Folsom Lake Entertainer

FOLSOM LAKE

April 2016

AMADOR FOUR FIRES

RACING AT PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY

3 historic sites to visit

WINE FESTIVAL Delicious Lamb recipes

in El Dorado County

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Highlights

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Amador Four Fires

Inside

Celebrate four wine regions with fire-roasted flavors and fine Amador wines.

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Visit Mokelumne Hill

Venture to Calaveras County for a trip back in time.

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Spring Fling car show shines in Folsom.

Affordable fashions at Firehouse Boutique.

Classics

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■ Outdoors

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By Aaron Darling | Photos By Aaron Darling n the west side of Lake Natoma, among the green and the trees, is a boarding, training and trail-riding stable that you might miss if you didn’t know it was there.

As you pull off of Main Avenue and onto the grounds, you enter a wildlife preserve that stretches across a plain and continues into the trees and marshes; these are the riding grounds of Shadow Glen Stables.

This time of year everything is green and fresh and the bright, clear days make for perfect riding weather.

Shadow Glen Stables Where: 4854 Main Avenue, Fair Oaks Contact: (916) 989-1826

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Nicole Reed and Terry Howard own Shadow Glen and operate the western barn with the help of their capable stable hands and trail guides. They offer one- and two-hour trail rides along the lake seven days a week. The path for these rides varies depending on rider experience and level of comfort, but every ride offers an incredible view along the beautiful, shimmering lake. The horses are raised in the mountains and will ride rain or shine. For those bold souls looking for a bit of adventure, rainy days make for a real change of pace.

In addition to their trial rides, the stable offers riding lessons, including group riding lessons for organizations. Their lessons are tailored to the level of the student starting with basic horsemanship all the way up to advanced riders and students can request the works, or focus on specific skills.

“We have a progressive riding program to take riders from beginning to advanced, ”Terry said.

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The horses are raised in the mountains and will ride rain or shine.”

Neigh sayers: Shadow Glen offers summer camps for kids 7 to 17 years old.

They have a large arena that can accommodate each level of instruction.

Shadow Glen offers a week-long Summer Horse Camp for kids 7 to 17 years old. Through the summer, 12 weeks are offered starting in June. Each day from 8 a.m. to noon the kids get to learn new skills from grooming and saddling to the basics of riding and even equine nutrition, exercise and training. In the back of the facility is a fenced ring for training the horses.

For those kids 10 to 17 who love working with animals there is a two-week Jr. Wrangler program to teach them all the necessary skills to be a stable hand. After completion, they can come any time through the summer and volunteer with the horse training and care, caring for the farm animals and assisting the ranch hands.

Nicole and Terry run a family stable for everyone, but set it up to ensure a kid friendly experience. They have chickens, goats and other animals on the property all of which are friendly and can be petted. The stable hosts birthday parties, group events and church functions and have had the girl scouts and the boy scouts to visit. Nicole mentioned they are a popular place for engagement photos.

The stable offers a great opportunity to get out and enjoy nature, to leave the computer monitors and artificial lighting and the homework behind for a few hours and really experience the beauty of the world around us. The grounds and the riding trails are secluded away from the stop lights and business signs and the regular bustle where you can find a little peace and serenity and get a break from it all. ★ 8 | Folsom Lake Entertainer

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■ hiStORy

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historic sites worth visiting

in el Dorado County

TaLL order: Jon Torsteinson rue delivered mail over the sierra through 20 winters on homemade skis. also known as showshoe, Jon was originally from norway and settled in Placerville.

1. SNOWSHOE THOMPSON

Jon Torsteinson Rue delivered mail in the snow country between Placerville and Genoa, Nevada.

Although nicknames “Snowshoe” he didn’t use snowshoes, but rather skis to deliver the mail to Sierra homes.

Rue was born on a farm in Norway. He came to America with his family, settling on a farm in Illinois. The family eventually settled in Placerville.

Between 1856 and 1876, he delivered mail. He used 10-foot skis, and a single sturdy pole generally held in both hands at once. He knew this version of cross-country skiing from his native Norway. Thompson delivered the first silver ore to be mined from the Comstock Lode. Later he taught others how to make skis, as well as the basics of their use. Despite his 20 years of service, he was never paid for delivering the mail.

On his travels through the snowy Sierra for 20 winters, legend has it that he saved the lives of seven people who were snowbound in mountain cabins. In 1866, after this tall Norwegian became an American citizen, he homesteaded a 160-acre ranch in Diamond Valley. Respected by all who knew him, John was elected to the Alpine County Board of Supervisors.

Fountain & Tallman Museum

Where: 524 MAin StReet, PlACeRville hours: 11 A.M. tO 4 P.M.

WeDNeSDaYS To SuNDaYS ContaCt: (530) 626-0773

The Fountain & Tallman Museum touts itself at the “biggest little museum in the west.” Swing by the Main Street Placerville building and learn a bit about these El Dorado Counties interesting pioneers.

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2. JOHN M. STUDEBAKER

Did you know that John Studebaker made the first wheelbarrow and he did it in Placerville?

After five years living in a tough, lawless town, Studebaker found wealth in California; not from gold, but by building wheelbarrows for the gold miners. He soon came to be known as “Wheelbarrow Johnny.” Studebaker was the Pennsylvania Dutch co-founder and later executive of what would become the Studebaker Corporation automobile company. He was the third son of the founding Studebaker family and played a key role in the growth of the company during his years as president, from 1868 until his death in 1917.

Learn about these and other well-known Placerville history makers at the El Dorado County Historical Museum.

el Dorado County Historical Museum

Where: 104 PlACeRville DRive, PlACeRville hours: 10 A.M. tO 4 P.M. weDneSDAyS tO SAtURDAyS,

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sTarT of THe goLd rusH: James W. Marshall first discovered gold at sutter’s mill.

firsT sTudeBaker: John M. Studebaker made the first wheel barrow in Placerville and later went on to become executive of what would become the studebaker automobile company.

3. jAmeS W. mArShAll

James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848 on the South Fork of the American River in the valley the Nisenan Indians knew as Cullumah. This event led to the greatest mass movement of people in the Western Hemisphere and was the spark that ignited the spectacular growth of the West during the ensuing decades. The gold discovery site, located in the still visible tailrace of Sutter’s sawmill, in present day Coloma, is one of the most significant historic sites in the nation.

James W. Marshall found shining flecks of gold in the tailrace of the sawmill he was building for himself and John Sutter. This discovery in 1848 changed the course of California’s and the nation’s history. See a replica of the original sawmill and over 20 historic buildings including mining, house, school, and store exhibits at the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma on Highway 49 between Placerville and Auburn.

Visitors have the opportunity to try panning for gold in the American River and enjoy hikes and picnics under the riparian oak woodlands. Overlooking the beautiful river canyon, where the gold discoverer rests today, see California’s first historic monument, the statue of James Marshall pointing at his gold discovery site. ★

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Where: 524 MAin StReet, PlACeRville parK hours: 8 A.M. tO 6 P.M. DAily museum hours: 10 a.M. - 5 P.M. DaILY ContaCt: (530) 622-3470

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■ Car show

American Graffiti: About 400 hot rods and restored cars from yesteryear are expected to be strutting their stuff for April Spring Fling Car Show.

Capital Cruisers roll into Palladio to show and shine for a good cause

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By Bill Sullivan | Photos By Bill Sullivan

he sights of brightly colored flames, pearlescent paint jobs and horsepower will shine in the reflections of highly polished chrome on April 16 at the Palladio Mall at Broadstone in Folsom. It’s the known as the April Spring Fling Car Show, an event that welcomes wide-eyed auto enthusiasts of all ages for a day of strolling and admiring an impressive display of the street machines and specialty vehicles of yesteryear all for a charitable cause.

The Palladio at Broadstone provides the ideal venue for this event, one that is expected to draw some 400 entrants, according the Capital City Cruisers, promoters of the event in cooperation with Palladio Mall and Gifts From the Heart. The location provides plenty of room for a well-orchestrated display, as well as ample parking for spectators, not to mention the more than 55 stores, six restaurants and six-screen cinema that the Palladio has to offer. Such amenities make this event appealing to everyone in the family, car buff or not.

April Spring Fling Car Show When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 Where: Palladio Mall at Broadstone,

Via Serena, Folsom Contact: CapitalCityCruisers.org

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“We are happy to be returning to Folsom and to the Palladio at Broadstone for our 12th annual event,” said Rex Roden, president of the Capital City Cruisers. “Car show participants as well as spectators not only get to attend a great car show, they also get to shop and dine at a world-class shopping mall.”

The April Spring Fling Car Show is open to all cars that are 1975 and older. The event will present more than 50 awards in various classes and categories, as well as dash plaques and goodie bags for the first 200 participant cars that arrive to the event.

While this event offers the opportunity for the owners of classic hot rods and street rods of yesteryear, it is all for a charitable cause as it benefits the nonprofit Gifts from the Heart Program. This annual holiday gift giving program is designed to provide gifts to children, teens and seniors served by the divisions of Child Protective Services and Senior and Adult Services.

“The management and the staff at the Palladio have been absolutely over-the-top in making this event a success,” Roden added. “We are grateful for their hospitality and assistance.”

Throughout the year, various businesses and organizations, such as the Capital City Cruisers collect gifts and monetary donations for the organization to assist them in making holiday dreams come true for the less fortunate population they serve. In the fall of last year, the Capital City Cruisers were able to donate a generous amount from collections and entry fees from participants and look forward to doing so again on April 16.

Registration for participants for the April Spring Fling Car Show begins at 8 a.m. The show will open to the general public at 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. ★ Get your kicks: The Palladio Mall will shine April 16 with polished cars and lots of chrome as well as car memorabilia.

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Off tothe

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Mad Max: Late models are among the classes of racers at Placerville Speedway. Photo by Donna Peter.

Another era of dirt track racing roars to life in El Dorado County

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By Bill Sullivan

ynden Johnson was our president, a gallon of milk was just 31 cents and Sonny and Cher had little hit song titled “I Got You Babe.” The year was 1965 and something new was coming to life in El Dorado County, the sport of auto racing. Fifty-one years later, the roar of engines and the cheer of a wide-eyed crowd is commonplace on Saturday nights at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.

With the spring season upon us, the green flag has flown once again at Placerville Speedway. What started as a community football field back in 1956 and transformed into a quarter-mile dirt race track in the summer of 1965, is now known as one El Dorado County’s hot spots for family entertainment on Saturday nights between the months of April and October.

For anyone who has never been to a dirt track race, it’s an experience to behold, with several classes of cars and both men and women behind the wheel from all walks of life.

Teenagers to seniors and everything in between; all from different professions, living as weekend warriors or choosing to race professionally.

Some of the thrills include winged sprint cars boasting over 700 horsepower traveling sideways at extreme speeds, riding on the narrow edge of triumph and disaster, often navigating their way through fields of 20 cars or

Placerville Speedway Where: 100 Placerville Dr, Placerville Contact: (530) 626-3680

placervillespeedway.com

more. This class of car has berthed a handful of drivers that from the likes of Placerville Speedway to the sports highest levels. Current NASCAR star Kyle Larson of Elk Grove cut his teeth in the sport of racing at this facility, earning his first win aboard a sprint car here in 2007 before advancing in the sport. Others include Paul McMahan, an Elk Grove native and Brad Sweet of Grass Valley who honed their careers here and today compete in the nationally known World of Outlaws tour that travels the country and returns to their home track one time annually.

If that’s not entertaining enough, there’s fire-breathing late model stock car with colorful sheet metal bodies that quiver even while at idle speed due to the extreme power beneath the hood and enough torque to lift a front wheel off the

Continued on Page 16  Muddy Mess: Sprint cars race through the dirt track at Placerville Speedway. Photo by Steve Lamothe.

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And they’re off: Pure stock cars are among the classes of racers at Placerville Speedway. Photo by Donna Peter.

ground as they accelerate out of the corners. Add to that visual, these wicked-fast machines racing side by side, three abreast on a surface barely wide enough for two.

While the high-end divisions populate the headlines during a racing season at this facility carved into a hillside in the heart of the area’s business district, one grassroots division draws astonishment from some of the youngest fans, known as pure stock race cars. While still very much enhanced for speed and performance, these machines are the closest thing to an actual street car in a class that is populated by entry-level drivers and veterans of the sport. Don’t let the term “pure” be deceiving, these door-donning machines are known for putting on quiet a performance week after week.

These are just sampling of what can be experienced every Saturday at Placerville Speedway. The facility hosts 24 events in 2016. In addition to the three weekly divisions, many traveling groups complete the program throughout the year, providing entertainment on a given race night from 6 p.m. until approximately 10 p.m., a value considering an average big screen movie is two hours in length for nearly the same investment.

This year, Placerville Speedway begins a new era in the way of track management with local residents Scott Russell and Kami Arnold taking the wheel of operations under the banner of RMI Incorporated. This duo has deep roots in the local sport and are looking to continue traditions while improving many aspects of the weekly program to focus on strong family entertainment value.

“The previous promoters of this track went to great lengths to build a strong foundation centered around families,” Arnold said. “Our goal is to continue those long-standing traditions and provide great, affordable family entertainment.”

One such tradition at Placerville Speedway is their famed handmade corn dogs that have been a fan favorite over the last 50 years. Hand dipped in freshly made corn meal batter each race night, these piping hot treats are sold as fast as they come out of the fryer and are equivalent to that you would find at a country fair in the heart of the mid west.

In addition to the well-known corn dogs, Placerville Speedway offers a menu to delight all palettes with items that the new management has taken the time to taste test with staff to insure its quality and desirability from the traditional flame broiled hamburgers, hot dogs, spicy nachos and fried chicken, to new items like the homemade Tri Tip Sandwich, Frito Pie and Garlic Fries. Pair this menagerie of items with one of their many ice cold brews or ice cold sodas on tap and it makes for a great evening of family dining and entertainment on a Saturday night.

The new season has begun at Placerville Speedway and the schedule of events includes many special nights including the annual Fourth of July Spectacular and the famed Kids Night among many. Ticket prices vary according to the event on tap and details can be found on the track website at www.placervillespeedway.com with the complete season schedule. ★ 16 | Folsom Lake Entertainer

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By rAchEl Zirin | Photos By rAchEl Zirin Pizza parlor turned into a family pizza restaurant by owner todd Brown, who recently bought Steve’s Pizza in September of 2015. this restaurant has transformed to great beer on tap that pairs well with any pizza on the menu.

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happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday. they provide $4 craft beers and $4 appetizers. From chicken wings to bread sticks and jalapeño poppers to their delicious sliders, Steve’s Pizza is a happy hour destination that does not disappoint. todd’s favorite thing about his restaurant is “the bar and the taps,” he said. “that is probably the first thing that I changed when i got in here. i changed all the taps.

People who were going to other happy hours in the area are now coming here and it is because of the taps.”

the atmosphere at the pizza restaurant that todd wants his customers to experience is “coming in and being able to relax, chat, and have a good time,” he said. the most popular beer on tap is Space Dust iPA by elysian. “i cannot keep it on tap,” todd said. “we go through a keg a week of that stuff. it’s crazy! it is a really good iPA.” todd said he will always have a tap handle for track 7 and Knee Deep because they are two of his favorite local breweries. “i love talking about beer,” he said. “i say my favorite thing is the world is drinking beer and my second favorite thing in the world is talk about beer.”

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Rosé

The perfect summer wine

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By Erik Loigom, wine columnist

s we move into the warmer months of spring and summer our tendency is to shift our wine drinking habits from the heavy reds of winter to more refreshing chilled white wines. But there are other options then your favorite Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, there is Rosé. Slowly people’s perception of Rosé is changing, it might look pink but it is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel.

Made from red grapes, but left only for a limited time with the color-giving grape skins, Rosé can vary from the palest powder-puff pink to deep opaque red depending on how long the grapes macerate.

French Rosés tend to be made of blends of various varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Tibouren, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon and the constitution of these blends vary depending on the region.

Whereas here in the California, Rosés are predominately made from single varietals, anything from Pinot Noir to Cabernet Sauvignon and everything in between.

Lighter drier Rosés made from Pinot Noir, pair well with light salads, light pasta and rice dishes, especially with seafood, raw and lightly cooked shellfish and grilled fish and goat cheeses.

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Rosé wine tasting event WHen: 5:30-8 p.m. April 15 Where: UnWined Restaurant

915 Sutter St., Folsom

Contact:916-357-5500

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Whereas heavier drier Rosés made from Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon makes them ideal for a barbecue and for drinking with spicy food such as curries.

Rosés are usually a bargain, especially compared with red wines. These wines are young and relatively cheap to make.

There are plenty of good options in the $10–$15 range.

It’s the perfect barbecue wine, the perfect beach wine, and the perfect picnic wine, but it’s also the perfect wine sitting around and relaxing.

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■ Dining

Town Center Dining: Selland’s opened in El Dorado Hills in 2012.

‘Farm-to-fork father’ spearheads Selland’s

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By Sandra Reeves | Photos are courtesy

elland’s El Dorado Hills, opened in 2012, is the fourth restaurant owned by the Selland family — Randall Selland and Nancy Zimmer and their grown children, Josh Nelson and Tamera Baker. The family’s first venture, The Kitchen, opened in Sacramento in 1991. Ella Dining Room and Bar came next, in 2007, and Selland’s in East Sacramento was started in 2001. From the start, the family has used ingredients sourced largely from local producers and the area’s farmers markets.

Selland’s El Dorado Hills Where:4370 Town Center Blvd. Ste. 120 Contact: (916) 932-5025

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“Chef Randall is considered Sacramento’s father of farm-to-fork movement,” said Sheryl Trapani, Sellands’ marketing director. “Among many other accomplishments, he has been successful in lobbying local and state legislators on the benefits of locally grown organic food and sustainability.”

Randall and Ravin Patel, Selland Family Restaurants’ chief culinary officer, serve as leaders and are active in the day-to-day management of menus and new menu development of seasonal offerings.

Customer favorites at El Dorado Hills Selland’s include the weekly $25 dinner specials with a bottle of wine, Selland’s Pork Carnitas, monthly seasonal salads, Selland’s Mac and Cheese, BLTA sandwich, High Hat Cupcake, and Wednesday Wine Tasting.

“Selland’s has something for everyone,” Trapani said. “It’s family friendly, and, as in all the Sellands’ restaurants, uses locally sourced ingredients.”

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■ Recipes

Dinner for two: Braised Lamb Shanks.

This month’s theme ingredient: Lamb

Braised Lamb Shanks

By Dan Zahra, Food Dude | Photos By Dan Zahra

Prep time: 15 -20 minutes | Cook time: 90 to 120 minutes | Yield: 2 shanks (Note: If making 4 shanks use the same amount of flavoring components. Just add two shanks.)

Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil 2 lamb shanks (each about 1.5 pounds) Kosher salt 1 large white (2-inch dice) 4 carrots (chopped into 2 inch lengths) 4 celery ribs (chopped into 2 inch lengths) 4 cloves garlic 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 750ml dry red wine 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves 10 to 12 thyme branches tied together in a bundle 4 to 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 4 bay leaves

Directions: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees “roast.”

Pour 2 tablespoons olive in a large ceramic coated Dutch oven and place it over high heat.

Season the shanks generously with salt and add them to the pan. Brown on all sides.

While the lamb browns puree the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in a food processor until it becomes a coarse paste. Remove and set aside. Once well browned, remove the shanks from the pan to a suitable dish.

Add a little more oil if necessary to the Dutch oven and add the pureed veggies.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sauté the veggies until they are brown and aromatic, about 20 minutes. Push the veggies to one side and add the tomato paste to the bare area (it will caramelize better on the bare surface) and brown for 5 minutes.

Stir in the wine, chopped rosemary and thyme bundle. Stir frequently and cook until the wine has reduced by about one third.

Add the shanks back to the pot and pour in 4 cups of stock. The shanks should be just submersed. If they are not, add more stock or hot water. Add the 4 bay leaves to the pan, cover and put in the preheated oven. The cooking time will be about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn the shanks over about halfway through the cooking time. Check the shanks every 30 to 45 minutes or so. If the liquid has reduced too much add more stock or water.

When the shanks are done the meat should be incredibly tender and flavorful.

Transfer to serving plates. Serve with polenta, roasted carrot puree and pan seared asparagus if desired.

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■ recipes

Moroccan-style lamb

Moroccan meal: Moroccan-style lamb.

with pan-fried eggplant and cumin crunch, tomatoes, saffron, pistachios and chili

By Dan Zahra, Food Dude | Photos By Dan Zahra Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Yield: 4 to 6 servings | Inspired by: Jamie Oliver For the lamb and eggplant 1 medium eggplant 1 pound quality lamb sirloin (cut into 2.5-by-2.5 inch pieces) Garam masala to coat the lamb Olive oil Few sprigs of fresh coriander For the couscous 2 cups couscous 2 cups water For the cumin crunch 1 heaped tablespoon shelled pistachios 1 heaped tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds For the vegetables 1 pinch of saffron 650 grams ripe mixed-color tomatoes 4 green onions ½ –1 fresh red chili (serrano will work) (sliced very thin)

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Directions: With a fork poke the eggplant four times down the length. Cook the eggplant whole in the microwave for 5 to 7 minutes.

Place the couscous and 2 cups of boiling water into a bowl and cover then set aside.

Cut the lamb into six to eight pieces, then in a bowl toss with salt, pepper and the garam masala. Place the lamb into the large frying pan with 1 tablespoon of oil, turning when golden.

Toast the cumin crunch mix in the medium frying pan until lightly golden, then pound in a pestle and mortar.

Return the empty pan to a low heat.

Carefully transfer the eggplant to a board, then halve lengthways and add to the lamb pan, skin side down, pushing the lamb to the side.

Put the saffron into a mug half-filled with boiling water.

Roughly chop the tomatoes into quarters and halves if smaller, thinly slice the chili, then add it all to the medium frying pan with 2 tablespoons of oil, the saffron and its soaking water.

Turn the heat up to high, bring to the boil, then season to taste.

Trim and slice the green onions.

Fluff up the couscous, then spoon over a large serving board or platter.

Flip the eggplant over to soak up the pan juices, then place on top of the couscous and pour the tomatoes and any juices over the top.

Place the lamb over the mixture on the platter, then scatter with the cumin crunch and the coriander leaves and green onions. ★

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■ Agriculture

Rainbow of colors: Fruit and vegetables are abundant at El Dorado Hills Natural Farms.

Area farm has fruit, veggies, chickens and bees

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By Rachel Zirin | Photos are courtesy

n November of 2012, owners Rob and Robin Day, and Doug Hus started the El Dorado Hills Natural Farms, and opened for the first time in the summer of 2013 with their first harvest of produce. The farm is the only farm on the western slope of El Dorado County that has chicken, fruit and vegetables.

The trio opened the farm because their passion of gardening and with “the desire to be closer to our food source and educate future generations on how to eat healthy,” Hus said.

At the EDH Natural Farms they do a wide variety of things to better their farm and the knowledge of growing locally to the community.

“We hold festivals, provide tours, maintain the grounds, care for the animals, plant and harvest fruits and veggies, marketing, educate, work on sustainability and brew our own fertilizer for improving microbiotics in soils and plant health,” Hus said.

The types of fruits they grow at the farm are mostly berries such as strawberries, raspberries blackberries. The fresh vegetables they grow include tomatoes, squashes, pumpkins, onions, peppers, and many others, and there are laying hens and a pot-belly pig.

“We have a beekeeper that maintains about 30 hives to pollinate,” Hus said.

El Dorado Hills Natural Farms located at: 1941 Old Bass Lake Road, El Dorado Hills Contact: (916) 719-0543 edhfarms.com

If you are interested in having a party or group event, call the number on their website. Hus said they are open to it all.

Hus said his favorite part about the farm is “seeing so many folks come to pick their own berries and just loving the flavor and sweetness of ours picked by them.”

One thing that Hus wanted the community to know is that “Mother Nature gives and takes.

We’re at the mercy of our microclimate and all the challenges of being exposed to the elements.

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■ Beer

Classic stouts and ales at Placerville brewing co Steamy scene: Owner and brewer Steve Meylor checks sugar levels while brewing a batch of his popular pale ale at the Placerville Brewing Company.

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By Anne Stokes | Photos By Anne STokes

he Placerville Brewing Company has been a popular watering spot in El Dorado County for the past 10 years, offering enjoyable suds to thirsty locals. Since taking the reins of the former Hangtown Brewery in 2005, owner and brewer Steve Meylor has maintained classic draft beers and a variety of seasonal brews on tap at his family-friendly pub and restaurant located on Placerville Road.

“We just do enjoyable beers that pretty much anybody can drink. You don’t have to be a hop-head,” Meylor said. “We’ve got our golden [ale], our lightest, which satisfies and it’s our best seller. And it’s just an easy drinking beer that pretty much appeals to everybody.”

Meylor got his start as a home-brewer back in 1988, winning accolades for several of his beers right from the start.

“My first couple of beers entered into state fairs and I won gold and silver for my first four beers,” he said. “I was like ‘perfect, this is what I like to do.”

That passion eventually led to a career as brew master for the Hangtown Brewery before purchasing the business and rebranding it as the Placerville Brewing Company.

“When we took over Hangtown [Brewery], it was one of those pioneering microbreweries and pretty much did the classics: pale ale, stouts, golden ales,” Meylor said. Currently however, Placerville Brewing Company has become recognized for their selection of seasonal and specialty brews as well.

“We are known for our tangerine ale, we do a boysenberry ale, and our vanilla stout, and all of those have won either Golds or Silvers at the California State Fair.

Those are super popular,” he said. “They used to be just seasonals, but they turned

Placerville Brewing Co & Restaurant

located at: 155 Placerville Drive, Placerville Contact::(530) 295-9166 placervillebrewingco.com

out to be much more and we have people that come in just for those beers.”

While the beers are an obvious draw, diners can also enjoy a menu full of American-style fare at the restaurant too.

“We’re definitely known for our fish and chips,” said Meylor. “We’ve got classic pub food; we’ve got steaks and great sandwiches and our salads are definitely generous and nobody goes home hungry from the restaurant.”

While Meylor has enjoyed success with the Placerville Brewing Company (something he credits to “basically a lot of hard work, time, and effort”), he has no immediate plans to expand his small brew house into a larger market.

“When we took [Hangtown Brewery] over, we decided that we were going to do strictly retail, that way we had more time with our families.

We get hounded by people who want our bottles or our kegs out there, but if you want to have our beer then you have to come here,” he admitted with a smile. ★

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■ Fashion

Laced

with style

By Rachel Zirin Photos By Menka Belgal

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hirty years ago, Diana Appel opened Firehouse Gifts and Clothing Boutique and has never loved what she did more. Her store is located in Historic Folsom at 710 Sutter Street in one of the oldest historic buildings on the street.

“This used to be the old firehouse building,” Diana said. She rented the building for 20 years and “fortunately, 10 years ago, I was about to buy it. This place is like home for me.”

Back in the day, Diana and her family used to do craft shows. They would travel around and get their name out there, as well as Folsom.

“Back then, not a lot of people knew where Folsom was 30 years ago,” she said. “We did the craft shows to get more people to know about Folsom.”

Diana grew up in the fashion industry.

Her family owned a clothing and gifts store in Arizona and then moved to California and brought the store with them.

In high school she picked up modeling.

“I got involved in modeling and putting on fashion shows,” she said.

She was selected many times for either as a main model for a magazine spread, running in beauty pageants, as well as being the face of a cosmetic line.

“I absolutely love fashion and the whole industry,” Diana said. “I was offered to continue my career in New York, but due to health issues, I decided against

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Wheel of fashion: Model Chloe Diaz wears La’ve Battenburg floral design front and back lace white top $39.95; Chateaux boho designed lace jacket $49.95. Make up by Alexandria Star.

it and continued the family business.”

The types of items Diana sells in her store are “very affordable, because I want everybody to be able to afford something,” she said. The store has a lot of regular customers who like to buy nice things at a not-so-outrageous price, Diana said.

Firehouse Gifts and Clothing Boutique located at: 710 Sutter St, Folsom Contact: (916) 985-7486

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on buying trips and “find unique fashions and treasure. We want to bring our customers fine quality and affordable prices,” she said.

Being over there, they know the trends before they hit California, or even the United States, she said.

“Right now, boho is so popular, so we started catering a lot to that,” she said. “We have a lot of lace and a lot of floral. Presently, the most popular items are anything with lace. Lace has been so popular the last five years in Europe, and it is all coming here now.”

Not only do they sell clothing, but they also sell accessories and other gift-like items.

“There is something for every age,” she said. “We have never limited the store to just one particular look. We have what is popular in the industry for every age.”

One thing that Diana wanted first time and current customers to know is that they also cater to brides. Her mother designs head pieces with “A-grade Swarovski crystals from Europe. The moldings are antiqued and made in France and manufactured in Germany for the past 24 years,” she said.

Mother-Daughter duo: Renate Cunningham and her daughter Diana Appel own Firehouse Gifts and Clothing.

Diana has been a stage-three cancer survivor for the last 12 years and she wants people to know that “if you are going through this kind of challenge in life, come on in and I will be happy to share my experience and share the information that I have learned through my journey of recovery,” Diana said. ★

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■ Shopping

Bottles up: A variety of collectibles can be found at the Spring Antique Fair in Folsom.

Out with the old S

By Rachel Zirin | Photos by Bill Sullivan

Spring Antique Fair

WheN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 17 Where: Along Sutter street

in Folsom

Cost: admission is free.

guests can park in the parking garage for $2 for the day, or for free on the street.

Information:

(530) 241-4063, 111.tbcashows.info, www.historicfolsom.org.

tarted by a former Sutter Street merchant 50 years ago, the popular antique fair that takes place every spring will be on April 17 all along Sutter Street in Folsom.

Thousands of shoppers fill the four-block Historic District for the regional event which features more than 160 booths with a wide range of antiques and collectible merchandise.

The antiques include glass, china, pottery and porcelain, western Americana, country and primitives, repurposed upscaled, estate and vintage jewelry, paper collectibles, prints and paintings, vintage clothing and textiles, silver and silver-plate, cast iron cookware, sports and movie memorabilia and hand-crank phonographs and records.

“The fair will be filled with a really great assortment of antiques and collectibles,” said Carole Berry, event coordinator for the Folsom Historic District Antique Association.

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Food and live entertainment will be available along the street. Local favorites Proxy, featuring hits from the '60s to present will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sutter and Decatur Streets. Oscar Reynolds, Bolivian master flutist will perform all day on Sutter Street near Chicago Fire and the Powerhouse Pub. “What is nice is that people can come from all four blocks,” she said. “They can start at the top of Sutter Street or start at the bottom. The street is closed to traffic.”

Big adventure: Antique toys are among the goods at the street fair.

Antique appraisals of family treasures or garage sale finds will be offered by local favorite appraiser Gary Cox, “The antique answer man.” Cox is well known for his work with the Crocker Museum, KVIE’s Central Valley Chronicles and the Folsom History Museum. Appraisals are available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the Folsom History Museum.

Carole wanted guests to know that this “is a rain-or-shine event. It has been going on for the last 50 years and is very special. It is amazing how long it has been going on,” she said. “This event is really special in a lot of ways. It has a wonderful ambiance about it.”★

 Going with the crowd: 160 booths are expected at the fair.

Waiting for the ship to come in: The antique fair will be April 17.

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■ Travel

Magical Mendocino Historic Village offers a New England feel in Northern California Coastal beacon: The Point Cabrillo Lighthouse with its restored British built Fresnel lens is a popular sight to see when visiting Mendocino.

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By Bill SUllivan | Photos by Bill Sullivan hen it comes to small towns on the Northern California coastline, it goes without saying that the quaint and rustic village of Mendocino is a must-do on the bucket list of any traveler who enjoys visiting scenic seaside towns in our region. Nestled deep along the famed Highway 1 route, Mendocino’s scenery and architecture is as rich in beauty as it is history of early day commerce and Hollywood presence.

With a population of less 900, the unincorporated community of Mendocino is one of today’s most desired getaway destinations. It’s New England-style buildings, and white picket fences that are California’s closest thing to Cape Cod are a constructed from the one commodity that is responsible for Mendocino coming to life, that being the lumber industry in the mid 19th century.

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When it comes to Bed and Breakfasts in Mendocino, all of them have great amenities. On our trip, we stayed at the Hill House Inn that sits just up the hill above town. Situated with a northwest view of the Pacific Ocean and Big River, the Hill House Inn is surrounded by lush Victorian gardens that are flanked by rustic redwood water towers and magnificent cypress trees.

The hotel and its Cabot Cove Restaurant offer an extensive list of area wines and features live music on particular nights. The Hill House Inn is where many Hollywood stars have stayed. One of the first stars to stay at the Inn was Bette Davis while filming “Strangers” back in 1979. Today, the Inn continues to honor her with a Bette Davis Suite.

With the lumber boom resulting from the Gold Rush and San Francisco rapidly growing in the need of building materials, the redwoods around Mendocino provided great prosperity for those choosing to settle in and near the area.

Today, that history is still very evident in the well-maintained buildings that dot the landscape in this designated National Historic Preservation District.

A trip to Mendocino will find visitors enjoying a variety of opportunities from deep sea fishing, whale watching and abalone diving to activities of the drier fashion such as hiking along the trails of the ragged, seaside cliffs, enjoying the scenic wildflowers that separate the trails from town and of course, shopping and dining in the village where galleries and unique gift shops are abundant as are book stores and fine eateries.

Main Street in Mendocino offers many great places to dine, stay and shop for unique gifts, while still offering the convenience of everyday items in a well-stocked market where every

A large photo gallery in the lobby displays a collection of signed photographs of many celebrities that have either stayed at the Inn, who have visited for retreat or to star in the long list of films that have been made in the area. One of the most notable regular guests was Angela Lansbury, the star of the television series “Murder She Wrote.” The Inn is known as the Cabot Cove Inn throughout the series that features Main Street as the backdrop for the opening credits of the where Lansbury is riding her bicycle in her television-based hometown of Cabot Cove.

The list of movies filmed in the Mendocino Village is a lengthy one. Some of the most well-known flicks that filmed on location here were "East of Eden," "Dying Young," "The Majestic and Pontiac Moon." Not only did Mendocino provide a visual set for many of these films, it too provided a great deal of privacy and relaxation for stars between shoots.

Just a few minutes down the road from town is the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Preserve. Following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, maritime commerce reached an all time high on the Mendocino coast and a lighthouse became critical. The Point Cabrillo Lighthouse illuminated the coastline for the first time in 1909 and operated under the United States Lighthouse Service and the Coast Guard before it was acquired by the California State Coastal Conservancy in 1991.

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square foot is packed with the freshest of foods and must-have items for those staying long term.

One of the most well-known lodging destinations is right on Main Street, the Mendocino Hotel.

This inn was built back in 1878 and still serves the same function today that is did over a century ago.

Its rooms are furnished with antiques, fireplaces and memorabilia above a full restaurant and bar that is well populated by both travelers and locals each evening.

Don't fence me in:

Mendocino is full of beautiful sites.

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Historic homes: Main Street of Mendocino sits just above the coastline with its New England-style architecture popular throughout the town..

The lighthouse is surrounded by more than 200 acres of undeveloped coastal bluffs. The structure has been fully restored and continues to light up the sky with its unique British built Fresnel lens. The light keeper’s house and cottages on the land are completely furnished with early 1900 period antiques and available for stays or two nights or more. The land surrounding the light station is beautiful, with wide open bluffs bordered by time weathered fences, wild flowers and wild life roaming the area. During the annual Mendocino Whale Festival in July, Point Cabrillo offers events for the whole family and spectacular views for whale watching.

A visit to Mendocino can be a day trip or a several night stay. The community boasts more than enough activities and sights to see that regardless of the length of your stay, you will never be starving for something to do nor will you be lacking choices for great seaside dining and shopping.

Traveling either north or south on Highway 1 from Mendocino you will find many great small towns and landmarks with break taking views such as Fort Bragg, Gualala and Point Arena all the way up to the Bodega coast closer to the central valley. Watch for the May edition of the Folsom Lake Entertainer as we travel to some of these communities. If your looking to visit Mendocino one of the best routes is www.visitmendocino.com to plan your trip. ★ First stop: The Historic Blair House is a Mendocino's visitors

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■ Art

"Forest Light:" This acrylic painting is by Randy

"Tunnel View Yosemite:" By Craig Koski.

Honerlah.

Art on Main Street

By Aaron Darling

Main Street, Placerville has become known for its art galleries. Up and down the street, tucked into recessed hallways, or right out on the main there are studios full of paintings, large print photographs, sculpture and jewelry. Every third Saturday is a Main Street Art Walk with featured artists and live music.

Art Studio 360 Art studio 360 is one of the newest galleries on Main Street.

It was opened just a year ago by Joyce Bahnsen and features oil, pastel and watercolor paintings, as well as photography and some exceptional pottery. There is a large exhibit of nature paintings and in a small corner of the studio is a display of the nearly lost art of painted silk and it is exquisite.

Gold Country Artists Gold Country Artists is possibly the most established gallery in the area. It has been open for 24 years and one of the contributing artists has been there from the ribbon cutting. Gold Country boasts a collection of 50 artists, all local, ranging from elegant oil sailing paintings to modern art, to some blackand-white photography that speaks to the soul. Beautifully arranged, the displays fill two stories and are as varied as are our particular tastes.

Placerville Art Gallery Paul Cockrell opened Placerville Art Gallery for his photography which is a mix of both digital and large format film. Since opening the gallery with his wife they have become host to 21 artists ranging from wood turning and painting to a very unique art known as shadow sculpture where a light is shined through a wire mesh sculpture to reveal an image on the wall behind.

Part of the proceeds from Gold Country Artists from each third Saturday Art Walk goes to local charities.

Paul’s camera work started back in th third grade and since that time he has captured some stunning images. Digital technology offers new possibilities; if you have the opportunity ask him about some of his methods, specifically the flashlight in the desert.

Pop Art Pop Art is a collection of some of the most iconic images of rock ‘n' roll.

Angela Anderson and her husband started on the Oregon coast 25 years ago and moved to Main Street, Placerville six years ago. The studio is a vault of pop culture history. The gallery features, or has featured, such iconic work as the Beatles from 1964 and the 1969 “Flying Eyeball” created by the late Rick Griffin for Jimmy Hendrix. They have a large collection of vintage movie photography and early surf culture photography.

The studio is currently exhibiting the graphite art of Aaron Johnson — renderings of Jim Morrison,the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Hendrix and more.

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Dude ranches This year's top travel trend

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Tap into some real Rest and relaxation

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lanning a trip for 2016?

While the beach is warm and a cruise ship is lovely, you've done those trips before. This year you want something unique that will create lasting memories and bring you closer to your family.

"More people are visiting dude ranches due to the desire to do something out of the ordinary," Colleen Hodson said, from The Dude Ranchers' Association. "These aren't the ranches from 'City Slickers.'

High-end ranches across the country average 45 guests. You get to know everyone. By the end, you'll have friendships and memories to last a lifetime, and you will reconnect with your family in a way you never thought possible."

Travelers enjoy getting a taste of the dude ranch experience blended with a heaping serving of other popular vacation-type activities. Today's dude ranches cater to a diverse crowd with attractions, services and things to do that travel far beyond the trail.

Indulge the taste buds Home-cooked cuisine that oftentimes features ingredients from the ranch brings new meaning to farm-to-table eating. From family-style meals to gourmet al fresco dining, the food is a central part of the dude ranch experience.

Enjoy exclusive fishing Casting your line has never been more relaxing than at a dude ranch. The vast acres on these private properties often include secluded rivers and ponds ripe with fish.

Forget about battling overcrowded hot spots — the water will be all yours.

"Dude ranches are the original western adventure vacation," Hodson said.

"Though guest expectations have changed and ranchers have had to change with them, the core principles of dude ranching remain the same: horses, hats, hospitality, heritage, honesty and heart."

Embrace an R&R mindset While the unique dude ranch activities will keep you busy, there comes a time when cowboys and cowgirls just want a little rest and relaxation. Fortunately, many ranches now offer luxury spa services so you can enjoy a little pampering.

In addition to discovering the beauty of nature and gazing into a crackling fire, here are other top reasons dude ranch vacations are a top trend for 2016: There are a lot of dude ranches to choose from and The Dude Ranchers' Association can help you find the perfect one to suit your family's unique personality.

Visit www.duderanch.org or call 866399-2339 to work with someone directly to find the dude ranch right for you and your family. ★

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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure You can learn traditional ranching skills like riding a horse, driving cattle and throwing a lasso, but adventures on a dude ranch don't stop there. Some ranches offer overnight pack trips, rodeos, target shooting, zip lining and white water rafting.

Bond over some friendly competition Looking for a fun way to connect with your family and other guests? Friendly competition can be found in many forms on dude ranches, from roping contests to talent shows. If lassoing a speeding calf isn't your forte, you can sing, tap or joke your way to local stardom in a talent show.

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■ Band Review

Bands you should know: Helion Prime

Local power metal band paints a sonic soundscape blending science, fact and fiction, into an intriguing exploration of the frontiers of the imagination

Beam me up: Helion Prime, from left, Justin Herzer (drums), Heather Michele (vocals), Jason Ashcraft (guitars), Jeremy Steinhouse (bass).

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t’s not every band that can simultaneously be influenced by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, laser battles with dinosaurs in space, the Chronicles of Riddick and Galileo, but Helion Prime isn’t your typical power metal outfit. A tyrannosaurus rex shooting lasers at men and women in space suits on some far flung forgotten planet adorns the cover of the Sacramento area band’s self-titled, full-length debut. The colorful art matches the space processed sounds and lyrical content within, a sonic assault of science fiction, fact and fantasy themed power metal, that is, more than anything else, outlandish exuberant fun.

Helion Prime is made up of Jason Ashcraft (of Dire Peril) on guitars, Heather Michele (of Graveshadow) on vocals, Jeremy Steinhouse on bass, and Justin Herzer (of Dire Peril and Axiom) on drums. The band takes its name from the film series "The Chronicles of Riddick," and on their website they describe their approach, their chosen medium, a genre oft beset by silliness and tongue-in-cheek tropes, as “power metal with themes based on actual scientific theories with the occasional sci-fi tribute.”

“If you’re going to do it, you’ve got to own it,” Ashcraft said. “It’s bad when a band is being cheesy but they don’t know they are.”

Perhaps Helion Prime’s greatest ally in navigating the potentially treacherous asteroid field of the histrionic is the fact that track by track, the band’s sound and lyrical content stands on its own, not in spite of the album’s themes, but by accepting the map they’ve laid out for themselves and adapting the music to it seamlessly. The sizzling electric guitars, driving rhythms and harmonious vocals are sincere, without becoming too melodramatic.

“As far as the whole sci-fi thing, what we originally wanted for it was power metal that was based more on science fact,” Michele said. “We do totally still go into the realm of science fiction a little bit, but I think the original thought was it would be cool to have metal songs that actually teach you something. So we talked a lot about just like science theories and

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“'A Place I Thought I Knew is based on Star Trek, You Keep What You Kill' is based on Chronicles of Riddick, so is the name of the band,” Ashcraft said. “But the majority of our songs are science fact based.”

The band draws inspiration equally from campy films and monoliths of real world scientific progress alike. Citing Bill Nye, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson as influences in the same breath as films like "Georges Méliès Trip to The Moon" (1902) and fictional Science Officer Spock of the U.S.S. Enterprise among others, Ashcraft and Michele both agree that these two approaches to the world of science and imagination are sides of the same creative coin. Ashcraft said Galileo Galilei is his favorite scientist.

cover: Album art for Helion Prime’s eponymous full-length debut,

painted by Marc Whisnant of Brilliant Engine design.

facts, like black holes and evolution, things like that. It’s just something that’s always interested both of us, especially ( Jason) when it comes to space and dinosaurs.”

The layout, theme and structure of songs flow from factbased explorations of science to science fiction celebrations and dramatic soundscapes like a mighty interstellar vessel transitioning smoothly to warp drive.

“He’s a guy that I’m really into,” Ashcraft said. “Him, Isaac Newton, all the guys who questioned, who just questioned everything. Galileo was ridiculed for saying the Earth isn’t flat, and then ‘oh look, he’s right!’ I’d say for me Galileo is the top, and I say Bill Nye kind of jokingly but I do mean it. He’s what got most kids into science in the first place.”

Helion Prime’s music is available in digital and physical formats at www.helionprimemetal.com and www.helionprime.bandcamp.com. More information, along with shows and other updates about the band can also be found on their Facebook page. Upcoming shows for the band include a performance with Iron Kingdom at the Starlite Lounge in Sacramento on April 17 and a show with Nekrogoblin at the Boardwalk in Orangevale on May 10. ★

comedy UpcomingLive

Tommy T’s

12401 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova.

Tickets available at tommytsrancho.com or call 916-608-2233 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. April 1 7 and 9:45 p.m. April 2 7 p.m. April 3

7:30 and 9:45 p.m. April 8 7 and 9:45 p.m. April 9 7 p.m. April 10

7:30 p.m. April 4

7:30 p.m. April 21 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. April 22 7 and 9:45 p.m. April 23 7 p.m. April 24

Lil Duval

Cindy Kaza

7 p.m. April 6

Fifty Shades of Men-Cuffs & Collars

shows

Joey Medina

Aries Spears

Joey Medina

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â– Entertainment

UpcomingLive shows

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Tickets available at jacksoncasino.com.

7 p.m. April 8

7 p.m. May 20

Blackberry Smoke, Holding All The Roses Tour

Comedian Paul Rodriguez Comedy

Country

5 to 8 p.m. May 21

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 Grand Funk Railroad

2016 Amador Wedding Faire Wedding fair

Wine, food and music

9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28 and May 29

7 p.m. May 13

Grand Funk Railroad Concert Classic rock

Paul Rodriguez

2016 A Divine Affair

Third annual Chaw’se

Free admission at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Pine Grove

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe Vinyl Lake tahoe 50 Highway 50, Stateline, NV. Tickets available at hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com/events-entertainment.

8:30 p.m. April 1

8:30 p.m. April 8

Carolyn Dolan and Big Red

Mark Mackay

Rock, blues, jazz, country and funk

Rock, country

8:30 p.m. April 2, 23

Greg Golden Band Classic rock Greg Golden Band

Powerhouse Pub

614-D, Sutter St. Folsom. Tickets available at: shows.powerhousepub.com 10 p.m. April 1

10 p.m. April 10

10 p.m. April 22

10 p.m. April 2

9:30 p.m. April 15

10 p.m. April 23

Midnight Players Wonderbread 5 3 p.m. April 3

Dennis Jones 10 p.m. April 9

Disco Revolution Mark Mackay

Karen Lovely Arden Park Roots 10 p.m. April 16

Lost In Suburbia 3 p.m. April 17

Lydia Pense

Cripple Creek Superlicious 3 p.m. April 24

Terry Hanck 10 p.m. April 29

Tragically White 10 p.m. April 30

Peelers

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Jessie Leigh Band

Red Hawk casino

1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. Tickets available at www.redhawkcasino.com.

9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. April 1

10 p.m. to 2 a.m. April 16

Audioboxx

Radio

10 p.m. to 2 a.m. April 2

1 to 4 p.m. April 17

Classic Rock Top 40

Audioboxx

Classic Rock Top 40

R&B Dance Hits

Buck Ford Country

Radio

The Boardwalk

9426 Greenback Lane, Orangevale.

Tickets available at www.theboardwalkpresents.com.

7 p.m. April 2

6:30 p.m. April 28

6:30 p.m. April 8

6:30 p.m. April 30

Keith Wallace

1 to 4 p.m. April 3

4 to 8 p.m. April 22

Sick Of It All 30 Year Anniversary

Country

R&B Blues

6 p.m. April 9

Chad Bushnell

Twice As Good

4 to 8 p.m. April 8

9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. April 22

R&B Motown

Today’s Hits

Patton Leatha

9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. April 8

Thunder Cover Today’s Hits

The Wiz Kid

10 p.m. - 2 a.m. April 23

Steel Breeze

Classic Rock Top 40

10 p.m. to 2 a.m. April 9

1 to 4 p.m. April 24

Blues Rock

Country

Maxx Cabello, Jr.

Dave Russell

1 to 4 p.m. April 10

4 to 8 p.m. April 29

Country

Classic Rock Pop

Jessie Leigh Band 4 to 8 p.m. April 15

BB Mckay & The Bumps

Jump Swing The 50s Rock-A-Billy

Kaylee Starr

9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. April 29

The Spazmatics The 80s

9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. April 15

10 p.m. to 2 a.m. April 30

The 80s Dance Hits The 70s

Classic Rock Top 40

Superbad

Apple Z

Slaves

6 p.m. April 10

Basement

7 p.m. April 11

ABK (Anybody Killa) 6 p.m. April 12

Otep-Generation Doom Tour 7 p.m. April 16

Some Fear None

The Movement One Eyed Doll 6:30 p.m. May 1

The Slackers 6 p.m. May 6

The Summer Set 6:30 p.m. May 7

Black Sabbitch 6:30 p.m. May 8

Wednesday 13 6:30 May 10

Nekrogoblikon 7 p.m. May 12

6:30 p.m. April 17

The Black Dahlia Murder

7 p.m. April 19

The Rocket Summer

D.R.I.

Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime 5:30 p.m. April 22

7 p.m. May 14

6 p.m. May 18

Soulfly

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■ Amador Wine

Ignite Your senses

Food-and-wine Festival in Amador Submitted

Amador Four Fires celebrates Amador as a winemaking region, its history, and the places and people that have influenced it over the years.

With history dating back to the 1849 California Gold Rush, a unique confluence of topography and climate, and the right winemakers to bring it all together, Amador is an incredible winemaking region. And Amador Four Fires on May 7 is the perfect way to experience the history, the culture and the area through wine, food and people.

“Finding gold brought a huge population to the Sierra foothills, and that population was thirsty,” said Scott Harvey, a winemaker and presenter at Amador Four Fires. “A lot of those miners switched to farming when they figured out they could make money that way, and they started planting vineyards.”

“The Amador region, sitting in the granitic foothills of the Sierra with cool, Delta breeze sweeping up from the coast, has a lot in common with the Piedmont winegrowing region in Italy,” Harvey said. “Italians who came to strike it rich quickly took advantage of the similarities.”

“All day the valley heats up and hot air rises over the Sierra to escape, creating a vacuum that pulls cold air across the coastal ranges, hitting Amador more so than to the north or south,” Harvey said. “Those hot days and cool nights are what produce good wines.”

Barbera, Zinfandel and Syrah in particular thrive in the region, taking earthy notes from the land and creating red fruit flavors in the glass.

“I’ve been making Barbera here since 1974, and from the very first vintage I’ve been convinced this is the best place in the world for Barbera,” Harvey said.

“Where it comes from in the Piedmont region there is more fog, but Barbera is not a fog loving varietal.”

Because Barbera thrives in Amador, the region played a critical role in bringing notoriety to the varietal, taking it beyond a blending grape to a varietal that stands on its own.

Amador Four Fires

WheN: 11 a.m.- 4p.m. May 7 Where: 18621 Sherwood St.,

Plymouth

Cost: $75 in advance, $85 at the

door. $125 Vip in advance, $155 at the door.

Information: 209-418-5707 amadorfourfires.com

Piedmont is only one of the four regions celebrated by the Four Fires event. Sharing similar characteristics to Southern France, the Rhone Valley influences Amador with Syrah and Mourvedre, while the Iberian Peninsula of Spain and Portugal brought Tempranillo. And Heritage California celebrates the state’s oldest Zinfandel vineyard in Amador County.

“Zinfandel almost died out in its place of origin on the Dalmatian Coast, but then it came to California and just exploded,” Harvey said. “It’s a versatile varietal that produces a wide array of wines. It really fit in the Gold Rush era and the needs of that time.”

Harvey will be one of the speakers at Amador Four Fires, talking about why he thinks Amador is the best place in the world for Barbera grapes.

“Amador Four Fires is a great venue with all kinds of things for you to do – you don’t go just to taste wines, you get to taste the foods, speak with the actual winemakers and chefs,” Harvey said. “There’s nothing better than Amador lamb with an Amador Barbera.”

The Amador Four Fires Festival was created by the founders of the Barbera Festival, which takes place June 11 at Terra d’Oro. Both festivals were designed to educate visitors and locals about the intricacies of Barbera and Sierra wines, as well as spark a passion for unique flavors from around the world. Proceeds from the Four Fires Festival go to the Amador County Fair Foundation and its Farm to Future Initiative.

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■ AMADOR wine

■ AMADOR wine

graPe rows: wilderotter vineyard is located in Plymouth.

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By PEnnE ushEr ay Wilderotter didn’t set out to be a winemaker, he started by growing grapes and in time became a vintner.

“I bought the land in 1990 to grow and sell grapes to other wineries,” Jay said. “I made my first wine in 2001 and basically forced all 70 cases on my friends and family.”

Fast-forward from the early days of only having a vineyard and now Jay and his wife Maggie offer 20 wines including the expected reds of the valley as well as a few whites.

“I didn’t want to make wine, it’s a 365-day-a-year job,” Jay said. “But, the grapes were good and it all just made sense.”

From the 40 acres of land, the dream grew.

With the help of UC Davis courses in viticulture and enology, Jay learned the skills needed to produce excellent quality wine grapes.

“Soon after I bought my little piece of paradise, I planted Zinfandel, Syrah, Barbera and Viognier grapes, combining the latest growing techniques with 'TLC' to produce consistent, high-quality grapes for excellent wines,” he said.

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room with a Hue: A cottage at the vineyard is available for rent.

In the summer of 2003 the first vintage was in-bottle and for sale. With the 2002 harvest, he produced 750 cases of Estate Zinfandel, Estate Syrah, Estate Viognier and Roussanne. Again, all was quickly sold out.

Over the years they expanded to 80 acres which now include Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo, Barbera, Viognier, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, a signature Sauvignon Blanc and three types of olive trees. They currently produce 5,000 cases annually, plus approximately 30 gallons of high-grade finishing olive oil from Manzanilla, Leccino and Frantoio fruit.

But wait, there’s more.

Experience the romance of wine country living at Wilderotter Vineyard Cottage. Your private oasis is nestled on a 40-acre vineyard and surrounded by picturesque views of mountains and rows of Zinfandel and Barbera grapes as far as the eye can see. A perfect choice for one or two couples seeking an enjoyable getaway.

Recently decorated by an interior designer with all new furnishings and appliances, this cozy cottage offers modern amenities and includes all of the comforts of home – kitchen, two bedrooms (one with a king bed and one with a queen bed), full bathroom, living room with flat screen HDTV/satellite and fireplace, and spacious covered patio overlooking the vines with stunning sunsets and spectacular stargazing.

Located on a quiet country road close to 40 local award-winning wineries, many within walking distance, and five-star dining. Come enjoy a taste of Amador Wine Country. ★ Hard Pressed: Olives grown on the vineyard are turned into 5,000 cases of olive

oil annualy.

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■ CAlAveRAS COUnty

Add a visit to

Mokelumne Hill to your to-do list

By JuDith mArvin | Photo By Bill sullivAn

T

he village of Mokelumne Hill nestles on a small flat surrounded by hills and within a few miles of the Mokelumne River. The first inhabitants of the village were the Miwok Indians who lived along the Mokelumne River, in nearby Happy Valley, in Chili Gulch, and elsewhere.

The name Mokelumne was first recorded by Father Narcisco Duran as Muquelumnes in 1817; according to A.L. Kroeber, it is named from the Indian Mokelumni, “people of Mokel”; but it is also listed as a corruption of the Indian name for big river.

Mokelumne Hill had its beginnings as a trading center for the miners from nearby areas.

By 1850 Mr. Grigoire was operating a general store and Davidson and Sommers opened a store in 1851 which operated until 1914.

During the 1850s Mokelumne Hill was the leading town of Calaveras County. Large quantities of gold were soon found in the area and it became one of the liveliest, largest, and principal placer mining communities of the Mother Lode.

Due to its importance as a commercial center, Mokelumne Hill was chosen as the site of the Calaveras County Courthouse in 1852, after its removal from Jackson. The original wooden building, located on Centre Street, was burned in the fire of 1854 and a new stone building was constructed just north of the Leger Hotel.

The Hotel Leger began life in 1851 as a wood-framed tent on the corner of Main and Lafayette Streets in the Gold Rush boom town of Mokelumne Hill. Operated by George Lêger and called the Hotel de France, it catered to the large French population that had come to town with hopes of newfound wealth.

Over the years it grew into three separate buildings. One served as the Calaveras County Courthouse from 1855 to 1866. The basement also served as the county jail.

Three devastating fires razed most of Mokelumne Hill in 1854, 1865 and again in 1874. The old stone courthouse was the only building to survive.

Today the Hotel Leger is a “must visit” location in the California Gold Country. Whether you are local to the area, visiting for a weekend or planning an event, there will be something at the Leger for you.

Today, Mokelumne Hill is the community center for the surrounding ranches, homes, mines, and businesses. It supplies the school, small shopping areas, hotel and restaurants, saloons, post office. Tourism has become a new industry to the town. One cannot find a guide to the Mother Lode without a photograph of the I.O.O.F. Hall or the Hotel Leger. Many of the early homes remain on the hillsides and, together with the historic buildings downtown, make up the tableau of 19th century life in a small community which has withstood the vicissitudes of the boom and bust economy of the gold regions of the west. ★ Source: Calaverashistory.org

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■ AMADOR COUntRy

300,000 blooms daFFodil hill inVites Visitors to enJoy thousands oF Flowers

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suBmittED | Photos ArE courtEsy affodil Hill is a ranch owned by the McLaughlin family since 1887. In the early days of the Gold Rush, Daffodil Hill was a regular stopping place for teamsters hauling timber from the Sierras down to the Kennedy and Argonaut Mines, and for eastbound travelers heading for the Comstock Lode on the Amador-Nevada Wagon Road (Highway 88).

In 1877, after coming west from New York and Ohio, Arthur McLaughlin and his wife, “Lizzie” van Vorst-McLaughlin purchased the ranch from Dutchman Pete Denzer, who planted a few daffodils around his residence in remembrance of his home country of Holland. Arthur and Lizzie continued to plant additional daffodils to beautify the ranch.

Daffodil Hill is situated in a beautiful mountain setting at the 3,000-foot elevation in Amador County. With pine trees, the original 1880s barn, wagon wheels, Gold Rush-era mining equipment and antique farming implements, it appeals to anyone with a love of nature and history. Flowers are everywhere and peacocks, chickens, miniature donkeys (Rosie and Sunshine), and a horse (Hannah) are also there for young and old alike to enjoy. over A century of nurturinG Today, much of the landscape around the old homestead is covered with several varieties of daffodils. The McLaughlin’s descendants have continued to personally plant several thousand new bulbs a year. In the past several years an average of 16,000 daffodil bulbs per year have been planted by the Ryan brothers and their families, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-great-great grandchildren of Arthur and Lizzie. It is estimated that today, Daffodil Hill is carpeted with approximately 300,000 bulbs when in full bloom.

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Daffodil Hill is open only in the spring, usually from mid-March through the first weeks of April. After that it goes back to a working ranch and is not open for visitors. Mother Nature determines the length of the blooming season each year. Daffodil Hill is not open during or immediately after inclement weather. Visitors are advised to call Daffodil Hill before they visit to make sure it is open. ★

Flower Power: Polly Baker and Lisa Klosowski at Daffodil Hill take a break while visiting Daffodil Hill.

Daffodil Hill Open: Approximately Mid March to

mid April, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Visitors are encouraged to call the recorded phone message at 209-296-7048 to see if Daffodil Hill is open on the day they plan visiting.

Address: 18310 Rams Horn Grade, Volcano Cost: Admission and parking are free, although donations are gratefully accepted. McLaughlin’s Daffodil Hill is a family operated and funded operation and any donations help fund new bulbs for the following year.

Pets: No pets allowed on grounds of Daffodil Hill.

Special needs: Handicap access is limited, but still enjoyable with wonderful views. Parking areas and pathways are gravel and dirt with some steep inclines. Use caution.

Rules: The family requests all visitors stay on the paths at all times and do not enter the planting areas or pick the blooms.

Squeaky Wheels: Old farm and gold mining equipment is on display at Daffodil Hill.

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Springtime in

sutter creek

Visit beautiful Sutter Creek in the Gold Country A historic town nestled in the foothills. Quiet streets, boutiques and specialty stores. Ten award winning wine tasting rooms. The town is alive with events throughout the year and worthy of a visit.

Just 40 minutes from Folsom, 1 hour from Sacramento - it’s a short drive to Sutter Creek where the past is still present and the charm never grows old.

Upon arrival at Sutter Creek’s Eureka Street Inn, guests are drawn into and embraced by a expansive and inviting porch. Inside, guests discover a fine Craftsman-style architecture of the “Arts & Crafts Era” that carries one back in time to a simpler way of life - a point in history marked by friendship, laughter and cherished memories in the making.

Day Trip Diary...

Morning Stroll and Shopping

The Music Box Company is a magical, musical, wonderland filled with perfect gifts for Mother’s Day or any occasion.

64 Main Street. Open 7 Days from 11-5. www.themusicboxcompany.com

Linger for a leisurely lunch

Hotel Sutter Restaurant & Bar. Open daily for lunch & dinner serving fresh, farmhouse flavors. 53 Main Street www.hotelsutter.com (209) 267-0242

Plan your trip to enjoy a festival or parade. Sutter Creek’s events are listed online at www.suttercreek.org/events

free horse & carriage rides on mother’s day

Main St, Sutter Creek - Sunday May 8th

STAY AT SUTTER CREEK’S EUREKA STREET INN. A Craftsman-style home tucked quietly between historic Main Street and the historic Knight Foundry - an oasis of impeccable hospitality and fine friendship in the town best known as “The Jewel of the Mother Lode.” This Gold Country Inn is central to the wealth of wineries that fill Amador’s Shenandoah Valley and wine tasting rooms in Sutter Creek.

Sutter Creek’s Eureka Street Inn, built in 1914, offers original rosewood wainscoting accented with leaded and stained glass windows - a handsome backdrop for antiques and collectibles from the early nineteen hundreds.

Four thoughtfully appointed guest rooms - all enjoy a second floor view, furnished with antiques, cozy quilts or throws, and their own large private bathrooms. Gas fireplace or a gas stove accents each room. All the guest rooms are air conditioned. Wireless Internet Access available. Call (209) 267-5500 www.eurekastreetinn.com

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Wine Tasting with Friends

Taste Award Winning Baiocchi Wines!

Relax on the patio, enjoy the warmth of winemakers Sharon & Greg Baiocchi.

Tucked away at the end of town, not to be missed! www.baiocchiwines.com

www.suttercreek.org

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■ StAy in AMADOR

rest easy New hotel opens in Plymouth

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By PEnnE ushEr | Photos By DAn ZAhrA est is defined as freedom from activity, a state of motionlessness and a place for resting which is why it is the perfect name for a new hotel in Plymouth.

Rest is a boutique hotel with clean, crisp architecture a welcoming, warm lobby adorned with antiques and unique artwork.

Tracey Berkner, who also owns Taste, an upscale eatery just two doors down from the newly opened hotel, saw a need for a hotel in the area that is surrounded by award-winning wineries in the Shenandoah Valley.

She turned a rundown apartment building into a 16room boutique hotel. Upon entering the hotel you are welcomed with a warm fire, coffee and tea bar and, on the day I visited, freshly baked cookies.

I was able to take a tour of the only room that wasn’t booked. A comfortable king suite with a balcony and

living room The oversized bathroom was more spa-like than a hotel bathroom and adding to the spa feel were spa-style robes hanging in the closet.

Tracey has an eye for detail which is evident throughout the hotel, from the towel animals that are placed on the beds to the old siding from the original building that she salvaged and turned in to pieces of historical art.

Where: 9372 MAin StReet, PlyMOUth

rest Hotel

InformatIon: (209) 245-6315,

“There were two hOtelReSt.net/ReSt-hOtel-PlyMOUth layers of siding on the building and the contractors were down to the original and saw all this writing on it,” she said.

The writing was old-school 1930s graffiti. The etchings are names of then local school kids who even wrote down the year they signed the building. Portions of the siding hang in the lobby and hallway of the hotel.

Many a local family has been able to identify some of the names of their grandfathers on the wall.

“This is paying respect to the history of the area,” Tracey said.

“Marino and Fornis are just a few.”

The short drive to Plymouth, about 30 minutes south of El Dorado Hills, is well worth it to enjoy great food and wine and now there is a wonderful little hotel where you can rest after a day of wine tasting. ★

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Full Golf Memberships on Two Championship Courses

Contact Membership Office for Details 916-354-3421 or Email bsaks@ranchomurietacc.com

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■ Amador dining

The Constant Pursuit of Perfection

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By Sandra Reeves

hat is most satisfying about being a chef? “The constant pursuit of perfection,” responded Adam Masters, recently named executive chef at Hotel Sutter, in Sutter Creek. Masters and his fiancée had just moved to Pine Grove when Hotel Sutter was sold to the current owners, Chuck Laughlin and Karen Sage.

“Watching the transformation there, I knew it would be a happening spot,” Masters said. “I had to get my foot in the door, and when the previous chef departed, I jumped at the chance to take the helm of this great kitchen.”

Eggplant Tower

Chef Adam started working in commercial kitchens at age 15. Aiming high early on, he moved to Georgia to study culinary arts and became, at age 21, sous chef at the St. George Hotel, winning several “Best in Fine Dining” awards.

Where: 53 Main St., Sutter Creek

Globe eggplant Heirloom tomato Fresh mozzarella Baby spinach Lemon juice Handmade marinara Thyme Rosemary Curly parsley Egg Panko Seasoned flour 75/25 blend oil

Hotel Sutter

Contact: (209) 267-0242 www.hotelsutter.com

Honing his skills in South Lake Tahoe next, Adam worked under Certified Master Chef Gustav Mauler at the Edgewood Golf Course. At 24, he became executive chef at the Beacon Bar and Grill a popular Tahoe destination. A love for Asian cuisine later lead him to roll sushi for a period of time before “the thrill of running a busy restaurant brought me back,” he said Chef Adam’s specialty at Hotel Sutter is New American cuisine.

“The cuisine really lends itself well to fusion and really fresh ingredients.

That’s what we strive for here, fresh and local ingredients prepared in a way that feels familiar,” he said.

Favorite menu items at the hotel, Adam said, are those that can be shared — for instance, a Spinach Artichoke Dip “that is to die for” and handmade Naan (South Asian) Flatbreads.

“People rave about our Eggplant Tower with house-made marinara and heirloom tomatoes. Hand-cut Ribeye’s and New York Strips are very popular. Salmon Wellington has become a chart-topper, but our steaks are a do-not-miss event!”

Along with continuously pursuing perfection, Chef Adam aims at Hotel Sutter, he emphasized, to build and train a team whose number one goal is to make customers’ dining experiences memorable. ★

By Chef Adam Masters, Hotel Sutter

Crack an egg and whisk in a medium-sized bowl with a small amount of water. In a separate bowl combine flour, salt, and pepper. Chop fresh herbs and combine with panko in separate bowl.

Peel the eggplant and slice into half-inch slices. Bread the eggplant in flour, egg, then panko mixture. Set aside.

Slice tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into quarter-inch slices. Stack the Mozzarella on top of tomatoes and place in a preheated 300 degree oven for five minutes.

In a large skillet heat oil to 350 degrees and fry eggplant slices one and a half minutes on each side till golden brown. Set aside.

Sauté spinach with a dash of lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

In a large serving bowl, spread the marinara evenly across the bottom. Layer crispy eggplant, tomato/mozzarella combo and sautéed spinach to complete tower. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and enjoy!

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Field of Poppies: Wildflowers are blooming throughout Folsom. Business and real estate is blooming as well.

Folsom springs to life, real estate market blooms

By Pat Quan

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verything springs to life this time of year. The days are getting longer and it’s time to enjoy all of the outdoor activities that Folsom has to offer.

Have you seen the hillside? It’s a beautiful shade of green.

How ‘bout all of those blossoming trees and blooming flowers? The colors are vibrant and amazing.

Businesses bloom too. Did you notice the new businesses springing up?

Dick’s Sporting Goods is opening its first store in the area. Nordstrom Rack in the Palladio. Lots of food is sprouting up too. 99 Ranch Market; an Asian-American grocery store, Mikuni’s a popular local sushi restaurant and rumor has it, Brisas do Sul, a Brazilian Steakhouse are all coming to Folsom. More places to meet with clients!

But Folsom has a long way to go. We need more homes on the market. This is a seller’s market. Currently, the Folsom market has less than two months of inventory; our lowest point in the last three years.

My recent experience with local buyers and sellers is that many home sellers are receiving multiple offers in just days after their home goes on the market. If you are a buyer or a seller, there are strategic ways to handle this situation and feel like you have some control.

Buyers in this situation tell me they feel a lot of stress and do not want to get into a bidding war. Buyers ask how much to bid, worry about overpaying and dislike that they have to make an important decision in such a short time Folsom by the numbers frame.

Through Feb. 2016

Homes Sold: 95 (down from last year) Avg Sales Price: $$461,046 (up from last year) Avg Price per Sq Ft: $230 (up from last year) Avg percentage Sales Price vs. Listing Price:

99.1% (up from last year)

In real estate, we have a spring bloom too. More home sellers put their homes on the market this time of year than any other time. In each of the last three years, there has been a steady increase of homes that come on the market during the spring and summer months. The peak for that time frame was July 2014 when there were 264 homes on the market.

Home sellers tell me that they want to list their home at this time of year because more buyers will be out looking for homes, and that their gardens and views look best. Preparing your home for market is a very important step to a successful home sale.

Sellers enjoy getting multiple offers but wonder which one they should accept. Of course, sellers want the best terms but they also want a high probability that their transaction will be successfully completed and on time.

I talk with sellers and buyers about these topics and more all the time. With proper planning and a good Realtor (Luckily, I know a really good one ...), you can smoothly get to your next stage in life. For more tips on how to successfully navigate the real estate purchase or sale, or suggestions on Folsom topics, contact me. ★ Contact Pat Quan at pquan@cbnorcal.com or (916) 812-4341.

Real Estate data source: Metrolist. New business info: www.folsom.ca.us/depts/ economic_development/arrivals.asp, gopalladio.com/shopping/store/nordstrom-rack, www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2016/02/22/brazilian-steakhouse-coming-to-folsom.html

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Wide open spaces: This 3,266-square-foot home was rebuilt in 2007.

hot property

Stunning lake views

el dorado hills home with folsom lake access

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Hot property Where: 1411 Lakehills drive,

El Dorado Hills Price: $869,000 Information: COntact the Marilyn Goff Team at (530) 672-4530

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ewly listed contemporary beauty sits on its own mountainous perch in El Dorado Hills and provides Folsom Lake access. In addition, in the evenings the view of the sunset over the lake is spectacular making it a paradise for outdoor entertainers year-

Listing Agent Marilyn Goff of The Marilyn Goff Team-Lyon Real Estate says the lakefront views are extraordinary — whether you’re inside or outside. “This kind of view is a rare find and the home is designed to capture the view from most rooms.”

You will also wake up to these glorious views from the main-level master bedroom retreat complete with his and hers walk-in closets, and deck access.

Rebuilt in 2007, this beautiful home was designed with entertaining in mind featuring an expansive great room with gleaming Brazilian cherry floors, a gas fireplace and bonus room — all overlooking the lake.

In addition, the granite-adorned kitchen offers two expansive islands providing not only additional counter space but also storage as well. There is also a dining

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Backyard living: Views from the porch include Folsom Lake.

bar, dining nook, and a built-in buffet along with stainless steel appliances. Enjoy cooking with gas cook top and the double oven. It also has a warming drawer and wine refrigerator to keep entertainment food at its prime. Â The exterior of this enticing property is equally impressive offering multiple sitting areas including covered and uncovered decks, a fire pit with seating room for guests, and

walking access to Folsom Lake. Enjoy outdoor living and entertaining at its best.

This property is in a great location with a rural feel, yet close to shopping, dining and other amenities, allowing you to enjoy peaceful surroundings without sacrificing convenience.

Served by Rescue Union Elementary, Rescue Union Middle and El Dorado Union High schools. ★

Living room luxury: Many rooms in the home have lake views.

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Springcalendar of events

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at Harris Center. See May 1 listing.

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Saturday, April 9

Granite Bay Rugby Fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 6365 Douglas Ave. in Granite Bay. Tickets: $25 each, $100 poker buy-in.

Event also includes, food vendors, wine and auctions. Proceeds benefit boys (12 to 18 years) rugby from Folsom, Granite Bay and surrounding areas. Info: Lauren Dillabaugh, (916) 865-8157.

Monty Python’s “Spamalot” retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. 8 p.m. April 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, May 6, 7; 7 p.m.

April 28, May 5; 4 p.m. April 10, 17, 24, May 1, May 8 at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. Tickets: $15-$23. Info: (916) 353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com.

“High Voltage Unplugged,” presented by El Dorado Musical Theatre, 20 young performers who are some of the top talent from El Dorado Musical Theatre will perform 2 and 7 p.m. at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets: $17-$25. Info: (916) 6086888, harriscenter.net.

Folsom Old Tyme Radio Show at 4 p.m. at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom.

Tickets: $10. Info: (916) 353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com.

Sunday, April 10

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” join Sherlock as he battles the nefarious Dr. Moriarty. 1 p.m. April 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, May 1, 7 at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. Tickets: $10-$17 Info: (916) 353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com.

Schooling Shows at 8 a.m. April 10 and May 15 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Fees: $5 per class, and $5 per horse drug test. Event is rain or shine in covered arena. Info: (530) 621-5860, eldoradocountyfair.org/schooling. html.

Thursday, April 14

Open Mic night 8-10 p.m. Thursdays at Cosmic Cafe, 594 Main St., Placerville. Info: (530) 642-8481, ourcoz.com Tyler Gilbert singer/songwriter at 4 p.m. at Nicholson’s MusiCafe, 632 E. Bidwell St. in Folsom. Free. Info: (916) 983-0763, nicholsonmusic.com.

Friday, April 15

“The Who’s Tommy,” presented by Folsom Lake College Theatre Department, based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, it’s an exhilarating story of hope, healing, and the human spirit. 7:30 p.m. April 15, 16, 21-23 and 2 p.m. April 17 at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets: $20 general, $12 students with ID. Info: (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.

Saturday, April 16

April Spring Fling Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Palladio, 410 Palladio Parkway in Folsom. Cars on display cost: $20 pre-registration, $25 register at the gate.

Awards at 2:30 p.m. Info: Rex Roden, (530) 748-6181.

2016 Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Cost: $5 at door, children 12 and under are free. Event hosted by ICMJs Prospecting and Minding Journal and features demonstrations, lectures, gold specimens, daily raffle, food and drinks. Topics include mineral identification, metal detecting for gold, staking and holding mining claims, current regulations and much more. Info: (831-479-1500, icmj.com.

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Springcalendar of events Wednesday, April 20

Cruise Night in Folsom with the Cappuccino Cruisers from 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays through October 26 at Denny’s, 1011 Riley St. in Folsom. Non-perishable goods are collected for the local food bank. Info: capcruz.com.

Saturday, April 23

Local Singer Songwriter Cynthia Renee “Cyn” will perform a variety of favorite genres at Pete's Restaurant and Brew House, 6608 Folsom Auburn Road, Folsom. Live music will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Info: visit www.cynsinger. com.

Friday, April 29

“Hello, Dolly!” presented by El Dorado Musical Theatre, has won a record 10 Tony awards, including Best Musical, a record held for 35 years. 7 p.m. April 29, 30, May 6, 7, 12-14; 2 p.m. April 30, May 7, 8, 14,15; 6 p.m. May 8 at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets: $19-$29; premium $37; bargain nights $14.75. Info: (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.

Saturday, April 30

Folsom Fire Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Folsom Lions City Park, corner of Natomas and Stafford St. in Folsom. Free admission and parking.

Event is handicap accessible. Original works on display and available for purchase. Info: (916) 936-9393.

Local Singer Songwriter Cynthia Renee “Cyn” will perform a variety of favorite genres at Unwined, 915 Sutter St. Suite 100, Folsom.

Live music will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Info: visit www.cynsinger.com.

Sunday, May 1

George Perris, presented by Sbl Entertainment will perform at 8 p.m. at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets: $26$36; premium $36. Info: (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.

Amador Four Fires Festival at Amador County Fairgrounds.

See May 7 listing.

Tuesday, May 3

Spring Choral and Vocal Concerts, presented by Flc Music Department, will perform at 6 and 8 p.m. at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets: $10, students with ID $8. Info: (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.

Wednesday, May 4

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, prior to performing each work, this internationally acclaimed pianist will briefly, and in non-technical language, engagingly speak about the music. 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets: $29-39, students with ID $9. Info: (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.

Thursday, May 5

Evening of Dance, presented by Folsom Lake College Dance Department, featuring MOSAIC Dance Company showcasing an array dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, musical theatre and ethnic forms. 6 p.m. at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets: $10-$12.

Info: (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.

Saturday, May 7

Saturday, May 14

2016 Gardens of the Hills Tour and Art Event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at five private gardens and the Sherwood Demonstration Garden in the foothills. Tickets: $25 adults, $10 children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Assistance League of Sierra Foothills. Info: sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org.

Thursday, May 19

Taj Mahal Trio, presented by Carrera Productions, is a two-time Grammy winner and one of the most prominent and influential figures in blues and roots music. 8 p.m. at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom.

Tickets: $30-$48; premium $55. Info: (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.

Friday, May 20

Ethan Russell: The Best Seat in the House, featuring more than 90 minutes of Russell’s behind-the-scenes stories with more than 375 photographs and music at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets: $19-$29 general, $45 premium, $12 students. Info: (916) 608-6888,harriscenter.net.

Amador four Fires festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St. in Plymouth. Tickets: $60-$125. Event celebrates the four wine and culinary regions with demonstrations and seminars and over 200 wines from 37 wineries. Info: amadorfourfire.com.

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Happenings in Historic Folsom!

FARMER’S MARKET CITY OF FOLSOM 70th CELEBRATION Every Saturday Saturday, April 9 8 am to 1 pm 10 am to 2 pm

SPRING ANTIQUE FAIR Sunday, April 17 8am-4pm

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