El Dorado County Foothills - February 2012

February 2012

Features

Extreme Makeover

This issue, we feature two recent CotY honorees, Henley Homes, Inc. in the “Entire Home Remodel” (250K to 500K) category and DreamBuilders Home Remodeling in the “Bathroom Remodel” (60K+)...

by Darren Elms
Photos courtesy of Phil Kampel Photography.

Departments

Archive » Dine
	Gularte's Diamond Deli & Pizza Whatever your mood (or schedule) calls for – a meal out or takeout to enjoy at home – Gularte’s does not disappoint! by Greg Walker
Archive » Home Design
	Extreme Makeover This issue, we feature two recent CotY honorees, Henley Homes, Inc. in the “Entire Home Remodel” (250K to 500K) category and DreamBuilders Home Remodeling in the “Bathroom Remodel” (60K+)... by Darren Elms
Archive » Health & Wellness
	Mission Accomplished My mission was to complete a 30-day fitness challenge consisting of intense cross training to achieve a stronger, better body. The question was, “Can I really make a difference in my body in 30... by Desiree Patterson
Archive » Our Kids
	Too Much of a Good Thing? However, just like in adults, it is possible for a child to have too much self-esteem, resulting in them being too self-assured to the point where it may cause problems for them and those around... by Corrie Pelc
Archive » Tom's Take
	Oozing with Cheese I asked a Nashville songwriter and friend, Brett Warren, what makes a good love song: “A good love song better have an amazing melody, because the content is usually very similar.” What ruins... by Tom Mailey
Archive » Money
	Show Me the Money Even if you end up owing money to the government, there are ways to reduce your liability. by Brandon Darnell
Archive » Escape
	Scottsdale Where is this…heaven on Earth? Rome? Paris? New York? Nope. It’s Scottsdale, Arizona! by Debra Linn
Archive » Shelf Life
	Then & Now Album, Book & DVD reviews by Sharon Penny
Archive » Taste
	Dinner Date RASPBERRY-CHERRY CRUMBLE BARS from "So Sweet!" by Sur La Table and DISZNÓKÖ TOKAJI ASZÚ 4 PUTTONYOS 2004
Archive » WordPlay
	Home Design If you're a crossword lover, then you'll love our WordPlay! by Gail Beckman

Archive » The Arts
	Merrygold Fittingly, local stories find themselves in nearly every song Merrygold produces. Secor, the main songwriter, has a degree in musical theater and admits she is obsessed with telling stories within... by Heather L. Becker
Archive » Cause & Effect
	God’s Work for Man Robert Thresher and his wife Mary set about building an organization that would teach woodworking skills to the unemployed – primarily parolees, veterans and the homeless – and empower them... by Bill Romanelli
Archive » Introducing
	David Girard Vineyards We found each other. Robert Mondavi Winery was looking for growers so we signed up, put in vines, and initially sold grapes. When our 10-year contract expired, we started making our own wine.
	Placerville Natural Foods Co-op We offer organic produce, additive-free supplements and hard-to-find specialty foods. Answers by Melisa Clark
Archive » Get To Know
	John Adams Although John Adams had a successful 30-year career as a corporate executive, his son’s autism diagnosis completely changed his perspective on life. by Amber Foster
Archive » What's Up?
Goings on in the El Dorado County Foothills areas We keep our ears to the ground to find out what's going on in the local area...our What's Up? Column! by Jamila B. Khan
Archive » Swag
	Red My Mind We scour El Dorado County for cool stuff for you, your family, your home and more! Check out our SWAG column! by Morgan Cásarez
Archive » In History
	All or Nothing Early gambling houses provided the miners with a place to congregate and visit with friends, chosen perhaps because they offered more plush surroundings than the average miner’s tent or cabin. by Lisa M. Butler