Style Magazine July 2020
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude. Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive. Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss. As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude.
Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive.
Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss.
As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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Folsom’s Mas Taco Bar thinks the taco is the perfect<br />
vessel for global flavors. They’re not wrong. Just take one<br />
bite of their Vietnamese Pork Tacos and you’ll instantly<br />
be transported across seas and continents. Sweet, salty,<br />
fragrant seasoned pork is topped with onions, cilantro,<br />
Sriracha, and—the best part—peanuts. It’s a feast for the<br />
senses. mastacobar.com <br />
If you ask the regulars for recommendations at Sutter Street<br />
Taqueria, they’ll tell you to try the shrimp—and with good reason.<br />
Their Shrimp Tacos (heck, their shrimp everything) are loaded<br />
with tender prawns and tossed in a light, savory sauce that brings<br />
a brightness to the flavor palate. Pro tip: Order two servings since<br />
they’ll be gone in no time. sutterstreettaqueria.com<br />
Sip on This<br />
A Toast to Tequila:<br />
BUZZWORTHY BEVERAGES<br />
BY TARA MENDANHA<br />
When we think tacos, we also think tequila. Here are some of the<br />
most buzzworthy beverages in town.<br />
Sutter Street Taqueria photo by Ray Burgess. Mas Taco photo courtesy<br />
of Mas Taco. Mangoneada photo by Menka Belgal. Other cocktail photos<br />
by Dante Fontana<br />
Blackberry Jalapeño<br />
Margarita<br />
Partida Silver Tequila, fresh<br />
blackberry & jalapeño<br />
purée, lime juice, Cointreau<br />
float.<br />
Bricks Eats and<br />
Drinks, Placerville,<br />
bricksonmainstreet.com<br />
Añejo Ginger Julep<br />
Añejo tequila with<br />
muddled orange, sweet &<br />
sour mix, ginger beer, and<br />
a chipotle kick.<br />
Wally’s Pizza Bar, Cameron<br />
Park, wallyspizzabar.com<br />
Spicy Chihuahua<br />
Frida Kahlo Blanco Tequila,<br />
Ancho Chile Liqueur,<br />
fresh lime juice, and cane<br />
syrup. Note: $1 from every<br />
purchase is donated to the<br />
Placer SPCA.<br />
Bennett’s Kitchen<br />
Bar Market, Roseville,<br />
bennettskitchen.com<br />
Mangoneada<br />
House tequila, mango, lime<br />
juice, agave nectar, chamoy,<br />
and Tajín.<br />
Limon E Sal Taqueria<br />
Bar, Folsom,<br />
limonesalrestaurant.com<br />
Smoked Piña<br />
Cilantro-infused Mi Campo<br />
Tequila, Vida Mezcal,<br />
pineapple/sage shrub, and<br />
lime juice.<br />
Hawks, Granite Bay,<br />
hawksrestaurant.com<br />
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