El Dorado County_Foothills_Style Magazine - November 2018

contents
NOVEMBER 2018
7 What’s Up
8 Local Matters
12 Calendar
14 Outtakes
24 Home Design
46 Introducing
48 Swag
50 Last Look
departments
6
16
18
20
22
GET TO KNOW
Sofia Sanchez
THE ARTS
Tracy Lauth
HEALTH & WELLNESS
16 Holiday
Survival Tips
CAUSE & EFFECT
Raley's Food For
Families
IN HISTORY
Giving Thanks,
California Style
eat & drink
38
DINING SPOTLIGHT
Amore Mio
Italian Bistro
40 TASTE
3 Autumn-Inspired
Dishes
42
44
THE HOT LIST
6 Best Baked Goods
SIP ON THIS
7 Buzzworthy
Thanksgiving Wines
29
feature
SOUL
FOODIES
10
TOP CHEFS
38 16
SPECIAL
ADVERTISING
SECTIONS
READERS’ CHOICE AWARD
ALL-STARS
2018
Redux!
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OF THE TOWN
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For five years now, I’ve been in a book club with four
fellow females. Back when it began, some of us had
never met and others were casual acquaintances.
Fast forward to 2018 and we’re a close-knit group—
affectionately known as the “Book Club Babes, aka
BCBS”—who’ve been through the birth of a child,
passing of a pet, marriages, breakups, career changes,
and too many bottles of wine together. Though the
books are what initially bonded us—and still act as
the reason behind our monthly meetings—it’s the
laughter, deep conversations, and connections with
one another that have linked us for life.
Just like any gathering, our time together wouldn’t
be complete without food—and wine—and lots of
it. Switching houses and hosts every month means
we’ve gotten to experience
each person’s cooking
style—from the member
who owns a restaurant and
serves wood-fired pizzas,
seasonal salads, and craft
beers from said eatery (yep,
she’s a tough act to follow),
to another who prefers serving heat-and-serve, semihomemade
suppers, and yours truly, who uses it as an
opportunity to get creative in the kitchen, then cross
my fingers, and hope for the best.
But the beauty of our group, and any group of true
friends for that matter, is we’re not judging each other
based on the spread’s success (though, not gonna
lie, my girls can cook!); rather, it’s
the stories shared and socializing
surrounding the meal that bring
us all closer.
My point is, food is more than
just fuel. It’s a social centerpiece
and provides a foundation for
some of our fondest, funniest, and most-talked about
memories. And in this month’s issue, we have plenty of
pieces focused around it, beginning with our feature,
Top Chefs (page 29), where Luna Anona introduces you
to 10 of our region’s culinary tastemakers—each with
their own signature cooking style and skill set. Though
the types of cuisine they dish out vastly vary, all of
them share a passion for preparing mouthwatering
plates. Learn all about them, including their food
philosophies, favorite restaurants, top cooking tips,
and how they rose to the top, then stop by their
respective eateries to taste the fruits of their labor.
Whether you’re playing host or guest at this year’s
Thanksgiving feast, you’ll want to check out Taste (page
40) for a handful of autumn-inspired recipes from area
food bloggers that are easy peasy to prepare, halfway
healthy, and guaranteed to please; and Sip on This (page
44) for 7 local wines that’ll be the talk of this year’s
Turkey Day table.
For some friendly reminders on what to be
thankful for, The 10 Spot by Tara Mendanha (page 10)
has a dozen reasons that revolve around where we
live. Idyllic climate? Check. Top-tier schools? Check.
Easy access to farm-fresh fare? Check. I hope it makes
you remember why our community comes first and
appreciate the people, places, and things that make
it so special.
Whatever your calendar looks like these next 30
days, I hope it’s filled with good friends, good food, and
good times. Cheers!
“Food is the
ingredient
that binds us
together.”—
Unknown
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
/@meggoeggowaffle
Photo by Bridgette Anglin Maldonado
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