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36 2nd Annual Recipes Remembered

22 The Arts

6 Editor’s Note 8 Click 9 What’s Up 10 Get to Know – Ron Thompson 12 FYI 18 Calendar 20 Shelf Life 24 Health & Wellness 30 Seniors 34 Home Design 44 Swag 46 Dine – Burger Barn & Café 48 Dine – Chiyo Sushi 50 Restaurant Guide 52 Taste 54 WordPlay 62 Introducing 64 Outtakes 66 Tom’s Take

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

Holiday Performance Roundup

26 Our Kids The Truth About Germs

28 Cause & Effect Food Bank of El Dorado County RECIPES REMEMBERED

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Artist: Randall Tillery ARTWORK TITLE: Road to Fall Oil on canvas

Lake Tahoe

National award-winning artist Randall Tillery loves to paint all subject matter, but finds that his love for nature makes landscape painting a natural transition.

Tillery says, “Living in the Gold Country is an endless source of inspiration.”

Randall enjoys painting from life, or plein air (on location) as much as possible.

“Painting from life maintains freshness in my paintings, and allows me to see the true colors and subtle value changes.”

Randall is represented in galleries both in Oregon and California. Locally his work can be seen at American Visions Gallery in Folsom, and Iron Willow Gallery in Placerville.

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

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

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

Need some fresh air? I can’t think of a better breathe-easy spot than Lake Tahoe. Find the “Best of North & South Lake Tahoe” in Escape, in which Barbara L. Steinberg takes nearlylocal leisure to new heights. If skiing or snowboarding is not a passion of yours, don’t worry, there’s mountains more to see and do. Moonlight snowmobiling anyone?

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

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Tailgate Like the Pros photo courtesy of Gary Zsigo. Flicks with Style photo courtesy of respective company.

Now that the season is in full-gear, we’ve complied a list of 8 indispensable resources that will keep your title of Tailgate King secure.

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

Find these recipes and more this month at stylemg.com.

HOLIDAY SAVINGS STOREWIDE

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o matter what your political preference may be, remember to exercise your right to vote on Election Day, November 6...The Camino Community Action Committee (CCAC) has joined with the Camino School Parent Teacher Organization to produce a calendar that artistically captures the beauty of Camino. Calendars cost $12 and will feature important dates and phone numbers; funds raised will benefit both groups. If interested, send your check to CCAC, P.O. Box 112, Camino, CA 95709 and include your contact information and phone number on the back. You will be notified as soon as payment is received...Food (and monetary) donations and volunteers are needed to help prepare for the 15th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, held at Placerville’s St. Patrick’s Church (3109 Sacramento Street).

After November 7, food donations will be received at the Upper Room Dining Hall, Monday through Friday between noon and 6 p.m. Volunteers are needed on November 21 and/or 22 for food preparation. If interested in these opportunities, call 530-622-6860; for food deliveries call 530-642-8183...Held on the first Thursday of each month at the El Dorado Hills Branch Library, the Music, Math & Me Early Childhood Enrichment program exposes your children to the wonders of music and mathematics through song, dance, art and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver...On November 3, enjoy a special fireworks show and a vintage jump-style rhythm and blues performance by Stompy Jones at David Girard Vineyards’ Viticulture Galleria. The fun commences at 6 p.m., gates open at 5:30. For tickets and more info, visit davidgirardvineyards.com...Every Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Men’s Barbershop Harmony Group – perfect for the man who likes to sing – meets at the Placerville First Christian Church. Call 530-622-5888 for more information...If you have Medicare questions, are evaluating long-term care insurance or need to learn about programs available, volunteers at the Ramona “Moni” Gilmore Senior Center in El Dorado Hills can help. To make an appointment, call 530-621-6369...The El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society (EDHGS) will meet on November 28 at 6:15 p.m. in the Community Room of the El Dorado Hills Branch Library. At this informal meeting, members will share finger foods and refreshments, as well as ask questions and share success stories about family history searches. For more info, email edhgs@yahoo.com...For seniors who need care and supervision during the day, El Dorado County’s Senior Day Care program, housed at the Placerville Senior Center, offers families peace of mind and the ability to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities. Crafts, exercise, meals, music and more will be given throughout the day; transportation from El Dorado Hills is also available. For more information, call 530-621-6180...

El Dorado Hills resident and Drexel MBA student Mike Leister, launched Tahoe Libre, a T-shirt collection dedicated to his love of Lake Tahoe. Shirts can be purchased at tahoelibre.com; 15% of each shirt sale goes toward conservation and clean-up programs for the iconic lake...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Holiday Gift Guide! •

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

A: Take better care of my physical self.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: Helping others Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

A: People being late Q: Are you high or low maintenance?

A: Low Q: Biggest life inspirations?

A: My family Q: What are you most proud of?

A: Wife, children and grandchildren Q: Favorite humanitarian cause?

A: Rotary International and any cause that benefits children

ost people know Ron Thompson as a successful businessman, happily married father, and grandfather. Few people know he understands what it’s like to be poor, and to not have things like Christmas presents or birthday parties. Raised by a single mother in Sacramento, Thompson was forced to quit school in ninth grade in order to work and help support his mom and brother.

Despite such obstacles, Thompson was intent to make something of himself; he quickly found his niche in the automotive industry, where he began by driving a parts truck, eventually working his way up to positions in management.

Now the owner of three dealerships and 10 stylemg.com - November 2012

an automotive service center, Thompson is determined to give back to those in need. He is a member and former president of Placerville Rotary Club, and an active participant in the Toys for Tots program. His current pet project is completing the renovations at Rotary Park, which is in the process of being refurbished and made more accessible to the disabled. He’s also the owner of Foothill 7 TV (foothill7TV.com), a local television station that donates 50 percent of its airtime to local charities.

Yet Thompson remains humble about his motivations for such activities. “With the good fortune I’ve had, it’s time to give back,” he says.

— Amber Foster

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Q: What’s next?

A: Semi-retirement and enjoying my family

favorites Escape: Tahoe with my wife Guilty pleasure: Fishing and hunting Meal in town: Durango’s Local landmark: Placerville Hardware Memory: When my kids were born Movie: Caddyshack Musician/band: The Beatles Place to buy a gift, locally: Randolph Jewelers Local nonprofit: Placerville Rotary Club and Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado County Annual event: Rotary’s Bon Voyage Ball Saying: “No problem!”

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Countdown to the Holidays

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ast minute shopping, holiday party planning, or just need a night out? Drop the kids off for the evening on November 30 and December 14 for Parents’ Night Out at the Community Center. They’ll get in the holiday spirit with arts and crafts, festive games, tasty treats (including pizza) and a movie; pre-registration required.

Trying to get in shape for the upcoming holiday season? Our fitness classes, such as Zumba, tap, line or ballroom dance and yoga will give you a jump start.

Looking for a special holiday present? Come to the annual Christmas Craft Faire on November 17 and peruse (or purchase) some great gifts. The event is at the Community Center (2502 Country Club Drive) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Youth Basketball signups are still going on – don’t miss out on this year’s season. Starting on Tuesdays in mid-November, a five-on-five basketball league for adults will commence.

The Cameron Park Community Services District invites you to take part in their Holiday Kickoff event on December 1, featuring a 5K Fun Run/Walk that begins and ends at the Cameron Park Community Center and concludes just in time to attend the Cameron Park Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast, which runs until noon.

The pre-registration fee for the Santa Run is $25/adults and $15/ages 17 and under; breakfast included. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. and the run starts at 8 a.m. To solely attend the Pancake Breakfast, which includes pancakes, bacon, eggs, orange juice, coffee and raffle prizes, you may do so for $5 per person.

— Tina Helm To learn more about these and other programs and events going on, visit cameronpark.org or call the Cameron Park Community Services District at 530677-2231.

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can you spot a counterfeit Q: How designer handbag? look for quality. An authentic A: First, handbag will not have anything crooked – stitching, seams, words, logos, etc. Second, authentic handbags are not sold on the street or at a party. Third, fake handbags often have glued seams, metal-colored plastic zippers, hangtags, creeds that are not embossed, and plastic wrapping. On Dooney & Bourke bags, be aware of duck fobs that aren’t brass or if it’s missing the “All Weather Leather” creed; characteristics of fake Coach purses include vintage bags with lining or creeds that don’t include both a style and registration number; and for Louis Vuitton, beware if it’s not made in France, has linings that feel like plastic, or lacks an “LV” dust bag.

— Debbie Brewster The Jenni Lynn Boutique Shingle Springs 530-672-2844, jennilynn.biz

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Californians know it, is considered grilling meat directly over a charcoal or gas grill. Texas barbecue uses an indirect cooking method: heat and smoke drifting into the meat chamber and cooking the meat at a low temperature very slowly. The meat absorbs the smoke flavor, which comes from the type of wood used. Unique spice mixes applied onto the meat, known as the rub, are also a secret to great Texas barbecue.

Meat is then served with the sauce on the side (to enhance its flavor, not overwhelm it), plus pickles and onions as the garnish. Tasting different types of barbecue is lots of fun, and there is no such thing as bad barbecue – some are just better than others. Barbecue is an art you cannot rush.

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n the mood for fresh and affordable Mexican cuisine brimming with authentic south-of-theborder flavor? Look no further than Placerville’s Las Goteras Taqueria, a place where the dishes are so delicious you’d swear they were made with love in abuelita’s kitchen. The restaurant’s ample seating, pleasant décor and large, Main Street-facing windows make it an ideal spot for lunch with a side of people watching. The menu boasts a wide variety of tacos, burritos and combination plates (breakfast offerings, too), but my go-to order is the Carnitas Quesadilla. Crispy, seasoned-to-perfection pork and melted cheese meet between not one, but two warm tortillas, a slightly unconventional but tasty touch that makes this a silverware-required meal.

Generous sides of guacamole and salsa fresca provide a bright dose of natural spice while cool sour cream rounds out a plate that looks as good as it tastes. I was in a bit of a hurry the last time I stopped by to satisfy a craving, but the efficient and friendly staff served up my favorite in a matter of minutos, leaving my stomach and schedule equally satisfied. Las Goteras Taqueria, 423 Main Street, Placerville.

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

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

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

3. How fast can a turkey run?

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

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

6. How are turkey hearts and human hearts similar?

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

Why? 8. How are peacocks and turkeys similar?

9. What are baby turkeys known as?

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

— Paris Ryan

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ne of the best and longest-standing traditions in Placerville is bringing the whole family down to the Festival of Lights on Historic Main Street the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 23 this year). The big holiday welcoming ceremony will begin around 5:30 p.m. and end at approximately 8 p.m. There will be a street closure between the courthouse and Sacramento Street to host performers in several different locations on Main Street, including the Bell Tower and courthouse.

Performers at this year’s festival will include The Placerville Gold Rush Chorus, El Dorado High School Band, Jammin’ Fitness Dance Group, and Cantare Chorale, as well as several other talented groups and individuals sharing holiday cheer.

In addition to the entertainment, stagecoach rides will be offered from Davy “Doc” Wiser and his crew (4-6 p.m.); as well, it will be the first day of the Merchants’ Open House. The Placerville Downtown Association Holiday Committee is working to include children’s games and hot beverages for sale on the street.

Best of all, the tree lighting (across from the courthouse) will feature a countdown at 6 p.m., followed by a visit from a jolly fellow in a red suit who will set up at River City Bank from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Photos will be available (for a fee), but are not required to visit with Santa and discuss the important wish list! Western Sign Company generously donates the installation of lights on the big sequoia tree (near the courthouse) each year. Trees along the freeway – which are part of the Chamber of Commerce’s Adopt a Tree program and are donated by the El Dorado County Christmas Tree Growers Association – will be lit that night, too.

Shops and restaurants will stay open late for the festivities and the Merchants’ Open House. Parking is free in public lots, including the Center Street Garage and the Ivy House lot at Main and Cedar Ravine; please do not park in private lots that are posted.

— Lisa Crummet

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New Wing Opens to Fanfare…and Teddy Bears

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photos courtesy of Marshall Medical Center.

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

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

Whipple praised Marshall’s staff for its enthusiasm in

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

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

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

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El Dorado County Fair Crab and Chowder Gala This annual fundraiser, held at the El Dorado Fairgrounds, will benefit the El Dorado County Fair Association. Dinner includes Dungeness crab, clam chowder, salad and pasta, and will be followed by live music and dancing. Doors open at 6 p.m. For reservations and more details, call 530-621-5860.

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Artist ReceptioN Georgetown’s Art on the Divide Cooperative Gallery continues its monthly “Featured Artist” series with the work of Kristi Kolln. Kolln produces works in ceramic and glass that walk the edge of function and sculpture. The reception will be held at the gallery from 2 to 5 p.m. For more details, visit artonthedivide. com.

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Holiday Tree Lighting

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

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

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Apple Hill Harvest Run Choose between the 8.5-mile run, 3.5-mile run/walk or the 0.5 mile kids' fun run, and help support Camino students. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at ParaVi Vineyards. For more details, visit applehillrun.org.

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Community Thanksgiving Dinner Everyone is welcome to attend the 15th annual free community dinner at Placerville’s St. Patrick’s Church. This traditional-style Thanksgiving meal will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Disabled adults and homebound elderly persons interested in free meal delivery should call 530-642-8183 after November 7.

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Festival of Lights From 5:30 to 8 p.m., join Santa, musicians, merchants and your neighbors on Historic Main Street in Placerville for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration. The evening will also include stagecoach rides and a tree-lighting ceremony at the Placerville Courthouse. For more details, visit placerville-downtown.org.

For even more events happening in our area, log on to our Web site: stylemg.com and click on Calendar. And, be sure to check out our Blog! Send your events to info@stylemg.com.

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more events November 2-3– 19th Annual Golden Goose Craft Faire. Do some early Christmas shopping from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Placerville Shakespeare Club in Placerville at 2940 Bedford Avenue. For more details, call 530-642-2240.

November 14 – Celebrating the Joy of Childhood. This special program for parents and kids ages 0-5 will provide social-emotional enrichment activities, community resources and free books, all from 11 a.m. to noon at the Placerville Main Library. For details, call 530-621-5547.

November 3 – Friends of the Library Book Sale. On the first Saturday of each month at the Main Library in Placerville, find great deals on gently used books courtesy of the Friends of the Library. The sale, located in the rear parking lot, will last from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, call 530-621-5540.

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

November 3 – Twin Lakes Food Bank Dinner Auction. Celebrate Twin Lake’s 26th year of feeding those in need. Held at Folsom’s Oak Hills Church, enjoy a catered dinner by Arlene Powers Catering, entertainment by the Manuel Luz Trio, and auctioneer Dave Bender of KOVR Channel 13. Bidding starts at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more details, visit twinlakesfoodbank.org.

November 17 – Old-Fashioned Christmas Craft Fair. This indoor craft fair held at the Cameron Park Community Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature hundreds of handmade items perfect for the holiday season. For more details, visit cameronpark.org.

November 3 – Celebration of Miracles 2012. This annual fundraiser benefiting Friends of NICU takes place at Folsom’s Lake Natoma Inn from 6-11 p.m., and will include butler-passed appetizers and food/dessert stations, wine tasting, a silent auction as well as an exciting performance by world-renowned artist, David Garibaldi.

To purchase tickets, visit friendsofnicu.org.

November 3 – Wine and Food Pairing 101. Capital Public Radio’s wine guy Rick Kushman will teach the basics of pairing food and vino at Placerville’s Lava Cap Winery. Gourmet deli foods will be served.

To reserve a spot, call 530-621-0175.

November 6 - December 1 – Pastels on High.

The Sierra Pastel Society will showcase paintings by gifted pastel artists from around the world at the ArtSpace Gallery in Placerville from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. For more details, visit sierrapastelsociety.net.

November 13 – Chucho Valdés Quintet.

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

November 13 – Gold Country Woodworkers Meeting. Connect with other woodworking enthusiasts at this meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Hills Covenant Church in Shingles Springs; open to woodworkers of all levels. To join, call 916-933-0488.

November 24 – Artist Demonstration.

At this class, held at the Art on the Divide Cooperative Gallery in Georgetown from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., artist Doris Gorin will teach how to paint clouds using a palette knife technique. To register, visit artonthedivide.com.

SAVE THE DATE! December 1 – Santa Run and Pancake Breakfast. The Cameron Park Community Services District (and Santa!) will kick-off the holidays with a bang. The fun 5K Run/ Walk begins and ends at the Cameron Park Community Center; check-in starts at 7 a.m.

Enjoy a pancake breakfast until 12 p.m. For more details, visit cameronpark.org.

December 1-2 – Homes for the Holidays Tour. Feast your eyes on glittering garlands, magnificent holiday collections, and dramatically decorated Christmas trees, as you tour six beautiful homes dressed for the holidays. Three homes and one model home are located within the gates of the Serrano Country Club.

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

December 11 – Remembrance Celebration.

The Marshall Foundation for Community Health invites everyone to its annual Remembrance Celebration – a comforting and inspiring event for individuals and families who faced the sudden loss of a loved one – at Chapel of the Pines in Placerville at 7 p.m. To RSVP, call 530-642-9984.

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

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

Corelli’s Mandolin

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

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

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

This album is a heartfelt tribute to a deserving legend.

NOW: In Sunlight and in Shadow

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

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

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

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take your seats Holiday Performance Roundup

by Abigail Blank

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FOOTHILL WOMEN’S CHORUS Join the Foothill Women’s Chorus for their 42nd annual Christmas Concert. Accompanied by Sierra Symphony members, the Foothill Women’s Chorus will perform a beautiful collection of holiday classics at the Light of the Hills Lutheran Church on December 8 at 4 p.m. In the true spirit of the season, former members of the Foothill Women’s Chorus are invited to participate in the finale. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy their famous homemade refreshments. Guaranteed to be a family-friendly night that will leave you filled with holiday cheer! NOTE: The concert is free to attend, though donations are always welcome. For more details, call 530-677-5127 or 530-677-7243.

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

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IMAGINATION THEATER

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For 12 years, Imagination Theater has brought the gift of live theater to the community. From November 30 through December 23, treat yourself, your family and your friends to the wonderful production of The Little Princess – the story of a young heiress who, upon losing her fortune, is forced to work as a servant.

The story takes an intriguing turn when she begins to notice curious events happening at the house next door. For show dates and times or to purchase tickets, visit imagination-theater.org.

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

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

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OLDE COLOMA THEATRE Inside the walls of the historic log cabin built by the Division of Natural Resources for the 1939 San Francisco World’s Exposition, lives a vibrant theater group known as the Coloma Crescent Players. The Olde Coloma Theatre brings year-round en-

Three Stages photo courtesy of Kerry Records; all others courtesy of their respective organization.

he holiday season – the most spectacular time of the year to take in a live performance – is upon us.

You’ll find the best and the brightest stars performing a wide breadth of music, song, dance and theater in many year-end productions. To help you decide how to best manage your already heavily booked holiday schedule, we’ve highlighted performances close to home. From familyfriendly choir concerts to breathtaking classical ballets, you’ll find something to entertain all of your friends and family this holiday season.

tertainment to the community, and will be performing the original production of Once Upon A North Pole Christmas or There’s No Business Like Snow Business.

Running November 16 through December 23, the whole family will be entertained and enthralled with the melodramatic stylings of the Coloma Crescent Players. Shows times are every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees are held at 2 p.m. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit oldecolomatheatre.org.

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forever young Part Three: The Mood Impact

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

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

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

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

SIGNS OF STRESS

AGING GRACEFULLY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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With Marshall Medical Center, moms-to-be can expect personalized prenatal care by board certified physicians focused on a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery for mom and child.

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

For more information and to find an obstetrician affiliated with Marshall Medical Center, visit

marshallmedical.org 530-676-0777

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

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

NATURE’S PLAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A study released in June 2012 found exposure to antibacterial chemicals and preservatives in personal care products, like soap and toothpaste, could make kids more prone to a wide range of allergies.

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food bank of el dorado county Fighting Hunger, Providing Hope

by Bill Romanelli

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ike Sproull will be the first to tell you that when he was young, he was a bad boy. “I got in trouble a lot, but before my dad passed away in 2009, he made me promise to start this charity,” Sproull says. “He worked hard all his life and never had the chance to give

in El Dorado County. But beyond El Dorado Hills and the 50 Corridor, much of the population is spread widely across the county, almost “hidden” in smaller towns and rural areas. It’s in those parts where there’s the most need. “People are hurting out there – many are sick, elderly or shut

Certainly, the biggest demand is for food donations; importantly, the Food Bank isn’t solely about canned goods. Anything is fair game. To that point, sportsmen and women who have full freezers should take note. “We can even take wild game; we’re one of the few programs able to do that,”

back to the community we’d always called home. This charity was how he thought he could move his wayward son into doing something good.” Today, the Food Bank of El Dorado County serves as many as 10,000 people every month through a network of more than 30 charities that deliver food to the needy across the region.

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in and can’t even get to the store,” Sproull says. “It’s not like urban areas, where hunger is more visible; there is real hunger right here in our own backyards that many of us don’t even see.”

That’s why a big part of Sproull’s work is educating his fellow El Dorado County citizens on what the need is, how people can get help if they require it, and how they can offer help where it’s needed.

Sproull says. “Any type of food can be brought in. We take it all and we give it all away. Just give us a call, and we’ll make it easy to donate.”

Along with food donations, volunteers, financial support and other in-kind contributions are needed. More than 80 percent of the organization’s budget comes directly from the community, and through its efficient operations, the Food Bank turns every dollar of support into $5 of assistance. Last year alone, it turned a $500,000 budget into more than $2.5 million worth of food for hungry families.

“We want all individuals and families in El Dorado County who face hunger to have the opportunity to get nutritious foods at all times,” Sproull says.

One of the newest tools in that effort is the Mobile Pantry, a retrofitted 40-foot trailer that currently serves about 60 homebound residents every month.

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Anyone facing hunger, or interested in donating food or volunteering is urged to call the Food Bank at 530-621-9950 or email mikes@foodbankedc.org. For more information, visit foodbankedc.org.

Photo by Dante Fontana.

…there is real hunger right here in our own backyards that many of us don’t even see.

seniors

crimes of persuasion TIP: Never reveal any bank or credit account information over the phone or in an email.

2. BOGUS CHARITIES Sounding sincere in their calls or email correspondence, there are many people who attempt to pull on your heartstrings for cash.

TIP: If you’ve never heard of the charity, don’t immediately donate.

Instead, ask for the information to be mailed to you. Then you can research the organization and decide if it’s one that meets your criteria.

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

Many people have worked their whole life to save enough money for a comfortable retirement, and it’s unfortunate there are so many thieves now robbing them of their futures. The number one rule for anyone is to question and refuse any unsolicited request for personal information.

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tion’s motto: “It’s not rude – it’s shrewd!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. SWEEPSTAKES SWINDLES You get a call or email claiming you have won big – even though you don’t remember entering a contest or buying into a lottery. They ask you to send money to cover a fee for collecting your mystery millions.

TIP: Hang up or hit delete.

Don’t be a victim – ask questions, do your research and just say no.

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he Comstock Rush of the 1860s brought hordes of prospectors to the Nevada mines during the late 1850s and 1860s. Savvy entrepreneurs, like their California Gold Rush counterparts, discovered bigger profits in selling goods to the miners than in digging for gold and silver. One Placerville businessman took advantage of the reported lack of turkeys in the Carson City area, and during the holiday season of 1866, he brought the miners and townspeople living there a most unique gift.

New Englander Henry Clay Hooker, like tens of thousands of other men, came west with dreams of striking it rich during the California Gold Rush. He arrived in Hangtown (Placerville) in 1853 and quickly discovered that bigger profits could be made selling hardware and other goods to prospectors than in mining the crowded diggings along Hangtown Creek.

Hooker’s business thrived and with his hardware store profits, he invested in cattle. He drove his stock to Nevada and sold them to the highest bidder. Every-

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thing was going well until a devastating fire destroyed his Placerville store in 1866.

However, the ever-optimistic Hooker found a clever way to rebound.

He purchased 500 turkeys with his remaining $1,000 and planned to provide a Christmas dinner to the turkeyless population of Carson City. Hooker went on to organize a most unusual event – a 70-mile turkey drive over the rugged Sierras.

To protect the turkeys from the cold and snow, Hooker had them walk through warm tar, then sand. Hooker, his companion, and two dogs trotted out of Hangtown at the beginning of December 1866 and headed for Nevada. The party moved along, often at a snail’s pace. Camp was made during the evening, whenever the turkeys decided to stop. Allegedly, the herding dogs hardly panted and Hooker’s horse put on weight.

While the fowl were difficult to control at times, the intrepid turkey trudge experienced only one noteworthy incident. At one point, the herding canines began to bark excitedly – causing a turkey stampede. The birds took a lumbered flight

over a ledge. “I had the most indescribable feeling of my life,” Hooker recalled.

“My finances were at a low ebb. Now my only earthly possessions were lost.”

Fortunately, instead of scattering upon landing, the cackling turkeys flocked together and waited below for Hooker and his crew. The poultry procession arrived in Carson City, intact. Hooker’s succulent holiday treats sold immediately to the hungry miners who looked forward to gobbling up something other than their usual diet of biscuits, bacon and beans. Hooker’s gamble had paid off and he returned to Placerville a rich and happy man.

Supposedly, Hooker moved his family to Arizona and put a down payment on a cattle ranch with the proceeds from this “historic” turkey drive. In time, the ranch he called Sierra Bonita encompassed 810 square miles and held more than 10,000 head of cattle. Whether or not the ranch baron raised the feathered fowl that helped him amass his fortune remains unknown. Nonetheless, to believe he did makes a good ending to this turkey tale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was a hit!

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

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

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Zonk Salad

Submitted by Carol Chappell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Margaret Snider

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

—Carol Chappell

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

French Toast Holiday Style

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

Make Jell-O; add raspberries.

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

NOTE: This recipe can easily be doubled.

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

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

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

A cake tester should come out clean.

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

—Gena Wiskus

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Debra Linn

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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

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

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

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Chicken Tortilla Soup photo © blueee/fotolia.com.

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

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

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

Tropical Champagne Punch

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

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

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

Sweet Potato Casserole

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

—MaryTitus

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

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

Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and vegetable dip packet.

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

Serve with crackers, chips or toasted bread.

ingredients for the sweet potato recipe. Combine thoroughly.

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

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

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Date Balls

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Emily Dallosta

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

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

Holiday Cream Cheese Ball Submitted by Theresa Patterson

Layered Party Salad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Theresa Patterson

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie

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

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Burger Barn & Café Fine American Fare

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

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

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

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

Inside, it’s sleek, shiny and new.

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

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

We were in awe when our bubbly wait-

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

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

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

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Walking Crab Roll

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

what’s a birthday without ice cream?

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

Lesson learned: Never judge a book by

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• 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, Carry-out and Catering services are available. All of our dishes are made fresh from scratch daily. Our meats are slow smoked on our southern pride pit.

Please come join us for a Texas-size meal.

Bricks Eats and Drinks 482 Main Street Placerville | 530-303-3480 Buttercup Pantry 222 Main Street Placerville | 530-621-1320 Caffé Santoro ** 2531 Merrychase Drive Cameron Park | 530-387-4432 Centro ** 385 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-5500 Cuppa Coffee and More ** 442 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9600 The Forester Pub and Grill ** 4110 Carson Road Camino | 530-644-1818 Heyday Café ** 325 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9700 Hog Wild BBQ ** 38 Main Street Placerville | 530-622-3883 The Independent Restaurant and Bar 629 Main Street Placerville | 530-344-7645 Joanie’s Café and Grill 4064 Mother Lode Shingle Springs | 530-672-1904

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

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

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

• FRENCH Allez! ** 6180 Pleasant Valley Road El Dorado | 530-621-1160

Snooty Frog ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-9025 Sweet Spot Sandwich Shop ** 451 Main Street #5 Placerville | 530-621-3102 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!

ZacJack Bistro 3275 Coach Ln., 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

Mr. Pickles ** 4601 Missouri Flat Road Placerville | 530-642-1677

• CHINESE/Mongolian China City Restaurant 4100 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-9888

New Haven ** 6396 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines | 530-644-3448

Dignity Dragon Restaurant 415-A Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-622-4293

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• ITALIAN Papa Gianni’s Ristorante ** 3450 Palmer Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-2333 • JAPANESE 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 Que Viva ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-577-3330 Tijuana Taqueria 1762 Broadway Placerville | 530-622-9517 • SEAfood Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub 425 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-1091 • THAI Taste of Thai 1160 Broadway Placerville | 530-621-9559 Thai Basil 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-5220 If we’ve omitted your favorite restaurant or you find an error, let us know: info@ stylemg.com.

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• on the menu • Sample Menu Selections Appetizers Calamari Fritta

Entrées 10.95 (small), 13.95 (large)

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Vodka, cream and chilis blended in a marinara sauce, served over semolina wheat pasta

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Toscano salami, pepperoni, coppacola, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, mustard, mayonnaise and vinaigrette Hours: Tues-Thurs: 11am - 2pm; 5pm - 9pm Fri: 11am - 2pm; 5pm - 10pm • Sat: 5pm - 10pm Sun: 5pm - 9pm • Closed Mondays

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taste Smoked Turkey and Apple Salad Taste of Home Best Loved Recipes (Reiman Media Group, LLC, 2012, $24.99) An eye-catching dish, this refreshing salad is a great main course for a summer lunch or light dinner. The dressing’s Dijon flavor goes nicely with the turkey, and the apples add crunch.

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

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

Mâcon-Villages Chameroy is madeof100-percentChardonnay and represents a classic white Burgundy, which means it’s made with Chardonnay grapes from the Mâcon-Villages region in Burgundy, France. This area is known for producing grapes that impart a mineral flavor – from the 52 stylemg.com - November 2012

dinner date Food and Wine for the Season ground in which they grow – into the wine. French Chardonnays are not as fruit-forward as California Chardonnays; they’re crisper, and you can almost taste the earth where they’re grown. This wine is pale yellow in color and has a nose of white fruits. On the palate, it has a beautiful minerality and is clean and crisp; you can definitely taste the grape and terroir of Burgundy.

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

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

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

Snowboarding lessons at Alpine Meadows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I found that in the Silicon Valley many start-ups needed help with manufacturing engineering.

Filling those needs evolved into designing our own products and eventually into helping other individuals and large companies develop and market their new products.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience?

Mowing lawns with a hand mower. I learned gasoline was a great invention.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

The invention of tape flags, which I sold to 3M in 1991, and my other inventions (riordanco. com/projects_success.htm).

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

My dad, Henry J. Riordan, was my greatest mentor. His message: “Choose carefully the most important things in your life, for they are your options and become the values of your life. Your values determine your priorities, which govern your choices.

Your choices dictate your decisions. Your decisions generate actions, attitudes and habits, which become your character and the consequences of your life.”

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

Lynn: To quilt shops and volunteering at Sew for Vets.

Jim: To the airport to fly upside down.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

In the air (upside down) or playing music with my band, Elderado.

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

Thomas Edison, because he never gave up and kept a great attitude about it all the while.

If you could be any other profession, what would it be?

There’s no other one. I am 100-percent satisfied and do different things every day – all while working with my best friend: my wife.

And finally, customer service is…?

Total customer satisfaction, even if it costs you money!

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

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

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

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

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

Why is your staff the best in the business?

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

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

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

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

outtakes 10th Annual Art in the Orchard

The Junior League of Sacramento’s Wine and Dine

Rainbow Orchards, Camino September 8-9 Photos courtesy of Joey Cattone.

Elena Tucker

Authors Margie Yee Webb, Cindy Sample and Jennifer Walker

Raley Field, Sacramento September 7 Photos courtesy of Tia Gemmell, Riverview Media Photography.

Mrs. Northern CA Charlene Jones and Mrs. CA Laltoma Caudill

Junior League volunteers Joyce Campbell

Joe Herbert, Anne Daily and Maic Friedrich

Wine and Dine Chairs Janelle Jennings Brown and Cari Fox Sacramento Food Co-Op Chef Dionisio Esperas

Jim Larcade

Joyce Martin

Jennifer and Adam Barsanti

Henna artist Marisa Biena

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

Sixth Annual Great Chili Cook-Off and Car Show Main Street, Sutter Creek, September 9 Photos courtesy of Lisa Klosowski.

Penny Sneed

Frank Todd enjoys some pre-ride refreshments

Pat and Sharon Barron lead the way

Bryan Brazelton keeps time for the Bone Mac Donald Band

Second place Best Costume winners, Zeus’ Chili Shack

Winners of Best Costume, Billy Bob’s Upcountry Castle

Cook-off volunteers, Sharon and Happy

Rachel Kohaut of Chili Cook-Off team #19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

That’s not what most people are looking for.

might never regain feeling again in her left leg.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you and God bless.

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

Of course, all people respond

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