Boomer November 2019
It’s November, which means the holiday season has officially begun—although I remember a time when Thanksgiving heralded the official start of the holiday season. Now there are Christmas tree displays in stores in August! The pressure of the holidays can seem overwhelming and some folks feel especially lonely during this time of year. Read how to overcome the holiday blues in our article “Only the Lonely” on page 26. It seems more and more of my conversations with my friends lately are focused on our parents. It’s scary to think that not only are we still taking care of our own kids, but we now have to worry about our own mom and dad who may not be able to handle their own financial affairs. What is needed is a solid plan and good advice from the pros; luckily, “Don’t Break the Bank” on page 34 offers some help. I wish I was an artist. Seriously. I have such admiration for creative people and really do wish I could paint or draw or even take a decent picture! I’m not even good at stick figures, much less creating beautiful pieces of extraordinary art out of seashells, or tempered glass! Our feature “Happy Medium” on page 41 highlights some of our community’s most creative people—some who only discovered this ability in their later years! Sadly, for me, creativity will remain elusive. But I can enjoy the fabulous work of these fine artists, and I hope you do too. Ready to travel this fall? We focus on three historic bed-and-breakfasts that should be visited—places that are proof B&B’s have come a long way and now offer more than just a bed—and a breakfast! Learn about them on page 49. Road trip! As always, we have our regular features on home design, lots on food, including fall recipes from local restaurants, some classic cocktails that take you back to the days of Old Hollywood glamour, plus where to volunteer, what to read, and more! I wish you all “fair winds and following seas” this month! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
It’s November, which means the holiday season has officially begun—although I remember a time when Thanksgiving heralded the official start of the holiday season. Now there are Christmas tree displays in stores in August! The pressure of the holidays can seem overwhelming and some folks feel especially lonely during this time of year. Read how to overcome the holiday blues in our article “Only the Lonely” on page 26.
It seems more and more of my conversations with my friends lately are focused on our parents. It’s scary to think that not only are we still taking care of our own kids, but we now have to worry about our own mom and dad who may not be able to handle their own financial affairs. What is needed is a solid plan and good advice from the pros; luckily, “Don’t Break the Bank” on page 34 offers some help.
I wish I was an artist. Seriously. I have such admiration for creative people and really do wish I could paint or draw or even take a decent picture! I’m not even good at stick figures, much less creating beautiful pieces of extraordinary art out of seashells, or tempered glass! Our feature “Happy Medium” on page 41 highlights some of our community’s most creative people—some who only discovered this ability in their later years! Sadly, for me, creativity will remain elusive. But I can enjoy the fabulous work of these fine artists, and I hope you do too.
Ready to travel this fall? We focus on three historic bed-and-breakfasts that should be visited—places that are proof B&B’s have come a long way and now offer more than just a bed—and a breakfast! Learn about them on page 49. Road trip!
As always, we have our regular features on home design, lots on food, including fall recipes from local restaurants, some classic cocktails that take you back to the days of Old Hollywood glamour, plus where to volunteer, what to read, and more!
I wish you all “fair winds and following seas” this month! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Party Time<br />
5 Classic Cocktails<br />
Compiled by Megan Wiskus<br />
1 | Negroni<br />
This popular Italian<br />
cocktail is considered<br />
an aperitif and<br />
typically served in<br />
an old-fashioned or<br />
“rocks” glass.<br />
• One part gin<br />
• One part Campari<br />
liqueur<br />
• One part sweet red<br />
vermouth<br />
Stir into glass over<br />
ice, garnish with<br />
orange peel, and<br />
serve.<br />
2 | Gimlet<br />
A description in<br />
the 1953 Raymond<br />
Chandler novel<br />
The Long Goodbye<br />
said "a real gimlet<br />
is half gin and half<br />
Rose's lime juice and<br />
nothing else."<br />
• One part sweetened<br />
lime juice<br />
• Four parts gin<br />
Mix and serve.<br />
Garnish with a slice<br />
of lime.<br />
3 | Paloma<br />
Spanish for “dove,”<br />
Paloma is one of<br />
Mexico’s most<br />
beloved alcoholic<br />
beverages and<br />
is rosy-hued and<br />
refreshing.<br />
• Three parts<br />
grapefruit soda<br />
• One part tequila<br />
Stir together, garnish<br />
with a lime wedge,<br />
and serve over ice.<br />
4 | Boulevardier<br />
This creation’s<br />
moniker is attributed<br />
to Erskine Gwynne,<br />
an American-born<br />
writer who founded<br />
a monthly magazine<br />
in Paris called<br />
Boulevardier.<br />
• 1 part Campari<br />
liqueur<br />
• 1 part rye whisky or<br />
bourbon<br />
• 1 part sweet red<br />
vermouth<br />
Stir with ice, strain,<br />
garnish with orange<br />
peel or cherry and<br />
serve.<br />
5 | White Russian<br />
This decadent,<br />
milkshake-like<br />
libation was under<br />
the radar until The<br />
Big Lebowski came<br />
out in 1998 and Jeff<br />
Bridge’s character,<br />
The Dude, sipped it<br />
exclusively.<br />
• 2 parts coffee<br />
liqueur<br />
• 5 parts vodka<br />
• 3 parts fresh cream<br />
Pour coffee liqueur<br />
and vodka into a<br />
glass filled with ice.<br />
Float fresh cream on<br />
top and stir slowly.<br />
Photos courtesy of their respective organizations and companies.<br />
Cocktail Bars We Love<br />
A cocktail a day keeps the doctor away! Pull up a chair at one of<br />
these beloved bars that have mastered the craft of cocktail making.<br />
The Red Rabbit Kitchen<br />
and Bar, 2718 J Street,<br />
Sacramento, 916- 706-2275,<br />
theredrabbit.net<br />
ORDER THIS: After the<br />
Goldrush (rye, lemon, honey,<br />
aromatic bitters)<br />
Hook and Ladder<br />
Manufacturing<br />
Company, 1630 S Street,<br />
Sacramento, 916-442-4885,<br />
hookandladder916.com<br />
ORDER THIS: A Cure for<br />
Wellness (gin, lavender,<br />
blueberries, lemon, agave)<br />
Shady Lady Saloon, 1409 R<br />
Street, Sacramento, 916-231-<br />
9121, shadyladybar.com<br />
ORDER THIS: Red Daisy<br />
(tequila, lime juice, agave,<br />
blood orange puree,<br />
muddled jalapeno)<br />
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