Style Magazine: February 2020
Fortunately, there’s no passport required to reap the relaxing, romance-inducing benefits of a solid soak. Our backyard is brimming with thermal baths—and they’re the primo place to bring your beloved. Flip to this month’s Travel article on page 75 for five local places to make a splash. From an off-the-beaten-path pool that’s sans signage, and easier-to-get-to offerings that sit amid ritzy resorts, there’s bound to be one that’ll float your boat and get your heart a-fluttering. If, post-soak, your relationship is still in need of some rejuvenation, turn to our cover story, “Head Over Heels,” on page 42. It’s dedicated to dates, particularly local outings that’ll push you to step outside of your couple comfort zone and do something different. Whether it’s a first date or your five-hundreth, and whether you’re into wine or working out, there’s an activity for all. Remember, when it comes to courtship, creativity counts. Local therapists also share some words of wisdom for duos who’ve been together for decades and singles breaking back into the scene. Now that I’m a working mom, making time for my marriage (let alone myself) is a struggle some days, but this article is a good reminder of just how important date night really is. When it comes to literal hearts, we have you covered, too. In Health & Wellness (page 67), med pros spill their top tips for keeping your ticker ticking, which is essential considering heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Not surprising, exercise is essential; in fact, the National Institutes of Health recommends at least two and a half hours of moderate activity each week (or 30 minutes, five days a week). Check out Take a Hike (page 22) for a scenic way to sneak in one of those workouts, then reward yourself with a swoon-worthy spa treatment (see page 20 for 10 we love), cold craft brew (“Beer My Valentine,” page 90), or carefully crafted confection (“For the Love of Chocolate,” page 87). As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the magazine. If there’s a particular piece of editorial you adore and find yourself flipping to every month, or another department you despise, tell me! In the meantime, grab a loved one, set a date, and make it a month—and a Valentine’s Day—to remember. Cheers!
Fortunately, there’s no passport required to reap the relaxing, romance-inducing benefits of a solid soak. Our backyard is brimming with thermal baths—and they’re the primo place to bring your beloved. Flip to this month’s Travel article on page 75 for five local places to make a splash. From an off-the-beaten-path pool that’s sans signage, and easier-to-get-to offerings that sit amid ritzy resorts, there’s bound to be one that’ll float your boat and get your heart a-fluttering.
If, post-soak, your relationship is still in need of some rejuvenation, turn to our cover story, “Head Over Heels,” on page 42. It’s dedicated to dates, particularly local outings that’ll push you to step outside of your couple comfort zone and do something different. Whether it’s a first date or your five-hundreth, and whether you’re into wine or working out, there’s an activity for all. Remember, when it comes to courtship, creativity counts. Local therapists also share some words of wisdom for duos who’ve been together for decades and singles breaking back into the scene. Now that I’m a working mom, making time for my marriage (let alone myself) is a struggle some days, but this article is a good reminder of just how important date night really is.
When it comes to literal hearts, we have you covered, too. In Health & Wellness (page 67), med pros spill their top tips for keeping your ticker ticking, which is essential considering heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Not surprising, exercise is essential; in fact, the National Institutes of Health recommends at least two and a half hours of moderate activity each week (or 30 minutes, five days a week). Check out Take a Hike (page 22) for a scenic way to sneak in one of those workouts, then reward yourself with a swoon-worthy spa treatment (see page 20 for 10 we love), cold craft brew (“Beer My Valentine,” page 90), or carefully crafted confection (“For the Love of Chocolate,” page 87).
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the magazine. If there’s a particular piece of editorial you adore and find yourself flipping to every month, or another department you despise, tell me! In the meantime, grab a loved one, set a date, and make it a month—and a Valentine’s Day—to remember. Cheers!
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ask the experts<br />
Take a Hike<br />
Q: WHAT ARE SOME TIMELESS<br />
HOME DESIGN PIECES THAT’LL<br />
NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE?<br />
A: First off, invest in quality<br />
upholstery (sofas and sectionals).<br />
Next, a quality bar cart is a must.<br />
Even if you don’t drink, you can<br />
style it as a coffee cart and move it<br />
from room to room, as needed, for<br />
entertaining. Thirdly, area rugs (I<br />
especially love vintage kilim ones)<br />
are essential. Finally, I recommend<br />
adding statement lighting,<br />
particularly entry and dining<br />
chandeliers, to your home.<br />
—Molly Carter, President, NCIDQ<br />
Certified Interior Designer, LEED AP,<br />
Owner<br />
Brass + Oak<br />
320 Main Street, Placerville, 530-651-<br />
3891, brassandoakhome.com<br />
CASCADE CANAL TRAIL<br />
BY EMILY PETER<br />
LOCATED IN: Nevada City<br />
off Highway 49. Take Gracie<br />
Road to the intersection<br />
of Banner-Lava Cap Road.<br />
Look for “Cascade Canal<br />
Access Trail.”<br />
DISTANCE: 4.5 miles one<br />
way; minimal elevation gain.<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy.<br />
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:<br />
Dog-friendly (must be<br />
leashed); mountain biking<br />
allowed; parking is free.<br />
Top: Photo by Chason Wainwright<br />
Bottom: Photo by Wayne Hendershot<br />
Do you have a favorite trail in the region<br />
you’d like to see featured? Tell us all about<br />
it at info@stylemg.com.<br />
FUEL UP: Head into Grass<br />
Valley for a burger and fries at<br />
Pine Street Burgers (1249 East<br />
Main Street) where they also<br />
offer hot dogs, shakes, and<br />
kids’ meals; or visit Durga’s<br />
Divine Café (1237 East Main<br />
Street) for a variety of healthy<br />
breakfast and lunch options,<br />
smoothies, and specialty<br />
coffee drinks.<br />
WHY WE LOVE IT: Familyfriendly;<br />
level, dirt path that<br />
follows along the canal; great<br />
for beginners; heavily shaded.<br />
TRAIL NOTES: Wear shoes with traction,<br />
dress in layers, bring extra water and snacks,<br />
remember sun protection (hat, sunscreen),<br />
and, as always, pack out what you pack in.<br />
Remember to keep to the right, and that hikers<br />
have the right of way over mountain bikers.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT<br />
BYLT.ORG/TRAIL/CASCADE-CANAL-TRAIL.<br />
Q: IS WHITE CHOCOLATE<br />
ACTUALLY CHOCOLATE?<br />
A: In the U.S., the FDA mandates<br />
that white chocolate contains at<br />
least 20% cocoa butter, 14% milk<br />
solids, and 3.5% milk fat; sugars<br />
and other sweeteners must be<br />
limited to no more than 55% of the<br />
product. It’s also important that it’s<br />
made with cocoa butter, which is<br />
pressed from the cocoa bean. Due<br />
to the real cocoa butter, genuine<br />
white chocolate should be ivory<br />
in color.<br />
—Jim Snook, Owner<br />
Snooks Chocolate Factory<br />
731 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-985-<br />
0620, snookscandies.com<br />
White chocolate photo ©nata_vkusidey - stock.adobe.com.<br />
22 stylemg.com | FEBRUARY <strong>2020</strong> | /stylemg /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
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