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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

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Veggie Delights<br />

Tasked with bringing a veggie platter to a party? Get creative<br />

and “wow” any crowd with the Veggie Platter ($85) from<br />

Mikuni. It consists of four different types of rolls and<br />

edamame. What are the fish substitutes, you ask? Think<br />

asparagus, tempura vegetables, avocado, and cucumber.<br />

You don’t have to feel left out of the sushi fun anymore. 185<br />

Placerville Road, Suite 100, Folsom, 916-934-5250; 1565 Eureka<br />

Road, Suite 1A, Roseville, 916-797-2112; 1017 Galleria Boulevard,<br />

Suite 160, Roseville, 916-780-2119, mikunisushi.com<br />

If you want the whole enchilada—minus meat—then the Enchiladas<br />

Al Sarten ($20) from Mezcalito Oaxacan Cuisine are a must. With<br />

melted cheese, sautéed seasonal veggies (carrots, zucchini, squash,<br />

spinach, and mushrooms), and your choice of sauce (we recommend the<br />

21-ingredient mole rojo), plus a side of beans and rice, it’s a fiesta for all the<br />

senses. 5065 Pacific Street, Rocklin, 916-701-4772; 187 Blue Ravine Road, Suite<br />

160, Folsom, 916-351-0900, mezcalitocuisine.com<br />

Don’t worry: The “shrimp” in the<br />

Maple Walnut Shrimp ($10.99) at<br />

Vegan Plate is actually comprised<br />

of potato starch, soy protein, and<br />

konjac. Bathed in a sticky-sweet<br />

maple sauce and topped with crunchy<br />

walnuts and green onions, it tastes<br />

surprisingly close to—and dare we<br />

say better than—the real deal. 1821<br />

Douglas Boulevard, Suite C-5, Roseville,<br />

916-953-7033, veganplateroseville.com<br />

Taste the rainbow with the Garden<br />

Veggie Wrap ($9.99) from Zest<br />

Vegan Kitchen, featuring fresh<br />

organic greens, crunchy cucumbers,<br />

carrots, peppers, red onions, and<br />

house-made sauce (we recommend<br />

“cheesy” chipotle) wrapped in either<br />

gluten-free rice paper or a spinach<br />

tortilla. Add avocado—and your<br />

closest crew—and you have the<br />

recipe for a perfect plant-based<br />

picnic. 2620 Sunset Boulevard,<br />

Suite 1, Rocklin, 916-824-1688,<br />

zestvegankitchen.com<br />

Take your taste buds on the<br />

ultimate adventure with<br />

The Rainbow Sandwich<br />

($10.75) from Selland’s<br />

Market-Café, featuring<br />

creamy avocado, tomatoes,<br />

cabbage, carrots, cilantro,<br />

bell peppers, red onions,<br />

kalamata olives, a sprinkle<br />

of pumpkin and sunflower<br />

seeds, refreshing lemon<br />

vinaigrette, and vegan<br />

“mayo” on molasses whole<br />

wheat bread. Vegan and very<br />

good—it ticks all the plantbased<br />

boxes and makes<br />

the typical turkey sub<br />

seem blah. 4370 Town Center<br />

Boulevard, El Dorado Hills, 916-<br />

932-5025, sellands.com<br />

A South Indian and Sri Lankan staple, Idiyappam ($8.99)—also known<br />

as string hoppers—consists of an intricately woven disc of rice noodles.<br />

Annachikadai in Folsom serves theirs with vegetable kurma, a decadent<br />

stew made from ground coconut and cashew nuts. Tear off the delicate<br />

noodles and dunk them in the creamy, vegetable-laden dish for a satisfying<br />

meal. 1167 Riley Street, Folsom, 916-365-7999, annachikadaifolsom.com<br />

The Nachos ($10.99) from Brick<br />

House Café in Folsom are quickly<br />

becoming famous. The organic,<br />

plant-based café builds layer<br />

upon layer of organic tortilla chips,<br />

house taco “meat,” lettuce, pico<br />

de gallo, black beans, avocado,<br />

nacho “cheeze,” and maple sauce,<br />

resulting in a burst of flavors and<br />

textures. 604 Sutter Street, Suite 190,<br />

Folsom, 916-597-2924, brickhousecafe.<br />

business.site<br />

Vegan Plate photo by Taylor Gillespie. Annachikadai photo by Ray Burgess. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />

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