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Fresh Fun in February
lacerville’s Town Hall is abuzz this month with a new season of fresh classes for all ages and abilities. If you’re wondering what to try first, read through the now-available Winter/Spring 2014 Activity Guide. Have you ever wanted to learn how to start your own veggie garden? Now you can! The objective of the new Vegetable Gardening class is to teach basic summer vegetable gardening skills with hands-on activities and didactic instruction. Try Bellyfit®, “the world’s leading holistic fitness system for women,” on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. By blending the power and wisdom of ancient practices with the research technology and trends of the modern world, Bellyfit® classes offer much more than just “a workout.” It’s the myth-busting, spirit-soothing, booty-shaking workout designed by women, for women. Looking for creative kids’ classes? Between Spectacular Seasonal Art, Baton Twirling, Kids’ Cooking, Table Setting, Beginning Guitar, Group Voice Lessons, and numerous dance classes, there’s something for everyone. Did you or someone you know get engaged over the holidays? Register for the one-day “You’re Engaged! Now What” class and start planning on the right foot. — Amanda Anderson To learn more about these classes and others, call the City of Placerville’s Community Services Department at 530-642-5232, visit cityofplacerville.org, or stop by 549 Main Street in Placerville.
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Two Cooks on Main
he namesake ladies behind Two Cooks on Main are two of the sweetest in the business! Combined with the fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, it’s one of my new favorite restaurants. Walking in, you experience the authenticity of a real Mom and Pop soup and sandwich shop—featured menu items are handwritten on a chalkboard above the counter where homemade pastries beckon you to try them. My mother and I stopped in for lunch recently and, although Thanksgiving was long gone, I ordered the Cranberry Turkey Sandwich to reminisce about my favorite holiday. The cranberries were tart and sweet, the turkey moist and unprocessed, and the bread fresh and soft. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving reunion for my taste buds! Mom ordered a bowl of Clam Chowder, which was thick and full of hearty ingredients. What’s more, the service was quick and the food well priced. Two Cooks on Main is a sweet little restaurant that leaves a lasting, delicious, impression. Two Cooks on Main, 374 Main Street, Placerville, 530-626-6546. — Jazmin White 12 stylemg.com - February 2014
the10 spot Valentine’s Day World Trivia Most countries have Valentine’s Day traditions that differ from those here in the U.S. Even so, “love” still remains as the holiday’s main theme. See how you score when it comes to international amoré! 1. Which country sees only women giving chocolate gifts to the men in their lives? 2. Approximately how many Valentine’s Day cards are sent around the world each year? 3. Which Scandinavian countries celebrate friendship rather than romance on February 14? 4. In which country is it customary to give heart-shaped gingerbread cookies to the one you love? 5. Valentine’s Day is also celebrated as National Chocolate Day in which country? 6. Which European city celebrates Valentine’s Day by organizing Romeo and Juliet-related events, such as a contest for the best love letter to Juliet? 7. Which country celebrates love on the 14th day of every month? 8. In the 1700s, what would single women in England pin to their pillows on the eve of Valentine’s Day in hopes of dreaming of their future husbands? 9. Which country’s government had to ban its Valentine’s Day tradition because it often ended up as a rowdy and dangerous bonfire with women burning pictures of the men who rejected them? 10. Which country celebrates Valentine’s Day with a senior citizens parade? — Emily Peter
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