Style Magazine September 2020
I never realized just how essential grandparents are until becoming a parent. Growing up, both sets of mine lived a long car ride away, so visits were reserved for holidays or summer vacations. Even still, my grandma (who turned 100 last month!) taught me valuable life lessons, like the importance of travel, letter writing, and doing something active every day. She’s also the reason I indulge in dessert daily (after finishing my dinner, of course). I can only imagine how much more wisdom I would’ve gained had we resided closer. Luckily, my daughter has four grandparents she gets to see—and be spoiled by—on a weekly basis. But besides buying her cute clothes and giving her sweet treats, they provide a love that goes deeper than any daycares ever could. Her relationships with “Oma,” “Papa,” “Amah,” and “Kong Kong”—though all vastly different—are uniquely special. In honor of National Grandparents’ Day on September 13, we decided to shine the spotlight on a handful of our area’s finest gramps and grannies. Turn to page 16 to read about why they love the role, how the pandemic has changed things, and the lessons they hope to pass on to their littles. It’s a feel-good story that tugs at all the heartstrings. What else do we (literally) have cooking this month? Our feature story, “Veggie Delights” (page 71), highlights 33 plant-based plates that are so good even meat-eaters might find their mouths watering. From dishes that are packed with produce to others that boast mock meat, it’s a colorful introduction to just how delicious and nutritious a vegetarian diet can be. We also share our favorite farms that offer u-pick produce, online ordering, or weekly veg boxes; meat-free alternatives that go beyond beans; and easy ways vegetarians can still get their vitamins. With the onset of autumn (September 22), we figured it would be a prime time to toast to the season with refreshing hard ciders that are made, and loved, locally. Flip to “An Apple a Day…” (page 88) to read about five of our favorites and learn some fun facts about the places where they’re produced. Enjoy the issue, and—as grandmother Ramona Nelson from Placerville says on page 16—may you “know that family and friends are more important than money; always be true to yourself; and never judge yourself by how others see you but only by how you see yourself.” Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
I never realized just how essential grandparents are until becoming a parent. Growing up, both sets of mine lived a long car ride away, so visits were reserved for holidays or summer vacations. Even still, my grandma (who turned 100 last month!) taught me valuable life lessons, like the importance of travel, letter writing, and doing something active every day. She’s also the reason I indulge in dessert daily (after finishing my dinner, of course). I can only imagine how much more wisdom I would’ve gained had we resided closer.
Luckily, my daughter has four grandparents she gets to see—and be spoiled by—on a weekly basis. But besides buying her cute clothes and giving her sweet treats, they provide a love that goes deeper than any daycares ever could. Her relationships with “Oma,” “Papa,” “Amah,” and “Kong Kong”—though all vastly different—are uniquely special.
In honor of National Grandparents’ Day on September 13, we decided to shine the spotlight on a handful of our area’s finest gramps and grannies. Turn to page 16 to read about why they love the role, how the pandemic has changed things, and the lessons they hope to pass on to their littles. It’s a feel-good story that tugs at all the heartstrings.
What else do we (literally) have cooking this month? Our feature story, “Veggie Delights” (page 71), highlights 33 plant-based plates that are so good even meat-eaters might find their mouths watering. From dishes that are packed with produce to others that boast mock meat, it’s a colorful introduction to just how delicious and nutritious a vegetarian diet can be. We also share our favorite farms that offer u-pick produce, online ordering, or weekly veg boxes; meat-free alternatives that go beyond beans; and easy ways vegetarians can still get their vitamins.
With the onset of autumn (September 22), we figured it would be a prime time to toast to the season with refreshing hard ciders that are made, and loved, locally. Flip to “An Apple a Day…” (page 88) to read about five of our favorites and learn some fun facts about the places where they’re produced.
Enjoy the issue, and—as grandmother Ramona Nelson from Placerville says on page 16—may you “know that family and friends are more important than money; always be true to yourself; and never judge yourself by how others see you but only by how you see yourself.” Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
SPECIAL ADVERTISING<br />
SECTION<br />
GOLDEN FOOTHILLS ORAL AND<br />
FACIAL SURGERY CENTER<br />
DONALD R. LIBERTY, D.D.S., INC.<br />
IN HEE J. SONG, D.M.D., M.D., INC.<br />
DENTAL IMPLANTS AND ORAL SURGERY<br />
4901 Golden Foothill Pkwy. // El Dorado Hills // 916-941-9860<br />
785 Hana Way // Folsom // 916-817-8937<br />
11962 Heritage Oak Place // Auburn // 530-988-5878<br />
www.eldoradohillsoralsurgery.com<br />
Golden Foothills Oral & Facial Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art facility<br />
providing dental implants and oral surgery in El Dorado Hills, Folsom,<br />
and Auburn. Other services include teeth extraction; pathology; as well<br />
as, orthognathic, facial trauma, TMJ, obstructive sleep apnea surgeries;<br />
and more. Additionally, they provide IV conscious and general sedation and<br />
hospital services to fit patients' needs and concerns. Their services reflect a patientfirst<br />
philosophy, to provide a comfortable and personalized experience.<br />
The founder, Donald Liberty, and his associate, In Hee Joshua Song, are board<br />
certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, passionate<br />
about their work, and strive for the highest quality of treatment.<br />
Dr. Liberty received his dental degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry<br />
and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Indiana University<br />
Medical Center. Colonel Liberty has also served 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserve<br />
has participated in free clinics through the state and international mission trips.<br />
Dr. Song received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania and<br />
completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical<br />
Center. Dr. Song is fluent in Korean and Spanish and has participated in medical<br />
missions throughout South America.<br />
SETH LUCAS, DDS, MS<br />
LUCAS ORTHODONTICS<br />
ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS<br />
2371 Iron Point Road, Suite 140 // Folsom<br />
916-461-5465 // DrLucasOrthodontics.com<br />
Doctor Lucas is a board-certified orthodontist<br />
who takes pride in his work and loves what he<br />
does…making people smile. He was born and<br />
raised in Northern California and is happy to<br />
still call it his home. Doctor Lucas attended the distinguished<br />
University of California San Francisco, where he earned his<br />
Doctorate of Dental Surgery and also completed his specialty<br />
training in orthodontics. Treating some of the most complex<br />
orthodontic cases in the Bay Area, he was motivated by<br />
the way orthodontics could truly transform a person’s selfconfidence.<br />
Doctor Lucas is experienced in treating a wide variety of<br />
orthodontic conditions in both children and adults and uses<br />
the most current methods of treatment. He is committed to<br />
offering genuine, conservative and affordable orthodontic<br />
treatment for his patients in the community. Our office is a<br />
one-doctor practice. That means you will see Doctor Lucas at<br />
every visit and get the attention, care and results you deserve.<br />
Our office is conveniently located in Folsom right off<br />
Highway 50 near the Palladio shopping center. We combine<br />
the most state-of-the-art technology and patient care with<br />
good old-fashioned customer service and honesty. Come stop<br />
by and see for yourself. You will leave with a smile.<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2020</strong> | stylemg.com 43
Change language