Style Magazine - December 2022
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Growing up, I had a lot of them. My parents’ annual gingerbread house party where friends, family, and neighbors would fill our house with cheer as we decorated the edible abodes with brightly colored candy; hiking through Snowy Peaks to hunt down the perfect pine tree, followed by a fireside cup of the farm’s complimentary cocoa; and waking up Christmas morning to a half-eaten plate of cookies and carrots, seeing my stocking stuffed to the brim (with practical things like socks and scrunchies!), and unwrapping presents in PJs before devouring a big brunch. Yep, Christmas as a kid was pretty magical. As an adult, some of the magic has certainly slipped away. But now, with offspring of my own, my family's forming new traditions and recreating the ones above in hopes that my kiddos' Christmas memories are just as merry and bright. Whatever season of life you’re in—empty nester, new parent, pet parent, etc.—I can assure you that this issue is full of festive ways to celebrate the actual season. If you’re like me and don’t start Christmas shopping till it’s almost too late, fret not. Our “Holiday Gift Guide” (page 68) has ideas for everyone on your list—cool kids, furry friends, fashionistas, foodies, homebodies, and self-care seekers. The best part? All 50+ finds are sold at mom-and-pop places or made by area artisans. Empty your Amazon cart and #ShopLocal this year. Side note: Most of the featured businesses offer online shopping and free delivery, too. Considering sugar and spice is a big part of what makes Christmas nice, I encourage you to check out “Make it Merry” (page 94), featuring home-based bakers’ most-requested recipes to sweeten the season. Bring out the butter, pull out the parchment paper, and dedicate one full (preferably rainy) day to baking things like coffee-glazed molasses cookies and pecan-topped toffee. The finished products make for a perfect present, too! Finally, in “Making Spirits Bright” (page 90), local mixologists share their top winter warmers, including our cover cocktail, “Bad Santa,” whose ingredients include some of my favorite things (coffee, candy canes, and Irish cream). Gather with your booze-loving buddies, turn up the Christmas tunes, and toast to the most wonderful time of the year. Cheers!
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Growing up, I had a lot of them. My parents’ annual gingerbread house party where friends, family, and neighbors would fill our house with cheer as we decorated the edible abodes with brightly colored candy; hiking through Snowy Peaks to hunt down the perfect pine tree, followed by a fireside cup of the farm’s complimentary cocoa; and waking up Christmas morning to a half-eaten plate of cookies and carrots, seeing my stocking stuffed to the brim (with practical things like socks and scrunchies!), and unwrapping presents in PJs before devouring a big brunch. Yep, Christmas as a kid was pretty magical.
As an adult, some of the magic has certainly slipped away. But now, with offspring of my own, my family's forming new traditions and recreating the ones above in hopes that my kiddos' Christmas memories are just as merry and bright.
Whatever season of life you’re in—empty nester, new parent, pet parent, etc.—I can assure you that this issue is full of festive ways to celebrate the actual season.
If you’re like me and don’t start Christmas shopping till it’s almost too late, fret not. Our “Holiday Gift Guide” (page 68) has ideas for everyone on your list—cool kids, furry friends, fashionistas, foodies, homebodies, and self-care seekers. The best part? All 50+ finds are sold at mom-and-pop places or made by area artisans. Empty your Amazon cart and #ShopLocal this year. Side note: Most of the featured businesses offer online shopping and free delivery, too.
Considering sugar and spice is a big part of what makes Christmas nice, I encourage you to check out “Make it Merry” (page 94), featuring home-based bakers’ most-requested recipes to sweeten the season. Bring out the butter, pull out the parchment paper, and dedicate one full (preferably rainy) day to baking things like coffee-glazed molasses cookies and pecan-topped toffee. The finished products make for a perfect present, too!
Finally, in “Making Spirits Bright” (page 90), local mixologists share their top winter warmers, including our cover cocktail, “Bad Santa,” whose ingredients include some of my favorite things (coffee, candy canes, and Irish cream). Gather with your booze-loving buddies, turn up the Christmas tunes, and toast to the most wonderful time of the year. Cheers!
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The<br />
by EMILY PETER-COREY<br />
10<br />
Spot<br />
Growing Joy<br />
FESTIVE TREE FARMS<br />
There’s<br />
something<br />
special about<br />
picking out<br />
and cutting<br />
down a fresh<br />
Christmas<br />
tree. Luckily,<br />
our area has<br />
some great<br />
family-owned<br />
farms (many<br />
u-cut!) where<br />
the magic of<br />
the season is<br />
just a short<br />
drive away.<br />
Be sure to<br />
arrive early,<br />
as trees sell<br />
out quickly!<br />
Bambi’s Christmas Trees at<br />
Zittel Farms<br />
6781 Oak Avenue, Folsom, 916-989-2633, zittelfarms.com<br />
Zittel Farms is the last working family farm in Folsom and<br />
welcomes Bambi’s Christmas Trees to their farm every<br />
<strong>December</strong>. Although you won’t be able to chop down your tree,<br />
you’ll be among a selection of 2,000-plus evergreens, and<br />
even have the option of getting it flocked and delivered.<br />
Snowy Peaks Tree Farm<br />
30100 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, 530-367-3766,<br />
snowypeaksfarm.net<br />
Snowy Peaks Tree Farm was thankfully saved from the<br />
Mosquito Fire and is ready to host you and your family. In<br />
addition to trees, they also offer a tree swing, wagon rides,<br />
hot chocolate, fresh wreaths, and more.<br />
Indian Rock Tree Farm<br />
3800 North Canyon Road, Camino, 530-622-4087,<br />
indianrocktreefarm.com<br />
Indian Rock Tree Farm is host to 13 acres full of lush trees<br />
ready for picking. Plus, they also have a Trees for Troops<br />
program where you can help by sending trees to those<br />
serving overseas.<br />
Apple Country Christmas Trees<br />
2721 Mace Road, Camino, 530-644-2475,<br />
applecountrychristmastrees.com<br />
Take in views of the Sierra at Apple Country Christmas Trees<br />
located in picturesque Apple Hill. You’ll be greeted with<br />
freshly prepared spiced cider to accompany you on your hunt<br />
for the perfect tree.<br />
Bambi's Christmas Trees photo by @lifewith_reg. Indian Rock Tree<br />
Farm photo courtesy of Indian Rock Tree Farm.<br />
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