- July 2009

July 2009

Features

Get Packing

Get Packing

Summer has set in and the travel bug has bitten. Whether traveling far or sticking around to enjoy local destinations, we've compiled a list of must-have travel items for adults, kids, and pets!

by Jenn Talley

Have Fork, Will Travel

Have Fork, Will Travel

Reality bites, but so too does escaping from it. Culinary vacations, those that allow food and fun to intersect deliciously and creatively, feed all the senses at once.

by Jenn Thornton and Jenn Talley

Departments

Archive » Home Design
	Global Vision I’ll be the first to admit, I’m an interior makeover madman. Set my sights on one object in an antique store and soon I’m comparing fabrics at Sally’s and sampling paint swatches at Home... by Darren Elms
Archive » Seniors
	Home Sweet Home More than one in every four Californians is a baby boomer, born between 1946 and 1964. We are about to experience explosive growth in our retirement population as boomers reach retirement age in... by Lynell Ross
Archive » Health & Wellness
	Energy Drinks For many Americans needing a “pick-me-up,” energy drinks have become as popular in this decade as coffee was in the ‘90s, and Jolt Cola was in the ‘80s. Lynn Machon
Archive » Our Kids
	Expanding Horizons When Folsom native, James Crader, first heard about an opportunity through Sacramento State to study architecture and interior design in Venice, he knew he had to jump at the chance. by Melissa Camilleri Magliola
Archive » Tom's Take
	Take a Trip Back Be careful how you pack for vacation this summer. As a kid it got me in trouble right in front of a bunch of nuns. by Tom Mailey
Archive » Taste
	The Vine - Selections from Local Connoisseurs Dkcellars is one of my favorite foothill wineries. Dave and Kim Pratt really love what they do and they really put their best into every bottle. by Russell Reyes
Archive » WordPlay
	What a Trip! If you're a crossword lover, then you'll love our WordPlay! by Gail Beckman

Archive » The Arts
	Different Point of View A young and upcoming Placerville artist is painting the world opposite as he sees it. Dylan Wells’ bright and colorful art pieces are a way for him to spread joy throughout the community. by Kimberly Horg-Webb
Archive » Cause & Effect
	Life Interrupted Seeking to understand the death of her own daughter and perhaps to positively utilize the pain that resulted from it, Figueira founded the Suicide Prevention Education Action Resources (SPEAR), an... by Jenn Thornton
Archive » Dine
	Pearl Asian Cuisine At Red Hawk Casino, just off of Highway 50 in the heart of El Dorado County, one can satisfy numerous cravings in one location. With six eateries on site, we were unsure of just what we were in the... by Desiree Patterson
Archive » Introducing
	Introducing...State Farm Insurance Following five years of military service with the 101st Airborne Division, Fred Ott returned to California and visited a relative who owned a State Farm Insurance Agency in Tracy. The profession...
	Introducing...Carnahan Electric, LTD.
Archive » Get To Know
	Get to Know...Cowboy Hay Cowboy Hay is a living history performer who takes his character very seriously. by Greg Walker
Archive » What's Up?
What's Going on in the El Dorado County Foothills We keep our ears to the ground to find out what's going on in the local area...our What's Up? Column!
Archive » Swag
	Cool Stuff We've Found in the El Dorado County Foothills We scour the area for cool stuff for you, your family, your home and more! Check out our SWAG column!
Archive » In History
	Native Legacy While the foothill area’s population has boomed in recent decades, its human history dates back hundreds of years to its oldest inhabitants. by Jenn Talley
Archive » Taste
	The Vine - Selections from Local Connoisseurs The name Craig Camp of Cornerstone Cellars kept popping up in my never-ending search for exceptional wines; constant reminders via social media like Twitter and Facebook give wineries a reach out... by Julie Moreland

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