Style Magazine November 2020 RGBR
In this issue’s Readers’ Choice Awards, we give over 500 businesses a reason to pop a bottle of bubbly. Voted the “Best of 2020” by more than 130,000 locals, each winner—be it a bookstore, brewery, bike shop, restaurant, or real estate agent—is a cornerstone of our community and the crème de la crème in their respective industry. Read about all the prized people and places starting on page 35, and then go and support them! They need your patronage now more than ever. We also share a special “Editor’s Picks” portion where you’ll find some fun, off-the-beaten ballot categories, like “Best Binge-Worthy Show” (no spoilers here, but I highly recommend streaming it stat) and “Best Woman-Owned Business.” If you’re new to the area and happen to be on the hunt for a mental health professional, personal trainer, or other expert, it serves as a perfect place to find a trusted favorite. In need of some new recipes? Turn to Taste on page 52 for 5 simple sides that are easy on the eyes and even easier to make. Submitted by beloved eateries, each dish is guaranteed to have your guests going back for seconds (and maybe even thirds!). There’s plenty more uplifting, articles in the pages that follow—from social media stars who live locally (“Almost Famous,” page 16), to a picture-perfect hike in Pilot Hill (page 32), and a spotlight on area organizations fighting food insecurity (“Hunger Hits Home,” page 20)—so shift your attitude to one of gratitude and see where it takes you. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
In this issue’s Readers’ Choice Awards, we give over 500 businesses a reason to pop a bottle of bubbly. Voted the “Best of 2020” by more than 130,000 locals, each winner—be it a bookstore, brewery, bike shop, restaurant, or real estate agent—is a cornerstone of our community and the crème de la crème in their respective industry. Read about all the prized people and places starting on page 35, and then go and support them! They need your patronage now more than ever.
We also share a special “Editor’s Picks” portion where you’ll find some fun, off-the-beaten ballot categories, like “Best Binge-Worthy Show” (no spoilers here, but I highly recommend streaming it stat) and “Best Woman-Owned Business.” If you’re new to the area and happen to be on the hunt for a mental health professional, personal trainer, or other expert, it serves as a perfect place to find a trusted favorite.
In need of some new recipes? Turn to Taste on page 52 for 5 simple sides that are easy on the eyes and even easier to make. Submitted by beloved eateries, each dish is guaranteed to have your guests going back for seconds (and maybe even thirds!).
There’s plenty more uplifting, articles in the pages that follow—from social media stars who live locally (“Almost Famous,” page 16), to a picture-perfect hike in Pilot Hill (page 32), and a spotlight on area organizations fighting food insecurity (“Hunger Hits Home,” page 20)—so shift your attitude to one of gratitude and see where it takes you. Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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GIVING BACK<br />
Hunger<br />
Hits Home<br />
Fighting Food Insecurity<br />
BY TARA MENDANHA<br />
Suburban food insecurity can often look invisible. It comes in various forms, including<br />
obesity, can occur in affluent neighborhoods, and strike at any moment. Add to that<br />
the pandemic, which has only exacerbated the problem. According to an article in<br />
NPR, nearly 1 in 4 households have experienced food insecurity this year. Fortunately,<br />
many local organizations, including food pantries and dining halls, are helping<br />
alleviate these challenges. Here are some such good Samaritans.<br />
Placer Food Bank<br />
Placer Food Bank in Roseville believes<br />
no one deserves to go hungry. Their<br />
programs—Feed Our Future and CalFresh—<br />
help feed people across Placer, El Dorado,<br />
and Nevada counties. “Food insecurity [for<br />
seniors] means having to choose between<br />
paying for medication or food. For families,<br />
it means watering down juice to last longer,”<br />
says Director of Development Lisa Heinrich.<br />
Their free drive-thru farmers’ markets<br />
welcome hundreds of cars each month<br />
unexpectedly hit by the pandemic. Storage<br />
and refrigeration are their top priorities, as<br />
is fundraising. The inability to have their<br />
in-person annual turkey drive means online<br />
donations are valuable. “A $50 donation can<br />
provide $500 in groceries for those in need,”<br />
says Heinrich. placerfoodbank.org<br />
Food Bank of El Dorado County<br />
provides aid through their Emergency Food<br />
Assistance Network comprising more than<br />
25 partner charities throughout El Dorado<br />
Photo courtesy of its respective company or organization.<br />
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