Style Magazine - August 2021
The past 10 days I’ve been on a strict seafood diet. My family is traveling down the Oregon Coast, which means we’re determined to devour as much clam chowder and fish & chips as we can. Is it just me, or do road trips beckon you to eat more (a lot more) and worry less? Besides the lighthouses, stunning scenery, and cool coastal air, the seafood around these parts is reason enough to return. Luckily, going on an Oregon vacay isn’t necessary to snag an award-winning bowl of chowdah or fresh-caught crab with all the fixin’s. Our region has plenty of mouthwatering fish dishes—inspired from all cuisines and corners of the globe—that are sure to have you hooked. Turn to “Seafood Spectacular” on page 57 for over 31 of our favorites, including a stunning seafood platter for two, sticky-sweet honey walnut prawns, and an indulgent lobster risotto that’ll leave you oohing, aahing, and wondering why you didn’t discover it sooner. Something else I wish I discovered sooner? Backpacking. My husband and I went on our first foray earlier this summer, and—even though our meals were less than luxurious—the experience of wandering where the Wi-Fi was weak (actually, nonexistent), camping without another soul in sight, and witnessing the wonders of the night sky has me eager to explore more. If you, too, are interested in going off grid but clueless where to start, check out “Walk in the Woods” (page 42) for 13 backpacking must-haves and some beginner-friendly areas to explore, then turn to page 98 for 5 astronomical events happening this month like the “stellar” Perseids meteor shower from August 11-13. What else is tucked into these glossy print pages? A roundup of must-reads from accomplished area authors (“Book Club” on page 24); a guide to helping your kiddos return to the classroom (“Back-to-School Rules” on page 36); and 5 essential experiences in Edinburgh, Scotland (page 78), where I hear the seafood—particularly the cullen skink (smoked haddock soup)—is seriously scrumptious. Cheers! —Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
The past 10 days I’ve been on a strict seafood diet. My family is traveling down the Oregon Coast, which means we’re determined to devour as much clam chowder and fish & chips as we can. Is it just me, or do road trips beckon you to eat more (a lot more) and worry less?
Besides the lighthouses, stunning scenery, and cool coastal air, the seafood around these parts is reason enough to return.
Luckily, going on an Oregon vacay isn’t necessary to snag an award-winning bowl of chowdah or fresh-caught crab with all the fixin’s. Our region has plenty of mouthwatering fish dishes—inspired from all cuisines and corners of the globe—that are sure to have you hooked. Turn to “Seafood Spectacular” on page 57 for over 31 of our favorites, including a stunning seafood platter for two, sticky-sweet honey walnut prawns, and an indulgent lobster risotto that’ll leave you oohing, aahing, and wondering why you didn’t discover it sooner.
Something else I wish I discovered sooner? Backpacking. My husband and I went on our first foray earlier this summer, and—even though our meals were less than luxurious—the experience of wandering where the Wi-Fi was weak (actually, nonexistent), camping without another soul in sight, and witnessing the wonders of the night sky has me eager to explore more. If you, too, are interested in going off grid but clueless where to start, check out “Walk in the Woods” (page 42) for 13 backpacking must-haves and some beginner-friendly areas to explore, then turn to page 98 for 5 astronomical events happening this month like the “stellar” Perseids meteor shower from August 11-13.
What else is tucked into these glossy print pages? A roundup of must-reads from accomplished area authors (“Book Club” on page 24); a guide to helping your kiddos return to the classroom (“Back-to-School Rules” on page 36); and 5 essential experiences in Edinburgh, Scotland (page 78), where I hear the seafood—particularly the cullen skink (smoked haddock soup)—is seriously scrumptious. Cheers!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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Hisui Sushi photo by Ray Burgess. Wally's Pizza Bar photo courtesy of Wally's Pizza Bar.<br />
Crispy Calamari is a perfect seafood<br />
starter—especially at Wally's Pizza<br />
Bar. Lightly battered and fried,<br />
allowing the flavor of the fish to shine,<br />
it's served with fresh-cut lemons and<br />
zesty marinara dipping sauce. Tender on<br />
the inside with a golden-brown crust,<br />
this must-order appetizer is always a<br />
crowd-pleaser.<br />
FUN FACT: Calamari is the Italian<br />
word for squid. It originated in the<br />
Mediterranean and quickly spread into<br />
North America as a popular deep-fried<br />
dish in the mid-'80s.<br />
4079 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park,<br />
530-677-5205, wallyspizzabar.com<br />
Hisui Sushi’s Chirashi<br />
Don is a treat for the senses.<br />
Donburi is typically a rice<br />
bowl (akin to deconstructed<br />
sushi) and a serving of it<br />
promises the chef’s choicest<br />
fresh fish and complimentary<br />
accompaniments artfully<br />
placed over sushi rice.<br />
FUN FACT: Chirashi might<br />
sound like a poke bowl, but<br />
there’s a difference. Poke<br />
bowls tend to be one or<br />
two types of fish (tuna and<br />
salmon) marinated in a sauce<br />
and served on white rice,<br />
brown rice, or salad; chirashi<br />
has no sauce and uses several<br />
types of fish, including<br />
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel,<br />
shrimp, and roe.<br />
25004 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 107,<br />
Folsom, 916-985-7778, hisuisushi.com<br />
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