Cinco de Drinko: 4 Must-Try Margaritas

Cinco de Mayo or not, we’re always thirsty for the tequila-based beverage, and the creative concoctions that follow promise to please the most discerning cocktail connoisseur. Read More »

3 BBQ Recipes to Spice Up Your Summer

n honor of National BBQ Month, we asked local pitmasters to send us their most mouthwatering meat-based recipes. Read More »

Best Order-at-the-Counter Restaurants

“Fast food” takes on a whole new meaning at these counter-service joints where you walk in, walk up, and place your order sans servers. Read More »

Crumb Pies in Rocklin

You may think you’ve had the best apple pie at some point in your life, but I’m here to politely tell you that the best is yet to come. Read More »

Dining Out at the Limon È Sal Taqueria & Bar in Folsom

Usually I leave dessert descriptions for the end, but in this case, I defer to the time-tested mantra, “Life is short, eat (or write about) dessert first.” Read More »

Cultivating Hope at the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony

While people from all over the world came to El Dorado County in search of gold, it’s been the richness of the soil that has maintained populations over the ensuing years. Read More »

Now & Then: Top Renovation Tips

Renovations can be all-consuming, whether they’re large or small. One of the best recommendations is to plan and be realistic about what can be accomplished. Read More »