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Get away—even if for just a one-day mental vacation—with this inspiring read and visual feast journaling a local’s trek around the magnificent island country.

42 The West’s Best Small Towns

Not all small towns are created equal. Some shine brighter than their big-city cousins, and this month you’ll see why with Style’s picks for pint-sized points of interest that yield gallons of good times.

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he first time I boarded an airplane was back in the year…well, let’s just say I was in fourth grade. My family traveled to my uncle’s wedding in Las Vegas. The now everyday miracle of accelerating down the runway at Nascar speed—then lifting into the air with body braced and angled—fed my adventurous spirit and possibly even catapulted it to a new level of need for thrill-seeking. It was both exciting and presidential. Not only did I get to order a soda (we called it “pop” then), but I also got to enjoy it while pointing, with mouth agrin, at the toy-sized houses and cars that became smaller and smaller until disappearing beneath the clouds. I can still recall the feeling of the warm sunlight that shone through my window and onto my face.

It’s the journey not the destination, right? This was the case for me on that memorable trip to Sin City, a visit that didn’t involve any sins. Unfortunately, that didn’t last long. Since then I’ve been to Vegas numerous times, mostly in my college years, but nonetheless, I indulged my desire to define the unfamiliar. Conquering the unknown has always been second nature to me; that’s why I love to voyage and experience new environments and cultures. Gas for my inspiration tank this month is Jeri Murphy’s exploration of a beautiful island country in “Navigating New Zealand.” Learn why Polynesian explorers originally referred to the country as “Land of the Long White Cloud,” as well, get a myriad of suggestions for where to eat, stay and play when you go.

Landlocked you say? Don’t miss Sharon Penny’s “The West’s Best Small Towns” in which she includes a mix of scenes in California, Washington and Oregon— all involving character, charm and populations under 10,000. These not-too-far, “hidden hamlets” are secret no more and offer surprising amenities, such as Oregon’s Hood River named as one of National Geographic’s “100 Best Adventure Towns,” boasting just about any outdoor activity you can think of including windsurfing and waterfall touring. Hood River has also been coined “beer country” for it’s bustling brewing scene. Now that’s what I call fun.

Also this month, in Kourtney Jason’s “Cool Reads for Hot Days,” find a selection of great books—separated by age-appropriate categories—guaranteed to keep your kids’ minds moving. In between your travels, find more to see and do right here around town within the pages of What’s Up, FYI, and Calendar.

While international travel may not be in the cards for me this year, I do have a few smaller trips on the horizon and from this vantage point, the future has never looked better.

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Summer’s in full swing, and while we may be “landlocked” here in the Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills, there’s no shortage of bodies of water available for the kids (and you) to enjoy when that thermometer (and perhaps your temper?) is about to burst. This month find a list of the best family-friendly cool-down dips.

TURN OFF THE OVEN Keep your kitchen cool and your stress level down with new cookbook, The NoCook, No-Bake Cookbook by Matt Kadey, and three easy, no-heat-required recipes.

What about brownies you say? These decadent No-Bake Flourless Fig Brownies will keep your sweet tooth satisfied… and your energy bill down!

ADD A LITTLE UMPH TO YOUR MEALS “The difference between ‘try’ and ‘triumph’ is a little ‘umph,’” said Marvin Phillips. Lose the guilt and add important nutritional substance to your plate this summer with tips and recipes from Chef Russ of Your At Home Chef.

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10 HOT SUMMER CONCERTS What’s better than a summer concert?

Luckily, there are a plethora of acts coming through the area this summer, so no matter your genre of taste you’ll find something to help you get your groove on. Here are 10 options to get you started.

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Now that we’re in prime time summer, the swimming pool is the perfect place to take respite and find family entertainment. But did you know that nearly half of all child drownings last year occurred shortly after the children left an adult who was in their immediate vicinity? For a list of 10 Swim Safety Tips for parents of novice swimmers from Steve Wallen Swim School, visit Style online!

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ooking for a kids’ summer program that fosters adventure, teamwork and leadership? Junior Guides (JG) is a summer day camp that will teach kids entering grades 1-9 how to safely play on the area’s most dynamic playground, the South Fork American River. On July 8-11, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., kids will enjoy a ropes course and zip line experience, scrumptious meals, whitewater rafting and more. For details, visit colomajuniorguides.com...El Dorado County’s Senior Nutrition Program is looking for retired nurses and social workers to become part of a volunteer team that will hand deliver healthy lunches Monday through Friday. For more details on how you can help, call 530-621-6160...A big congrats to Soroptimist International of Placerville President Kaye Culver for being honored with the prestigious Laurel Society Pin. Culver was presented with the pin in front of more than 350 Soroptimist members at the recent Soroptimist Sierra Nevada Region Conference...

Help raise funds for the foster children of El Dorado County with two days of shopping! A yard sale will take place at the Shingle Springs Elks Lodge (3821 Quest Court) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 12 and 13. For more information, call Pat at 530-676-7656...

Congrats to Greg Stein of Boy Scout Troop 465 on earning his Eagle Scout. Stein’s project was an outdoor bulletin board for Placerville’s EAA Chapter 512, located just outside of the EAA hangar at the Placerville Airport. The bulletin board is being used to provide information to pilots about upcoming events and regulations...If you’re a senior who wants to know the ins-and-outs of your computer, including Internet and email, call 916-358-3575 to sign up for three free lessons. You must have a computer (PC or Mac) for practicing and some weekly “homework” is required; only one course per senior is allowed...Do you have a diagnosis of prostate cancer? Join the Marshall Cancer Resource Center on the first Thursday of every month from 3-4:30 p.m. at 3581 Palmer Drive, Building 202, in Cameron Park for a relaxed, informative discussion and support group. Friends and family members are welcome, too. For more information, call 530-672-7050...Seniors are invited to an Introduction to Wii Bowling class at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center on July 3 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. This video bowling experience will help improve your balance and eye-hand coordination. To sign up, call 916-358-3575...If you have little ones, head to Fun Fridays, held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Cameron Park Library.

For more info, call 530-621-5500...The Placerville Library needs a few reliable volunteers for a variety of positions. Interested?

Call Barbara at 530-622-5021...Imagination Theater is organizing a tour to New York City from September 14-19, 2014. See three Broadway shows and visit Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and other Big Apple landmarks. For more details, call Lanny at 530-903-6361...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual People & their Pets feature.

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

A: Get involved with your community—it needs your energy.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: Entrepreneurship.

Q: Are you high or low maintenance?

A: High in some areas (expectations), low in others (not a shopper).

Q: Biggest life inspirations?

A: Nature.

Q: What are you most proud of?

A: Having two well-grounded daughters, despite working 6080 hour weeks when they were growing up.

Q: Favorite humanitarian cause?

A: Alzheimer’s Association.

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founding the Annemiek Storm Alzheimer’s Research and Education Endowment Fund as a means to make her own contribution to the cause. She compares her participation to the act of throwing a rock in the water. “The ripples spread out,” she explains. “You have to start close to where you are.

If everyone would do that, all the ripples would start overlapping.” In addition to her work with Alzheimer’s, she is an avid supporter of CASA, a child advocacy organization, as well as the Boys & Girls Club.

“It’s about the Golden Rule,” Storm explains. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That’s all there is to it.”

— Amber Foster

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Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received?

A: “Pole-pole (slow, slow in Swahili), you will get there.”

favorites Author/writer: Anne Frank Escape: Hiking the Sierra Guilty pleasure: Very dark chocolate Meal in town: Allez! Good Food on the Go Movie: Jules and Jim Musician/band: Enya Place to buy a gift, locally: Winterhill Olive Oil Local nonprofit: CASA El Dorado Annual event: Season for Change Gala

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uring her 12 years as a long-term care insurance agent, Annemiek Storm has found that more than 50 percent of her clients suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Many are unable to receive insurance due to preexisting conditions. Over the years, the families Storm met increasingly affected her, each facing the difficult experience of watching a loved one slowly lose their memories. “It’s devastating,” Storm attests, adding that the cost to families is not solely emotional, but financial as well. “It’s a real disaster for the families, and a significant issue for the country.”

In 1999, she began participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, later

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lan an evening with your children or grandchildren and head to the Community Campout at Cameron Park Lake from Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 13. Bring your camping gear and let others do the cooking as you feast on a barbecue dinner. Enjoy crafts, campfire songs, storytelling and sleeping under the stars, plus breakfast in the morning. Pre-registration is required.

Are your kids (ages 6-12) still looking for things to do this summer? Let them try the Junior KidzCamp program at the Cameron Park CSD; weeklong camp themes include Toes in the Sand, Hollywood or Bust, Up, Up and Away, Creative Campers, and Welcome to the Jungle.

Attendees will enjoy drama, arts and crafts, gymnastics at Tumble Time, visits to Cameron Park Lake, a special field trip each week and more.

Numerous other youth programs include Mama and Me Yoga, Youth Hula, Kids’ Uke, and Intro to Birding as a Lifetime Hobby.

For camps, there’s Kiddie Horse Day Camp (ages 4-6), Equestrian Day Camp (ages 7 and older), Mad Science Camps (ages 6-12) with Battle Bot and Planet Avengers themes, Spanish Camp (ages 5 and older), and a Fine Arts Camp (ages 7-13). Dance camps include Pretty Princess (ages 4-8), which will feature classic princess stories, arts and crafts and a tea party; or Pop Star Camp (ages 5 and older), where campers get introduced to a different dance each day. Sports camps/clinics include Summer Basketball Camp put on by the coaches and players from Ponderosa High School’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams (week of July 8-11); Challenger Soccer Camp (week of July 22-26) and UK International Soccer Camp (week of July 29-August 2).

Adults—don’t feel left out! Get in on the action with an adult basketball league or drop-in sports at the gym. You can also try MMA fitness, meditation, Zumba, hula dance, tai chi, ballroom dance, ukulele and guitar lessons, Thai cooking, CPR, gardening, hunter safety or yoga classes.

On July 9, seniors and caregivers are invited to a morning of fun, games, special speakers, ice cream and games at the monthly Coffee Tea and Friends event, held from 10-11:30 a.m. in the social room of the Community Center. On the second Thursday of the month, July 11, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., seniors won’t want to miss Movie Day, sponsored by Friends of the Library. On the fourth Tuesday of the month, July 23, join the Cameron Park Newcomers’ Club for a morning of games from 10 a.m. to noon.

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

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well is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Fortunately, A: Eating having diabetes doesn’t prevent you from enjoying a wide variety of foods. Learning to eat well-balanced meals in the correct and consistent amount and timings, staying fit, and taking prescribed medications can help one thrive with diabetes. Eating non-starchy vegetables and smaller portions of starchy foods and meats is the key for both managing diabetes and losing weight. Here are some additional easy tips: • Eat non-starchy vegetables like spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans with meals.

• Choose whole-grain foods over processed grains.

• Include dried beans and lentils in meals.

• Include fish in meals 2-3 times per week.

• Choose lean meats (cuts of beef or pork that end in “loin”).

• Choose non-fat dairy.

• Choose water, unsweetened tea, coffee and calorie-free “diet” drinks, instead of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks.

• Choose liquid oils for cooking instead of solid fats.

• Avoid high-calorie snack foods and desserts.

—Jaiwant Rangi, M.D., FACE Capitol Endocrinology, Inc., Cameron Park 530-677-0700, capitolendo.com

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What’s the difference between a classical and romantic symphony? Which composers are known for these styles? classical era extended from the mid-18th A: Music’s century to the early 19th. The most famous classical composers were Mozart, Haydn and early Beethoven. The romantic period roughly covered the 19th century; notable composers were late Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt and Tchaikovsky.

During the classical era, symphonies meticulously adhered to a structure: generally four movements, each self-contained with its own theme. The third movement often was a minuet. During this period, orchestras were tiny and dominated by strings; however, clarinets emerged in importance and the piano replaced the harpsichord. By contrast, romantic-era composers abandoned structure to express their passions. “Romantic composers wrote fewer symphonies,” says Folsom Symphony Conductor Michael Neumann, “but their music oozed with feeling.” Orchestras nearly doubled in size, adding more brass and percussion and introducing the glockenspiel and tambourine.

—Linda Holderness, Public Relations Consultant The Folsom Symphony 916-608-6888, folsomsymphony.com

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Announcing the 2013-14 Season of Performing Arts!

Tickets on sale July 8!

From Broadway plays new to the capital region, to choreography from far, far away— the Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College brings the whole world closer.

10/23 9/27 Jason Alonzo King Alexander LINES Ballet

3/25 & 3/26 8/5 & 8/6 Kenny Loggins

10/14 DanZara 12/2 Bellydance Eddie Palmieri Superstars LatinJazz Group

11/26 & 11/27 The Addams Family

10/4 Pacífico Dance Company

10/16 The Acting Company Hamlet

COMING SOON: Ring of Fire, Peter Nero, Moscow Classical Ballet:

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n a world that becomes more interconnected every day, travel goals and international experiences become easier and easier to achieve. This summer, save money while still soaking up a different culture, right here in your own backyard.

The City of Placerville Community Services Department has a number of great “international” summer camps for kids. Vamos a Mexico and Vamos a España will educate children on the exciting language and culture of Spain or Mexico by providing an entertaining immersion experience with “no English” times and fun activities.

Spanish camps also start this month; receive a discount on the second child from the same family who signs up. Another great way for children to experience a different culture is through Hula Dance or Middle East Belly Dance classes.

Adults can culturally connect at the City of Placerville’s ChaCha Salsa Mambo, Middle East Belly Dance, and Hula Dance classes; or, by learning to make an international dish at a Thai Cooking class. Bon voyage!

— Amanda Anderson

For more information on these and other classes, call the City of Placerville’s Community Services Department at 530-642-5232, visit cityofplacerville.org, or stop by the office at 549 Main Street in Placerville.

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he craving for something sweet seemed to be in full-fledged action as I strolled through the heart of Placerville and discovered the one-of-a-kind dessert shop, Claudia Marie. Decorated with passion and love for the art of baking, the entire shop is filled with unique sweets. An all-inclusive dessert shop, each cookie, truffle, cupcake and scoop of ice cream is homemade with some of the healthiest and tastiest ingredients. The California Cookie was my ultimate favorite, the trademark item at the shop, and the perfect mate to my choice of the looseleaf Hula High Tea, a chocolate coconut black tea. The cookie’s secret recipe combined lavish flavors of nuts, seeds, chocolates and many different fruits and vegetables—so much so that each batch, cookie and bite are always different. The tasteful cookie was a combination of health and whimsy with just-enough sweetness to create the perfect complement to any drink. But the best part was the guiltless indulgence, as the owner assured me each item had a healthy twist. With all of the talent in one small shop, I was thrilled to learn Claudia makes cakes for all occasions, desserts for tea parties or truffles for chocolate pairing events. Claudia Marie, 451 Main Street, Suite 5, Placerville. 916601-8202, claudiamariedesign.com.

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Fireworks Jubilee at El Dorado Hills Town Center Beginning at 6 p.m., spectators can ring in Independence Day with two live bands in the Steven Young Amphitheater, the Third Annual Badge-to-Badge Chili Cook-off, a kids’ activity area complete with bounce house, and Radio Disney’s Rock ‘n Road Show! The evening will conclude with a fabulous fireworks display.

Shuttle buses will run starting at 5 p.m. For more details, visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com.

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Bluestone Meadow 2013 Lavender Festival Treat yourself to all things lavender at this festival celebrating the pungent herb. Crafts, lotions, soaps, sachets and U-pick bouquets will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2025 Carson Road in Placerville.

For more information, visit bluestonemeadow.com.

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American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Cameron Park This 24-hour team event is a place to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones who have passed and fight back against cancer in a fun, healthy way. The relay begins at 9 a.m. at Christa McAuliffe Park in Cameron Park. For more information, visit relayforlife.org/cameronparkca.

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Cowboys and Cornbread

Revisit the Old West at the El Dorado Fairgrounds!

A chili cook-off, salsa and cornbread competition, kiddie corral, cowboy poetry and ranch sorting are just some of the activities slated for this year’s fundraiser. Proceeds will support the programs of the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, the El Dorado County Visitors Authority and the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. For more details, visit cowboy-cornbread.com.

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Cameron Park Community Campout Bring the family and your camping gear for a night under the stars at Cameron Park Lake. Enjoy a barbecue dinner, songs, skits and s'mores, then wake up to coffee and breakfast. The night begins at 6 p.m., and pre-registration is required. For more information, visit cameronpark.org.

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Through 7 Uncovering El Dorado County

El Dorado County is rich in vineyards and wineries, oak-filled hills and gold mining history. See how local artists capture its flavor at this art show, held at the Bank of America Gallery at Harris Center for the Arts/Three Stages. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one hour before and during intermission of each performance held at the center. For more details, visit eldoradohillsarts.com.

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4th of July Family Blast Bring your coolers, propane barbecues and dancing shoes to the El Dorado Fairgrounds for an evening of hay mazes, live music and kid-friendly activities. Doors open at 4 p.m.; please leave pets, charcoal barbecues and glass containers at home.

For more details, visit eldoradocountyfair. org.

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Folsom Pro Rodeo Welcome to the Wild, Wild West! Events over the three days of fun will include the Mutton Bustin’, a rodeo queen contest and live music. Get your fill of rodeo clowns, bull riders, cowboys and barbecue. To see a full schedule of events, visit folsomrodeo.com.

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Third Annual Yarnival Feast your eyes on the beautiful, the amazing and the best in handmade wares!

Artists will find inspiring raw materials, while townsfolk will adorn themselves in handforged accessories, smithed silver, beaded notions or bedazzled suits of yore! This three-day extravaganza will take place at Placerville’s stunning Boeger Winery. For additional information, visit yarnival.org.

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more events Through July 28 – The Folly of Follies or Am I My Mother's Keeper? Choose from two great performances put on by the fabulous thespians of the Olde Coloma Theatre. Plays are held every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more details, visit oldecolomatheatre.org.

July 6 – Pancake Breakfast Presented by EAA 512. The public is invited for a hearty meal with all the fixings at the Placerville Airport from 7:30-11 a.m. Donations will support local youth and adult aviation programs, including Young Eagles and Civil Air Patrol. For more details, visit hangtowneaa512.org.

July 6 – Writers' Group at The Library.

Need inspiration? The Writers Bloc meets every first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at the El Dorado County Library in Placerville.

All forms of writing welcome; five page review limit. For additional information, visit eldoradolibrary.org.

July 12-28 – California State Fair. This 17-day fair is a robust celebration of California’s industries, agriculture and the diversity of its people. Every summer the State Fair is all about “Big Fun,” providing entertainment and education to inspire the young and young at heart! For more information about specific events and concerts, visit bigfun.org.

July 12-13 – El Dorado County Yard Sale.

Head to the Elks Lodge parking lot (3821 Quest Court off Durock Road) in Shingle Springs for this two-day sale benefiting foster children of El Dorado County. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

For more details, call 530-676-7656.

July 12-21 – Bye Bye Birdie. It's the late 1950s and teenagers from across the U.S. are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. Kim MacAfee of Sweet Apple, Ohio, is the lucky girl chosen to kiss the hunk, but conflicts arise when her boyfriend gets jealous. Held at Harris Center for the Arts/Three Stages, this El Dorado Musical Theatre production starts at 2 p.m., with evening performances at 7 p.m. To learn more, visit edmt.info.

July 13 – Spaghetti Feed. Help raise funds for the Community Resource Center (CRC) at this Italian feast from 3-6 p.m. at the Federated Church in Placerville. The CRC offers showers, laundry facilities, coffee, computers and much more to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. For more information, call 530-642-2154.

July 13 & 27 – Music in The Courtyard.

Relax and listen to toe-tapping music at the

Fountain Plaza Courtyard on Placerville’s Historic Main Street. Admission is free and refreshments will be available from Fountain Courtyard merchants. To learn more, call 530-622-4900.

July 16 – Free Caregiver Support Groups.

Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role; support groups provide an outlet to share information and feel connected to others in the same position. This free session will be held at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center at 5:30 p.m. For more details, call 530-621-6151.

July 17 – Teddy Bear Campout. Kids can bring their favorite teddy bear to the El Dorado County Library for campfire stories and yummy s’mores, then snuggle up for bed together inside. In the morning, bears and kids will enjoy breakfast snacks together. Campout starts at 7:30 p.m. For more details call, 530-621-5547.

July 20 – Cameron Park Art & Wine Jubilee.

Every third Saturday through September 21, Burke Junction will feature art, wine, food, music and children's activities from 5-9 p.m.

For more details, email mirrormirror2013@ hotmail.com.

July 20 – Third Saturday Placerville Art Walk. Art galleries and merchants will stay open late to host changing art shows and late-night shopping and dining.

Refreshments, demonstrations and entertainment are just some of the fun. Art walks go from 5-9 p.m. To learn more, visit placerville-downtown.org.

July 23 – Gold Bug Quilters Meeting. The group meets once a month at the Placerville Seventh Day Adventist Church in Placerville at 7 p.m. to share ideas and learn new techniques from presenters based all over the area. For more information, call 530677-8015.

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Concerts July 11th

Todd Morgan July 18th

60’s Summer of Love July 25th

Super Huey 6:30PM – 8:30PM Steven Young Amphitheater

Showcase Saturdays Stroll Down Town Center Boulevard

July 27th

6:30PM – 8:30PM • Beer and Wine Tasting

August 16 – Sixth Annual An Affair to Remember "Dream the Dream." This silent and live auction fundraiser will support the always-entertaining Imagination Theater.

Local food and wine will be served, and guests will have the chance to win great raffle prizes and gift baskets; held at the theater from 7-10 p.m. For more information, visit imagination-theater.org.

August 17 – Threads of Life Quilt and Fine Art Auction. Head to Shadowridge Ranch (3700 Fort Jim Road in Placerville) from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and enjoy wine tasting, light fare, live music and more. Proceeds will benefit Marshall Medical Center’s Cancer Resource Fund. Quilt and fine art donations are being accepted through July 31 for the auction. For more details, visit threadsoflifeplacerville.com.

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• Local Musicians on Blvd.

• Town Center Business Showcase

Evening Concert 8:00PM-9:30PM The Gary Mendoza Band

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outtakes Marshall Registered Nurses Susan Dorsey and Desiree Martin provide blood pressure screenings

Kelly Krohn celebrates her 50th birthday by finishing her first 5K

Marshall Mouse and the Oak Ridge Jr. Trojans Midget Cheerleaders encourage runners

Marshall Health Expo & 5K Run The Scenic Creek Trail, El Dorado Hills Town Center, May 18 Photos by Agrifino Edralin.

Ashley Mitchell and Sharon Hensley

Joleen Denault, R.N., and Christina Kuntz join Dr. Scott Yoder and family

5K participants stretch before the run

Sierra Wildlife Rescue’s Annual Champagne Brunch

April Nichol and Lionel the greathorned owl

Cameron Park Country Club, April 28. Photos by Nancy Powers.

Attendees at SWR’s Champagne brunch enjoy a buffet catered by the Cameron Park Country Club

Marty Owen, SWR’s education team chair, with Zag, the Harris hawk

The Placerville Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet & Auction Forni Building, El Dorado County Fairgrounds May 16 Photos by Jan Young.

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outtakes Carrie and Josh Bendick, co-winemakers at Holly’s Hill Vineyards

Jamila B. Khan, Megan Wiskus and Lee Amara enjoy the scenery and wine at Holly’s Hill Vineyards

El Dorado Ag in the Classroom volunteer Avis Jolly and Executive Director Karen Owen sell raffle tickets

Rocks & Rhones El Dorado Hills residents Joe Souza and Holly Bialorucki

Pleasant Valley Wineries, May 25-26 Photos by Jolaine Collins, Collins Communications.

John MacCready, winemaker/ owner of Sierra Vista Winery, his wife Barbara MacCready, and Jody Franklin, director of tourism for El Dorado County

Teena and Frank Hildebrand, owners of Narrow Gate Vineyards

Cinco De Mayo Taco Fiesta: Lions Club Zone Project by Mother Lion Lions, Pioneer Lions & Placerville Lions with the help of Friends of Seniors Lions Hall, Placerville, May 4. Photos by Kathi Lishman and Uldis Dokers.

Union Mine Leo Club Members Angela Fletcher and Savannah Miller

Jerry Didlot

Bill and Marilyn Garrett

Dominick Ramirez

Placerville City Council Member Patty Borelli

Angelina Daniels and Joyce Shinn

If you know of any events happening in the El Dorado County Foothills area or have photos you would like to share with us, please submit them to info@stylemg.com. And, to see more Outtakes photos, visit our Web site: stylemg.com.

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They hope to eventually find board members for the Mother Lode Ragtime Society and gain official 501(c) status.

“The most challenging aspect of running the festival,” Lucas says, “is getting a good team of volunteers to help. The most rewarding aspect is to see the enjoyment of the people who attend…and the performers who keep coming back.”

“What we are most looking forward to at this year’s festival, as always, is the magic that happens when the music begins,” Norton adds. “The musicians get warmed up, begin playing off each other, improvising. As that happens, it’s so delightful

by Morgan Cásarez to watch the folks in the From left to right: Dan Lucas, Helen Lucas , Brutus and Marilyn Norton. audience come alive and become completely involved in the music. utter Creek attracts visitors yearunique appeal. “The musicians are very apWe truly enjoy watching this happen.” round with its rich Gold Rush heripreciative of the volunteers, and will often tage and rustic charm, but come stop to thank and chat with them.”

Visit suttercreekragtime.com for more August, music lovers and history buffs alike With “Early Bird Special” three-day information. will flock to the jewel of the Mother Lode passes (on sale through the 15th) priced to enjoy the rollicking sounds of ragtimeat just $65 and single-day tickets starting era music. at $15, organizers have ensured that the The Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival is a family-friendly event is not only fun, but labor of love for members of the Mother affordable for fans of all ages. Since its inLode Ragtime Society. Following the sucception, the event has been run much like cess of 1999’s inaugural festival, the pasa non-profit organization—the entirely volsionate group banded together to “ensure unteer staff generously donates their time that all pianos and miscellaneous instruand resources, and money from ticket sales ments in and around this picturesque Gold goes directly to festival expenses such as Rush town issue ragtime music.” performer fees, advertising and supplies.

This year’s event will take place August “As I see it, the trick to making this fes9-11 throughout five venues. More than 30 tival successful is to keep it informal so Pat Aranda acts, including the Crown Syncopators, musicians can perform what they want Elliot Adams, Virginia Tichenor, Tom Brier, with whomever they want,” shares festival and Jack & Chris Bradshaw, are expected organizer Dan Lucas. “When they do that, July 12-August 29 – Equestrian to draw nearly 300 people to the small the music just gets better and better. Just Excellence. The Gallery at 48 town of Sutter Creek with performances as important, though, is the atmosphere Natoma will celebrate two artists’ of classic stride, boogie, and novelty piano of Sutter Creek. It’s casual and relaxing for acclaimed work in Western art at tunes of days gone by. the performers and attendees alike. It is a this exhibit showcasing watercolors “[It’s] a smaller, more intimate festival unique place for a unique festival.”

by Kara Castro and oil paintings and than many and there is a greater than usual Since 2009, Lucas and his wife Marilyn bronze sculpture by Keith Christie. chance of having a private, casual converNorton, along with a dedicated team of For more details, visit facebook.com/ sation with a performer,” explains volunteer volunteers, have donated countless hours thegalleryat48natoma. coordinator Kathy Berg of the festival’s to planning and producing the festival.

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Photo of group by Dante Fontana; Pat Aranda photo by Lewis Motisher.

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health&wellness

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ou wash your produce, clean your floors and try to keep a tidy house. But are you doing enough to have a healthy home?

These days, it seems there are lots of questionable chemicals in many popular products used around the house. So, what’s safe and what should you avoid? Read on for these answers, and more.

HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a “healthy homes initiative” to keep Americans safe indoors. “Most people spend over 90 percent of their time indoors, making the indoor environment a key foundation for our health,” says Jean Prijatel, U.S. EPA Pacific Southwest Region program & enforcement officer (Toxics Office).

The EPA’s advice? Keep dirt outdoors, remove your shoes once you’re inside, and make sure your hands are clean. “Wash your hands of it,” says Prijatel, “is the simplest way for parents to engage their kids in their healthy home efforts. Keeping a house free of contaminants is a manageable daily task for all members of the household.” The EPA’s healthy homes initiative focuses on indoor air quality, like mold, tobacco smoke, radon, carbon monoxide and ventilation, as well as exposure to toxins, such as lead, asbestos, mercury, household products and pesticides.

green house Is Your Home Healthy?

by Kristen Castillo

AROUND THE HOUSE Look around your home. Most likely every cabinet has chemicals or cleansers, which isn’t always a good thing. “Cleaning chemicals are most frequently used by everyone in the home,” says Dan Hannan, CSP and author of Preventing Home Accidents: A Quick and Easy Guide. “The big takeaway is reading labels and seeing how products are intended for use.” For example, a specific product may require ventilation, use of gloves or boots, or may caution against its overuse.

Hannan, who stresses the importance of keeping chemicals out of reach of children, also advises homeowners to inventory the chemicals in their home. “Homeowners tend to accumulate chemicals rather than dispose of them,” he says, noting you can safely dispose of chemicals such as paints and aerosols at household hazardous waste events in your community. “Be responsible and dispose of things properly,” he advises. “You don’t want to damage the environment.”

Before you grab your bath soap and hit the shower, what’s really in your shampoo and cleanser? In recent years, scientific and media reports have shown toxic ingredients such as formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane in many brandname health and beauty products. Some of these chemicals may cause health problems to your liver, kidneys, respiratory system and central nervous system.

Luckily, many healthy alternatives are hitting the market. “Our skin absorbs up to 70 percent of what you put on it, and a child’s skin is even more absorbent,” says Tara Verkuil, president and founder of Eco Princess, a 24 stylemg.com - July 2013

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IN THE BATH

line of natural bath products. “That’s why we here at Eco Princess Organics have handcrafted a pure and gentle children’s bath line, made with effective organic and botanical ingredients that you can feel good about using.” Eco Princess Citrus Shampoo, for example, is all-natural and made from olive leaf extract and sweet almond protein, as well as essential oils of grapefruit, vanilla, blood orange and tangerine.

Walgreens, the country’s largest drugstore chain, recently launched their Ology brand of baby and personal care products, as well as household cleaners that are free of harmful formulations. “Ology reflects our dedication to innovation, our constant drive to improve our customers’ quality of life, and our ongoing commitment to help people get, stay and live well,” says Joe Magnacca, former president of Daily Living Products and Solutions for Walgreens. The Ology product line includes adult shampoo and conditioner, baby lotion, two-in-one body wash, liquid laundry detergent, glass and all-purpose cleaners.

Product photos courtesy of their respective companies.

IN THE BEDROOM Your bedroom can be clean and healthy too, especially with so many organic bed and linen products available.

“We find that the driving forces for most customers is creating a beautiful, nontoxic home,” says Matt Levinthal, vice president of marketing for Coyuchi, the first company to bring 100-percent organic cotton bedding to the U.S. “Eco-conscious consumers love that organic textiles have less impact on the planet through reduced pesticide use and cleaner processing of the fiber, but are also

TO REDUCE 10 WAYS YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

Trying to go green? Lessening your carbon footprint is a lot easier than you might think. By taking the small steps below you can make a big environmental difference!

1. Track your carbon footprint. How many green habits do you have?

Which areas need improvement? Use this EPA calculator to find out: epa. gov/climatechange/ghgemissions/ind-calculator.html and get your kids involved too. They can track their imprint online as well: cooltheworld.com/kidscarboncalculator.php.

2. Recycle electronics, batteries and paint. If you’re finished with these household products, keep the toxins out of the trash. Check with local environmental groups and city-sponsored e-waste recycling opportunities.

3. Choose products with minimal packaging. Who needs oversized packages? Excess cardboard, paper and plastic wrap just means you have more product waste to recycle or throw out.

4. Unplug! Even if you’re not actively using a device like a phone charger or a toaster, it could be sucking up energy in your home or office. The solution? Turn off appliances and unplug equipment that aren’t in use.

5. Go for reusable products. Don’t buy single-use items like juice boxes or bottled water if you can rely on a reusable cup to do the same thing. Forget plastic bags, too. Instead, chose reusable bags to carry items from the store.

6. Install energy-saving light bulbs. Choose the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star label when buying light bulbs and other energy products. According to the EPA, over time, Energy Star products “can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 130,000 pounds and save you $11,000 on energy bills.”

7. Reduce your reliance on cars. Walk to school or ride your bike whenever possible. If you need a car once in a while, consider signing up with a car-sharing company like Zipcar (zipcar.com). Sign up to use a car only when you need one. After all, each Zipcar replaces more than 20 personally owned vehicles that would normally be on the road.

8. Be water wise. Make sure your water use is sensible. For example, only run your dishwasher when the machine’s full. The EPA says it’ll save you 100 pounds of carbon dioxide and $40 a year. Also, water your lawn early in the day when it’s coolest outside.

9. Eliminate junk mail. Signing up for electronic bill paying will help reduce traditional mail, and according to payitgreen.org, in one year of electronic bill paying, the average American household would save six pounds of paper, 23 pounds of wood, and prevent the production of 29 pounds of greenhouse gases.

10. Get a clothesline! According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, clothes dryers make up four percent of the average American household’s energy use.

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QUESTIONABLE CHEMICALS Infants and children are at high risk for toxicity from dangerous chemicals around the home and elsewhere. “A small exposure translates into a big dose,” says Mike Schade, PVC campaign coordinator for the Center for Health, Environment & Jus-

tice (CHEJ). “Children put things in their mouths and spend a lot of time on the floor and ground, so they may ingest chemicals from toys, containers, dirt and dust on a regular basis.”

For example, he notes, “scientific evidence has found that phthalates—chemi-

cals added to PVC/vinyl plastic—are associated with hormone disruption, birth defects, asthma and other serious health problems; many of these same health problems that are on the rise.” While phthalates have been banned in children’s toys in the U.S. since 2008, they’re often found in other

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largely interested in creating a clean and beautiful home that expresses their style as well as their values.”

Coyuchi products, which include bed sheets, rugs, robes and more, are free of toxic dyes, bleaches and finishes.

They’re also produced using fair–labor practices and natural fibers. Their cotton is 100-percent certified organic. “At Coyuchi, we look at it as the home is the one place where we have full control of our environment,” Levinthal says.

“It’s the one place in the world where we get to transform it into our vision of ourselves and of the world. If your vision of the world is a clean, non-toxic and natural place of beauty, then the decision to choose organic products is easy.”

household products, such as “flooring in our home, lunchboxes, backpacks, binders and other children’s school supplies,” Schade says. Read product labels and avoid these chemicals whenever possible.

PESKY PESTCIDES Whether you’re killing weeds in your yard or fending off pests in your garden, pesticides can be dangerous. “Nearly everything contains pesticides to some degree, but the most dangerous and common chemicals/ pesticides present in and around the home are found in foods and plastics,” says Dr. Robert Melillo, creator and co-founder of the Brain Balance Program® and the Brain Balance Achievement Centers.

He notes that some foods have high levels of pesticides including, “foods that have come to be known as the ‘Dirty Dozen’—apples, cherries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, raspberries, strawberries, bell peppers, celery, potatoes and spinach.” Dr. Melillo says some soft plastics like those in water bottles and coffee covers “carry estrogen disrupters and can be toxic.” Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is another concern. Found in soda cans,

canned foods, baby bottles, water bottles and frozen dinners, the chemical “has estrogenic activity and can alter sexual development and neurobehavioral processes, and is associated with an early onset of puberty,” says Dr. Melillo, noting BPA may also cause diabetes and obesity.

HEALTHY ADVICE Sure, it’s overwhelming these days to figure out what one should avoid for optimal health, but these tips can lead the way.

1. Start simple. “Buying new school supplies? Remodeling your kitchen flooring?

Think about new products or materials that you’re buying, and be an informed consumer,” Schade says.

2. Buy organic. Dr. Melillo advises this and says, “It may be a bit more expensive, but it is well worth the cost in order to avoid these toxic compounds.”

3. Thoroughly wash all produce.

Whether conventional or organic, use water or a commercial produce washing product to clean your produce,” Dr. Melillo

says and continues, “…remember pesticides, herbicides and fungicides can be washed off the surface of the produce; however, they also get into the soil and grow into the produce itself.”

4. Avoid using plastics. Dr. Melillo advises to do this as much as possible, especially soft plastic. “It is much safer to stick to using glass and ceramics for eating, drinking and microwaving purposes whenever possible,” he says.

5. Avoid school supplies made with vinyl. “First look for the universal recycling symbol. If it has the number ‘3’ inside it, or the letters ‘V’ or ‘PVC’ underneath it, you know the product is made out of PVC,” Schade says.

6. Ask questions. “Some products are not properly labeled, making it impossible to determine whether they contain vinyl. If you’re uncertain, email or call the 1-800 number of the manufacturer or retailer and ask what type of plastic their product is made of,” Schade says. “You have the right to know.”

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book smart Cool Reads for Hot Days

by Kourtney Jason

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f you’d prefer to see your kids’ noses buried in books rather than their eyes glued to the TV this summer, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to see the best new books for little ones ages 0-12.

C h e c ke r s a n d Dot at the Beach b y J . To r r e s , Illustrated by J. Lum ( Tu n d ra B o o k s , 2013, $7.95) Follow along with Checkers and Dot as they explore the beach, counting as they go. The highcontrast, patterned art in this board book was specially designed for babies and tots.

Clark the Shark

by Bruce Hale, Illustrated by Guy Francis (HarperCollins, 2013, $17.99) With great rhythm and rhyme comes the tale of young Clark, an over-enthusiastic shark. Clark loves life, but when his pep becomes too much for his friends, Clark’s teacher helps him figure out how to tone it down.

AGES 7-9 When Mermaids S l e e p by A n n Bonwill (Random House Books for Young Readers, 2013, $16.99) This bedtime picture book takes young readers to a land where mermaids sleep and pirates snore. The dream-like illustrations will inspire your kiddos to imagine the most magical places they can think up.

AGES 4-6 Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle (Chronicle Books, 2013, $16.99) In this wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend experience the joys and tests of friendship through a synchronized dance.

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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein (Random House Books for Young Readers, 2013, $16.99) Lucky Kyle Keeley wins a spot to be one of 12 kids to spend the night and play games in the town’s new library, built by Kyle’s hero and world-famous game maker Luigo Lemoncello. This humorous and mysterious tale is a cross between Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and A Night in the Museum.

Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes

by Charise Mericle Harper (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2013, $15.99) It’s a challenging time for Grace when she enters a cupcake competition and

doesn’t get paired with her best friend forever, Mimi. Then, her team votes to build a cupcake Spiderman over her idea to create a cupcake Eiffel Tower. Will she be able to overcome her disappointment and lead her team to victory?

AGES 10-12 The Hidden Summer

by Gin Phillips (Penguin Publishing, 2013, $16.99) After a falling out between their mothers, 13-yearold best friends Nell and Lydia are forbidden from hanging out. This coming-of-age story focuses on self-discovery, family and friendship.

Cartboy and the Time Capsule by L.A. Campbell (Macmillan, 2013, $12.99) F i l l e d w i t h p h o to s , drawings and timelines, H a l ’s t i m e c a p s u l e journal chronicles a year in his life as a sixth-grader who hates history and earns the nickname “Cartboy.” What else could possibly go wrong?

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cause&effect

A Sanctuary for Discarded and Defeated Animals

by Bill Romanelli

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t all started with three blind horses and a cow named Number 37. “The horses were living in horrible conditions on another rancher’s property, stuck in the same stall together for two years,” says Kathy Hart, who owns Hartsong Ranch with her husband Jim. “I was like everyone else at first—I walked away—but after thinking about them during a terrible storm, I had to offer them something better.”

This was Kathy’s impetus to do more for discarded and defeated farm animals. The idea became a cause, however, after Number 37.

When the Harts bought the 30 acres that would become Hartsong Ranch, it was overgrown, so they arranged for a local rancher to graze cattle on it as “organic lawnmowers.” Of the 17 cattle that arrived, 30 stylemg.com - July 2013

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everything was normal except for that one cow, Number 37, who was in quite a panic.

For two days she ran the fence line, calling out, in distress. “I called the rancher, who chuckled, ‘Oh, she’s just looking for her baby,’” Kathy says. “It hit me like a brick. Her baby was only a week old. I told the rancher to take her back or bring the baby here, but it was too late. The calf had already been sold to a veal farm.”

The inhumanity of the rancher motivated Kathy and Jim to set up Hartsong as a non-profit sanctuary for farm animals that need special care.

Now, six years later, and with a mantra that “Every Life Matters,” the ranch is a forever home to more than 60 animals, including horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs, chickens, goats and rabbits.

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Jim and Kathy Hart

Photos by Dante Fontana.

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More than a sanctuary, however, the ranch is also geared toward education, and hosts several field trip groups ranging from school kids to senior citizens. The goal is to enlighten the public about the vivid emotions and feelings of farm animals, encourage kindness toward animals, and even foster more compassionate food choices.

“I’m not interested in telling horror stories about factory farms; frankly if there wasn’t consumer demand for farmed livestock there wouldn’t be horror stories either,” Kathy says. “I just hope by showing people these animals do have real emotional needs, maybe they’ll consider the choices they make next time they’re at the grocery store.”

As a working ranch, there are endless chores, so Hartsong welcomes volunteers who enjoy giving love to animals and being loved in return. In particular, a large fence building project—taking place this month and next—could use able hands. Monthly sponsorships and administrative volunteer options are also available to those who want to get involved.

Day to day though, the chores are a labor of love. Even “Number 37,” who found her way back to Hartsong after five years, with a new baby in tow, is happy and healthy here, and that’s what gives Jim and Kathy joy.

“These animals are happy; they love to play, frolic, kick up their heels and just celebrate that they’re so content to be alive,” Kathy says. “Therein lies the reward.”

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We are very excited to invite you to our third year of weekend wine and food pairings going on throughout the summer/fall on our beautiful Vineyard Patio. Invite your friends for a leisurely luncheon and wine pairing while enjoying exquisite mountain vineyard views.

“Pairings” Food + Wine at Miraflores is a very unique experience; the Chef’s present their culinary special right to your table — a good time to talk food and wine with your chef du-jour. There is often a Sommelier here as well describing the wines and giving you tips on how to pair them at home or in a restaurant. These four-course-pairing full luncheons rival the finest restaurants anywhere.

The luncheon menus are culinary masterpieces and the wines are harmonizing. You won’t want to miss this years’ “Pairings” Food + Wine at Miraflores. For more info please call (530) 647-8505 or visit our website at www.mirafloreswinery.com for more details.

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communication is key Q & A with Therapist Bob

by Bob Parkins, LMFT

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his month’s article focuses on communication, one of the essential aspects of healthy relationships. While I primarily write about marriage/romantic relationships, the same principles of communication apply to virtually any relationship. In fact, I encourage couples that are struggling at home with communication skills they’re learning, to practice them at the

office. Work relationships don’t have the same emotional attachments or baggage that our primary relationships have, and thus can be a safe place to practice. The following questions represent some of the more common struggles couples have communicating:

Q: My wife keeps bringing up the past and holds previous mistakes over my head every time we have a fight. I usually respond by getting extremely angry before shutting down. I’m afraid she’ll never forgive me. How can we move on?

BOB: When your wife repeatedly circles back to past hurts, she needs you to understand her, but doesn’t know how to tell you. Instead of getting defensive, empathetically acknowledge how your actions hurt her, focusing on her feelings. I tell people to “sell it with your eyes,” as your eyes communicate in ways your words alone can’t. In order to keep from becoming defensive, remind yourself that her feelings are not about you. Lastly, don’t try to “fix” anything; she won’t feel heard if you’re trying to “fix” her.

Q: When my husband and I argue, he won’t stop until he’s finished. I try to leave the room when things get really loud, but this infuriates him, and he accuses me of avoiding the issue and running away from him. How can we work things out when they escalate so fast?

BOB: Your husband probably feels unheard and is 32 stylemg.com - July 2013

afraid the issue won’t get resolved.

It’s difficult to see when you’re being yelled at, but this is the only way he knows how to express his anxiety.

While you may need to a take timeout to calm down and collect your thoughts, he also needs the security of knowing that the issue will be resolved soon. The easiest solution to your “pursuer-distancer” dynamic is to: • Tell him you’re feeling overwhelmed and need a time-out to collect your thoughts.

• Tell him you intend to return to resolve the issue, and then agree upon a specific time to come back and focus on hearing each other and resolving the issue.

Q: Whether we’re arguing or I’m trying to connect with my husband, it seems he’s always getting defensive and doesn’t understand me. How can this be solved?

BOB: If your husband frequently misinterprets your intentions, or gets defensive for no apparent reason, he may either be blaming himself, or feel blamed by you. “I” statements keep the focus on you, and owning your own feelings, values or beliefs, without putting anyone on the defensive.

“I” statements usually begin with: “I feel…when…happens,” “I would like…,” etc. Example: I felt dismissed yesterday when you didn’t introduce me to your coworker. Although there may be a “you” in an “I” statement, it should do nothing more than give context.

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ummertime is upon us, along with sunscreen, swimming, wakeboarding and rafting. For thousands of Sacramento area locals and visitors that means a trip to the cooling waters of Folsom Lake. But before you don that life vest and jump into the 11,450-acre surface area and 300 billion gallons of water, you might want to know what was formerly there: at least 11 known towns and settlements founded during the Gold Rush of 1848—some of California’s oldest—all underneath its murky waters.

Members of the Mormon Battalion— who arrived in California from Utah in 1846 and played a vital role in the Mexican34 stylemg.com - July 2013

American War—were the first known non-Native American settlers. After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo restored peace, many members of the Mormon Battalion chose to stay and settle in the Sierra Nevada foothills. When gold was discovered in Coloma, a few enterprising Mormons began searching for gold along the American River and founded Mormon Island. More emigrating Latter Day Saints (LDS) members, as well as people from other faiths, later joined them. By 1850, Mormon Island had a school, hotel, post office and more than 2,000 residents.

Southwest of Mormon Island, under Folsom Lake, are the remains of Negro

Hill or Bar. In 1848, two men of African descent, August Newhall and a Methodist preacher by the name of Kelsey, settled in the area and founded Negro Hill, which boasted a population of 1,200 at its height of production.

As years passed, the region turned from gold to agriculture, becoming home to multiple dairy farms, orchards, little clapboard houses and red barns.

The Davies family sold milk door-to-door during the Great Depression; the Darringtons were ranchers; and the McDowells operated a ranch and winery.

In 1951, the last residents of the area, whose homes were purchased by the U.S. government, packed their wagons and vehicles and moved on—leaving behind the memories, buildings, orchards, mine tailings, aqueducts, bridges and tools that were a part of life in the area for more than 100 years.

By 1955, the reservoir was filled—a sad farewell to many. Probably not to Negro Hill resident Mary Ballou, however, whose detailed diary describes her heartfelt homesickness for “the states” and “hogs in [her] kitchen” disturbing the pots and kettles. Like many women, Ballou traveled to California with her gold prospecting husband but made more money running a small business, which included a kitchen, laundering service, sewing and childcare.

In 1954, the remains in the cemeteries and isolated graves that were found were moved to the Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery; in all, 289 individuals from Mormon Island and hundreds more from other towns, most resting in “unknown” markers.

At low water, remnants of Mormon Island and a bridge in Salmon Falls may be seen, including foundations, irrigation, tools, glass and earthenware. Forever lost are 11 pastoral towns and rowdy mining camps—all a watery tribute to the men and women who pioneered California.

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hen furniture no longer needed for its original use is given a second life—by serving an entirely new function and adding an element of the unexpected to a room—experts call it “repurposing” furniture.

“DRESSERED” TO IMPRESS A dresser is one of the best examples of repurposing furniture, because it’s one of the most universal. Placed in an entryway with a tray on top, it’s a perfect spot to gather keys and mail, while drawers can capture hats, gloves, scarves and mittens. Other repurposed ideas include a dresser or buffet in a workroom to store art supplies, and in a kitchen for pots and pans.

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by Kerrie Kelly ADDED SOFTNESS

For those who play by the book, don’t be afraid of breaking an unspoken design rule.

Just because it’s called a “dining room hutch” doesn’t mean it needs to reside in a dining room. In fact, it may be an even more interesting piece when placed in the den and filled with books.

When looking to repurpose or update upholstered furniture, the right fabric can enhance your design in a way no other component can come close to aesthetically. Find a signature fabric you love—one with enough design elements so that you can pull out colors, coordinate textures, and have multiple options for furnishings and accessories. Sometimes your repurposing exercise may be as easy as unscrewing a dining seat from its frame, pulling over a new fabric, staple-gunning it on to recover the seat, and screwing it back on. Voilà! You have a new desk chair, fully repurposed and fresh looking.

CHANGING FACES

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It takes imagination and some simple fixes to change the function of a piece of furniture. Adding a granite or butcher-block top can make a dresser just right in the kitchen, while changing knobs and hinges can give furniture a whole new look. Looking for a bigger challenge? Transform furniture completely by staining the wood a different color or sanding and painting it.

The furniture you choose has to last—not only in utility, but in beauty, too. A product has to have a reason to be passed along and repurposed, instead of thrown away. Furniture that’s created from real wood, incorporates timeless design, and has simple inner beauty will be passed along to friends and relatives, or sold at a garage sale. Whatever the case, the life cycle is greatly extended by these simple principles. So while new pieces are always great, consider repurposing older ones.

They tell a story and have history, creating an authentically interesting space.

BREAK THE RULES

ARMOIRE NO MORE Perhaps the latest furniture piece being given a second life is the television armoire.

Flat-screen and plasma TVs are turning these armoires into relics, but they don’t have to be. Selling older furniture isn’t going to result in a lot of money, so get creative.

With some adjustments—removing the doors, replacing wood shelves with glass, and adding a mirror as a backdrop—an old armoire can become a wine cabinet; or, repurpose it into a home office, with storage for a computer and drawer space for paper and a printer.

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Kerrie Kelly is an award-winning interior designer, author and multimedia consultant. She has authored two books: ‘Home Décor: A Sunset Design Guide,’ published by Oxmoor House, and the newly released ‘My Interior Design Kit,’ with Pearson Professional and Career Education. To contact her, visit kerriekelly. com or call 916-919-3023.

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This sign greeted us at the Auckland Airport after a 13-hour overnight flight from San Francisco. After months of planning and anticipation, our dreams of spending a month in New Zealand were about to come true. \\ GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY New Zealand is a land of volcanoes, earthquakes, geysers and fjords (long, narrow inlets with steep sides or cliffs, created in valleys carved by glacial activity). We experienced each of these as we traveled from the Bay of Islands, at the top of the culturally rich North Island, to Fiordland and the scenic beauty of the South Island.

Polynesian explorers first discovered the islands. Legend says when they saw the Southern Alps, topped with an unfamiliar white substance (snow), they called the country Aotearoa, or “Land of the Long White Cloud.” Hundreds of years later, in 1642, the islands were formally “discovered”

by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who named the land Nieuw Zeeland, after the Netherlands province of Zeeland. This small country, similar in size to Great Britain or Japan, is now known as New Zealand.

\\ IN A NUTSHELL We were a small group of 11, ranging in age from early 50s to late 70s. With the exception of our group leader, who had been to New Zealand many times, this was a first-time visit for each of us.

Traveling in a 12-seater van, we began our adventure in the Bay of Islands—at the northernmost part of the North Island—where we spent three days becoming familiar with Kiwi hospitality, Maori culture, and driving on the “wrong side” of the road! We then traveled south to Auckland, where we enjoyed the Auckland Museum and Sky Tower (the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere).

Next, we visited Rotorua, voted the “most beautiful city in New Zealand.” Built on the edge of a volcanic crater, Rotorua is known for its thermal activity and Maori culture. A stop at Napier followed, famous for its art deco architecture, as well as the nearby wineries of Hawke’s Bay. Our final North Island stay was in the capital city of Wellington, often compared to San Francisco for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, ethnic diversity, busy waterfront and cool, windy weather.

Crossing Cook Strait by Interislander Ferry, we spent

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TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND

Lodge in Hokitika) and “cabins” (Bay Snap-

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: BUTLER GORGE SWINGBRIDGE; ABEL TASMAN COAST TRACK; OTAGO HARBOR; JET BOATING THROUGH THE SHOTOVER RIVER; YELLOW-EYED PENGUIN AT sanctuary in dunedin; MAORI WARRIORS; MAORI DANCER at Hangi Feast.

per Holiday Park in Napier). Breakfast, whether continental or full buffet, was usually included and Wi-Fi was generally available for a fee. Since most of our hotel rooms had kitchenettes, we periodically shopped at local grocery stores and prepared our evening meal—while enjoying a glass or two of wine— in-house.

\\ EAT It has been said that there are 15 sheep for every one person in New Zealand, and while this is no longer true—as of 2008 the ratio was eight sheep per person—lamb is a common menu item. Roast lamb was offered during the traditional hangi (the Maori method of cooking food using heated rocks buried in a pit oven) feast at Tamaki Maori Village, and lamb salad got rave reviews in Rotorua and Christchurch. We even found barbecued lamb burgers at McDonalds in Auckland!

There is a strong British influence in New Zealand, so fish and chips, mussels, and bangers and mash were common menu items. Another local favorite was “mince pie,” a puff pastry filled with minced beef, lamb or steak and cooked in savory gravy. This “takeaway” treat made a tasty lunch, especially when enjoyed with a glass of New Zealand beer (Tui or Speights).

\\ EXPLORE For museum lovers, the Auckland War Memorial Museum was a favorite. We needed a full day to enjoy the many displays depicting New Zealand’s geology, history, culture and peacekeeping philosophy. We also enjoyed the Rotorua Museum of Art and History, Wellington’s Te Papa Museum, and the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch.

Learning about and experiencing the Maori culture was an ongoing part of our journey, especially in the North Island. Early in the trip we toured the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where our Maori guide gave his people’s the next 15 days on New Zealand’s South

perspective of this important transaction

Island. Here we were amazed by the beauty

between the natives and the British. Here

of the glaciers, rainforests and waterways

we witnessed the traditional Maori greet-

of Fiordland, shopped for jade in Hokitika,

ing: a fierce look with tongue fully extended,

explored our thrill-seeking side in Queen-

eyes opened wide, and elaborate posturing

stown, and witnessed the optimistic atti-

to demonstrate ferocious warrior abilities.

tude of post-earthquake Christchurch.

We marveled at the intricate carvings on meetinghouses and war canoes, learned that

\\ REST YOUR EYES

diamonds are the only stone harder than

We stayed in a variety of hotels, ranging

jade, and discovered that Maori “tattoos” are

from modern high-rises (Ibis Wellington

actually facial carvings.

Hotel) to family-run (Jade Court Motor

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We also visited the Tamari Maori Vil-

lage near Rotorua, where we played games designed to teach warrior skills, were entertained by Maori song and dance, and enjoyed a traditional hangi buffet feast—a favorite experience from the trip.

On the South Island, the group’s hikers made a half-day trek on the Abel Tasman

walked across

Coast Track, a fairly easy two-and-a-half-mile

Buller Gorge

walk ending with a refreshing swim in the Tas-

on New Zea-

man Sea.

land’s longest

At Franz Josef we walked for more than a

swing bridge,

mile along an open riverbed to get a close-up

returning via

view of the glacier. (For safety reasons we

zip line; sped

were unable to actually touch the glacial ice.)

through the narrow canyons of the Shotover

However, one group member took a helicop-

River in a jet boat; rode a gondola to Bob’s

ter ride over the Southern Alps and glaciers,

Peak, overlooking Queenstown, before racing

enjoying a spectacular view!

down the mountain in a luge; rolled down a hill strapped inside a plastic

We drove through

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Zorb; and visited the birth-

National Park, arriv-

A tip about tipping. In a word,

near Queenstown. (No one in

ing at one of the most

don’t. It is not expected and, in fact, tourists are discouraged from tipping at hotels and restaurants. The exception? If a tour guide provides excellent service, tipping is appropriate.

our group was brave enough

the mountains and

place of bungee jumping

rainforests of Fiordland

beautiful places in New Zealand: Milford Sound. Boarding our Real Journeys vessel, we cruised through the

Don’t get burned. Because

stunning glacier-formed

of a hole in the ozone layer over New Zealand’s southern neighbor, Antarctica, sun protection (hats and sunscreen) is strongly recommended.

canyons to the Tasman Sea. Along the way we passed waterfalls, sheer cliffs and Mitre Peak, believed to be one of the world’s highest mountains to rise directly out of the sea. This two-hour cruise, which included lunch and informative commentary, was a trip highlight.

During our stay in Dunedin we enjoyed a half-day guided tour around the Otago Har-

to try bungy jumping, but we watched other—younger and more adventurous—people do it, which was pretty thrilling!)

For some members of our group, shopping was a favorite pastime. Many sheep means lots of wool, and woolen shirts, scarves

Make a wish! You will see stars like

never before. The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the center of our galaxy, so you’ll be looking into the heart of the Milky Way.

and socks were well priced at the Kiwi Sock Factory in Norsewood, in the southern part of the North Island. The

Ouch! Sandflies, found in the rainfor-

gift shop at Te Puia in Ro-

est in Fiordland, are nasty pests. While they do not carry diseases, their bites will make you itch. A lot. Buy insect repellant and use it liberally.

torua offered woodcarvings,

Garden delight. From dahlias,

begonias and roses to cabbage trees, kauri and flax, we found a wonderful botanical garden in nearly every city! Best of all, they’re free to visit and a great respite.

woven flax handbags, and

THE TOUR CONTINUES CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: AUCKLAND SKY TOWER; ZORBing; pohutu GEYSER IN ROTORUA; DUNEDIN BOTANICAL GARDEN; HAWKE’S BAY VINEYARDS.

many other traditional Maori pieces; some of the proceeds

stop before returning home, this was a great

support the adjacent schools

place to pick up last-minute gifts.

where Maori youth learn their

Throughout our trip we found the people

ancestral arts. Hokitika, on

to be friendly, helpful and eager to ensure

the South Island, is “the Jade

that we enjoyed our time in New Zealand. Our

Capital of New Zealand.”

visit was a dream come true, and inspired our

visited a sanctuary for

Some of the most beautiful

desire to return. As one traveler said, “New

yellow-eyed penguins,

Got wine? A half-day wine tour of

pieces were found in a shop

Zealand cannot be captured by pictures...

and were entertained by

Hawke’s Bay, known for Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, is a relaxing way to explore the area.

called Te Waipounamu, which

it cannot be captured by words. You have to

only sells local jade. (Other

experience it.”

bor, where we viewed nesting royal albatross,

a pod of Hector’s dolphins jumping near the boat as we cruised the harbor.

Throughout our trip we had many opportunities to express our inner thrill-seeker.

Various group members

Don’t overspend. We were

advised not to shop in high-priced Auckland and Wellington.

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shops sell imported jade for a lesser price.) And we were

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tourist dollars in Christchurch, supporting a local economy

Hungry for home? We found

struggling to rebuild after

at least one McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway in every city we visited.

the earthquake of 2011. Since

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hidden hamlets

The West’s Best Small Towns yountville

Breathtaking coastlines, jaw-dropping mountains and cities like San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. On paper, these define the West Coast. But it’s the hidden gems dotting the coastlines and tucked in the valleys that really capture the spirit and charm of the West Coast. We picked 10 of our

to dance. Some are well known, others less so, but all are guaranteed to open your eyes to the riches within California, Oregon and Washington, and show you why the West Coast is the best coast.

Yountville is the foodie destination of wine country: French Laundry, Bouchon, Bistro Jeanty, Redd Wood, and Bottega all sit shoulder-to-shoulder in this picturesque town. Oh, and there’s all that delicious wine too.

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Get your fill at Redd Wood (redd-wood. com). The casual, offshoot pizzeria offers a creative menu full of pies that change daily.

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Don’t miss the acclaimed annual Taste of Yountville Festival (yountville.com/ events/taste-of-yountville), scheduled for March 15, 2014.

We’re not going to tell you why you should go. You know why.

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Rest your head at Maison Fleurie (maisonfleurienapa.com). Your love affair with the South of France will begin, get rekindled and/or continue here; combined with the smells coming from nearby Bouchon Bakery, you may never leave.

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Redd Wood pizza by Nick Vasilopoulos; Maison Fleurie courtesy of Four SIsters Inn; biking and vineyard photos courtesy of the Yountville Chamber of Commerce.

favorite West Coast “wallflowers,” small towns with populations under 10,000 that are just waiting for someone to ask them

What do you do with a struggling, onceproud rail and timber town nestled in the Cascades? Do what the locals did with Leavenworth in 1964: Take a leaf out of Solvang’s playbook and transform the town into a mock Bavarian village.

Instant Alps! Located two hours east of Seattle, Leavenworth is, after almost 50 years, still an oasis of Bavarian-themed fun…unless you hate fun. But how could you when they have a Nutcracker Museum?

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Get your fill at München Haus Bavarian Grill and Beer Garden (munchenhaus. com). You can’t go to Leavenworth and not have beer and brats.

It’s a rule!

Don’t miss the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival (autumnleaffestival. com), held September 27-29. The festival dates back to 1964 when Leavenworth first adopted their Bavarian theme, and is a mustsee celebration.

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LEAVENWORTH

Seventy-five miles up Highway 101 from Coos Bay, not far from rugged Cape Perpetua, is the tiny little coastal town of Yachats. Hugged by the breathtaking Oregon coast and a stone’s throw from not one but three state parks, it’s little surprise that Yachats regularly makes top 10 lists of “favorite small towns.” Whether tide pooling, whale watching, hiking or just relaxing to the sounds of the ocean, the living is easy in Yachats.

Rest your head at the Bavarian Lodge (bavarianlodge.com).

If you don’t want to stay in a huge, rustic, Bavarian-esque lodge then we don’t know what to say to you.

Get your fill at Luna Sea Fish House (lunaseafishhouse.com), which serves everything from fish and chips to crab slumgullion—all fresh and cooked to perfection.

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Tucked between Reno and Tahoe, with 100 lakes and more than 1,000 miles of rivers and streams, the quiet hamlet of Quincy guarantees spectacular scenery, especially if you’re viewing it from a kayak or raft.

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Get your fill at Sweet Lorraine’s (384 Main Street). Three words: Whiskey.

Bread. Pudding.

Don’t miss the High Sierra Music Festival (highsierramusic.com).

Get your jam band on at this four-day festival, July 4-7. This year’s headliners include Robert Plant and Primus.

Rest your head at Ada’s Place Motel Cottages (adasplace.com), featuring four quaint cottages just a block from downtown Quincy and minutes from the Feather River.

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Don’t miss the 33rd Annual Yachats Music Festival (yachats.info/ymf/), featuring four concerts by famous classical musicians, held July 12-14.

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Rest your head at the Adobe Resort (adoberesort.com), boasting ocean views everywhere you look.

What a view! By the way: Did we mention the view?

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The West’s Best Small Towns

HOOD RIVER

Just 10 minutes up Highway 1 from Morro Bay is the charming old-world beach town of Cayucos. Yes, they still exist!

Simple, rustic and free of the souvenirladen tourist traps that clog the coastline, Cayucos has kept its charm remarkably in tact. Whether it lures you in with its rolling surf or antique stores, Cayucos will catch and keep you—hook, line and sinker.

Get your fill at Ruddell’s Smokehouse (smokerjim.com), featuring amazing smoked albacore and an ever-changing menu, mere steps from the beach.

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Don’t miss the Hood River Hops Fest (hoodriver.org/ hopsfest‎), held this year on September 28. Enjoy brews from local Hood River microbreweries and some of the Northwest’s best beer.

Get your fill at Celilo Restaurant and Bar (celilorestaurant. com): serving the best of Pacific Northwest cuisine by way of locally sourced produce, meats and seafood on a daily changing menu.

WAITSBURG Don’t miss the Cayucos Polar Bear Dip (cayucosbythesea. com/events.html), held annually on January 1. Jump off the pier and into the ocean…sans wetsuit. Shiver me timbers!

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Rest your head at Cass House Inn and Restaurant (casshouseinn.com), boasting luxury oldworld charm just a block from the beach.

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Get your fill at Whoopemup Hollow Café (whoopemuphollowcafe.com).

Pacific Northwest Cajun? Laissez les bons temps rouler! Go on now and get you some, cher.

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Don’t miss Jimgermanbar (jimgermanbar. com), a one-of-a-kind bar serving up self-described “Etruscan snacks, classic cocktails, hi-fi stereo and heaven.” And stop by the Laht Neppur Brewery (lahtneppur.com) for tasty local brews.

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Imagine Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mayberry… and then add a cool bar, a few good restaurants and maybe a brewery. That’s Waitsburg, a tiny blip half an hour up the road from Walla Walla, and an intriguing mix of rural charm and inner-city creativity. The food and the drink are worth traveling here for—so good they’ll convince you to stay a while.

Rest your head at the Seven Porches Guest House (329 Main Street).

With old-world charm like this, you wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.

Which is good, because it’s the only lodging in town!

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CAYUCOS

National Geographic named Oregon’s Hood River one of “100 Best Adventure Towns.” Just one hour east of Portland on the mighty Columbia River, thrill seekers have long been harnessing the bracing Westerlies, pounding the flowing river and carving it up on the towering cliffs. Don’t be intimidated though—Hood River is also beer country. Between the beer, the food and the scenery, relaxing is in no way frowned upon in Hood River.

Astoria is the grand dame of the Oregon Coast. With a rich 200year history, the town is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. Once a thriving industrial port, Astoria now thrives on tourism by embracing its rich maritime history, in a region so shipwreck prone that it was known as the “Graveyard of the Pacific” for a century. From the port and the river to the surrounding forest, Astoria’s charms are hard to resist.

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Astoria riverfront courtesy of Astoria-Warrenton Chamber; Midsummer Scandinavian Festival by Mie Lorenzen; Ojai “pink moment” by April Visel; Ojai Music Festival by Tim Norris; Ojai Foundation by Doug Ellis; San Juan Islands Whale by Jim Maya; Lavendar field courtesy of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau; all other photos courtesy of their respective companies.

Less than an hour from Santa Barbara, Ojai is an artist colony doing double duty as a peaceful town. It’s also a hippie mecca. Many come to witness the rare phenomenon known as the “pink moment,” when the sunset turns the surrounding Topa Topa Mountains a brilliant shade of pink; tourists come in search of it and locals move here because of it. Ojai has a magnetic pull that defies cynicism.

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An archipelago of 172 individual islands in the Puget Sound 80 miles north of Seattle, the San Juan Islands were voted the third best travel destination in the world by National Geographic. They recently received official status when in March President Obama signed a proclamation creating the 955-acre San Juan National Monument. A mecca for whale watchers and kayaking, the San Juan Islands are an idyllic escape from mainland life. But Get your fill at Willows Inn (willows- we’re done giving you reasons. Just hop on a ferry! inn.com) on Lummi Rest your Island, and enjoy a five-star head at Bird a s t culinary experience. They only Rock Hotel cook what they grow, and they (birdrockhotel. grow it all on the island. com). Located in Friday Harbor, this cozy boutique inn features Don’t miss the Annual San Juan Island Lavender a white clapboard Festival (pelindabalavender.com/the-farm/ exterior reflecting lavender-festival), historic San Juan and held July 20-21 at a stylishly modern Orcas Island. If you interior. Enjoy a deluxe need another reason continental breakfast, to visit the islands, then hop on one of the the sight of fields of complimentary beach lavender in full bloom cruisers and explore surely would be a good island life. enough reason!

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Made in the U.S.A. Style Magazine is proud to support those businesses who focus on Americanmade products. This month, take note of the area businesses doing their part to help create American jobs and stimulate the economy. Now is the time to do your part, shop local. And when you visit these businesses, tell them you saw their profile in Style!

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by Nelli Badikyan and Megan Wiskus

Whether you’re a beginner when it comes to barbecuing or a pit pro, these tools will have you perfecting grub on the grill in no time.

Weber 100% Cotton Waffle-Weave Apron, $11.99 at Placerville Hardware, 441 Main Street, Placerville. 530-622-1151, placervillehardware.com.

GrillPro Deluxe Broiler Grill Basket, $15.99 at Cambridge Hardware, 3950 Cambridge Road, Cameron Park.

530-672-8665, cambridgehardware. doitbest.com.

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Chicken Skewers photo by Dante Fontana; all product photos courtesy of their respective organizations.

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Grill Daddy Pro Grill Cleaning Tool, $22.99 at Hangtown Ace Hardware, 1309 Broadway, Placerville.

530-622-2534, acehardware.com.

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Outset Fish Basket with Rosewood Handle, $13.99, at Whole Foods Market, 270 Palladio Parkway, Folsom. 916-984-8500, wholefoodsmarket.com.

Weber Summit S-470 Gas Grill with Side Burner & Rotisserie, $1,899 at True Value, 4571 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville. 530-6220992, truevalue.com.

Maverick BBQ Accessory Organizer, $27.99 at Home Depot, 600 Placerville Drive, Placerville.

530-626-9751, homedepot.com.

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OXO Good Grips 4-Piece Grilling Set, $49.99 at macys.com.

Back Forty Texas BBQ Original and Bold & Smokey Barbecue Sauces, $5 each at Back Forty Texas BBQ, 3977 Durock Road, Shingle Springs. 530-676-4040, backfortyshinglesprings.com.

\\ Orange Curry Chicken Skewers This chicken marinade recipe has the depth of flavor found in curry dishes, as well as the bright sweetness and tang of citrus that complements chicken so nicely. All of the flavors really shine when the chicken can marinate overnight or for several hours at least. This marinade works for both grilled and roasted chicken recipes, and can accommodate up to 6 pounds of chicken.

• 1 cup organic coconut milk • 1/2 cup organic orange juice concentrate (defrosted)

Coat chicken pieces with as much marinade as needed and place any remaining marinade in an airtight container to freeze for later use. If you decide to marinate 3 pounds of chicken, you should only need half the total volume of marinade, and should end up with about 8, 6-ounce skewers.

Mince 1/4-1/2 cup of fresh cilantro and fold into marinating chicken.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-8 hours. The longer you marinate, the better the flavor.

If using wooden skewers, boil skewers in water for 1-3 minutes prior to using to keep them from

• 2 tbsp. garam masala seasoning

charring. Skewer the chicken,

• 1 tbsp. Madras curry powder

twisting each strip as you poke

• 2 tbsp. honey

it through the skewer. This keeps

• 1 tbsp. white or golden balsamic

the chicken securely attached to

vinegar

the skewer so that you don’t loose

• 2 tsp. garlic granules

any meat in the fire. Brush the grill

• 2 tsp. onion granules

lightly with olive oil and grill for

• 1 tsp. sea salt

several minutes on each side until

• 1 tsp. turmeric

chicken is cooked through. Enjoy!

• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

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• 1/2 cup cilantro (finely chopped) • 2-6 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat • Skewers

RECIPE COURTESY OF Table Nectar, Local & Organic Catered Events Executive Chef Kimberly Medici 530-344-7613, tablenectar.com

Place all ingredients except cilantro and chicken in a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

Cut thigh meat into 1-inch x 2-inch strips (weighing about 1.5 ounces each) and place into a medium-sized bowl.

For tips on how to grill using hardwood from Table Nectar’s Grill Master, Andy Tannehill, and a recipe for grilled peach salsa, VISIT STYLEMG.COM.

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Duet Wine & Cheese Cooler Tote, $60 at The Wine Smith, 346 Main Street, Placerville. 530-6220516, thewinesmith.com.

Hello Sunshine Sunscreen, $40 at bonaclara.com.

Genius Pack Portable Loud Sound Mini Speaker, $28 at geniuspack.com.

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Memory Game, $12.99, and Happily Ever Mad Libs, $3.99, at Placerville News Co., 409 Main Street, Placerville. 530-622-4510, pvillenews.com.

Enjoy Volumizing Dry Shampoo, $18.95 at Prestige House of Beaute, 437 Main Street, Placerville. 530-3033544, prestigehouseofbeaute.com.

Natural Life Toothbrush Protector, $6.95, You Smell Paper Hand Soap, $2.75 each, and Spa Comforts Midnight Mask, $10, at Body Basics, 364 Main Street, Placerville. 530-622-2988, shopbodybasics.net.

Baggallini Toiletries Travel Bag, $41.95 at Lighthouse Nature & Garden Gifts, 451 Main Street, Placerville, 530-626-5515.

Conair Travel Smart All-in-One Adapter with Built-in USB Port, $26.99 at Placerville Hardware, 441 Main Street, Placerville. 530-622-1151, placervillehardware.com.

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Our addition of sweet and sour pork was a hit—tender with a generous amount of plum sauce.

Sweet and Sour Pork

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Lemon Chicken

Sesame Chicken

Shanghai Restaurant A Dinner Dynasty

by Bill McEnroe Photography by Dante Fontana

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ocated not in San Francisco, but in the Goldorado Shopping Center in Cameron Park, sits a Chinese restaurant whose quality rivals those in the City. Upon entering, my dining partner and I were greeted as friends and immediately seated. Soft background music played as our eyes noticed the eatery’s cleanliness and traditional Chinese décor.

After selecting the “Family Dinner for Two” and an order of sweet and sour pork, our water and tea were promptly delivered (and continually replenished

throughout the meal).

The first course was a hot and savory egg drop soup. After an appropriate amount of time (too often multiple courses are delivered without allowing diners to enjoy each one), the appetizers followed: egg rolls and shrimp showcased on a bed of Chinese cabbage.

The house-made egg rolls were crafted using fresh ingredients, while the pankocrusted butterflied shrimp were cooked perfectly—crunchy on the outside and succulent inside. Despite being deepfried, both dishes were void of grease.

The entrées arrived next—filling our table with wonderful aromas and a bevy of colors. The house chow mein was brimming with tender and wellseasoned pork, beef and large shrimp (a rarity and unexpected treat), while the fried rice was freshly-made and prepared correctly: no overcooked egg or vegetables.

Our addition of sweet and sour pork was a hit—tender with a generous amount of plum sauce. The greatest enjoyment, however, was the lemon chicken: breasts coated with panko then sliced and garnished with lemon slices on a bed of Chinese cabbage.

Accompanying the dish was a light lemon sauce, allowing us to customize our plate and avoid oversaturating the delicate meat. After helping myself to thirds, it’s safe to say I’ll return for fourths another day.

During our banquet, a stream of regulars—who knew and were playful with the staff—constantly picked up to-go orders. It became clear why as we finished our final bites. Between the accommodating and unhurried service, reasonable prices and generous portions (we had enough food leftover to ensure another tasty meal), I slept happily knowing I had found a quality Chinese restaurant that I’d expect in the City…right here in Cameron Park.

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In each dish we found a bevy of freshly chopped onions and bell peppers in rich, spicy sauces.

folsom palace No Chopsticks, No Problem

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(Front to back) Hong Kong-Style Sweet and Sour Chicken; Sichuan Salmon; Chocolate Truffle Mousse

Orange Chicken

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orget those things that aren’t worth remembering,” said the fortune cookie paper as I left Folsom Palace. My experience at the Asian fusion establishment was anything but forgettable—an incredible feat given my onerous relationship with the continent’s chow. (My unskilled hands are no match for the complexities of its eating utensils and much of the food leaves me feeling groggy and unsettled.)

Not the problem at Folsom Palace.

Owner Bill Zheng began with the goal to bring his brand of haute, healthy Asian cuisine with a regional Chinese, Malaysian and Thai flare to our region. Mission accomplished. Dishes are prepared with less sodium, oil, and no MSG. The result is

far from bland, as one of my favorite gal pals and I experienced on a recent visit.

We started the night with the Shanghai Spring Rolls, four rolls stuffed with white cabbage, carrot, bamboo and mushrooms. The unexpected touch? Our server took the time to place the pieces onto our plates, one by one. Classy. My Sichuan Salmon and her Hong Kong-Style Sweet and Sour Chicken (along with a small side of brown rice) followed the surprisingly light rolls. In each dish we found a bevy of freshly chopped onions and bell peppers in rich, spicy sauces. My salmon was perfectly flaky and her bright orange chicken succulent. Another surprise came with the absence of chopsticks—forks accompanied all entrees.

Finally, I could eat Asian cuisine without looking inept.

Rounding out the night, we cooled our taste buds with the refreshing special, Coppa Raspberry and Cream—a sponge cake layered with raspberries, mascarpone cream and finely chopped pistachios. Heaven in a ramekin!

With raving fans, some local and others traveling all the way from Davis and Stockton, wanting a taste of Folsom Palace’s expansive menu, this castle for cravers of Asian cuisine is sure to be a Riley Street mainstay. I know I won’t forget the time I ate Asian food with a fork.

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

Cards Accepted: V, MC, D, AmEx We serve authentic Texas recipes. We have been voted number one caterer and number one ribs in El Dorado County. Dine-in, Carryout and Catering services are available. All of our dishes are made fresh from scratch daily.

Our meats are slow smoked on our southern pride pit. Please come join us for a Texas-size meal.

Independent Restaurant & Bar 629 Main Street, Suite 102 Placerville | 530-344-7645

Grand China 4340 Golden Center Drive Placerville | 530-626-5679

Log Cabin Café 3220 Pondorado Road Camino | 530-644-0345

• FRENCH

Bricks Eats and Drinks 482 Main Street Placerville | 530-303-3480

Placerville Brewery ** 155 Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-295-9166

Burger Barn ** 6404 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines | 530-344-7167

Shingle Springs Coffee Co. ** 4068A Mother Lode Drive Shingle Springs | 530-676-2623

Buttercup Pantry 222 Main Street Placerville | 530-621-1320

Snooty Frog ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-9025

Café Luna 451 Main Street Placerville | 530-642-8669

Sweetie Pies ** 577 Main Street Placerville | 530-642-0128 Join us to feast on specialty scrambles, omelettes, pancakes and Belgian waffles hot off the griddle for breakfast. For lunch enjoy our best-seller chile relleno casserole, sandwiches and paninis galore, and delightful salads made with the freshest vegetables and fruits to pair with our hearty homemade soups.

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

Caffé Santoro ** 2531 Merrychase Drive Cameron Park | 530-387-4432 Centro ** 385 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-5500 Crystal Basin Bistro 3590 Carson Road Suite B Camino | 530-303-3749 Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everyday Cards Accepted: V, MC, D, AmEx Crystal Basin Bistro is Upscale Food Up the Hill with a 5 Star Yelp Rating! Located right on Highway 50, we bring tasty, wine-friendly food to Camino. All dishes are priced between $6 and $8 and feature culinary stars like our Reuben Hoagie, Veggie Wrap and our Carnitas Tacos. We feature live music and a 3-course dinner for $15 on Friday nights.

Check out our Summer Saturday Concert Series from May to October!

Cuppa Coffee and More ** 442 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9600 Diamond Springs Hotel 545 Pleasant Valley Road Placerville | 530-621-1730 The Forester Pub and Grill ** 4110 Carson Road Camino | 530-644-1818 Heyday Café ** 325 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9700 Hog Wild BBQ ** 38 Main Street Placerville | 530-622-3883

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Mr. Pickles ** 4601 Missouri Flat Road Placerville | 530-642-1677 New Haven ** 6396 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines | 530-644-3448

ZacJack Bistro 3275 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-676-2969 Hours: Sun-Th: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; F-Sat: 8 a.m. 10 p.m.

Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A Serving Breakfast until 2pm everyday. Food type California bistro. Price range $10 to $20 ZacJack Bistro in Cameron Park is Zachary Jacques new casual everyday gourmet restaurant using farm fresh ingredients. Fresh breads are made every day and all dressings and sauces are homemade. We make our own breakfast sausage. We use Mary’s free range chicken, local fresh farm eggs, and all our beef and pork is California sourced. We serve wild, not farmed salmon. Open for breakfast lunch dinner everyday. Come visit us and see how every day can be gourmet.

Z Pie 3182 Center Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-621-2626

• CHINESE/Mongolian China City Restaurant 4100 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-9888 Diamond Chinese Restaurant 570 Pleasant Valley Road Placerville | 530-622-8188 Dignity Dragon Restaurant 415-A Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-622-4293

Allez! ** 4242 Fowler Lane, Suite 101 Diamond Springs | 530-621-1160

• ITALIAN Papa Gianni’s Ristorante ** 3450 Palmer Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-2333 Torino’s Italian Restaurant 251 Main Street Placerville | 530-622-7500

• JAPANESE Amerikan Ichi Sushi 1234 A Broadway Placerville | 530-621-2100 Kobe Sushi & Grill ** 3300 Coach Lane, #C-1 Cameron Park | 530-672-9210 Shilla Sushi Bar 2943 Paul Bunyon Road Placerville | 530-644-5047

• MEXICAN Cascada Restaurant 384 Main Street Placerville | 530-344-7757 Casa Ramos ** 6840 Greenleaf Drive Placerville | 530-622-2303 Los Pinos Restaurant & Bar 3420 Palmer Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-1403 Que Viva ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-577-3330 Taqueria Carnival 4340 Golden Center Drive Placerville | 530-344-7246

• SEAfood Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub 425 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-1091

• THAI Taste of Thai 1160 Broadway Placerville | 530-621-9559 If we’ve omitted your favorite restaurant or you find an error, let us know via email: info@stylemg.com.

For more restaurant listings in the El Dorado County Foothills and surrounding areas, visit our Web site at: stylemg.com and click on our extensive restaurant guide.

• on the menu • Sample Menu Selections Burgers Burger Cheese Burger Bacon Burger Jalapeño Burger Chili Cheese Burger Hawaiian Burger Bleu Cheese Burger Western Burger

Jr. 3.25 3.75 4.25 4.35 4.55 4.99 3.75 4.99

Reg. Dbl. 4.25 5.25 4.75 5.85 5.25 6.50 4.35 5.85 5.55 6.55 5.99 6.99 4.75 6.75 5.99 6.99

Stuffed Burgers

1/3lb 5.99 1/2lb 6.99

Bacon Bleu Cheese, Bacon Cheddar, Mushroom Swiss, Jalapeño Cream Cheese

Western Stuffed

1/3lb 6.50 1/2lb 7.50

with Bacon and Cheddar

Burger Barn 6404 Pony Express Trail • Pollock Pines 530-344-7167 Indoor & Outdoor Dining • Dine In or Take-out

Best stuffed burgers in town!

Employee voted Number #1 in customer service two years in a row.

French Fries Fries

Small 1

Large 2

Add Garlic or Cheese for .75

Beer Battered Fries 2.90 Sweet Potato Fries 4

Chili Fries 4.25

Hot Sandwiches / Cold Sandwiches Pastrami/ Roast Beef 5.95 Patty Melt 4.75 Ham & Cheese 4.50 French Dip 6.25 Philly 6.50 B.L.T 4.75 Reuben 6.25

Other Favorites Fish & Chips

2pc 7.99 4pc 9.99 Jalapeño Poppers 3.25 Zucchini 3.25 Onion Rings 3.25 Mozzarella Sticks 3.99 Chicken Nuggets 3 Small Salad 3 Deep Fried Mushrooms 3.25

Shakes over 30+ Flavors

Burgers, sandwiches, fish & chips, shakes, beers, espresso and more.

Sun-Mon 11-5 • Tues-Sat 11-7

Shakes 1 flavor 3.25 Each additional .25 Barn Blizzard 4 Oreo, M&M, Butter Finger

Sample Menu Selections Breakfasts

Lunches

Brockwurst and Eggs

9.50

Broken Arrown Ranch all-natural boar sausage served with golden brown herb potatoes, grilled house-made rosemary bread, and two eggs cooked to order

Mountain Joe’s Biscuits and Gravy

8.95

Entrées

Appetizers

Pan seared fresh Scottish salmon filet, served with crispy, golden brown latke, seasonal al dente vegetables, cilantro pesto, and crisp Meyer lemon-shallot relish

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Halved artichoke stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, fresh herbs, and cubed sourdough bread. Roasted in our pizza oven and served with a lemon aioli and Meyer lemon vinaigrette

Warm Spinach Salad

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Lightly wilted baby spinach tossed with pickled red onion, wild mushroom ragout, green apple matchsticks, almondbrown sugar brittle, and smoke-cured bacon vinaigrette

3275 Coach Lane • Cameron Park 530-676-2969

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Fresh made dough brushed with garlic infused olive oil and topped with tomato confit, Asiago, Romano, Provalone, and Mozzarella cheeses and roasted garlic bulb drizzled with olive oil

Two country-style biscuits served with a side of creamy chicken velouté, herb potatoes, an all-natural house-made pork sausage patty, and two eggs cooked to order

Stuffed Artichoke

ZacJack Bistro

Roasted Garlic Flatbread

Crispy Sautéed Salmon

Boneless Beef Short Rib

17.50

16.50

Beef short rib braised in red wine, house-made beef stock, mirepoix, and herbs, and served over Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables with a Bordelaise sauce and crispy onion strings

Desserts Gateau Saint Honore

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Pate choux pastry filled with vanilla crème patisserie and garnished with whipped cream and a caramelized sugar cream puff. Inquire about available flavors

Hours: Open 8 a.m., 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

Sample Menu Selections Appetizers Calamari Fritta

Entrées 10.95 (small), 13.95 (large)

Bruschetta 7.50

Ravioli 14.95

Tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil dressed with olive oil, served with toasted bread

Our homemade meat filled ravioli, served in a meatsauce

Sausage & Peppers

Mussels, shrimp and scallops, served in a light cream sauce over linguini

8.95

Meatball

Frutta di Mare

19.95

Pollo Francesco

17.95

Chicken breast, artichoke hearts and mushrooms, served in a cream sauce

Lunch Sandwiches 6.50, 6.95 with cheese

Our homemade meatballs, topped with meatsauce

Chicken Parmigiana

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taste Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese with French Beans, Radicchio, Endive, Red Grapes and Sherry Vinaigrette From The New Wine Country Cookbook: Recipes from California’s Central Coast

by Brigit Binns (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2013, $35) • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios • 1/3 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or fine dry bread crumbs • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 3 (3 1/2-oz.) rounds fresh goat cheese, very cold, sliced crosswise through the center to create 6 disks about 1-1/4 inches thick

In a food processor, pulse the pistachios into a powder (don’t overdo it, or you’ll end up with nut butter). In a small, shallow bowl, mix together the ground pistachios and panko. Place the olive oil in another small, shallow bowl. Gently turn each disk of goat cheese in the olive oil to coat all sides, then dredge through the crumb mixture, patting the crust gently to help it adhere.

Place on a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining disks. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

To make the vinaigrette, in a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and whisk until smooth. Set aside.

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dinner date Food and Wine for the Season 3 minutes, depending on their size. Drain immediately and refresh under cool running water until no longer steaming. Drain on a clean kitchen towel. Transfer the baking sheet of coated cheese to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the disks are just beginning to soften and collapse slightly.

Add the green beans, radicchio, endive and grapes to the bowl of dressing. Toss thoroughly, until everything is evenly coated with the vinaigrette. With a metal spatula, transfer each goat cheese round to the center of a plate. Mound the salad over and around, and serve at once. Serves 6 as an appetizer.

KENDALL-JACKSON VINTNER’S RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2011 Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay has been America’s number one selling Chardonnay for 20 years. Whether or not you know (or think you know) what it tastes like, you should try it again. It’s everything you’re looking for in a Chardonnay—great taste at a nice price.

The grapes for Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 2011 are grown in cool coastal vineyards, thus making it fruit-forward, divinely complex, approachable and very food friendly. You’ll taste tropical flavors of pineapple, mango and papaya with notes of citrus; a hint of toasted oak completes the long, lingering finish.

My customers love it and at approximately $15 a bottle, it’s a great wine for any occasion that pairs perfectly with this month’s pistachio-crusted goat cheese salad with sherry vinaigrette.

—Richard Righton Owner, Bidwell Street Bistro in Folsom

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Recipe and cookbook images by Colin Clark; wine bottle photo courtesy of Jackson Family Wines.

Sherry Vinaigrette • 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar • 1 shallot, minced • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard • 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper • 6 tbsp. pistachio oil or fruity extravirgin olive oil • 6 oz. fine French green beans, trimmed • 1 medium head radicchio, quartered, cored and slivered • 2 medium heads Belgian endive, quartered lengthwise, cores trimmed away and slivered lengthwise • 2 cups red grapes, halved

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introducing

Melissa Olson Life Coaching Cameron Park 406-403-1670 secretselflifecoaching.com

Melissa Olson Do you know that our editorial is not paid for, nor can it be purchased? In fact, our Introducing and Dine reviews are not paid advertisements. If you’d like your business profiled, please email Megan Wiskus at megan@stylemg.com. Once we determine when your business will be featured, we will contact you to schedule a time to come out and take a photograph. Thank you!

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

For as long as I can remember, people have felt comfortable opening up to me and sharing their stories. I actively listen and assist people in overcoming their difficulties, fears and negative thinking, and help them heal their hurts to live a life they love. The business found me.

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

In my field, I’m constantly connecting clients to the many services within our community. As a single mom and business owner, it’s important to be involved in the community. I strive to make connections and create mutually beneficial relationships.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

I was the first in my family to go to college and earn a bachelor’s degree. I went on to get my master’s degree in psychology and was able to overcome a traumatic childhood in order to help others do the same. I know what it’s like to lose hope and, thankfully, I learned how to pull out of it and heal. I’m thankful I went through what I did, because it’s helped me help so many others overcome their pain.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

I go to a yoga class or meditate. It’s so important for me to quiet my mind and be still when things get tough. When I’m calm and centered I can respond to the tough situation from a positive place. I try to see everything as an opportunity where I can learn and grow.

What’s your biggest job perk?

Watching the joy come over a client when they finally release the hold their past has on them and start living their life.

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

I love the Journey Spiritual Center, and Heart and Soul Gifts and Gallery.

And finally, customer service is…?

My priority!

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Describe your business.

We are not your everyday retail shop. Eco Logical is dedicated to providing customers with all things fair trade, sustainable, local and handmade. Fair trade is a market-based approach to alleviating global poverty and promoting sustainability.

It aims to educate and empower disadvantaged producers and connect them to a market, so they too can participate in global trade. By buying fair trade products, you can be sure that the artisans are being compensated fairly for their work, and are working in safe conditions.

Upon entering the store, you are transported to another part of the world.

We’ve had customers say that they feel like they are shopping while on vacation somewhere far, far away. From jewelry, accessories, clothing, bags, some décor, kids’ toys, coffee and treats…we believe that we have a little something for everyone!

Why is your staff the best in the business?

Danielle and Jed Thorne with Stella Our staff is the friendliest and most knowledgeable in the land. We can help you find the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person, or even that crazy aunt of yours.

What’s your biggest job perk?

Eco Logical Not only do we get to offer unique items to our customers, but we also get to be a part 320 Main Street of the global movement that is fair trade. It is a great feeling knowing that we are actively Placerville making a difference in the lives of others around the world.

530-303-3190 What’s your favorite place to eat out locally? facebook.com/ecologicalshop Cozmic Café in Placerville tops the charts for us. Everything is fresh and organic…and of course delicious. Did we mention that it was delicious? Because it’s really delicious.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

Being outside is where we like to Zen-out. Whether it’s just being at home in the garden or out hiking, nature is the best medicine for us.

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by Rachel Lopez and Kirsten Vernon 5. UMBRELLA LOVE Patio perfection awaits you at Pottery World in El Dorado Hills. Enjoy pops of color, shade and style with one of these fun Treasure Garden umbrellas. $300+, potteryworld.com.

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Adorable meets affordable at Under the Arbor in Shingle Springs. Perfect your patio while accessorizing your indoor and outdoor space with style and originality. Product, prices and styles vary, underthearbor.com.

6. SWIMWEAR COVER-UP Modest is hottest! Check out this fashionable perfect-for-the-poolside cover-up at Mirror Mirror in Cameron Park. We adore this cute, classy and sassy combination by designer Wish. $30.50, mirrormirrorone. com.

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Beat the heat and enjoy shade in the sunshine. This retractable exterior Durasol awning, available at Affordable Furniture and Blinds in Placerville, not only looks great, but it reduces solar heat by up to 90 percent. $1,200+, affordablefurnitureandblinds.com.

Fire up the BBQ and treat your family to a delicious meal they won’t soon forget.

Archer’s Butcher Block in Placerville sells a variety of quality, USD choice natural meats and more (think deli sandwiches and gourmet cheeses)! Products and prices vary, archersbutcherblock.com.

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Rachel Lopez and Kirsten Vernon are hosts of ‘The Where and Wears’ of El Dorado County. Be sure to watch them on Foothill 7 Television and Sierra Community Access Television 2 and “like” them on Facebook.

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very teenager, when they are old enough, should have a summer job that sucks. It could be a job that puts them outside and makes them sore, sweaty and sunburned; or maybe dehydrated and yelled at by a crotchety old foreman with skin like beef jerky who seems to hate everything and everyone; or, it could be something indoors that keeps them on their feet— perhaps filling orders or stocking shelves, washing dishes or wiping tables.

Either way, it should be something that keeps them too busy to text or tweet or launch a single Angry Bird toward a single smirking pig for a good six to eight hours.

Something that makes them interact with others, or not at all, that makes them think on their own, or put their brain on pause.

It should be something that spells them from books, school, parents, siblings and maybe even athletics. The job should make them occasionally have to say no to friends when invited to hang out at the mall, the lake or a party on Saturday night.

They should have to punch in and punch out, sometimes working early, sometimes staying late, sometimes getting called in last minute because a coworker flaked. They should have to help a customer locate something not easy to find, or help an old person to their car, or smile (forced or not) at little kids begging: “Please Mom can I get something?” as they walk past the candy aisle, because that was them not too long ago.

They should learn to make a pizza,

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or a sandwich, or hear “double-double animal style” and know exactly what to do next. Maybe they’re a lifeguard, supervising the carefree chaos of a public pool on a 100-degree day, sunglasses over their eyes and zinc oxide on their nose. Or they could just mundanely stand at the front of an air-conditioned movie theater, tearing tickets and saying “Screen 14, to your right.”

It doesn’t even have to suck all that much. A mall or coffee shop job could be pretty chill. Whatever it is though, it should demonstrate the value of a dollar, so they can start to get their head around how many of them it takes to fill a

gas tank, buy clothes for fall or books for their first year in college. On second thought, they might need a couple jobs for that one.

It should show them what it means to live up to the expectations of a manager who doesn’t think they are the center of the universe but who may grudgingly show them respect if they do a good-enough job, or—if they do better than that—might even come to rely on them.

Granted, it isn’t easy for a teen to get a summer job these days; a recent study found that 35 percent of teens looking for work in California last summer didn’t find any. But as the economy improves, that will change, and regardless, a kid should still try, because there is value just in that—perseverance, for example.

And if they do get a job? They also get this: appreciation for honest hard work and for honest, hard-working people.

And here’s the biggest upside of all: If the job goes well, or even if it doesn’t, they will have gotten a taste of self-reliance, real independence, and a sense that maybe they can eventually make their own way through this crazy world.

Which, unless you don’t care if they’re still living at home when they’re 30, should be reason enough.

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