes highlight fresh, local and delicious ingredients, using only free-range and grass-fed meats. We offer cuisine to meet a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selections.

See ad on page 57 California-French Bidwell Street Bistro ** 1004 E. Bidwell Street 916-984-7500 Hours: Lunch: M-F: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Dinner: M: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; T-Th: 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; F-Sat: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Closed Sun.

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Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A, D Bidwell Street Bistro has been serving excellent food and wine in Folsom for over 9 years. Owner, Richard Righton, and Executive Chef, Wendi Mentink are a formidable team and have been praised and won awards since they opened. Open for lunch and dinner with a full bar. Bidwell Street Bistro also has a private dining room for your special events and business dinners.

Come and enjoy our seasonal menu and extensive wine list. Catering is also available. www.bidwellstreetbistro.com See ad on page 60 Chinese/Asian Fat’s Asia Bistro ** 2585 Iron Point Rd. 916-983-1133 Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily; Dinner: Sun-Th: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.; F-Sat: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Reservations Accepted Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A We specialize in handmade dim sum, house made banana cream pie (Frank Fat’s recipe) and fresh, high quality Asian food. Full bar with high quality spirits and spectacular wine list. Patio seating with outdoor water features. Banquet parties available for up to 30 people. We have contemporary Asian cuisine in a spectacular hip environment.Visit www. lovemyfats.com.

See ad on page 13 Sunny Garden Exotic Asian Cuisine 25085 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-983-8882 Teriyaki To Go! 614 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-5560 Italian Visconti’s Ristorante 2700 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-5181 See ad on page 57 JapanesE Aloha Sushi ** 2791 East Bidwell St. 916-984-3777 I Love Teriyaki & Sushi 185 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-357-5202 Suishin Sushi ** 194 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-985-8885 Wasabi Japanese Fusion 2371 Iron Point Rd. 916-817-8887

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Mexican Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant ** 1760 Prairie City Rd. 916-985-8888 Jimboy’s Tacos 708 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-6990 La Rosa Blanca 402 Natoma St. 916-673-9085 Los Cerros Mexican Grill 2405 Iron Point Rd. 916-817-6452 Mexquite ** The Parkway Shopping Center 916-984-8607 Hours: Sun-Th: 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; F-Sat: 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open until 1 a.m. F-Sat. Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A Mexquite Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Lounge complements what the city of Folsom and our surrounding areas are creating for our environment. We are here to provide shade, great tasting cuisine, warmth for the winter months and cooling for the summer time, while providing our neighbors and friends with outstanding service and the highest quality food and beverages. NOW SERVING Mexican breakfast Sat. & Sun. Visit www.mexquite.com.

See ad on page 58 Pizza Girasole Pizza 2700 E. Bidwell St. 916-984-7179 Pronto Pizza 299 Iron Point Rd. 916-608-0720 THAI Thai Paradise ** 2770 E. Bidwell St. 916-984-8988

SELECT OUTLYING RESTAURANTS Sierra Smokehouse BBQ 2533 Merrychase Dr., Cameron Park 530-672-7477 ZacJack Bistro 3275 Coach Ln., Cameron Park 530-676-2969

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Dressing • 5 tbsp. olive oil • 2 tbsp. cider vinegar • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard • 1 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning • 1/2 tsp. salt, optional

LOUIS LATOUR MÂCONVILLAGES CHAMEROY 2010 Many would call Maison Louis Latour the Kendall Jackson of France – they’ve been making wines for more than 200 years in this region and make hundreds of different varietals, ranging from $10 to $400 per bottle.

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dinner date Food and Wine for the Season classic white Burgundy, which means it’s made with Chardonnay grapes from the Mâcon-Villages region in Burgundy, France. This area is known for producing grapes that impart a mineral flavor – from the ground in which they grow – into the wine. French Chardonnays are not as fruit-forward as California Chardonnays; they’re crisper, and you can almost taste the earth where they’re grown. This wine is pale yellow in color and has a nose of white fruits. On the palate, it has a beautiful minerality and is clean and crisp; you can definitely taste the grape and terroir of Burgundy.

Retailing at approximately $15 a bottle, this is a great wine to try to determine if you prefer French-style or the more fruit-forward, Californiastyle Chardonnays. The Mâcon-Villages Chameroy will pair nicely with this month’s Smoked Turkey and Apple Salad – a great combination to enjoy on a lovely autumn day!

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Salad • 1 bunch watercress or romaine, torn into bite-size pieces • 1 medium carrot, julienned • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved • 8 oz. smoked turkey, julienned • 4 unpeeled apples, sliced • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Just before serving, arrange salad greens on a platter or individual plates. Top with carrot, tomatoes, turkey and apples. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat.

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alifornians are blessed with so many winter holiday options, including Lake Tahoe’s spectacular North and South Shores. This stunning body of blue surrounded by Sierra Nevada peaks is the largest alpine lake in North America and serves as a mecca for outdoor recreation enthusiasts, foodies and lovers of mind-boggling scenic beauty. For families on the go and snow bunny beginners, Lake Tahoe resorts are waiting.

Snowboarding lessons at Alpine Meadows

Downhill skiing or snowboarding may not be your obsession; thankfully, sledding, tubing, ice-skating, dog sledding, sleighing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are also offered throughout the region, not to mention helicopter tours. Or, simply kick back with a cup of hot chocolate – virgin or spiked – and breathe in the view. Many Lake Tahoe visitors come just for the scene and scenery. Adults: Leave the kids with the Lake Tahoe Sitters (laketahoesitters.com); offered in both North and South Shore, advance reservations are recommended.

UP, UP AND AWAY! Visitors soar to new heights and breathtaking vistas aboard Lake Tahoe trams, where they enjoy wintertime pleasures beneath snowcapped mountains.

Squaw Valley’s Aerial Tram offers extraordinary views of Lake Tahoe. The tram carries riders 2,000 feet to High Camp, where visitors will enjoy skiing or relaxing at one of this year-round facility’s fabulous restaurants or lounges.

You’ll also find the Olympic Heritage Museum and memorabilia from the 1960 Winter Olympics; admission is free with

your aerial tram ride. Ice-skating at the Olympic Ice Pavilion boasts superb views of the lake as well.

The Gondola at Heavenly, located in Heavenly Village, also carries visitors 2,000 feet above Lake Tahoe year-round.

But it’s not the thinner air that will take your breath away – it’s the views. Besides the spectacular panorama, amenities include restaurants, a cocktail lounge, accessory shop, skiing and an observation deck. Merely a half-block from the California-Nevada state line, the gondola is just steps from major lodging. From the California base, the Heavenly Tram is for skiers and riders only.

SNOWPLAY North or South Shore, there’s plenty of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing locales, including Hope Valley Outdoors, Tahoe Cross Country, and Royal Gorge.

Rental companies can guide you to locations that aren’t organized.

The Tahoe Super Pass offers one pass with accessibility to two resorts: Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley. A free shuttle lets you ski or snowboard both resorts in one day. Alpine Meadows’ latNovember 2012 - stylemg.com 65

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mountain for a day on the slopes. Black Bear Hollow, the latest kids’ zone at the top of the gondola, features a meandering, low-angle skiing and riding trail with groomed whoop-de-doos, entry-level progression park features, small rails, gentle jumps and boxes designed to help youngsters improve. South Shore’s only outdoor ice-skating rink is located at Heavenly Village, and Ripperoo, Heavenly’s loveable mascot, leads a Saturday Snow Parade there through March 24.

Sierra at Tahoe has fantastic familyoriented offerings: for $39, learn to ski or ride. Themed Adventure Zones are designed to educate and entertain. Blizzard Mountain – tubing and snow play – provides snow recreation for even the youngest snow lovers. The “Star Wars Experience” helps kids as young as 3 years old learn to ride; be sure to check

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est snowmaking advances deliver more snow and better surfaces. Partnering with Snow Park Technologies, Tahoe’s only mile-long terrain park opens this season, plus a beginner progression park and a new base jib arena with four new beginner boxes. Squaw Valley’s new Big Blue Express – a high-speed six-pack chairlift – gives skiers and riders access to beginner and intermediate terrain previously unreachable via the High Camp chairlift. Kids ages 6-12 will love the minisnowmobile course at the new SnoVentures Activity Zone. The Burton Learn to 66 stylemg.com - November 2012

Ride Center at both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offers specially designed equipment for beginner snowboarders, both kids and adults.

The Tahoe Value Pass offers one pass with entry to three resorts: Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. Whether you ski or ride, it pays for itself in four days.

Don’t miss the moonlight, stargazing and family snowshoe tours offered at Northstar.

Heavenly Ski & Ride for kids is at the base of the gondola. Relinquish your kids at the ski school and then head up the

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out the R2-D2 helmet. New this year, take advantage of Ski, Stay and Soar, plus Kids Ski Free packages. Information is available online.

Moonlight snowmobile and paddlewheel boat tours, plus lakefront cabin rentals, make Zephyr Cove Resort your all-purpose destination. Just minutes away on the California side, the new Lakeview Commons provides lake access and picnicking options even in winter.

Tahoe Queen courtesy of ARAMARK Parks and Destinations. Cedar House Sport Hotel photo courtesy of Cedar House Sport Hotel.

RATIONS Hunger seems to grow at higher elevations, and luckily, there’s no shortage of provisions on either shore. Locals suggest Red Hut – a family-style favorite for more than 50 years with multiple locations – serving marvelous breakfast and lunch fare. The Ski Run Boulevard location serves dinner with an ice cream fountain and soda jerks year-round. (Ask about the breakfast “usual.”) Himmel Haus, near the California Base Lodge, serves up German dinner delights and Base Camp Pizza, located at Heavenly Village by the skating rink, opened this past spring.

Historic Downtown Truckee is full of distractions, including food. Best of all, it’s pedestrian friendly. Squeeze In is as popular as they come, especially for breakfast. Best Pies Pizzeria is New Yorkstyle, has a kids’ menu and Monday night football specials. Don’t miss the framed children’s art and creative kids’ menu at Dragonfly Restaurant & Sushi Bar! A new sweet-lovers essential, Cake Tahoe, is homemade to the core: think cookies, cupcakes, pies and cakes, plus it’s home to local Tahoe Creamery’s gourmet ice cream. The California Welcome Center is also there to help guide your every move, seven days a week.

HIBERNATION Major resorts, condo and vacation home rentals, brand-name chains, and casinos provide every possible slumbering option including ski-in and ski-out.

At Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina, cozy up in cabins, the historic hotel or a beachside inn. Marina Duplex and Richardson House are perfect for

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groups, offering restaurants and a sports center, plus a lakefront vista.

The family-oriented Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa has a private beach and multiple lodging choices – all with a full lake view, and within walking distance to dining, shopping and paddlewheel cruises.

The Cedar House Sport Hotel has a grown-up feel, but kids love its hip vibe; not to mention, it’s exceedingly dog friendly and a full breakfast is included.

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FYI • January is official Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (skiandsnowboardmonth.org), and many resorts will offer discounted lessons, rentals and lift tickets for firsttime skiers and snowboarders.

• Looking to ring in the New Year with music and mountains? Check out the three-day SnowGlobe Music Festival December 29-31 on the Lake Tahoe Community College campus. To see the lineup, purchase tickets and get more details, visit snowglobemusicfestival.com.

• Come prepared for mountain travel: Carry chains if you’re not 4-wheel drive-equipped, and bring appropriate clothing, water and snacks just in case.

• Traveling off-road for snow play? Let someone know where you’re headed.

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• A drive around the lake is special any season, but keep in mind that Highway 89 at Emerald Bay is sometimes closed for avalanche control. tic getaway. The Shore House at Lake Tahoe, 20 minutes from six ski resorts, provides gourmet breakfasts, homemade cookies and an afternoon “happy hour.” Dazzling lakefront views make this a grown-up retreat. • November 2012 - stylemg.com 67

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

Elements Therapeutic Massage Studio – Folsom is dedicated exclusively to therapeutic massage services. Part of a 180-studio franchise nationwide, the massage therapists at Elements Folsom offer optimum, customized massage services in a lovely and serene nine-room studio, including a couple’s room for a special, romantic therapeutic massage experience. Designed by a local interior designer, each room is designed with the elements of nature in mind, promoting a soothing, peaceful environment, which enhances your massage experience.

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

My husband and I support a number of charitable causes and are especially fond of those involving animals, as well as at-risk students who have a desire to attend college and are good students, but lack the monetary means and have cultural barriers that impede their progress. I have lived in the greater Sacramento area John and Valerie Piotrowski all of my life (with the exception of college), and have served as a volunteer and active board member of numerous charities since I was 17. Owning a business enables us to sponsor community activities while also demonstrating our good corporate citiElements Therapeutic zenship, introducing potential customers to the myriad of benefits of therapeutic masMassage Studio – sage, and ultimately helping to improve the quality of their lives on many levels. Our Folsom customers are our lifeblood. We offer the optimum in therapeutic massage and deliver 850 East Bidwell Street, Suite 160 the best in the industry to every client who comes through our doors.

Folsom What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

916-817-1875 We love Fat’s Asia Bistro for dinner, Selland’s Market Café for a tasty casual dinner after elementsmassage.com/folsom work, and Sienna for a fabulous brunch with unlimited mimosas on Sundays.

And finally, customer service is…?

Customer service is the ability to deliver goods and services to customers with joy, respect and pleasure under any circumstance.

Sacramento Foot and Ankle Center 6600 Mercy Court, Suite 150 Fair Oaks 916-459-4398

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

After seven years of hard work and long hours in school, my wife and I moved back to Citrus Heights. During those seven years, I successfully completed four years of postgraduate podiatry school and a three-year podiatric surgery residency program. My training provided me with the skills and experience I needed to provide excellent comprehensive foot and ankle care in my hometown community. In order to serve the area, we recently opened Sacramento Foot and Ankle Center (SFAAC). With my wife, Tanya, as the practice manager, I look forward to our journey and am excited about the future of our podiatric practice.

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

Along with trying to build my practice, I’m joining a group of physicians and student doctors at UC Davis who provide free medical care to underprivileged individuals through the Clinica Tepati project.

Why is your staff the best in the business?

My staff and I aim to provide a friendly, supportive and uplifting environment to each one of our dear patients.

What’s your biggest job perk?

I have the pleasure of knowing that every minute I spend working and every patient I encounter, is an opportunity to help someone and improve their quality of life.

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

Jesus Christ.

And finally, customer service is…?

It’s of utmost importance to me and my entire team. The purpose of the practice is to serve the community by making sure every patient that comes in receives the best possible medical care and emotional support. We understand that individuals with medical needs oftentimes have unmasked emotional struggles, and I strongly believe the environment we’ve created in our office provides uplifting energy to everyone who has an opportunity to experience it.

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

My photography career began 15 years ago, and about 5 years back I took off on my solo adventure at The Studio. I knew my move was right at my very first wedding, and I’ve specialized in weddings ever since. I also love family photos and babies; most of my clients are past weddings I’ve photographed, so it’s very rewarding in so many ways.

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

I’ve worked with several charities in the past and am currently very happy to be involved with Albie Aware – the Albie Carson Breast Cancer Foundation. It’s an issue I have personal experience with, and it’s important to me that the funds raised are used locally.

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

I love food, so picking a favorite is hard…but I would have to say Wasabi House has the best sushi. I love that place!

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

My family and I love wine tasting and take advantage of the local wineries. We enjoy the El Dorado County, Lodi and Amador vineyards on a regular basis and go to all of the festivals.

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

Live on the Boulevard – the concerts at El Dorado Hills Town Center. They have great bands, you get to have a picnic and bring your own wine, and the scenery is beautiful.

And finally, customer service is…?

I give the type of service that I want to receive. I’m constantly thinking about how to best serve my clients, and I always take note of good service I receive. Referrals are my main source for clientele so I strive for recommendations.

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 Wendy Sipple at wendy@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?

Sew Fun Fabrics opened in August of 2010. While pursuing our pastime of quilting and sewing, we discovered we wanted to share quality products and knowledge in a fun, friendly atmosphere. We have a large inventory of interesting 100-percent cotton fabrics, notions, books and patterns; in addition, we offer quilting and sewing classes for adults and children. As a premier dealer of Husqvarna Viking sewing machines, we offer quality sewing machine sales, service and repair, with a very quick turnaround time.

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

We feel it’s important for our business to support charity events. We often donate quilts to local schools to be used as raffle prizes, and we recently hosted a sewing event called Sewing Sunrise to Sunset. Our customers came to our store and spent the day sewing pillowcases for the local Ronald McDonald House; we Danya MacDonald and Traci Townsend were able to donate more than 240 pillowcases, in addition to all the food and supplies everyone brought!

Why is your staff the best in the business?

Sew Fun Fabrics It’s common to enter our store and see people laughing at something goofy one of us Quilting and Sewing has done. Everyone on our staff is outgoing and friendly. Between all of us, there’s more Center than 100 years of sewing, quilting and embroidery experience.

150 Natoma Station Drive And finally, customer service is…?

Suite 200 Outstanding customer service is what makes our customers return time and time again.

Folsom For us, it’s important to try to call our customers by name, get to know them and their 916-353-2700 families, and learn their interests. By getting to know them, we can better serve them. sewfunforall.com We’ve made so many great friends in the two years we’ve been open, and you can’t do that if you don’t treat people right!

outtakes The Weight of The Nation Screening Three Stages at Folsom Lake College September 27 Photos courtesy of Atherton Public Relations.

Aloha Dancers Second Annual Ho’ike “Sharing the Aloha Spirit” Folsom Community Center, September 30 Photos courtesy of John Davis Pharr III and Ayla Quellhorst, 35 Film Foundry Photography.

(L to R:) Aaron, Bryan and Tre perform

L to R: Cynthia Besson, Tina Macuha of Good Day Sacramento and Motivating the Teen Spirit, Mickey Powell of Fit to Talk, Cheryl Forberg, R.D., Katie of 107.9 The End’s The Wake Up Call, and Toni Tirapelli of STARTS educational fitness programs

Aloha Dancers students perform a traditional Polynesian dance

Cynthia Besson and Cheryl Forberg, R.D. and dietitian for The Biggest Loser

Sara “Hawika” Cheng (front) lights up the stage

Leaner Healthier Teen (LHT) Revolution Founder Cynthia Besson (L) greets attendees during the book signing

Seventh Annual Kacie’s Ride For Hope Placerville Bell Tower to El Dorado Firefighter’s Memorial Hall, September 8 Photos courtesy of Steven Hutchens.

Aloha Dancers Owner Natasha Forsber introduces her dancers

Aloha Dancers student Sara Gafken performs

National Dog Day Celebration Folsom Dog Resort, August 26 Photos courtesy of Kimberly Selberg.

Gus and his owner get a special goodie bag

Molly and her owner

Penny Sneed

Pat and Sharon Barron lead the way

Folsom Dog Resort employee Laura Gracie poses with Folsom Dog Resort staff member Sean

Frank Todd enjoys some pre-ride refreshments

Bryan Brazelton keeps time for the Bone Mac Donald Band

Rusty poses with his owners

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turkey talk Thanksgiving Dinner Disgust

by Tom Mailey

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with this much fanfare should be able to hold its own for flavor, kind of like a great singer doesn’t really need augmentation in the recording studio. But turkeys?

They’re the Britney Spears of the food world, and they need all the auto-tuning they can get. Granted, there are cooking methods that supposedly bring a turkey’s natural flavors out, like deep-frying. But come on. You could deep-fry a shoe and it would taste good. I know; I had one at the fair last summer…on a stick.

And there have been attempts over the years to make the main course more interesting, with perhaps the most famous being the fusing of three birds into one: I speak of course, of the famous “Turducken,” a frightening combination of turkey, duck and chicken that should just be called “Frankenturkey.” What’s

next? Combining hamburger, turkey and hot dogs into hamturdogs? Or how about steak, salmon and turkey into steamonkey? See? It quickly devolves into culinary crazy talk.

Finally, there’s the Thanksgiving meal after-effect, which leaves you feeling more bloated than the balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but not nearly as light and airy. Perhaps to justify the fact that it takes all day to prepare, the meal is consumed like no other. Words like heap, mound and pile become verbs to describe how plates get filled. Seconds, thirds and even fourths are not uncommon.

One year I watched my brother-in-law, Alan, make it all the way to eighths. Then he exploded.

Bellies strain, pant buttons pop, and with football on TV, uncles doze in a tryptophanic haze. For a moment, it seems the only thin people left in America are the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

Luckily though, Thanksgiving really isn’t about the meal. Honestly – and I’m sure most of you feel the same – I would enjoy the holiday just as much with some chips and salsa, as long as the most important ingredient is still there: family.

I would just make sure I got to the chip bag before my brother-in-law did.

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s there anything in this country that requires more effort, consumes more of our time, and gives us so little in return than…no, not the presidential election.

I’m talking about Thanksgiving dinner. I know it’s heresy for me to say, but I’m just not enamored with it, beginning with the visual appeal: Turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, rolls and pumpkin pie are all browns, tans and burnt oranges. Oh sure, you could say there’s a splash of color with cranberry sauce, but can congealed blood really be considered a color? As for the rest of it, my parents had a couch with the same color scheme back in the ’70s. I mean, even before they’re cooked, sliced and set on the dinner table, turkeys don’t exactly make angels sing when you spy them in the grocery store: Big frozen bird torsos tumbled atop one another in refrigerated bins, hermetically sealed in white plastic-like evidence from a particularly gruesome episode of CSI: Plymouth Rock (…and you know John Smith would be played by David Caruso, and he would wear stylish sunglasses that went well with buckled shoes). Put less dramatically, any food you can bowl with before it’s thawed should be cause for concern.

Then there are the flavors. Most of the food, on it’s own, doesn’t have any. Think about it. That’s why there’s gravy, butter and salt. Now, I’m not knocking gravy, butter and salt. I’m a big fan of all three, especially when my Thanksgiving dinner is covered in them. You would think a meal

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