Style Magazine - June 2021
It’s been two weeks since my family of three has grown to a family of five—and no, I didn’t have twins or adopt a pair of pups. We moved in with my parents while our house undergoes major construction (a remodel that will eventually be featured on HGTV; stay tuned, literally, for updates). Transition is always an interesting time, especially when it involves returning to your roots and bunking up with your mom, dad, husband, and two-year-old. Mornings look different now (mainly louder…and earlier), family time is all the time, and privacy is pretty much nonexistent. It’s not better; it’s definitely not worse; it’s just different. But change, in my opinion, is oftentimes a good thing—especially when it involves a pool, built-in babysitters, and a fridge full of tasty food. Plus, my parents aren’t getting any younger, nor is my daughter, so I’m going to cherish this time together and make the most of our “summer vacation.” If you, too, are looking to maximize the hot days ahead, keep reading. This month’s magazine will have you jumping for summertime joy, starting with our feature on page 53. From cool ice cream concoctions (including the colossal cone on our cover from Snooks) to in-person (finally!) events that run the gamut from a grape stomp at Wise Villa Winery to a good old-fashioned fair, plus top spots to make a splash, there’s something to ensure everyone has fun in the sun. Just remember: Be water wise (for top swim safety tips, see page 62), stay hydrated (don’t miss “Drink Up: The Importance of H20” on page 34), and wear sunscreen (check out our top blocks and other summertime essentials on page 40). Finally, how could we forget the rad dads? Father’s Day is June 20, after all. When I asked my husband how he wants to celebrate, he replied: “a round of golf, followed by a beer and family BBQ.” Easy enough, eh? If you also have a golf-obsessed guy on your hands, check out “Greens with Envy” (page 24) for 10 tee-rrific public courses that are pretty without being pretentious. In “Family Matters,” we introduce you to four local fathers who go above and beyond for their kids and our community. Read their unique, and uniquely touching, stories starting on page 18. There’s plenty of things to see, do, and celebrate this summer, so grab your loved ones (maybe even move in with them!) and seize the season. Cheers!
It’s been two weeks since my family of three has grown to a family of five—and no, I didn’t have twins or adopt a pair of pups. We moved in with my parents while our house undergoes major construction (a remodel that will eventually be featured on HGTV; stay tuned, literally, for updates).
Transition is always an interesting time, especially when it involves returning to your roots and bunking up with your mom, dad, husband, and two-year-old. Mornings look different now (mainly louder…and earlier), family time is all the time, and privacy is pretty much nonexistent. It’s not better; it’s definitely not worse; it’s just different. But change, in my opinion, is oftentimes a good thing—especially when it involves a pool, built-in babysitters, and a fridge full of tasty food. Plus, my parents aren’t getting any younger, nor is my daughter, so I’m going to cherish this time together and make the most of our “summer vacation.”
If you, too, are looking to maximize the hot days ahead, keep reading. This month’s magazine will have you jumping for summertime joy, starting with our feature on page 53. From cool ice cream concoctions (including the colossal cone on our cover from Snooks) to in-person (finally!) events that run the gamut from a grape stomp at Wise Villa Winery to a good old-fashioned fair, plus top spots to make a splash, there’s something to ensure everyone has fun in the sun. Just remember: Be water wise (for top swim safety tips, see page 62), stay hydrated (don’t miss “Drink Up: The Importance of H20” on page 34), and wear sunscreen (check out our top blocks and other summertime essentials on page 40).
Finally, how could we forget the rad dads? Father’s Day is June 20, after all. When I asked my husband how he wants to celebrate, he replied: “a round of golf, followed by a beer and family BBQ.” Easy enough, eh? If you also have a golf-obsessed guy on your hands, check out “Greens with Envy” (page 24) for 10 tee-rrific public courses that are pretty without being pretentious. In “Family Matters,” we introduce you to four local fathers who go above and beyond for their kids and our community. Read their unique, and uniquely touching, stories starting on page 18.
There’s plenty of things to see, do, and celebrate this summer, so grab your loved ones (maybe even move in with them!) and seize the season. Cheers!
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| eat & drink | Taste<br />
U-PICK<br />
BERRY<br />
FARMS<br />
Boysenberries may<br />
sound like something<br />
out of Charlie and the<br />
Chocolate Factory, but<br />
they’re a cross between<br />
a raspberry, blackberry,<br />
American dewberry, and<br />
loganberry. Amber Oaks<br />
Berry Farm in Auburn<br />
is the place to pick ’em.<br />
amberoaksberryfarm.com<br />
Summer wouldn’t be<br />
summer without sweet<br />
strawberries. Luckily,<br />
these juicy gems are<br />
available for u-pick<br />
at Granny Mays<br />
Strawberry Farm in<br />
Granite Bay. facebook.<br />
com/grannymaysfarm<br />
Blueberries are a match<br />
made in pancake heaven,<br />
but they also have one of<br />
the highest antioxidant<br />
levels of all common<br />
fruits and vegetables.<br />
Grab yours at Once in<br />
a Blue Moon Berries<br />
in El Dorado Hills.<br />
onceinabluemoonberries.<br />
com<br />
Whether it’s blackberry<br />
pie, cobbler, or jam,<br />
it’ll taste all the more<br />
delicious when you pick<br />
the fruit yourself at<br />
Harris Family Farm<br />
in Pollock Pines. ”<br />
harristreefarm.com<br />
The goji berry isn’t called<br />
a superfood for nothing.<br />
Full of antioxidants,<br />
vitamins, and minerals,<br />
it tastes like a cross<br />
between a cranberry and<br />
cherry and is available<br />
at Garden Valley’s<br />
historic Berry Heaven.<br />
berryheavenusa.com<br />
—By Emily Best<br />
Blueberry Pie<br />
Submitted by Berry Heaven, 5170 Marshall<br />
Road, Garden Valley, 530-457-7181,<br />
berryheavenusa.com<br />
• Basic crust for 9” (2-crust) pie<br />
• 4 cups blueberries<br />
• 3 tbsp. flour<br />
• 1 cup sugar<br />
• 1/8 tsp. salt<br />
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice<br />
• 1 tbsp. butter<br />
Preheat the oven to 425. Line the pie pan with half the<br />
pastry dough. Wash and pick over the blueberries if<br />
you’re using fresh ones; if you’re using frozen berries,<br />
it’s not necessary to defrost them completely. Mix<br />
the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the<br />
blueberries and lemon juice and toss well. Pile the<br />
mixture into the lined pan and dot with butter. Roll out<br />
the top crust and drape over the pie. Crimp or flute<br />
the edges and cut several vents in the top. Bake for 10<br />
minutes, then lower the heat to 350, and bake for 30-<br />
40 minutes or until the top is browned.<br />
Strawberry Lemon<br />
Aperol Spritz<br />
Submitted by Nugget Markets, 4500 Post Street, El Dorado<br />
Hills, 916-933-1433; 771 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville,<br />
916-746-7799; 1509 Blue Oaks Boulevard, Roseville, 916-918-<br />
1900, nuggetmarkets.com<br />
• 1.5 oz. Aperol<br />
• Juice of 1/4 lemon<br />
• 2-3 lemon slices<br />
• 2 strawberries, sliced thin<br />
• 4-5 oz. sparkling rosé<br />
Combine Aperol, lemon juice,<br />
lemon slices, and strawberries<br />
in an ice-filled glass and stir<br />
gently. Pour the sparkling rosé<br />
slowly down the inside of the<br />
glass until full.<br />
Blueberry Pie photo by Dante Fontana. Other photo courtesy of Nugget Markets.<br />
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