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When I was a kid, poring

over the glossy-print

pages of the Sears Wish

Book was almost as

exciting as Christmas

morning. Jam-packed with toys (Care

Bears! Rainbow Brite! Game Boy! Polly

Pocket! Pound Puppies! Ninja Turtles! Micro

Machines!) and cool-for-the-era clothes

(bibbed dresses with frilly white lace,

geometric patterns, shoulder pads, parachute

pants, and overalls, oh my!)—the thick, heavy

catalog was a gift in itself. I’d carefully cut out

my “wish list” items, make a collage, and hope

for the best come December 25. Most of the

time, Santa would deliver at least one of my

wants, but the best was when he delivered dial-up Internet and our family’s very

first Macintosh. Life was good.

Though times and toys have changed, the magic

“It’s the little

of Christmas through a child’s eyes will always

moments in

remain. The excitement on my daughters’ faces

childhood when they see Clark Griswold-inspired Christmas

that make lights, a present with their name on it, or a freshly

the biggest baked and frosted sugar cookie will forever make

memories.” me smile.

Though this month’s magazine may not be

—Anonymous

quite as nostalgic as the Christmas circulars of

yesteryear, it certainly comes close. Filled with

festive eats, drinks, and events, consider it your go-to guide to celebrating,

savoring, and surviving the season.

The magic begins on page 16 (“Get in the Spirit”), featuring 10 ways to make it

the most wonderful time of the year, including can’t-miss holiday performances,

family-friendly tree farms, magical train rides, and more. On page 80, dig into

some must-try “Season’s Eatings,” from an eggnog cupcake and gingerbread

old fashioned to a peppermint matcha latte. And in “Red Hot Reds” (page 84), we

share five of our favorite winter wineries—buzzworthy spots where the tasting

rooms are toasty and the views vast—plus a warming red to uncork at each.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without the presence of presents. Do me

(and our local economy) a favor and shop local. Wondering where to go and what

to get? Flip to our “Holiday Gift Guide” (page 56) for 45 carefully curated, locally

found finds for all—from fashionistas and foodies to cool kids and everyone

in between. In a big-box, Amazon-obsessed world where online shopping is at

our literal fingertips, know that supporting small isn’t only easy but ethical and

enjoyable, too; plus, purchasing presents from mom-and-pop shops instantly

sends you to the top of Santa’s nice list!

Speaking of being benevolent, as you embrace the hustle and bustle of the

season, remember: The kindness we show to those around us is the best gift of all.

Happy holidays and happy reading—see you in 2025!

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New Coming Soon

by MEGAN WISKUS

Fagnoni’s Restaurant (@fagnonisrestaurant),

owned by chefs Michael Fagnoni and Molly

Hawks of the region’s beloved Hawks, is

scheduled to open this spring at 5540

Douglas Boulevard, Suite 150, in the

Quarry Ponds Town Center. In addition

to a full bar, private dining space, and

patio, the restaurant will offer guests

a dedicated Italian concept with a

stepped-up, family-friendly experience.

New&

CycleLife (cyclelifesac.com/el-doradohills)—an

indoor cycling studio known

for making fitness and healthy living

enjoyable for both beginner and

experienced riders—is opening at 4380

Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.

Classes (cycle and strength training) are

45 minutes long and taught by skilled

instructors; health coaching resources

and onsite childcare will also be offered.

Locally owned and operated food truck

Chick’s 500° (friedchickenranchocordova.

com) is opening a brick and mortar

at 4040 Sunrise Boulevard, Suite

100, in Rancho Cordova. In addition

to high-quality, halal, Nashville-style

fried chicken (tenders, sliders, and

more)—with five degrees of heat—the

eatery will also offer milkshakes, plus a

variety of sides, sauces, and specials.

Dancewear Boutique of Folsom

(dancewearfolsom.com)–a go-to

destination for dancewear, accessories,

and dance shoes from popular brands

like Capezio and Bloch—opened last

month at 118 Woodmere Road, Suite

130. Hours are Monday-Friday from 4-7

p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon.

The "Starbucks of Taiwan," 85˚C Bakery

Café (85cbakerycafe.com), which has

more than 1,000 locations worldwide

and features a menu of breads, sweet

and savory pastries, cakes, teas, coffee,

and smoothies, is opening a location

in Roseville at 445 Roseville Square.

Popular Midtown Sacramento dessert shop

Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates (gingerelizabeth.

com) is expanding into an approximately

1,400-square-foot space at 2770 East

Bidwell Street, Suite 500, in Folsom's

Broadstone Marketplace. Scheduled to

officially open prior to Valentine’s Day

(this month they’re operating as a holiday

pop-up), patrons can look forward to

signature chocolates, cookies, frozen

macaron sandwiches, and hot chocolate.

The Canal Women’s Health

(thecanalwomenshealth.com), a private

clinic specializing in women’s wellness,

functional hormone health, and

pregnancy care, is opening at 4364

Town Center Boulevard, Suite 116, in El

Dorado Hills. Owner Kate Christensen,

double board-certified women's health

nurse practitioner and certified nurse

midwife, believes in identifying the root

cause of concerns, individualizing care,

and optimizing wellness from within.

Swing by The One Spot (theonespotrocklin.

com)—a bright, inviting tap house at

6508 Lonetree Boulevard, Suite 108, in

Rocklin—and pick from 21 rotating beer,

wine, hard seltzer, and cider taps. Drinks

aside, the space—opened by a group

of local craft beer fans and industry

veterans—features multiple seating

options (spacious patio, speakeasyinspired

lounge, community tables,

granite bar, etc.) and eight TVs (including

two outside and a 98-inch one).

Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon

(bonchon.com)—known for their handbattered,

double-fried chicken that’s

hand-brushed with signature sauces,

plus bulgogi fries, bao buns, chicken

katsu, Korean tacos, fried rice, udon

noodle soup, and Korean street corn—is

opening an outpost at 4359 Town Center

Boulevard, Suite 108, in El Dorado Hills.

Luxury wine bar Barrel and Bliss is

opening this spring at 4359 Town Center

Boulevard, Suite 110, in El Dorado Hills.

Expect a rotating wine list with high-end

offerings at varying price points, plus

light bites (chocolate, baked brie, etc.)

and up to five local beers on tap—all

in chic, moody environs (think dark and

warm tones, velvet booths, modular

seating, and a wraparound bar).

Ginger Elizabeth photo by Francisco Chavira. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.


Australia-based Zero Latency VR

(zerolatencyvr.com), the world’s largest freeroam

virtual reality network with over 100

locations across the globe—is opening an

approximately 7,500-square-foot location

at 4257 Rocklin Road in Rocklin. Groups

of up to eight can partake in a variety of

cooperative exploration and shooter-based

games (lasting 15-30 minutes) that require

navigating through virtual courses to achieve

objectives while using VR headsets.

Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.

Savor handmade heirloom masa tacos, Cabo

bowls, Mediterranean- or Mexican-style

loaded fries cooked in 100% grass-fed beef

tallow, pasture-raised meats (tri-tip, chicken,

and barbacoa) barbecued over a Santa Maria

wood-fired grill, and salads—all prepared

using organic ingredients and no seed oils—

at Tallow Organic Grill (tallowgrill.com). The

fast-casual eatery is currently operating a

pop-up out of 3905 Park Drive, Suite 100,

in El Dorado Hills. Follow them on Instagram

(@tallowgrill) for updates regarding online

ordering and a more permanent location.

Iconic beauty franchise Merle Norman

(merlenorman.com), which has been

supporting customers for almost a century

with innovative, high-quality skin care and

makeup products paired with a commitment

to quality and local production, opened a

studio at 707 Natoma Street, Suite 105,

in Folsom (inside Monroe Salon Suites).


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People & Places in the News

Roseville Venture Lab (roseville.

ca.us/venturelab)—a 2,600-square-foot

entrepreneur center at 316 Vernon

Street, Suite 110, that serves as a hub

for workshops, meetings, and events—

offers a no-cost, drop-in coworking

space from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Connect with others while expanding

your business network and enjoying a

change of work-from-home scenery. Note:

The lab is closed during private events

and government-observed holidays;

check their event calendar prior to

arriving at lu.ma/roseville-venture-lab.

Nonprofit North State Building

Industry Association (northstatebia.

org), which represents more than 520

companies in the Sacramento region,

named Damian Azimi, Lincoln resident

and senior mortgage officer at SAFE

Credit Union (safecu.org), “Mortgage

Professional of the Year" during

its 48th annual awards gala. Azimi

joined SAFE in 2017 and has exhibited

a strong drive not only to support its

members but to help grow the area’s

housing economy as well. Congrats!

Attention burger buffs! Check out

Amador County’s Burger Route

(visitamador.com/p/why-visit1/amadorburger-route)

for over 30 must-try

burgers available throughout the county,

including “The Dave” (six-ounce American

Wagyu beef patty, bacon onion jam,

lettuce, tomato, smoked gouda cheese,

and roasted garlic mayo on a grilled bun)

at Helwig Winery’s The Kitchen. For

non-meat eaters, many of the restaurants

offer a tasty vegetarian substitution, too.

Congrats to Rocklin-based Campfire

Treats (campfiretreats.com)—which offers

one of the largest selections of all-natural,

single-ingredient dog treats and chews

made on the West Coast—for receiving

Compassion in World Farming’s 2024

“Good Chicken Award” in recognition

of its leading efforts to improve the lives

of chickens raised for meat. Presented in

Paris, France, the Good Farm Animal

Awards recognized 49 companies

from over 15 countries for leadership

in improving farm animal welfare and

creating sustainable, nature-friendly food.

Placer SPCA (placerspca.org) celebrated

a significant milestone last month

with the groundbreaking of its new

Veterinary and Foster Care Center.

The 8,800-square-foot facility, located

adjacent to the existing Adoption

and Education Center at 200 Tahoe

Avenue in Roseville, will replace the

organization’s current veterinary care

space and once open (likely next fall),

enable veterinary staff to quadruple the

number of spay and neuter surgeries;

deliver comprehensive medical care

through expanded pharmacy and

laboratory facilities; increase capacity

for vaccinations, microchipping, dental

work, and other essential medical

procedures; and provide a safe,

comforting recovery environment for

animals healing after medical treatments.



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Christmas Tree Lighting at the

El Dorado Hills Town Center

choirs, candy canes, and Santa sightings

in Downtown Roseville on December 5

(roseville.ca.us/residents/city_events),

Historic Folsom on December 6

(historicfolsom.org/events-schedule),

or the El Dorado Hills Town Center

(edhtowncenter.com/upcoming-events)

and Rocklin (web.rocklinchamber.com/

events), both on December 7.

Palladio Menorah Lighting

The season of oversized

lawn inflatables,

twinkling lights, and

the unmistakable aroma

of cookies is upon us!

Whether you're filling

up on holiday cheer

with friends and family,

mingling at festive

events, or flexing your

volunteer muscles,

there’s plenty of fun to

be had throughout the

region. So, grab your

scarf and Santa hat,

and get ready to sleigh

the season in style!

Indian Rock Tree Farm

TREK FOR YOUR TREE

Nothing feels more festive than cutting

down a Christmas tree at a familyowned

farm in the foothills. A bit off

the beaten track, Little Bear Tree Farm

(littlebeartreefarm.com) in Alta offers

something for everyone. In addition to

finding the tree of your dreams, you

can feed trout in a creek, get up close

with friendly farm animals, sip hot cocoa

around the bonfire, and shop for holiday

décor in the gift shop. Or visit one of the

many scenic tree farms nestled in Apple

Hill (applehill.com/grower-cat/christmastrees),

including our favorite: Indian Rock

Tree Farm (indianrocktreefarm.com)! Just

don’t depart without savoring a freshout-of-the-fryer

apple cider donut from

Rainbow Orchards.

ILLUMINATE THE HOLIDAYS

Kick off the Christmas season with a good

old-fashioned tree-lighting ceremony.

Get your fill of twinkling trees, caroling

LET THERE BE LIGHT—AND LATKES

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is the

eight-day Jewish celebration that includes

lighting the menorah, a sacred candelabra.

Enjoy traditional music and nosh on tasty

treats at El Dorado Hills Town Center’s

menorah-lighting ceremony on December

26 (edhtowncenter.com/upcomingevents).

Or celebrate the first night of

Hanukkah by attending the ceremony

at Folsom’s Palladio on December 25

(gopalladio.com). You might even get to

spin the dreidel!

Historic Folsom Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair

SHOP (LOCAL) ‘TIL YOU DROP

Handcrafted gifts are always a win—

especially when you can shop for them

while munching on kettle corn. Find



Give the gift of

art and discovery.

Share a year of access to exhibitions,

classes, programs, and more.

Get in the Spirit

unique, handmade holiday gifts, and enjoy

the sights and sounds of the season at

Historic Folsom’s annual Christmas Arts &

Crafts Fair on December 8 (historicfolsom.

org/events-schedule). Or head to Auburn’s

Old Town Christmas on December 14 and

21, where the charm of the past meets the

presents of the present (oldtownauburnca.

com/events/old-town-christmas).

RAISE THE CURTAIN

Embrace the spirit of the season by

attending a holiday show. The Harris

Center in Folsom (harriscenter.net) offers

an eclectic lineup of Christmas concerts

(The Nutcracker, Holiday Cheer, A Master

Singers Christmas, Holiday Celebration,

and more), while Folsom’s Sutter Street

Theatre (sutterstreettheatre.com) warms

hearts with A Laura Ingalls Wilder

Christmas and Placerville’s Imagination

Theater (itplacerville.org) brings a beloved

classic movie to the stage with Miracle

on 34th Street. Up in Auburn, Placer

Theatre Ballet is putting on a can’t-miss,

magical performance of The Nutcracker

(placertheatreballet.org).

Santa Hustle

DO GOOD, FEEL GOOD

There are many wonderful ways to give

back during the holiday season, including

donating to local food banks and toy

drives. And on December 15, Christmas

cheer meets cardio at the Santa Hustle

in Roseville (santahustle.com/roseville).

Dress up in your holiday best and run

(or walk) through downtown, refueling at

cookie stations along the way. Whether

you’re dashing through the half marathon,

5K, or Kids’ Dash, you’ll be spreading

joy—and raising funds for Stand Up Placer,

an organization that supports victims of

domestic violence and human trafficking.

LACE UP & HIT THE ICE

Glide into winter fun by visiting a local

ice rink, such as Skatetown Ice Arena

Folsom Ice Rink

(skatetown.biz) in Roseville or Folsom’s

seasonal outdoor rink (folsomicerink.com).

Whether you're skating gracefully, doing

your best penguin impression, or just

sipping hot cocoa on the sidelines, a trip to

the ice rink is the perfect way for friends

and families to share some laughs and

make memories together.

Magical Christmas Train

TAKE A MAGICAL TRAIN RIDE

Hot chocolate? Check. A train ride to the

North Pole? Double check. Santa? You

bet! The Polar Express departs from the

California State Railroad Museum through

December 22, so put on your coziest

pajamas, climb aboard, and let the holiday

magic unfold. Once the train reaches its

destination, Santa will greet passengers

and pass out gifts (californiarailroad.

museum). In Folsom, Santa’s Whistlestop

Adventure is back with motorcar rides

and refreshments with Santa (psvrr.org/

ride/santas-whistlestop-adventure). And

in West Sacramento, step aboard the

Magical Christmas Train (riverfoxtrain.

Placer Theatre Ballet: The Nutcracker

com/experiences/magical-christmastrain)

for an enchanting, hour-long winter

wonderland ride—complete with hot

cocoa, cookies, and a meet-and-greet with

Santa and his elves (who will be on board

guiding passengers in holiday sing-a-longs,

elfish games, and festive activities).

Sylvia Besana Hoiiday Parade

PARADE YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT

What better way to get in the holiday spirit

than a hometown parade featuring festive

floats, fancy horses, and local dance teams

and marching bands? On December 7,

Roseville hosts the 63rd annual Sylvia

Besana Holiday Parade, the city’s longestrunning

tradition (sylviabesanaparade.org).

And on December 8, Placerville hosts its

46th annual Hangtown Christmas Parade

(hangtownchristmasparade.com).

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SIP, SHOP, CELEBRATE

Meander along the Placer Wine Trail on

December 7 and 8 during the annual

Holidays in the Hills tour (placerwine.

com/plan-your-visit/events/holidays-inthe-hills).

Wineries in Auburn, Granite

Bay, Lincoln, Loomis, Newcastle, and

Rocklin will offer wine tastings, gourmet

nibbles, food trucks, live music, and more.

The wineries will also be collecting new,

unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. It’s the

classiest way to toast the season. (This

event is for those 21 and over only.)

Holidays in the Hills Tour photo by Heirloom Photography. Santa Hustle photo by Lisa Zeng Photography. Placer Theatre Ballet-The Nutcracker photo by Tony Nguyen

Photography. Magical Christmas Train photo by Brendan McGuigan. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.


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— Day in the Life —

Leticia Ordaz

by CAROLINE KINGS

Leticia Ordaz, the Emmywinning

news anchor of

Sacramento’s own KCRA3,

is a storyteller in more ways than

one. When we chat about a typical

“day in the life” for her, the passion

and commitment she has for her

journalistic craft and literacy is

compelling. I mean, who would get

up at 2 a.m. if they didn’t care about

their job?

What does a typical day look

like for you?

I’m on the morning shift so am up

at 2 a.m., and my [official] shift starts

at about 3:30 a.m. Viewers think that

we have a whole “glam squad” going

on, but no: I do my own hair and

makeup. If I’m on the desk as anchor,

I’m reading what other people have

written for me, but I still review

and read through everything. I’m

the one delivering the news to our

community and want to make sure

I know what I’ll be saying and the

subject matter.

If I’m out reporting then I don’t

always know where I’ll be going, but I

have a bag of clothes in my car ready

for all eventualities; it wouldn’t be

wise for me to be in the high heels

that I might wear in the studio at the

scene of a fire or on rail tracks, for

example.

The TV part of my day finishes

around noon, unless there’s a rolling

story or something dramatic is

happening.

You must be tired at that point

of the day.

Then, my second day starts! I might

be talking about my books [Leticia

is an award-winning author] in a

school or getting ready to pick up

my sons, at which time my day as

a mom begins. When I see them—

Maxton, 13, and Bronx, 10—I get a

second wind. I’m there for them at

their after-school activities, making

dinner, helping with homework, etc.

Generally, I go to bed about 10 p.m. I’m

lucky I don’t need much sleep, and I do

confess to drinking a lot of coffee! With

that said, I love the fast pace of my job

and the crazy schedule—I can work and

be a mom.

I can’t believe that in these busy

days you find time to write awardwinning

children’s books. Tell us

more.

I’m Mexican American, and my

husband and I wanted to raise our sons

Photos courtesy of Leticia Ordaz.


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to be bilingual in Spanish and English.

For the first two years of their lives, we

solely spoke Spanish at home; however,

we found it hard to find good-quality

bilingual books for children, so I

decided to write my own.

I approached a big publisher who

said they didn’t like the bilingual

angle; in fact, they told me that Latinos

couldn’t read! So, I found some great

mentors in the industry and set up my

own publishing company, Cielito Lindo

Books. I publish bilingual picture books

for children and am proud to say that

I’m a 10-time award-winning author at

the International Latino Book Awards.

My first book, The Adventures of Mr.

Macaw, won four awards, which were

extra special as I won against the big

publisher who’d turned me down!

Inspiration for books comes from

my own life and that of my kids and

sometimes we brainstorm ideas. In

fact, my youngest, recently won three

international awards by writing an

anti-bullying book. He had an ambitious

idea five years ago and wanted to write

a book to inspire a kindness movement.

In February, we published his book

Super Peanut and the Big Bully: The

Power of Kindness. It’s been a huge hit

with schools across the country.

What has been the impact of your

books, aside from inspiring your

children?

I used to translate English books into

Spanish while I was reading to my

children, but now families don’t have

to do that. They can read together

and that’s particularly important

where, say, the parents aren’t confident

English speakers or perhaps even

illiterate. Grandparents can read to

grandchildren; siblings can read to each

other—it’s a beautiful thing.

I wanted to break the stereotypes

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: I love Zócalo!

Their food is authentically Mexican,

and it’s nice to have a taste of home. I

know the owners, too; supporting small

businesses is so important!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ITEM ON

THE MENU? Their tacos de hongos

(vegetarian mushroom tacos).

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO

RELAX? I have an Orangetheory Fitness

membership but struggle to find the

time to go! Honestly, my favorite way to

relax is to hang out with my children and

family.

AS AN AUTHOR, WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE

LATINO AUTHORS AND YOUR FAVORITE

BOOKS? My favorite children’s book

authors are my sons, Maxton and Bronx,

but aside from them, Isabel Quintero

who wrote My Papi Has a Motorcycle. For

adults, I like Xochitl Gonzalez and her

novels Olga Dies Dreaming and Anita de

Monte Laughs Last.

surrounding Latinos and show them

as engineers and scientists. Children

not only see themselves represented

in these books, but they can aspire to

be like the characters. I want Latino

children to think, ‘I, too, can go to space

one day.’

Tell us more about what you do in

the community.

I visit schools and host literacy

assemblies where I introduce myself

and read my stories to the children.

Often the schools are in less fortunate

communities, so I might give out books

for free; for some families, it may be the

first book in their home. Hopefully we’re

starting their children off as readers, and

by showing them an author who looks

like them, serving as an inspiration.

Photos courtesy of Leticia Ordaz.


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Spotlight on

Tyson Snow

by JENNIFER MARAGONI

From a young age, Tyson Snow

(tysonsnow.com) remembers his

mother pointing out beautiful

things, fostering an appreciation

for the world around him. Whether

he’s painting a portrait of a sleeping

child, drawing a tribal woman

in Africa, or casting a bronze

monument for a public park, Snow

hopes to create beautiful things

that bring others joy.

Beyond that, though, he aims

to create art that speaks to people

or even teaches them something

about themselves. “Those who

wish to take more time to

contemplate their own thoughts

and feelings might find more

personal meaning in the pieces,”

says the Auburn-based artist.

Snow’s work is on display at

galleries in Arizona and Utah,

where he previously lived, and his

bronze monuments and statues

are installed in numerous states,

including Arizona, Utah, Nevada,

and Michigan.

How did you get your start

as an artist?

From the time I was small, I was

constantly drawing, especially

when I was required to sit still and

listen. I’m certain I spent more time

sketching in notebooks and even

in textbooks and on test papers

than using those materials for their

original intent. As I grew, I had the

occasional opportunity to illustrate

for school newsletters, contests,

and portrait commissions.

My start in the professional

art world came during my time

at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

As a student, I was hired as head

illustrator and puppeteer for an

up-and-coming PBS children’s TV

show, a part-time designer for a

team of product designers within

Walt Disney World, and a couple

of graphic design firms. After

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graduation, I returned to fine art and got

my start as a lowly sales associate in a

gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona. After some

time, I went from selling other artists’ work

to being represented within the gallery’s

stable of artists and sold quite well. My

time there led to my first public bronze

sculpture commission.

Tell us about your artistic process.

Has it evolved?

It varies from project to project and

depending on the medium. However, my

personal work typically begins with a

topic or subject that is important to me.

Whether it’s a painting or a sculpture, I

almost always start with a loose concept

sketch in a small sketchbook or on a scrap

of paper. These sketches often develop

over time with more fine-tuned drawings

or a clay sketch.

There has been a natural progression

to my work. It started out with materials

that were easily attainable, such as a pencil

and paper. I did my first reverse drawing

(white pencil on black paper) in high

school when my art teacher put a piece of

white chalk and a black paper in front of

me and said sternly, “Do something,” then

walked away. She saw potential in me that I

didn’t see in myself. She entered the piece

into a competition, and it was selected for

a statewide art show. Curiosity carried me

into other mediums.

Where do you find your inspiration?

Inspiration flows in from what feels like

so many directions at once: good music,

literature, and even films. I have a lot of

my own personal thoughts and feelings,

but they’re, of course, informed by my

upbringing and experiences. Many visual

inputs come from the many amazing

traditional and representational artists that

have come before. I find the human form

is one of the more meaningful or powerful

subjects to depict.

What are you currently working on?

I’m working on several sculptural projects,

including the likeness of a respected

female historian that will be placed in a

park in Northern Nevada along with about

20 other bronze works I’ve sculpted for

that same site. Also, a piece for a highprofile

client in Abu Dhabi and various

figurative and architectural works for a

client who is renovating a private estate in

Montecito. I also just received the green

light on two other bronze monuments: a

life-size sculpture of Christ for a cemetery

outside a Catholic parish in New York, and

a bronze monument that will be placed

outside a community college in Michigan.

What do you hope to convey through

your art?

The thing I try to convey the most is the

connection that we have as humans to

one another. I like to peel back time, space,

creed, age, gender, or religion. If figures

are portrayed in a timeless way, I hope the

viewer will see themselves in the works.

Many of us search for what and who we

are and how we fit in the universe—our

purpose. What is our potential? The

attainment of truth and pure knowledge

comes by sincerely searching and being

open, selfless, kind, and humble, to name a

few attributes.

Every piece of art I’ve made, on some

level, carries with it the underlying

message that no matter where or who we

are in life or what we think we know about

ourselves, there is more value to every soul

on this earth than we can comprehend.

Artwork images courtesy of Tyson Snow.


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5

International

Volunteer Day

7

National

Pearl Harbor

Remembrance Day

17

National Maple

Syrup Day

21

Winter Solstice

25

Christmas

26

Boxing Day

31

New Year’s Eve

DECEMBER

December is National

Month

CALENDAR

by CAITLIN EMMETT

1

Christmas Gift Market. Join Lucky

Find Market from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at

Loomis’ Blue Goose Event Center

to explore offerings from over 30

vendors and find the perfect gift

for family, friends, or yourself!

There will be beer, wine, and door

prizes. The small cost of admission

supports their Junior Entrepreneur

program. luckyfindmarket.com/

events

(ALSO 8 & 15)

Miracle on 34th Street.

Imagination Theater presents

this holiday classic at Placerville’s

El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

Watch as Kris Kringle shakes

things up at Macy’s and is then

put on trial to discover the truth

of his authenticity. itplacerville.org/

miracle-on-34th-street

(THRU 22)

Santa Photos Experience.

Head to Santa’s Workshop at

Folsom’s Palladio Piazza for this

photo-op offering. Walk-ups are

welcome, but online reservations

are recommended. For sensory

Santa time, plan to show up on

December 8 from 9:30-10:30

a.m.; have your pet in photos

on Mondays from 4-7 p.m.

gopalladio.com/event/santaexperience-at-palladio-2

(THRU 24)

Organic Forms. Head to

the Gallery at 48 Natoma for

their newest exhibition—a

group effort featuring ceramics,

metalwork, and pastels from

Garrett Hicks, Roy Lizama, and

Mary H. Russell. Self-guided tours

are free. folsom.ca.us/government/

parks-recreation/facilities/galleryat-48-natoma

(THRU JANUARY 16)

4

Gingerbread House Contest.

Browse gingerbread houses built

by community members and then

vote for your favorite while perusing

decorated trees and listening to

holiday music. Festivities go from

6-7:30 p.m. at Roseville’s Vernon

Street Town Square. roseville.ca.us/

residents/city_events/downtown_

holiday_celebration

(THRU 19)

5

Pictures with Santa. Bring the

family for seasonal photos at

El Dorado Hills Town Center’s

California Welcome Center.

Available daily (with the exception

of December 9-10 and 16-17) from

10 a.m.-2 p.m. edhtowncenter.com/

upcoming-events

(THRU 24)

Christmas Tree Lighting. Watch as

the tree on Roseville’s Vernon Street

Town Square is illuminated for

the season while decorating

Fruitcake image © Adisakdi - stock.adobe.com. Organic Forms artwork by Roy Lizama. Other photos courtesy of

their respective companies or organizations.


Placer Theatre Ballet’s The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker photo by Tony Nguyen Photography. Wild Nights and Holiday Lights photo courtesy of Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. Folsom Tree Lighting photo by Bill Sullivan. North Pole Tavern photo courtesy of City of Roseville.

cookies, listening to music, exploring

a kids’ activity zone, and more. The

festivities take place from 6-8 p.m.,

with the actual tree lighting around

6:10 p.m. roseville.ca.us/residents/

city_events/downtown_holiday_

celebration

6

The Nutcracker. Experience

the magic of Placer Theatre

Ballet’s The Nutcracker this

holiday season at Auburn’s Placer

High School Auditorium. Don’t

miss a special sensory-friendly

performance, sponsored by UC

Davis Health, on December 13.

placertheatrebeallet.org

(ALSO 7-8 & 14-15)

Wild Nights and Holiday Lights.

Join the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

from 5-8:30 p.m. for this annual

event where the grounds are

transformed into a winter

wonderland full of dazzling lights,

carolers, train rides, and more. All

proceeds benefit the sanctuary’s

animals. folsomzoofriends.org/

upcoming-events

(ALSO 7-8, 12-15, & 18-22)

Christmas Tree Lighting. Historic

Folsom’s annual event promises

free gifts and giveaways, Santa

photo ops, live performances, food

and drink vendors, and more—all

from 6-9 p.m., with the lighting of

the tree at 7:30 p.m. historicfolsom.

org/events-schedule

North Pole Tavern. Enjoy your

choice of six wines and/or beer

tastings from 6-8 p.m. in Vernon

Street Town Square. Proceeds

benefit local at-risk youth programs.

roseville.ca.us/residents/city_events/

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Santa’s Christmas Cottage.

From 6-7:30 p.m. at 826

Sutter Street in Folsom, families

are invited to step into Santa’s

Christmas Cottage for a magical

meet and greet (and photo ops!)

with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all

their helpers. Don’t forget to bring

your camera. Admission is free.

memorieschristmasinfolsom.com

(ALSO 7, 13-14, & 20-21)

Celebrate Christmas. Enjoy

seasonal songs such as “Joy

to the World,” “The Little

Drummer Boy,” and “O Holy Night”—

performed by Jessup Concert Choir,

the University Choir & Orchestra,

and Crossroads—at Jessup

University’s Chapel and Event

Center. Evening shows are at 7 p.m.

while matinees begin at 2:30 p.m.

jessupmusic.com/tickets

(THRU 8)

7

Willy Wonka. Roald Dahl’s timeless

story of the world famous candy

man and his quest to find an heir

comes to chocolate-covered life in

this delicious musical at the Rocklin

Community Theatre. Show times

vary. rocklintheatre.org/tickets

(THRU 22)

Christmas Tree Lighting. Head to

the El Dorado Hills Town Center’s

Theater Plaza for this annual event

from 4-8 p.m., featuring a “stuff

your stocking” game (first 300 kids),

merchant open house, community

performances, visit from Santa,

and the tree lighting (6:30 p.m.).

edhtowncenter.com/upcomingevents/holiday-events-2024

A Christmas Concert. Sierra

Symphony is putting on a

performance of holiday tunes

at the Cameron Park Community

Center Gym. The show starts at 4

p.m., with doors opening at 3:30

p.m. Tickets can be purchased

at the event or in advance.

sierrasymphony.org

Holidays in the Hills. From noon-

5 p.m. both days, enjoy holiday

discounts, new wine releases,

food, live music, and more as you

sip your way through the Placer

Wine Trail. Unwrapped, new toys

can be donated to the annual

Toys for Tots drive—just bring

them to any participating winery.

This year’s theme is “Merry

Grinchmas”—festive holiday or

Grinchy attire is encouraged.

placerwine.com/plan-your-visit/

events/holidays-in-the-hills

(ALSO 8)

Christmas is for Kids Toy Drive.

Check out classic cars, muscle

cars, street rods, and more from

9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1013 Riley Street

in Folsom. Santa, prize drawings,

crafters, and vendors will also be

on the scene. Entry is free when

you bring a new, unwrapped toy.

Proceeds benefit Folsom Police

Department’s Helping Families

program. capcruz.com/events.html

Christmas Tree Lighting. From

4-7 p.m., Rocklin’s Quarry Park will

have kids’ activities, performances,

a holiday market, food trucks, and

more. The tree lighting ceremony

begins at 6:45 p.m. rocklinchamber.

com/treelighting.html

Holiday Cheer. Join bass-baritone

Cedric Berry, soprano Natalie

Cordone, and the Northern

California Children’s Chorus at the

Harris Center for holiday classics

such as “O Holy Night” and “It’s

the Most Wonderful Time of the

Year,” along with hit movie tunes

from Home Alone and Frozen.

harriscenter.net/holiday-cheer

(ALSO 8)

Festival of Lights Parade. Beginning

at 5:30 p.m., take in a plethora of

lights, rain or shine, as about 100

floats make their way through

Downtown Auburn (Cherry Avenue

and Lincoln Way). This year’s theme

is “A Night of Twinkling Lights.”

auburnchamber.net/festival-of-lights

8

Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair.

Browse multiple vendors and brickand-mortar

merchants for the

perfect gifts. Food vendors, face

painting, and live musicians will

also be part of the fun. It all takes

place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout

the Folsom Historic District.

historicfolsom.org/events-schedule

Hangtown Christmas Parade.

Floats, high school bands,

and more await at this 46th

annual parade that runs along

Placerville’s Broadway and Main

Street. Start time is 1 p.m.; this

year’s theme is “A Toy Story.”

hangtownchristmasparade.com

10

Messiah Sing-Along. Join the Auburn

Symphony, Music in the Mountains

Chorus, and more for a magical night

of festive tunes beginning at 7:30

p.m. at Auburn’s Placer High School

Theater. auburnsymphony.com

13

S’mores & Stories. Auburn’s

Bernhard Museum Complex hosts

this annual event from 5-8 p.m.

Take in the Victorian Christmas

décor while enjoying Victorian

music, toys, and stories; or tour

the house and make s’mores

around the fire. Admission is

free. visitplacer.com/bernhardmuseum-complex

Evening Carriage Rides.

Celebrate the season with a

magical horse-drawn carriage ride

through the El Dorado Hills Town

Center from 4-8 p.m. Fridays-

Sundays. Proceeds benefit

Hands4Hope and Young Life.

edhtowncenter.com/upcomingevents/holiday-events-2024

14

Old Town Christmas. Bring

the family to Old Town

Auburn from 5-9 p.m. to sip on

spirits, cocoa, and coffee; browse

the vendor fair; listen to live

music, spot Santa, grab a bite to

eat, and more. oldtownauburnca.

com/events/old-town-christmas

(ALSO 21)

A Christmas Concert photo by Elizabeth Fulmer. Old Town Christmas photo by Cleo Sanchez & Ashlay Catalina Perkins. S’mores & Stories photo courtesy of Placer County Museums. Celebrate Christmas photo courtesy of Jessup Music.


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Holiday Maker Market

Weekend. Peruse food and

drinks vendors, artisanal goods,

seasonal treasures, handmade

crafts, and specialty items at

H3 Barn in Rescue from 11 a.m.-

4 p.m. Each day features a new

set of makers. h3barn.com/

pages/marketsandworkshops

(ALSO 15)

Loomis Basin Holiday Home

Tour. This 15th annual event

offers a public option from 9

a.m.-4 p.m., including a tour of

six homes, lunch, performances,

and a holiday boutique. An

evening VIP tour takes place

from 5-7 p.m. followed by a

private reception with food

and drinks. Proceeds benefit

Loomis Unified School District’s

art and science programs.

loomisholiday.com

Christmas in Coloma. Explore

historic buildings and

houses all decked out for the

holidays, learn something

new from costumed docents,

take a wagon ride, decorate

a cookie, meet Santa, and

more—all at Marshall Gold

Discovery State Park from 10

a.m.-4 p.m. On Saturday, the

Coloma Community Market

will also be on-site from 1-4

p.m. marshallgold.com/historicholiday-houses

(ALSO 15)

15

Santa Hustle. Get your run (or

walk) on at Vernon Street Town

Square. The kids’ Rudolph Run

Dash starts at 7:30 a.m., the half

marathon at 8 a.m., and the 5K

at 8:15 a.m. Admission includes a

festive long-sleeve tee, holidaythemed

finisher medal, and a

holiday beanie; proceeds benefit

Stand Up Placer. santahustle.

com/roseville

16

Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade.

This 63rd annual holiday

parade starts at 11 a.m. along

Vernon Street in Downtown

Roseville. Expect floats, dance

teams, horses, and more,

followed by craft booths,

food, and a visit from Santa.

sylviabesanaparade.org

20

The Nutcracker. Embark on Clara’s

magical journey with this classic

holiday ballet; the dancing is

accompanied by a live orchestra

with performers from Folsom

Lake Symphony and Peter Jaffe

serving as maestro. Shows are at

the Harris Center and times vary.

harriscenter.net/pamela-hayesnutcracker

(THRU 22)

Holiday Gingerbread House

Factory. Decorate gingerbread

houses while sipping on hot

chocolate from 5-6:30 p.m.

at Roseville’s Mahany Fitness

Center. After you’re done with

your masterpiece, stay for a

viewing of The Polar Express at 7

p.m. Note: Up to five guests can

decorate one house. roseville.

ca.us/residents/city_events/

gingerbread_house_factory

23

A Master Singers Christmas.

Head to the Harris Center for

a 7 p.m. holiday show filled

with a candlelight processional

and festive tunes, including “A

Christmas Lullaby” and “Carol

of the Bells.” harriscenter.net/

master-singers-christmas

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Menorah Lighting. Join

Folsom’s Chabad Jewish Community

Center—and over 150 other

expected guests—for a menorah

lighting event on this year’s first

night of Hanukkah. It takes place at

Folsom’s Palladio Piazza from 6-8

p.m. gopalladio.com/event/palladiomenorah-lighting

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Menorah Lighting. Kick off the

second night of Hanukkah with a

menorah lighting at the El Dorado

Hills Town Center’s Steven Young

Amphitheater from 6:30-8 p.m.

Expect traditional food, music,

and warm drinks. edhtowncenter.

com/upcoming-events

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Coloma Community Market.

Eat and drink while browsing

goods from local bakers, artists,

farmers, and makers from 1-4

p.m. at Marshall Gold Discovery

State Park. marshallgold.com/

about-4-1

A Masters Singers Christmas and The Nutcracker photos courtesy of the Harris Center. Holiday Maker Market Weekend photo by Jordan Galindo Photography. Menorah Lighting photo courtesy of Palladio.


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FOLSOM FAMILY EXPO

Palladio, Folsom

OCTOBER 12

PHOTOS BY JACOB CANTU OF VOYAGE CREATIVE AGENCY

This free, family-friendly event,

presented by STYLE Magazine,

featured over 50 local business booths

(and fun swag!), plus live music and

performances, hayrides, kids’ games,

and more.

EMERALD ANNIVERSARY

GALA

Timber Creek Ballroom, Roseville

OCTOBER 19

PHOTOS BY DEZVISION PHOTOGRAPHY

Child Advocates of Placer & Yuba

Counties celebrated their 20th

anniversary with a black-tie gala

that raised over $222,000 to support

vulnerable children, youth, and families.

In addition to celebrating dedicated

volunteers who provided essential

support to 436 children and 193 families

last year, the organization was honored

with a proclamation recognizing 20

years of service.


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SPIRITS, BREWS AND BITES

Folsom Historic District

OCTOBER 19

PHOTOS BY AMBER SHOOP FELTS OF SHOOP’S PHOTOGRAPHY/

THE STUDIOS ON SUTTER

At this aptly named event (akin to adult

trick-or-treating), costumed attendees

were invited to sample spirits, brews,

and bites at over 20 Historic Folsom

businesses, while listening to live music

and shopping local.

TURKEY DRIVE HOEDOWN

Orangevale Grange

OCTOBER 11

PHOTOS BY RAFAEL FLOREA OF FLOREA PHOTO CO.

Friends of Folsom hosted this 15th

annual turkey drive—but the first annual

“hoedown”—featuring local country

artists (Cash Prophets, Brodie Stewart

Band, and J.B. Barton), raffles, auctions,

and food and drink vendors, while

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What’s the Point?

ALL ABOUT

ACUPUNCTURE

by CAROLINE KINGS

“Acupuncture

treats people

rather than

conditions.”

Western medicine is such a part of our

culture that sometimes we need to prick the

bubble we’re in to remind us that there are

alternatives worth trying. Chinese medicine

is multifaceted, but one

treatment that intrigues many

of us is acupuncture. Needles

aren’t usually associated

with comfort and relief, but

acupuncture can help to

deliver that—as well as much,

much more.

The ancient practice focuses

on the energy flowing within

one’s body and mind. The

Daoist perspective says that harmony with

heaven and earth leads to a long life; in

contrast, going against the laws of nature

leads to imbalance.

Acupuncture aims to create balance

so that your mind, body, and spirit work

harmoniously and efficiently. As Jennifer

Niemeyer, DAOM, LAc, of The Root Wellness

(therootwellness.com) tells me, “Acupuncture

treats people rather than conditions.”

Acupuncture is “anecdotal medicine,”

which means it’s based on thousands of

years of human observation. At your first

appointment, your acupuncturist should ask

you questions based on your medical history

and then carry out their own observations of

you—looking at your:

Tongue. Did you know your tongue is a

microsystem of your entire body?

Complexion. This reflects your organ system.

Eyes. How bright are the whites?

Voice. How much vibrancy is there, or is it

quite flat and dull?

Pulse. Your pulse is taken according to certain

points and can reveal a great deal about your

overall health.

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All of this combined will help your

therapist know how to treat you,

as well as potentially making you

aware of other issues. They can’t

provide something like a Western

diagnosis of, say, cancer, but can tell

you if there’s an issue. As Bradley

Cimino, LAc, DNBAO, of ProActive

Acupuncture (proactiveacupuncture.

org) explains, “In the West, the

approach is ‘Let’s fix,’ while in Eastern

medicine, it’s ‘Let’s prevent.’”

The 12 meridian lines in your body

align with your organ system and are

fundamental to acupuncture therapy.

Acupuncturists will place the needles

on different parts of these lines,

depending on your motivation to

visit, which can include the following:

CHRONIC PAIN

As a child, Cimino studied martial

arts and in college was a keen athlete,

playing football and powerlifting.

He weight-trained and watched his

nutrition to make sure he stayed at

the top of his game. One day he saw

Andrew Weil, the “king of integrative

medicine,” on Oprah and was inspired

to study acupuncture. “Here was a

Harvard Medical School graduate

who was disappointed with Western

medicine; he had a unique perspective

on health,” Cimino tells me.

Sports injuries or chronic pain can

be treated with acupuncture, either

alone or alongside chiropractors,

physical therapists, and doctors.

“Acupuncture is China’s version of

physical therapy,” Cimino says.

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health, including depression

and anxiety, is a common reason

for people to try this therapy. “Some

patients come to me after enjoying

a massage. Endorphins have been

released and the acupuncture helps to

promote the natural healing process,”

Adina Robinson, LAc, Dipl. OM, of Adina

Robinson Acupuncture & Wellness

(edhacupuncture.com) tells me.

INSOMNIA

Being unable to sleep impacts many

areas of people’s lives and is critical

for health, both physical and mental.

Acupuncture can help insomniacs,

but a change in behavior might not

happen overnight.

“In China, for example, you will

Common

Questions

Does it hurt?

Robinson says, “No. It’s like

tweezing your eyebrows.”

How can I overcome my

fear of needles?

“I overcommunicate what

I’m doing and manage

expectations around how

it will feel. The patient

is always in control,”

Niemeyer explains.

Are acupuncturists

doctors?

Everyone I spoke to is a

licensed acupuncturist and

Niemeyer has a doctorate

in acupuncture and

oriental medicine. They

don’t wear white coats,

though; it’s more relaxed

than that. They make

you feel comfortable,

and you remain dressed

throughout.

Does insurance cover it?

Oftentimes, yes. Many

insurance plans cover

acupuncture, though it

depends on the specific

plan and company.

see your acupuncturist every day for

10 days, have two days off, and then

return for another 10 days. That’s how

they see the best results. That doesn’t

fit most people’s Western schedules,

generally, but I do recommend

coming to see me regularly, perhaps

twice a week,” Robinson advises.

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Niemeyer specializes in women’s

health issues, including fertility.

“Acupuncture is treating imbalances

and not putting limits on health.

Chinese medicine looks through a

different lens.” Depending on the

reason for your visit and after some

questions about your menstrual

cycle, she’ll recommend certain

herbs, as well as placing the needles

on certain acupuncture points.

“Western medicine diagnoses

and treats disease states, which

Chinese medicine doesn’t do—but

our techniques, such as pulse

diagnosis, mean that we can work in

partnership.”

DIGESTIVE ISSUES

All three therapists say they see a lot

of people with digestive issues, such

as IBS. Robinson—who became an

acupuncturist after her boyfriend had

health issues in his twenties and saw a

therapist who advised he make some

lifestyle changes, as well as undertaking

some acupuncture therapy—can

combine acupuncture with her health

and wellness coaching. His health

improved and the acupuncture, as she

puts it, “kept calling.”

SKIN CARE

Robinson also uses acupuncture

as a way of treating the skin.

“Microneedling is a modern

technique of acupuncture, but the

ancient Chinese were using it for

the same reasons.” Today’s method

involves 12 tiny needles rotating very

fast, painlessly causing tiny “canals”

to be created under the skin. Chinese

herbs and hyaluronic acid penetrate

the skin via the canals and plump it

up. The skin works to heal itself and

in doing so produces collagen, which

is fantastic for skin health.


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Take a Hike

UC Davis Arboretum Trail

by RYAN MARTINEZ

LOCATION:

Davis.

DISTANCE:

3.6-mile loop.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

Easy.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

This is a popular spot for

runners, cyclists, and nature

lovers, so expect to share

the trail. Leashed dogs are

allowed. Certain areas may be

under construction and some

sections are unpaved. Bring

your binoculars; it’s a great

place for birdwatching. There

is an hourly fee (or daily $17

fee) for parking during the

week, but weekends are free.

WHY WE LOVE IT:

This trail is beautiful,

effortless, and wheelchair

accessible, with pretty

plants from all over the

world. Following alongside

Putah Creek, there are

ample bridges, allowing

you to vary the distance

as needed. It’s a great trail

for families with small kids

(stroller-friendly) looking for

an easy winter escape.

FUEL UP:

When the burgers are

made from 100%

Niman Ranch

beef, and there

are over 50

craft brews

on tap, can

you really

go wrong?

Expect this

and more—

including a

dog-friendly patio,

specialty fries, sandwiches,

salads, etc.—at Burgers and

Brew (burgersnbrew.com).

For more

information, visit

alltrails.com/trail/us/

california/uc-davisarboretum-trail.

Photos courtesy of UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. Burgers and Brew photo by Shawna Gonzales.


Bird’s

Eye View:

6 Feathered

Friends to

Peep

Finding, identifying,

and observing birds is

relaxing, fun for kids,

and offers a deeper

connection to nature.

Here are six to look

out for.

1. American Kestrel.

The smallest of the

falcon family and

common here.

2. Red-Tailed Hawk.

This bird of prey is

abundant in the area.

3. Eagles. Though the

golden eagle and bald

eagle are rare to see

at this location, it’s

still possible.

4. Western Screech-

Owl. Active at night,

you may spot one

around dusk.

5. Anna’s

Hummingbird.

This little bird is

present year-round,

even when no other

hummingbirds are.

6. Nuttall’s

Woodpecker. Look

for a red cap and

a black-and-white

striped body.

Do

you have a

favorite trail in the

region you’d like to see

featured? Tell us all

about it by emailing

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Skirt Convert

Long, luxe, boho-inspired skirts—

which feature flowing silhouettes

and layers of lightweight wool or

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subtle embroidery. Pair them with

oversized knit sweaters or cropped

leather jackets for a trendy, layered

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while delicate scarves or statement

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individuals seeking unique,

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728 Sutter Street, Folsom, 209-329-2157

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Q & A

WITH

LOCAL

COMPANIES

photos by JYO BHAMIDIPATI

Planted on Main

MANDY ASPINALL

318 Main Street, Placerville, 530-622-1121,

placervilleflowersonmain.com

@plantedonmainplacerville

Services or products you offer: Fresh

flowers, plants, and plant accessories,

plus nature-inspired goods (both

locally made and vintage).

What you enjoy most about your

profession: Knowing that with each

order we’re bringing smiles and

warmth to the faces and hearts of our

customers and community.

Fun fact about your company:

Between flower farms, greenhouses,

and our consignees, we support over 20

small businesses through our one little

shop! If you follow us on Instagram,

we do a weekly “Flower Fairy Friday”

giveaway to local businesses.

Customer service is: The meat

and potatoes of any business. We

exist to care for our customers and

community and take pride in that

responsibility. I always say that you

can hire wonderful people and train

them to do just about anything, but

having a knack for customer service is

a very special skill.

You started your business, because:

I saw a need and opportunity. I knew

plants would marry well with the flower

shop and that both businesses could

create opportunities for each other.

After the seed was planted, Planted on

Main took on a spirit of its own.

First job: My parents were

entrepreneurs and business owners,

so I participated and helped when

appropriate, but my first “official”

job was cleaning rooms at a bed and

breakfast. My 14-year-old self was not a

huge fan of the early mornings!

Favorite food: Mexican.

When not working, you can be

found: With my family, playing in our

yard, or gardening.

You love living here, because: You can

grow just about anything! I also love that

we get to experience all four seasons.


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Koolfire Fitness

NICHELLE GALLOWAY

9580 Oak Avenue Parkway, Folsom, 916-660-2305, koolfirefitness.com

@koolfirefitness

Services or products you offer: Personal training; fitness,

nutrition, stretch, and flexibility coaching; group fitness and

cardio dance classes; and professional choreography.

What you enjoy most about your profession: Helping people

achieve their fitness goals is incredibly rewarding and serves as

a daily reminder that everyone has the potential to live healthier

and be stronger and happier.

Fun fact about your company: I’m an entrepreneur with a

creative background and a deep love for exercise science and

nutrition. My passion comes alive on my mountain bike, on the

fitness floor, and when the music plays.

Customer service is: At the very heart of the experience. I

appreciate my first job as a waitress, because it taught me how to

love what you do by doing it well and making others feel good.

You started your business, because: Fitness profoundly changed

my life. I lost over 10% of my body fat; transformed how I looked,

felt, and lived; and fell in love with the freedom I have because

of it. Coaching others to find their own success in this way is the

ultimate reward.

Most memorable experience as an entrepreneur: Seeing the

light in someone's eyes when they surprise themselves at their

own achievements.

Favorite local restaurants: Dos Coyotes, Visconti's Ristorante, and

The Flower Farm.

Favorite food: Scrambled eggs and veggies (mushrooms, please!).

Lux Beauty Lounge

HARMONIE PRIDDY

180 Cleveland Avenue, Auburn, 530-820-3940

@luxbeautylounge_auburn

Services or products you offer: Color (including highlights and

balayage), women’s and men’s cuts, hair and eyelash extensions, lash

lifts and tint, spray tanning, and waxing.

What you enjoy most about your profession: The amazing clients

that become family; also, having the opportunity to help clients

embrace their natural beauty and confidence, so they leave not only

looking gorgeous but feeling the beauty they already possess.

Customer service is: Creating a family-like atmosphere where every

client feels at home. From hair and waxing to spray tanning and

lash extensions, I’m dedicated to providing a personal, welcoming

experience that makes people feel valued and part of the family.

Most memorable experience as an entrepreneur: Taking over the

very salon I had worked in for years. The unwavering support from

clients and the amazing team of stylists during the transition was

incredible. Watching them stand by my side, seeing the salon evolve

with new changes, and witnessing their heartfelt reactions to the

transformation was truly rewarding.

Favorite local restaurant: Pasquale’s Italian Ristorante.

Favorite local event: Festival of Lights Parade.

Favorite small business: Skye Clothing Boutique.

First job: Baskin-Robbins when I was 15 years old.

Favorite food: Italian.

Last big purchase: A new station and chairs for the salon.


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AGING IN PLACE CHECKLIST

by NELLY KISLYANKA

Ninety-two percent of older adults say they would

prefer living out their later years in the comfort of home,

according to a survey from Forbes Health. But despite

the desire to age in place, it may not seem realistic for

those experiencing mobility limitations. However, with

the proper modifications—some minor, others major—a

home can be made safe and functional, allowing

individuals to live independently and comfortably.

ACCESSIBILITY

A home’s accessibility is a necessity not

often thought about until one’s forced to,

like when an aging loved one experiences

a change in their mobility. Stairs, doorways,

and thresholds are common hurdles that

make a home inaccessible or difficult for

older adults to navigate. If you’re going to

tweak a home for the purpose of aging in

place, you should begin by evaluating its

accessibility for restricted mobility.

To start, consider the dimensions

of doorways and high-priority rooms,

such as the kitchen and bathrooms.

Good circulation and appropriate

opening widths are high priority when

accommodating a walker or wheelchair

moving freely within a space, says Kylene

Alexander, senior lead designer and

operations manager of Design Shop

Interiors (designshopinteriors.com). Kent

Eberle, president and owner of Eberle

Remodeling (eberleremodeling.com),

suggests enlarging bathrooms and other

rooms by taking space from adjoining

closets or other spaces to create more

accessibility.

When it comes to the kitchen,

Alexander recommends getting rid

of a free-standing range and oven

combination—which requires bending

and reaching during use and can be

dangerous for adults with restricted

movement—in favor of a cooktop plus

wall oven configuration. “Placing an oven

at a more appropriate height for the

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homeowner helps increase accessibility

for those who have a more limited range

of motion,” says Alexander.

“What frequently drives people out of

their homes is inaccessible bathrooms, in

particular, inaccessible showers or tubs,”

says Eberle. Typical showers have curbs that

are six to seven inches high, which can be

difficult to clear with restricted mobility

and impossible for those with a wheelchair.

To solve this problem, swap a traditional

shower for a low-barrier or barrierfree

shower, the latter of which allows

disabled adults to wheel into it. Additional

considerations include reconfiguring

and customizing the bathroom to your

individual needs. “Your plumbing locations

need to be thought out, tested, and

approved for the homeowner’s size and

ergonomic requirements or needs,” says

Noland Williams of Roseville Remodeling

Construction, Inc. (rosevilleremodeling.com).

Single-story homes are ideal for

aging in place because of their lack of

stairs. Still, if a homeowner is set on

staying in their two-story home, making

improvements—like a stair lift or an

elevator—while pricey, make going up

and down floors possible. “While interior

improvements may be required, exterior

improvements, like ramps, may also need

to be considered to allow for ease of

entry,” says Eberle.

SAFETY

With a few additions and swaps, a home

can be retrofitted to ensure the safety of

adults aging at home. Within the bathroom,

install a hand shower and add grab bars to

hold onto as you bathe and a bench within

the shower. “It's also important to have welldesigned

lighting options, such as ambient

lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting,”

says Alexander. “Opting for sconces on the

sides of your bathroom mirror with the

light casting out instead of sconces above

the mirror helps prevent shadows created

by downward-facing lights.”

Alexander also recommends having

hard surface flooring, like tile, in the

kitchen, because of their slip resistance

and low-maintenance functionality. “High

sheens should be avoided, while smaller

format tiles help increase slip resistance

due to the added texture of grout.”

CONVENIENCE

To create a supportive environment for

aging in place, optimize a home’s comfort

and convenience with low-maintenance

selections. Eberle recommends staying

away from fiberglass shower pans that

are easily scratched and difficult to clean.

“Be careful of natural stone pebble-style

shower floors; though they look great,

they're a yearly maintenance item for

homeowners,” says Williams. He also

recommends installing heated floors or

a heat vent fan in the bathroom, while

Alexander recommends opting for levers

in place of knobs as hardware throughout

the home.


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’Tis the season of joy and generosity. And what better way to spread

cheer than by supporting local businesses? This year, we invite you to

explore our carefully curated gift guide, featuring unique, thoughtful,

and fashionable finds from area makers and mom-and-pop places.

Ready, set, shop small!


1.

FOR THE

HOMEBODY &

HOSTESS

5.

2.

6.

7.

3.

4.

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©stylereadersmedia. Other photos courtesy of their

respective companies or organizations.

1. Vintage Ornaments, $9.99+ at Dorothea’s

Shoppe, 801 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-985-2714,

dorotheas.com

2. Taylor Swift Folklore Vinyl LP, $39.99 at

The Cave, 313 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 916-

500-2593; 9200 Fairway Drive, Suite 140, Roseville,

916-413-3155, thecavestores.com

3. Cheese Ball Serving Dish Set, $36 at

Lees’ Boutique, 4110 Datsun Court, Shingle

Springs, 530-677-4891, leesboutique.net

4. Legend 72” Black Lava Rectangular

Fire Table, $4,499 at Terra Outdoor Living,

4467 Granite Drive, Rocklin, 916-888-1641,

terraoutdoor.com

5. National Parks Vintage Puzzle,

$25 at Spin, 417 Roseville Square,

Roseville, 916-784-7746 @spingifts

6. Cardamom Pomander Radiant

Glass Candle, $28+ at The Shop by

Design Shop Interiors, 8701 Auburn

Folsom Road, Granite Bay, 916-260-6454,

theshopbydsi.com

7. Barefoot Dreams

CozyChic Cotton

Checkered Throw, $148 at

Ambiance Boutique, 6608

Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite 8,

Folsom, 916-936-4471, bloomambiance.square.site


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FASHIONISTA

1.

5.

2.

4.

3.


7.

6.

8.

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companies or organizations.

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LOCALLY!

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LOCALLY!

1.Ginger Blue Zebra Wild Child Belt,

$42 at Lux N Lav Boutique, 6040

Stanford Ranch Road, Suite 200, Rocklin,

916-607-5934, shopluxnlav.com

2. Covet Duma Leather Clutch, $110

at H3 Barn Market + Events, 2785

Meadow Oaks Lane, Rescue, 916-605-

6410, h3barn.com

3. Ruby Terry Knit Cardigan, $68 at Stone

+ Birch Boutique, 718 Sutter Street, Folsom,

408-718-4714, stoneandbirchboutique.com

4. Satin Christmas Tree & Bow Pajama

Set, $72 at Blush Boutique, 462 Main Street,

Placerville, 530-957-7420, blushcalifornia.com

5. Bow Necklace, $16 at Olive + Pine, 4120

Sunset Lane, Shingle Springs, 530-677-0100,

oliveandpineboutique.com

6. UbU Reversible Parisian Raincoat, $175

at Anita Rochelle Boutique, 627 Sutter Street,

Folsom; 13000 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 1004,

Folsom, 916-673-9134, anitarochelle.com

7. Pendleton Board Shirt, $169 at The

Blue Ox, 3705 Taylor Road, Suite 300,

Loomis, 916-228-4036, theblueox916.com

8. Holly Yashi Blake Earrings, $65

at Rainbow Bridge Jewelers, 721

Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-985-7618,

rainbowbridgejewelers.com


FOR THE

CULINARY

CONNOISSEUR

1.

4.

5.

2.

3.

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8.

6.

7.

Existential Wine Guy photo by Shenandoah Santoro. Other photos

courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.

1. Alfa Moderno Pizza Oven, $1,299 at Green

Acres Nursery & Supply, local locations

in Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, & Auburn,

idiggreenacres.com

2. Valentine’s Cooking Class (February 10,

11, or 12), *$68 per person at The Stonehouse &

Farm, 4600 Bell Road, Auburn, 530-360-8648

@thestonehousefarm

*Includes three-course dinner, packaged, and ready to

reheat for a romantic, stress-free Valentine’s Day

3. Yiayia: Time-perfected Recipes from

Greece's Grandmothers by Anastasia Miari,

$40 at Midnight Kin, 435 Main Street, Placerville,

530-497-0901, midnightkin.com

4. Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso

Machine, $1,499.95 at Vaneli’s Handcrafted

Coffee, 4125 Delmar Avenue, Suite 2, Rocklin, 916-

315-2538, vanelis.com

5. Ancient Olive Trees Dirty Martini Juice, $25 at Martin

Mattox, 823 Lincoln Way, Auburn, 415-521-0207, martinmattox.

com

6. Pacific Rails Straight Bourbon Whiskey, *$59.99

at Pacific Rails, distilled locally in Sacramento,

pacificrails.com

*Use code BLACKFRIDAY for an additional 10% off through 12/3

7. Shun Cutlery Classic Santoku 5.5” Knife, $155 at

Kitchen Goods, 492 Main Street, Placerville, 530-303-3778

@kitchengoodsonmain

8. Private In-Home Wine Tasting, *$125 per

person (up to 8 people) with Existential Wine Guy,

existentialwineguy.com

*Group-rate pricing available for parties greater than 8; fee includes

custom selection and sourcing of 5 boutique Napa wines to taste; printed

menu and tasting notes for each wine; formal place settings arranged

to your home’s ambiance; tailored presentation that includes glassware

(as needed); facilitated discussion on definition of wine terms, history,

importance of certain vineyards; and an existential approach to wine

tasting; consulting for all participants on wine purchases (if desired)


FOR THE

COOL KID

4. 5.

1.

6.

2.

7.

3.

1. Madame Alexander My First Playset Doll, $49.99 at

Wit & Whimsy Toys, 7064 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay,

916-771-2780, witandwhimsytoys.com

2. Unicorn Academy: Rainbow of Adventure by

Julie Sykes and Lucy Truman (Illustrator); Boxed

Set (Books 1-4), $23.96 at Face in a Book, 4359 Town

Center Boulevard, Suite 113, El Dorado Hills, 916-941-9401,

getyourfaceinabook.com

3. Jellycat Amuseables Taco, $32.99 at

Learning Express, 2030 Douglas Boulevard,

Roseville, 916-783-6310, learningexpress.com

4. Retro Balloon Animals Kit, $6.99 at

Whole Foods Market, 270 Palladio Parkway,

Folsom, 916-984-8500; 1001 Galleria Boulevard,

Roseville, 916-781-5300, wholefoodsmarket.com

5. Shashibo Holographic Cosmos, $24.99

at BrainyZoo Toys, 13000 Folsom Boulevard,

Folsom; 718 Sutter Street, Suite 103, Folsom,

916-353-2966, brainyzootoys.com

6. Rylee + Cru Multi-Stripe Aspen

Sweater, $66 at La Piccolina Baby

Boutique, 110 Gateway Drive, Suite 110, Lincoln,

916-246-9511, la-piccolina.com

7. Eldrador

Creatures

BattleCave Ice

Rat, $29.99 at T.W.

Bonkers Toy & Candy

Emporium, 398 Main

Street, Placerville,

530-642-2671,

bonkerstoystore.com




FOR THE

ANIMAL LOVER

4.

1.

2.

5.

6.

3.

7.



1. Stash It “Cat’s Meow” Tote Bag,

$23 at Michaelangelo’s, 8789 Auburn

Folsom Road, Granite Bay, 916-608-4216,

shopmichaelangelos.com

2. SodaPup emat Honeycomb Design

Enrichment Licking Mat, $14.99 at sBarkles,

850 East Bidwell Street, Suite 150, Folsom, 916-

984-0102, sbarkles.com

3. Fluval Flex 9-Gallon Aquarium, $134.99 at Aqua

Life Aquarium, 4505 Granite Drive, Rocklin, 916-652-

0548, aqualifeaquarium.com

4. Folsom Zoo Membership, *$45 at Folsom City

Zoo Sanctuary, 403 Stafford Street, Folsom, 916-461-

6629, folsomzoofriends.org/join

*Membership perks include free admission for one year (ages

13 and older); 10% discount at the Zoo Sanctuary gift shop; 10%

discount at Fisher’s “Beastro”; special offers/discounts, event

notifications, and more

5. Winery Buddy Bandana, $12 at Posh Puppy

Boutique, based in Rocklin, poshpuppyboutique.com

6. Adopt a Dog, *fees vary at Placer SPCA, 200

Tahoe Avenue, Roseville, 916-782-7722, placerspca.org/

adopt-home/dogs

*Standard fee is $150 and includes spay/neuter surgery;

microchip; heartworm test; DHPP, Bordetella, and rabies

vaccinations; consultation with a behavior specialist;

matchmaking assistance; and voucher for a free veterinary exam

7. Tails of Sacramento by Kylee Doyle,

$65 at Kylee Doyle Photography, based

in Placerville, kyleedoylephotography.com/

tailsofsacramento

Note: This book tells the stories of 51 amazing dogs at

13 different locations around Sacramento


FOR THE

WELLNESS

WARRIOR

1.

2.

4.

3.




5.

7.

8.

6.



1. Davines Heart of Glass Set, $90 (includes

silkening shampoo, rich conditioner, & sheer

glaze) at The Colour Chemistry Salon & Spa,

151 Iron Point Road, Folsom, 916- 586-4990,

thecolourchemistry.com

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2. Among the Flowers Dream

Kit, $70 (includes whipped body

exfoliant, matcha face mask, body

cream, & soy candle) at Cedar &

Twine, 3389 Mira Loma Drive, Suite 2,

Cameron Park, 916-280-4622,

cedarandtwineco.com

3. Vooray Burner Gym Duffel, $60 at Gold

Country Run + Sport, 4370 Town Center

Boulevard, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills, 916-303-

4786; 6835 Lonetree Boulevard, Suite F101, Rocklin,

916-701-4786, goldcountryrunandsport.com

4. Unlimited Epic Pass, *$1,107 at Vail Resorts

(including Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar

California Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort),

epicpass.com

*Passholder perks include 20% off food, lodging,

equipment rentals, and group lessons; plus discounted lift

tickets for friends and family

5. Giant FastRoad E+ EX Pro, $4,299.99 at Bob’s

Cycle Center, 378 North Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 300,

Roseville, 916-784-2255; 9920 Fair Oaks Boulevard,

Fair Oaks, 916-961-6700, bobscyclecenter.com

6. LOLLIA Imagine Eau de Parfum, $67.99 at Total

Beauty Experience, 2929 Arden Way, Sacramento,

916-481-7994, totalbeautyexp.com

7. Garmin Approach S70 GPS Golf Watch, $699.99

at Haggin Oaks Super Shop, 3645 Fulton Avenue,

Sacramento, 916-808-2526, hagginoaks.com

8. Oshan Essentials Calm

'Akala Body Polish, $50,

and Oshan Essentials Calm

'Akala Body Sea Soak, $80,

at Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga,

3984 Douglas Boulevard, Suite

150, Roseville, 916-797-8550;

350 Palladio Parkway, Suite

1975, Folsom, 916-542-7363,

serenityspaonline.com


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Protect Yourself From the Flu

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ABOUT MARSHALL

Marshall is an independent,

nonprofit community

healthcare provider

located in the heart of the

Sierra Foothills between

Sacramento and South

Lake Tahoe. Marshall

includes Marshall Hospital,

a fully accredited acute

care facility with 111 beds

located in Placerville;

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Earlier this year, Marshall convened its

inaugural Nursing Forum, “Heal from

Healthcare.” The panel session, presented by

Marshall’s Nursing Governance Committee,

focused on ways the organization has

reacted to the current healthcare climate

to foster healing among caregivers and an

elevated environment for its patients.

The immense toll of the COVID-19 pandemic

brought widespread attention to the concern

of burnout within the healthcare industry.

As the pandemic spread, care providers

were asked to do more with less, to work

extended hours treating high volumes of

gravely ill patients, and to do it all even as

they worried for their own health and that

of their families. In the months and years

following the initial surge, many healthcare

organizations made significant staffing

and programmatic cuts to recover from the

financial effects of prolonged reductions to

high-revenue service lines.

But not Marshall

“We do have to be careful with our

resources. This is a challenging time,”

says Nicole Lamm, Marshall’s executive

director of Specialty Nursing Services.

“But if you keep cutting deeper and

deeper, what you cut is creativity and

ingenuity. We can’t do that in healthcare.

We must keep the space for critical

thinking.”

Instead of widespread cuts, Marshall’s

leadership has remained determined to

expand and grow to continue to serve

our community in the years to come.

“One of the positive outcomes from

COVID was that it helped us move

our culture faster,” says Siri Nelson,

Marshall’s president and CEO. “It created

an outside pressure that allowed us

to break down the inertial barriers to

change. We were able

to pivot to do the right

thing as a team.”

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FEATURE

Step by Step:

A Journey Through

Heart Disease

to Health

Backpacking and the outdoors were a

large part of Michelle McCann Hardie’s

upbringing. Through the years, however,

marriage, children, and a career led her

to step away from those hobbies.

Years later, when her daughter, Sadie,

a nurse in Marshall’s emergency

department, expressed an interest in

hiking, the two took it up together. It

was during a hike in Marin County

when Michelle noticed that she had to

stop every few minutes. She felt like

her heart was being squeezed, and she

occasionally felt faint. Michelle recalled

that it had happened before, but the

climb on this hike was making it worse.

Remembering that heart disease ran

on her father’s side of the family, she

decided to check in with her doctor.

Her pulmonologist diagnosed her with

a lung-related condition and put her

on medication, which helped but didn’t

take the discomfort away entirely.

When climbing uphill or when her

heart rate increased, the squeezing

feeling came back.

In 2023, Michelle was diagnosed with

an especially difficult case of respiratory

syncytial virus (RSV). Now a Marshall

patient, Michelle was sent for X-rays by

Dr. Alexander Massey. Although they

were imaging her lungs, the X-rays

revealed that Michelle’s heart was

slightly enlarged. Dr. Massey quickly

consulted with Marshall cardiologist Dr.

Scott Yoder, and Michelle underwent

a cardiac stress test, ultrasound, and

subsequent angiogram.

Thankfully, the tests revealed no major

blockages in her heart that required

surgery, but what was originally

attributed solely to asthma was, in fact,

small vessel/coronary artery disease.

Treatment would require ongoing

medication, lifestyle changes, and a

regimen in Marshall’s Intensive Cardiac

Rehabilitation (Rehab) program.

Michelle’s goal when entering the rehab

program was to return to hiking and her

previous active lifestyle without pain

or concern. With time, she progressed,

gradually ensuring that she was

exercising without chest discomfort. In

May 2023, Michelle completed the El

Dorado Hills Gold Country 5K, sponsored

by Marshall. She was able to finish

pain-free, alongside other participants,

patients, and Marshall employees. It

was an accomplishment that provided

her with the positive mindset of being

able to return to hiking without secondguessing

her heart and the motivation to

continue to work hard on her health.

...story continues on page 7


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UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

oncologists to design advanced diagnostic

and treatment plans. Patients can also

access UC Davis cancer specialists for more

complex care.

The latest cancer clinical trials – typically

only available through large academic

research centers – are available to Marshall

patients through the UC Davis Cancer

Care Network relationship. Marshall

recently announced that it is third in the

nation for enrollments in a clinical study

to determine if computerized cognitive

training can improve cancer-related

impairment including the ability to

concentrate, learn new things, remember,

and make decisions that affect daily life for

breast cancer survivors. The study follows

evidence that suggests that survivors

experience cognitive changes that may

last years following treatment, resulting in

work and health-related complications.

Accredited by the Commission on

Cancer (CoC), the Marshall Cancer Center

offers a broad range of services – expert

physicians, convenient infusion center, a

certified oncology pharmacy, laboratory,

and diagnostic imaging services – all under

one roof. With more than 400 patients

diagnosed and/or treated annually, the

Center provides new patient treatment

orientation to patients and caregivers,

as well as nutrition services, navigation

consultation, social work services, and

more to deliver comprehensive, fully

supportive care.

To ensure that patients have access to the

treatment they need, the Cancer Center

provided 53 no-cost mammograms

last year and gas cards to 78 patients

to facilitate transportation to their

appointments. A recent donation of a new

vehicle to the Center increases the ability

to transport patients to and from their

treatment, up from the 23 currently served.

Through grant funding from the American

Cancer Society, Cancer Center staff was

able to provide nearly $15,000 in hotel

rooms over the last 15 months to support

patients undergoing treatment. Wigs were

provided to an estimated 44 patients last

year and a new volunteer program is

facilitating emotional support by bringing

licensed therapy dogs to visit patients in

the Center.

The goal of the Cancer Center, and of each

of these programs, is to elevate the care

that each patient receives while ensuring

that they can receive treatment in their

own community, close to friends, family,

and support. Participation in events like

the American Cancer Society’s October

Making Strides walk not only builds

awareness and raises funds nationally,

it also helps to build a tight-knit and

supportive community.

To learn more about the Marshall Cancer

Center, visit marshallmedical.org

and to learn how you can support the

Center’s programs and patients, visit

marshallfound.org.

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In September of 2024, Michelle once again

completed the Gold Country 5K, this time in

under an hour! Now a regular participant in

the Maintenance Cardiac Rehab program,

she credits her health and her active

lifestyle to Marshall.

“With the encouragement I’ve received

from my doctors and from the Marshall

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added years to my life. I’ve learned what

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now retired, is thankful for her health

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grandchildren. “I’ve got to have my

energy for that! It takes a lot!”

Michelle’s oldest granddaughter, Lexi, is an

employee in Marshall Hospital’s lab. She

too has a love for nature and the outdoors

and has been encouraging Michelle on

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walking with her.

“The quality of care at Marshall is

tremendous, and I feel like my family

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like a family at Marshall. The care is

excellent, and they support, encourage,

and care for me as they would their own

family. Marshall is special. I know I’m in

good hands.”

“On Two Fronts”

Dementia Care

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This fall, Marshall

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day-long symposium

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those with dementia.

In partnership with

Snowline Hospice, the

Alzheimer’s Association,

El Dorado County’s

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community’s residents.

It was a day of learning with national

experts, breakout classes, and a

resource fair with more than 20 area

dementia services/vendors to help

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Dr. Shawn Kile, a leading neurologist

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caregiver’s point of view. Following

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breakout classes were held, each with

information designed to help with

the dementia care journey. These

were followed by a complimentary

lunch, during which Marshall’s staff

and partner agencies were on hand to

answer questions.

After lunch, Laura Wayman, “the

dementia whisperer,” guided attendees

through the expectations and realities

of the home caregiver, helping connect

their hearts with the loved ones’

needs and concerns. Laura’s book, “A

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available online.

A second round of

valuable breakout

classes, with new topics,

rounded out the day.

This event was presented

in collaboration with the

Marshall Foundation for

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Crawdads

on the Lake

by RYAN MARTINEZ | photos by JYO BHAMIDIPATI

The newly renovated restaurant

overlooking Lake Natoma (formerly the

Cliff House) is a major upgrade to Folsom’s food

scene. Injected with an open, modern meets

industrial ambience, two righteous bars, a

beautiful terrace overlooking the lake, and a full

stage with live music, Crawdads on the Lake is

bringing some seriously fun vibes to town.

A Sunday afternoon seemed like an

appropriate time to check it out, and my

family clearly wasn’t alone in thinking so. The

restaurant was packed—always a good sign

in my book—and the live music just about to

begin. We snagged an open table on the patio

just as the afternoon light began to soften the

The powerhouse plate

was a delicious, velvety,

hefty serving of linguini

packed with shrimp,

chicken, and sausage

with a Cajun cream sauce.

Sinfully delicious, indeed.

Cajun Pasta

iconic Folsom landscape, shrouding the Rainbow

Bridge in soft yellow on a silky blue and orange

backdrop.

The band started playing, and we started

eating—ordering the ahi nachos as an appetizer.

The hefty portion of wonton chips—topped with

avocado, red and green onions, slaw, sesame

seeds, cilantro, chili flakes, a generous amount

of ahi tuna, and sweet ponzu sauce—paired

perfectly alongside the house margarita and a

glass of chardonnay.

Food, as we all know, offers a portal into a

microcosm of culture, fusions, innovation, and art;

at the very least, it offers a glimpse into the minds

of the chefs who create it and the people who


Ahi Nachos

Co-Owner Trevor Shults and Chef Brad Oliver

Surf and Turf Skewers

9900 Greenback Lane,

Folsom, 916-989-9243,

crawdadsonthelake.com

@crawdadsonthelake

HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday-Wednesday); 11

a.m.-10 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday)

TRY THIS: Ahi Nachos, Bucket O’ Crawdads,

Crispy Crab Cakes, Steak Sando, Cubano, Cajun

Pasta, Jambalaya, Surf and Turf Skewers, Five-

Layer Chocolate Cake

DRINKS: Full bar; beer, wine, & cocktails

TAB: $$

HEADS-UP: Free shuttle service from Historic

Folsom on Friday and Saturday from 4:30-

10:30 p.m. (historicfolsom.org/shuttle-service);

available for private parties; reservations

accepted; valet parking offered on select days

(when the lot is full); kids’ menu; happy hour

(Monday-Thursday from 3-5 p.m.) includes

discounts on select appetizers and drinks; regular

live music (weekend afternoons and occasional

weekend nights); sprawling patio with lake views;

vegetarian and gluten-free options

devour it. Knowing so, we

asked our waitress, Jordan,

what the greatest hits have

been since the restaurant’s

debut. The answer she

gave is the reason I bother

asking. She said that, while

not a popular dish amongst

customers (yet), the staff

favorite seems to be the

Cajun pasta. “My husband

requests it at every shift, it’s

decadent and rich, filling

enough for two, and has a tad of spice to add

a punch to the plate. All the servers seem

to take it home after their shifts.” With an

answer like that, how could we NOT try it?

And she was right. The powerhouse

plate was a delicious, velvety, hefty serving

of linguini packed with shrimp, chicken,

and sausage with a Cajun cream sauce.

Sinfully delicious, indeed. No doubt this

could be shared (along with an appetizer),

and you would leave satisfied; in fact, I would

recommend it. As the heartiness began to

edge on overwhelming after basking in the

first 10 beautiful bites, I was delighted with

our second entrée: surf and turf skewers.

In my daily life, I try to eat clean and

simple, balancing whole foods and nutrient-

dense options as much as

possible. The skewers were

something I would choose

to make for myself on the

daily. The hefty chunks of

steak, served at a perfect

medium rare, were on

point; the shrimp was well

done, not overcooked, and

a nice salad drizzled with

their house balsamic cut

through all the richness

of the pasta, offsetting the

heavy cream with a fresh finish. Looking

for some other popular picks? You can’t

go wrong with the crowd-pleasing steak

sando, jambalaya (another Cajun creation),

or crispy crab cakes.

While the food was good

and the cleverly named

craft cocktails (Malibu

Barbie, Sailor’s Mai Tai,

and Dock of the Bay)

strong, the atmosphere

was incredible. Boasting

a consistent offering of live

music, an awesome staff, and

arguably the best views in Folsom,

Have

you been to

Crawdads on the

Lake? Tell us about your

experience by messaging

us on Instagram

(@stylemags), Facebook

(@stylemediagroup), or

emailing

info@stylemg.

com.

there’s no doubt Crawdads will continue to

be a community, and foodie, favorite.


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Foodie Find

MORE

COLORFUL

CURRIES

— by CAITLIN EMMETT

Spice things up with one of

these tempting choices.

Butter Naan

Chicken Tikka Kabab

The Curry Leaves

6502 Lonetree Boulevard, Rocklin, 916-468-3663,

thecurryleavesrestaurant.com

MUST-TRY: Egg Curry

Mango Lassi

Biryani & Chaat

4800 Granite Drive, Suite B11, Rocklin,

916-259-1391,

biryani-chaat.getbento.com

@biryanichaat

Have you been to

Biryani & Chaat? Tell

us about your experience

by messaging us on

Instagram

(@stylemags), Facebook

(@stylemediagroup), or

emailing

info@stylemg.com.

Chicken Curry

Gulab Jamun

When you open the door to Biryani & Chaat, prepare to be

greeted by the most mouth-watering, aromatic fragrances

your nose has ever met. If you’re not hungry when you arrive,

you will be soon after entering. Their menu has a variety of

options for every palate—vegetarian included—from curries and kababs to biryanis (a

layered, long-grain rice dish made with meat or vegetables and a blend of spices, herbs,

and extracts), breads, and desserts. Their butter naan was delicious and perfect for

dipping in the flavor-filled, comforting chicken curry. Tip: If you prefer a less spicy

flavor, ask for “mild”; it will still come out slightly spicy, but not as “hot” as medium

or spicy. The chicken tikka kabab—marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and a

rainbow of quintessential Indian spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam

masala, and chili powder; then skewered, and roasted—was served steaming

hot and ready to be devoured. If you save room for dessert (I somehow

managed to!), try the rasmalai (creamy cheese dumplings soaked in sweet,

cardamom-scented milk with pistachio and saffron) or the gulab jamun

(spongy milk balls soaked in honeyed syrup). Whatever you choose, you’ll

walk away satisfied, stuffed, and ready to return!

— by JULIE RYAN | photos by JYO BHAMIDIPATI

Fukumi Ramen

10271 Fairway Drive, Suite 120, Roseville, 855-477-7894,

fukumiramen.com

MUST-TRY: Curry Rice

Mendocino Farms

165 Placerville Road, Folsom, 916-365-8878;

1210 Roseville Parkway, Roseville, 916-751-3292,

mendocinofarms.com

MUST-TRY: Spicy Curried Couscous

Thai House

3181 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 101, Cameron Park,

530-350-8020, thaihousecameronpark.com

MUST-TRY: Cameron Park Mango Curry

Thai Paradise

4361 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 110, El Dorado Hills,

916-939-0389, thaiparadiseedh.com;

2770 East Bidwell Street, Suite 100, Folsom, 916-984-8988,

thaiparadisefolsom.com

MUST-TRY: Pumpkin Curry with Beef

Thai Paradise photo by Ice Fleming. Thai House photo by Bill Southard. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.


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AS VOTED BY THE READERS OF STYLE MAGAZINE

PIZZA

AMERICAN

Craving something delicious?

Look no further! Join us at Wally's

where we're serving up goodness

daily for dine-in, takeout, and

delivery. Plus, we're here for your

late-night cravings, open till 10pm

every night. Serving our amazing

community since 2015—come taste

why we’ve been voted best pizza

and sports bar.

Wally's Pizza Bar

4079 Cameron Park Drive

Cameron Park

530-677-5205

wallyspizzabar.com

At Mario’s Early Toast, we use only

the best wholesome ingredients with

the freshest local food and produce

available. We specialize in breakfast,

brunch, and lunch entrées and serve

up some of the finest mimosas in town.

With four locations to serve you, we

cannot wait to welcome you in!

Mario's Early Toast

6693 Folsom Auburn Rd., Folsom

8425 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville

1950 Douglas Blvd., Roseville

4460 Rocklin Rd., Rocklin

mariosearlytoast.com

AMERICAN

ITALIAN

FLB Entertainment Center is a

whole lot of flavor and fun. We

have 20 beers on tap, handcrafted

specialty cocktails, wine, and an

excellent happy hour. Our menu

has something for everyone from

jumbo wings, burgers, wraps, pizza,

and salads. Stop in and see why

we’ve been voted the best sports

bar in the area!

FLB Entertainment Center

511 E. Bidwell St. , Folsom

916-983-4411

flb365.com

A restaurant dedicated to bringing the

flavors of Tuscany to our dining room.

Named after the Italian hometown of

2 of our founding partners, we offer

traditional cuisine of the Tuscany region,

as well as other recipes popular all over

Italy – simple dishes made to order with

the freshest of ingredients, and always

created and served with pride.

Vaiano Trattoria

7160 Douglas Blvd.

Granite Bay

916-780-0888

vaianotrattoria.com

ITALIAN

MEXICAN

Since 2014, our goal has been to bring

the taste of Naples to Placerville.

We use only the highest quality

and freshest ingredients available

for all of our signature pizza and

pasta dishes. We only use Antico

Molino Caputo Flour for our Classic

Napoletana style pizza, cooked in our

Neapolitan brick oven. Come see us—

you won’t be disappointed!

Bene! Ristorante Italiano

423 Main Street

Placerville

530-303-3415

eatpizzabene.com

Cascada offers eclectic mix of Mexican

favorites and California fresh cuisine

with a Latin flair. Our full bar serves

local wines and specialty margaritas

made with premium tequilas and

fresh squeezed lime juice. Our friendly

and professional staff serve lunch and

dinner seven days a week. So stop by

and have some fun!

Cascada Restaurant & Cantina

384 Main Street

Placerville

530-344-7757

cascadainplacerville.com

CANDY STORE/CONFECTIONER

ITALIAN

A Family of Candy Makers since 1963.

With three generations of candy

makers, Snooks continues the tradition

of producing the finest freshly

made confections in Historic Folsom.

Thank you Folsom for your support.

Come Visit Us or Shop Online!

Snooks Candies

and Chocolate Factory

731 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom

916-985-0620

snookscandies.com

At Visconti’s Ristorante, we’re honored

to cook for you as we cook for our own

family and we are proud to use only

the freshest ingredients and imported

meat, cheese, and wine. We welcome

you and look forward to serving you!

Visconti’s Ristorante

2700 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 700

Folsom

916-983-5181

viscontisristorante.com

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| eat & drink |

THE

Hot

LIST

by CAITLIN EMMETT

‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry! As soon

as you find yourself needing a break from cooking,

baking, barista-ing, or bartending, we’ve got you

covered with all the key festive flavor profiles.

Whatever you’re in the mood for—and whatever

the occasion calls for—there’s a local idea for you

on our list below. We even found a few delectable

gift ideas that will surely land you on the nice list

(or treat yourself; we won’t tell Santa).

Gingerbread flavors don’t have to be limited

to cookies. When you’re looking for an

adult version of something festive, head to

either Mas Taco Bar or Iron Horse Tavern

for a Gingerbread Old Fashioned. Sippers

can expect sweet, spicy, and warm notes.

A brown butter-washed bourbon is made

in-house for a smooth touch; the drink

is finished off with an orange peel and a

gingerbread man. If gingerbread happens

to not be your preferred holiday flavor,

both locations are offering the “12 Cocktails

of Christmas” with 11 other lively choices.

450 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, 916-597-2929,

mastacobar.com; 460 Palladio Parkway,

Folsom, 916-618-4322, ironhorsetavern.net;

additional locations in Sacramento

With its rich and buttery flavor profile, toffee

is a perfectly sweet holiday bite. Crack’d

Toffee Company takes things up a notch

this time of year with their Winter Reserve

Toffee. Notes of peppermint dot the creamy

Iron Horse Tavern photo by Clearly Creative Co. Crack’d Toffee Company photo courtesy of Crack’d Toffee Company.


Enchanted Forest Dining Experience

Timmy Ginger’s Sandwich Shop

white chocolate topping of this micro-batch, artisanal

treat. The good news? This variety will be available until

February, so you can gift a few boxes, then buy more

for yourself in the new year. El Dorado Hills, 844-527-2253,

crackdtoffee.com

Photos by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia.

Step away from the typical mulled wine and

indulge in a Mead Flight from Enchanted Forest

Dining Experience. You’ll savor five generous, fiveounce

pours of their honeyed wine, often regarded

as the world’s first alcoholic beverage. The flavors

rotate, but in December, patrons can look forward

to likely offerings of apple pie, chai, and wild

berry. 372 Main Street, Placerville, 916-715-9755,

enchantedforestdining.com

The leftover Thanksgiving turkey has run out, but

you’re still craving a festive sandwich. The solution?

Head to Timmy Ginger’s Sandwich Shop and order

a Number 12. Your choice of bread gets loaded with

provolone cheese, cranberry sauce, cream cheese,

their kickin’ sauce and, of course, turkey. It’s served

hot—perfect for a chilly day. 7451 Foothills Boulevard,

Suite 190, Roseville, 916-865-4891, gingersrock.com

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When holiday stressors have

you feeling like retreating to a

mountaintop with your dog, The

Grinch from Fig Tree Coffee, Art,

& Music Lounge is the perfect

anecdote. This peppermint

matcha latte is made with organic

ceremonial-grade matcha and

prepared traditionally using a

bamboo whisk. It’s combined with

the milk of your choosing and

1883 Maison Routin Peppermint

Syrup (cane sugar, natural

extracts, and pure water found in

the French Alps). You won’t be a

“mean one” after a few sips! 217

Vernon Street, Roseville, 916-771-

7010, figtreecoffee.com

Kick things up a notch by

swapping brie, long treasured

as a holiday favorite, for

camembert; it’s similar with its

creamy, earthy elements, but

packs a stronger, more robust

punch. DNA Wine Lounge takes

it even further: their Baked

Camembert with Fig Jam brings

in another fruity, seasonal flavor—

but you won’t need to touch figgy

pudding as the song suggests. It’s

served with delicious bread, and

they have a plethora of wines to

go with. 9719 Village Center Drive,

Suite 100, Granite Bay, 916-872-1180,

dnawinelounge.com

Icing on the Cupcake brings

a cherished drink to edible

form. The rich Eggnog Cupcake

is topped with a delectable

buttercream frosting infused

with notes of nutmeg and rum,

then finished with festive red

and green sprinkles. If you

can make it all the way home

without eating it, this could be

fun to pair with a boozy gulp of

eggnog à la Clark Griswold in

Christmas Vacation. Pro tip: these

are so special that they’re only

offered one day a week—we

suggest calling your preferred

location beforehand to find

out when exactly you can enjoy

this treat. 330 Palladio Parkway,

Suite 2027, Folsom; 6839 Lonetree

Boulevard, Rocklin, 916-303-4333,

icingonthecupcake.com; additional

location in Sacramento

Gift a delicious treat to everyone

on your list—or simply enjoy

something fun while you stay

cozy by the fireplace at home—

with a warm mug of Holiday Hot

Chocolate on a Stick. This festive

five-pack offering from Ticket

Chocolate promises flavors of

orange, peppermint, spiced apple

cider, salted caramel, and hazelnut.

Pick which one speaks to you, dunk

in warm milk or water, and start

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916-626-1871, ticketchocolate.com

DNA Wine Lounge photo by Alex December. The Fig Tree Coffee, Art, & Music Lounge photo by Patrick Sheehan. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.


H BEST FOOD AND DRINK H

AS VOTED BY THE READERS OF STYLE MAGAZINE

ITALIAN

MIDDLE EASTERN

Best Italian Restaurant in El Dorado

County- voted #1 for eleven straight

years! Our old world family recipes

are sure to delight. We invite you to

enjoy an Italian family style feast or a

romantic night out at Papa Gianni’s...

your destination for an authentic

Italian meal. Buon Appetito!

Papa Gianni's Ristorante

3450 Palmer Dr., Suite 1

Cameron Park

530-672-2333

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For more than six years, Wally’s

Cafe has proudly held the title of

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant,

offering authentic Lebanese flavors

that transport you to the heart of

Lebanon. From the vibrant streets

of Lebanon to the cozy corners of

Rocklin enjoy traditional dishes

made with love.

Wally’s Cafe

2110 Sunset Blvd., Suite 600

Rocklin

916-580-0850

www.wallys.cafe

AMERICAN

The Independent presents an

outstanding American fusion menu

and a top-tier full bar. The scratch

kitchen uses only the freshest, finest

ingredients creating exceptional grill

and seafood entrées. The bar prides

itself on artisanal cocktails, freshsqueezed

juices, and house-made

mixers. Beautiful outdoor patio!

The Independent

Restaurant and Bar

629 Main Street, Placerville

530-344-7645

independentplacerville.com

THAI

Voted “#1 BEST THAI RESTAURANT”

in Folsom and El Dorado Hills for the

past 16 years.

Voted “#1 BEST TAKE-OUT”.

Voted a “BEST CHEF”.

Online Ordering is easy on our websites

for Take-Out and Delivery.

Thai Paradise

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2770 E. Bidwell St., #100

El Dorado Hills | ThaiParadiseEDH.com

4361 Town Center Blvd., #110

ROMANTIC

Food Network Winner

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Up for a delicious time travel

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that magically transport you to

another realm while you enjoy

delicious hand made food!

Enchanted Forest Dining

372 Main Street

Placerville

916-715-9755

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| eat & drink | Best Of

Winter

Winederland

Red Hot Reds

by MEGAN WISKUS

Winter and wine tasting make for a perfect pairing.

What better way to warm up than savoring a rich,

robust red in a cozy space? The wineries that follow

don’t only produce award-winning bottles but

offer toasty tasting rooms that encourage patrons

to sip and stay awhile.

Wine and wineries get better with

age—at least at Sierra Vista

Vineyards & Winery, one of the

oldest foothill vineyards (52 years

young!). Expect breathtaking Sierra

views and a comfortable, climatecontrolled

tasting room (plus

four heated, uniquely themed

pods) with ample seating and

natural light. Thanks to a fulltime

chef, the winery also offers

amazing culinary creations that

pair perfectly with their 20-plus,

estate-grown, produced, and

bottled wines, including the can’tmiss

2020 Tiger Lily Cabernet

Sauvignon ($44, 13.8% ABV).

Aged in French oak barrels for just

under two years and bottle aged for

another two years, the complex, highelevation

vino features notes of dark cherry

and black currant with warm oak spices. 4560

Cabernet Way, Placerville, 530-622-7221,

sierravistawinery.com

Experience unforgettable moments at

Helwig Winery, where good food,

exquisite wine, stunning views, and

delightful times come together. Whether

you’re indulging in a private tasting within

their expansive 5,000-square-foot wine

cave, soaking up the breathtaking

vistas of the Shenandoah Valley from

their sunlit tasting room or spacious

deck, enjoying a scrumptious lunch

from The Kitchen, or simply taking

in the magnificent sights of the

Sierra and coastal mountains, you’ll

soon discover why Helwig is a fan

favorite. Not sure what to try? In

Amador County, especially during

the winter months, barbera truly

shines! Discover their gold medalwinning

2019 Barbera from Cooper

Ranch ($36, 14.5% ABV), aged

for 22 months in French oak. This

exquisite wine offers captivating

aromas of ripe raspberry, beautifully

complemented by subtle hints of

clove, and is a delicious introduction

to the versatile varietal. 11555 Shenandoah

Road, Plymouth, 209-245-5200,

helwigwinery.com

Established in 1972, Boeger Winery is a

multi-generation, family-owned winery sited on

80 scenic—and, in winter, often snow-covered—

acres. Thanks to growing 33 grape varieties,

many of them varietals from Italy and Spain,

there’s a bottle every palate can get

behind. This season we’re crushing

on one of their newer, lesser-known

varietals: tannat. Originally hailing

from the Basque Country, situated

within the borders of France

and Spain, in 1870, the grape

was introduced to Uruguay by

Basque immigrants and is now

the country’s national red grape.

Renowned for its high tannins,

deep rich color, and abundance

of antioxidants, Boeger’s 2022

Tannat ($30, 14% ABV) is a

wintertime—and anytime—must.

1709 Carson Road, Placerville,

530-622-8094, boegerwinery.

com

Photos courtesy of their respective wineries.


From the harvest to the crush and from

bottling to labeling, the winemaking

process at Lone Buffalo Vineyards

is truly a labor of love. Everything

they make is handcrafted onsite

in small lots; what’s more, the

owners and winemaker are

always in the tasting room—

lending to a truly educational

and enhanced experience. And

when the air outside is frightful,

Lone Buffalo’s 2020 Tatonka

Tempranillo ($38, 13.8% ABV)

is so delightful. Made using a

blend of grapes from the winery’s

estate vineyard and Lewis Grace

Vineyards in El Dorado County,

it’s a rustic yet elegant and

hearty red, with a fruity nose

and notes of dark fruit, leather,

earthiness, and an interesting

herbal edge. 7505 Wise

Road, Auburn, 530-823-1159,

lonebuffalovineyards.com

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than 40,000

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For a comprehensive list of area

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or scan this QR code.

Pick up a copy of STYLE at

these great restaurants!

El Dorado Hills

36 Handles

Blend Kava Bar

Pacific Coast Pasta Co.

Relish Burger Bar

Folsom

Bacchus House

Wine, Bar & Bistro

Dos Coyotes

Fat’s Asia Bistro

FLB Entertainment Center

Gold Miner Café

Julian’s Pâtisserie

and Café

Karen’s Bakery and Café

Mario’s Early Toast

Mexquite

Rakkan Ramen

Visconti’s Ristorante

Cameron Park/

Shingle Springs

Snooty Frog

The Breakroom

Granite Bay

Dominick’s Italian

Restaurant & Deli

Susie’s Country Oaks Cafe

Roseville

Casa Ramos

Fat’s Asia Bistro

Bennett’s

Kitchen Bar Market


Shady Coffee & Tea

Rocklin

Venita Rhea’s


Placerville

Placerville Food Co-op

The Brick Oven Pub

Cuppa Coffee & More

Photos courtesy of their respective wineries.

Escape the hectic pace of everyday life

at Miraflores Winery, “where the

oaks meet the pines,” and enjoy an

array of unique, elegant wines on their

picturesque stone patio overlooking

38 acres of vineyards or inside their

stunning tasting room that boasts

a 16th-century fireplace. But it’s not

just the winery that impresses; with

over 70 accumulated accolades from

Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast

for 90 points or more, the wine is

equally praiseworthy. One must-try?

The 2021 “From the Ashes” Yellow

Block Zinfandel ($38, 14.8% ABV),

made using one of Miraflores’

estate varietals from the 2021

Caldor Fire. Featuring aromatics of

raspberry cordial, ripe blackberry,

singed cherries, cocoa, bourbon

vanilla, and cedar box; mingled with

a complex earthiness of crushed fall

leaves; and a toasty, velvety, mineraldriven

finish that coats the palate

with a chalky, limestone minerality,

this isn’t just a wine—it’s a reflection of

the strength found amid smoke and

fire: a true “rise from the ashes.” 2120

Four Springs Trail, Placerville, 530-

647-8505, mirafloreswinery.com


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