Inspiring Life In Our Community
Jan 2022
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What’s Inside
The
Health & Wholeness Issue
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Features
In Every Issue
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Inspiring Wellness in our Community
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At Home: The Cumifords
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Skin Care: Elisha Reynoso
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Food: Tabouleh Salad
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Coming Full Circle with PK Deli
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Travel: Paso Robles
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The Benefits of Drinking Water
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History: Dr. Thomas McSwain
Interest
Also In This Issue
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Design Playbook: Refresh Your Home
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Bocce Ball
6 Contributors 24
Editer’s Note
Our Vision
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Thoughts from the Editor “So, what are you going to do with the magazine?” The most common question I’ve been asked since acquiring Lifestyle Magazine is, “Do you have any plans to change things?” While I love trying new things and thrive in an atmosphere with many questions and few answers, my answer was a genuine and whole-hearted “No!” With so much transition in the life of our business, the idea of taking on one more change felt daunting and unnecessary. Lifestyle Magazine has been a huge success for over 18 years, so the prospect of changing anything was unwarranted. I probably said “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” over a hundred times, and I don’t even like that saying. But over the course of this past year, I’ve slowly become convinced that a refresh to Lifestyle would bring a lot of joy and opportunity to our current readers, advertisers, contributors, and staff and reach a wider audience. Our desire to grow has prompted us to slow down and listen to the people we want to serve. This past spring, we asked the community what makes the magazine important to them. The takeaway: People enjoy feeling connected to each other and to our local history. As a community we want to support each other and connect with the great people, businesses, and activities in our region. Ultimately, we’ve come to understand and embrace that, at it’s best, Lifestyle is a unique platform that can inspire life. We get to promote all that is great about living in the Central Valley. So, reluctantly at first, and now with great pride and excitement, we’ve embarked on a refresh of Lifestyle Magazine that goes beyond an updated design. We’ve got more to say and more to come in 2022. You can read about our vision for Lifestyle and the future on page 24. Whether this is the first time you’ve seen our magazine or you’ve supported us since the beginning, Happy New Year! We are thrilled to introduce you to the new Lifestyle Magazine. Cheers,
Eric Riley Executive Editor Lifestyle Magazine President / Owner Topograph
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Contributors
Contributors January 2022
Natalie Caudle
Rachel Trigueiro
Terry Ommen
WRITER
WRITER
WRITER
Natalie Caudle is a Visalia native and
Rachel Trigueiro, wife and mom of four,
Terry has a passion for Tulare County
graduate of Fresno State. As a freelance
spends her days homeschooling, dabbling in
history. Much of his time in retirement is
writer, Natalie finds beauty in storytelling
business ventures and chasing adventure
spent researching and writing about the
and believes freedom is found when living
with her family. As a child, she dreamed of
interesting historical morsels he discovers
authentically within a community. Though
being a talk show host. Today, she still
with Laraine, his talented wife of over 50
most of her time is spent wrangling
believes our stories hold power and are
years. Between history projects and visits
animals and her four kids, Natalie relishes
meant to be shared with others. When she’s
with their two grandchildren, the two are
everyday moments knowing seasons pass
not reheating her coffee or reading to her
on the road or in the air exploring whatever
all too quickly.
kids, she can be found stealing away for a
peaks their interest.
moment to write.
JJ Fry
Marissa Carpenter
Monica Fatica
DESIGNER | PHOTOGRAPHER
CONTENT EDITOR
MANAGING EDITOR
JJ is a Central Valley local who loves
Marissa Carpenter has been a word
After years of working in operations,
taking photos in Sequoia National Park
nerd for as long as she can remember—or
merchandising, marketing and running her
every chance he gets. He has been in the
at least since clinching her first Kings
own retail shops, Monica has found her
graphic design profession for over 10 years
County spelling bee championship in first
home in the world of publishing. With over
and thoroughly enjoys what he does on a
grade. She’s happy to employ her
seven years of local editorial experience,
daily basis. Whenever he’s not slinging
University of Chicago editing certificate,
she is grateful to work her dream job
design / photo / web work you can probably
her B.A. in English, and her eagle eye for
keeping Valley happenings top of mind for
find JJ in a giant beanbag chair enjoying his
extra spaces. When not slashing through
all its residents. Her brief moments of spare
favorite video games.
text, she enjoys knitting, playing piano,
time are spent with family, food (still
and driving her husband and two children
searching for the best chocolate croissant),
absolutely bonkers.
her fur babies, and finding the next best binge-worthy podcast. 6
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A Look Inside The team at Lifestyle Magazine created content this month with the purpose of reflecting the depth and diversity within our community— whether familiar faces or new: those who inspire us through their unique stories of health and
Dakota Jacobi PHOTOGRAPHER
Dakota Jacobi has been capturing love stories for five years, photographing families, seniors and couples. She aims to document the candid, organic, and “unposed” moments of life. Her mission is to not just take great pictures, but to build relationships and create experiences for her clients. When she’s not adventuring around California, or editing in her favorite coffee shop, she spends her days at home with her two kids.
Jonna Dodge DESIGNER | PHOTOGRAPHER | COORDINATOR
Jonna is a Central Valley native who recently graduated from Cal Poly, SLO. She has a creative eye for making things look just right. In her free time, you can find her with a camera in hand, working out, or trying a new recipe. Her true hobby however is baking, and she’s known for surprising those around her with homemade treats.
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wholeness. You’ll read about Elisha Reynoso from
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Maven Skin & Beauty, who practices self-care, starting from inside to have happier skin on the outside. Dive into the story of the Dada family’s period of growth and ultimate return to their roots through the recently-opened PK Deli, a one-stop Mediterranean spot. Feel at home with the Cumifords, who invite us into their eclectic residence this month to share their patientlydesigned and creatively-built home. You’ll also find local “heroes” of healthy living featured within our pages. For our history buffs, we’ve included another bit of past Visalia lore, and for our leisure-seeking readers: a closer-to-home getaway that has something for everyone.
The Lifestyle Team Need another copy? Scan the QR code below to see our list of rack locations.
Published By Topograph LLC, 324 S. Santa Fe Street Visalia, CA 93291 Executive Editor Eric Riley Operations Manager Maria Gaston Designer Greg Bitney Advertising Sales lifestyle@tpgrph.com Sales Office 324 S. Santa Fe Street Visalia, CA 93291 559.471.0700 Email lifestyle@tpgrph.com View this Issue Online visalialifestyle.com Visalia’s Lifestyle Magazine is published monthly and is distributed via direct mail to homes in Visalia. Additional copies are distributed at various rack & countertop locations around Visalia, Tulare, and Exeter. Distribution is subject to change. Views expressed in columns are those of the columnist and not necessarily those of Lifestyle Magazine, Topograph or its advertisers. Circulation of this issue: 14,500 © 2022 Topograph LLC
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Instilling Wellness
Here are just a few examples of those in our area living intentionally, with wellness on their minds.
In Our Community
COS Student Health Center cos.edu/en-us/student-life/ health-services College of the Sequoias’ Student Health Center provides resources for students in need, ranging from mental health services to housing and homelessness difficulties. They opened the COS Food Pantry in 2014 after a survey revealed that over half of their student population was experiencing food insecurity. The pantry provides non-perishable and fresh produce groceries as well as food gift cards when available.
Total Healthy Lifestyle
Watson’s Health Foods
totalhealthylifestyle.com
watsonshealthfoods.com
Jennifer Brandolino is a registered
Watson’s has been a part of
nurse with a desire to provide
Downtown Visalia’s food scene
preventative health and
for 60 years. They have grown
alternative healing therapies to
into a local hub for all things
her clients. She offers solutions
health-related, including a
that are safe, effective and
tranquil garden setting where
complementary to conventional
you can sit and eat their
treatments and medications. She
delicious, freshly-made food.
invests in growing her knowledge
As a health food grocery
through ongoing education that
including vitamins and dietary/
focuses on homeopathy, flower
nutritional products, they aim to
essence therapy and infrared
inspire healthy lifestyles. They
light therapy to promote
are constantly growing their
self-healing. She also customizes
product lines as more options
the therapies based on the
become available, and they offer
client’s needs and any concerns
food to go for those in a hurry.
they may have.
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Rocky Hill Yoga
Mâche
rockyhill.yoga
gomache.com
Recently opened in Exeter, Rocky
The word mâche (pronounced
Hill Yoga aims to help others feel
mawsh) means an edible salad
good physically and mentally
green. Local Chef Kellie Black
through classes focused on
created Mâche out of a passion
whole-body alignment. After
to offer healthy, organic,
eight years in the Navy, owner
prepared meals and farm to fork
Dina Restivo found an improved
catering for busy, health-minded
sense of self with a new kind of
customers. At the start, she
discipline through yoga. With
maintained a booth at the Visalia
over 15 years of experience and
Farmers’ Market to provide food
her passion to keep learning, Dina
to customers directly. Today, she
provides an environment that is
operates her recently open to
encouraging and adaptable to
the public café inside Lifestyle
individual needs.
Fitness Center, where she offers a made-to-order menu and sells baked goods and meals to go, including meal prep options.
Trips for Kids Tulare County tripsforkids.org Trips for Kids Tulare County is a nonprofit whose mission is to “give every kid in every community the opportunity to know the joy of riding a bike and the freedom to explore the natural world on two wheels.” They promote healthy, recreational lifestyles, environmental awareness and personal empowerment for young people, particularly those in need. Volunteers help with the fun, scenic and safe riding adventures they host through nearby parks, foothills and other natural areas.
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A NEW YOU Loving the Skin You’re In Story By Rachel Trigueiro | Photos by Dakota Jacobi
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Skin Care
2022. A fresh slate. A new year. So often, a new year is met with restrictions. Resolutions tend to originate from a feeling of shame, producing immediate action, but fizzling quickly. Instead of holding tightly to a firm resolution, what if you gently added a small, calming routine? What if we focused on wholeness rather than imperfections? Wholeness is caring for the entire body—emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. It’s stopping long enough to listen to what you need, (a cup of tea, a bubble bath, a moment of quiet), not just what you think needs fixing (your body, your bank account, your house). It’s quieting the inner critic that says, ‘You can’t do this,’ or ‘You’ve never stuck with anything before,’ and looking in the mirror, loving who you see in that moment. This holistic approach is Elisha Reynoso’s guide not only for the new year, but for life. “I don’t do a New Year’s Resolution. Mine is an ongoing commitment to self-care and wellness. I allow myself to cheat. It’s nothing extreme, just consistency. That’s my hope for everyone.” Owner of Maven Skin & Beauty in downtown Visalia, Reynoso has been in the skin and beauty industry for over 21 years, working in a local spa and dermatologist’s office. “Maven was born out of a dream to have a space where clients feel like they’re getting away from the daily grind. I wanted to be a source for people; somewhere they could come with concerns and questions, and we could offer advice and individualized solutions. The skin is the largest organ of the body and it will let you know when things aren’t right. Our mission is to help you listen and remember it’s really about wholebody wellness.” To that end, Reynoso often refers clients to doctors and naturopaths for additional help. Skincare routines go further than the skin. Reynoso says anytime we practice positive routines, it helps our stress levels and mental health. “It’s a form of caring for our wellbeing, and we look at it as nurturing, not as a chore.” The mindfulness in a skincare routine helps us be present and slow down, promoting peace and lowering tension. Every facial at Maven is personalized and tailored to your needs that day. You pick the time length (60, 75 or 90 minutes) and they create the customized treatment. “Your skin goes through changes and so should your facials and skincare,” notes Reynoso. When Covid hit and people were no longer walking through Maven’s doors, Reynoso knew stress levels were at an all-time high, and she needed to get creative. Her team supported clients by delivering facial kits with skincare products, along with teas and stress-free tips. “I said, ‘This is your way of destressing: Brew your tea, then put on your [skincare] mask. We are going to help you figure out how to do this and cope!’ People freaked out and loved it.”
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Elisha’s Tips Take time to meditate/pray. Quiet the noise. Remember the self-care product you bought that’s tucked away in the cabinet? Get it out! It’s normal to indulge in sweets and wine during stressful times. I’m giving you permission! Use essential oils at home. They’re helpful for immunity and boosting your mood. Take a bath. They help detox, clear your mind and also help you sleep better. Throw in a bath bomb or pink himalayan salt. Take breaks from the news and social media. Connect with friends and family instead. Watch some good movies. Drink some Yogi tea. We recommend Yogi Cinnamon Vanilla Healthy Skin and Tulsi Spiced Berry Immune Support teas.
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Skin Care
When asked about creating a peaceful environment for her family, Reynoso laughs and says, “We are the family that has a tea drawer. We definitely love tea in general (Moroccan mint green tea in particular); it’s an evening routine for us.” She goes on to express the importance of teaching our teens to value self-care in these days. “My kids know that when they feel stressed or over-emotional, to switch gears. Put their feet on the ground outside. Take a bath. Do something creative. Paint, read, listen to music.” As parents, we are responsible for helping our kids listen to their feelings and learn how to cope with them. She says sit-down family dinners, which happen in their home most evenings, play a significant role in overall wellness. The gift of time is never wasted. Through her own health journey in recent years, Reynoso has learned what her body needs and cannot tolerate—a journey many relate to. When she became sensitive to wine, she found other ways to enjoy a relaxing drink, sometimes mixing up a healthy-gut mocktail instead. Adding a new skincare routine, switching alcohols, and getting outside more are great habits, but won’t change our lives overnight. Take a deep breath. Enjoy the small moments of taking care of yourself. Hard days will undoubtedly continue to come. Make the better choice on the days that you can. Learning to live out of love for ourselves is an important place to start.
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Healthy-Gut
MOCKTAIL Makes 1 mocktail.
Ingredients 1 tablespoon (approx.) apple cider vinegar with the mother 1 Fever-Tree ginger beer (the lowest sugar she’s found) Fresh squeeze of lemon Directions 1. Measure out the apple cider vinegar and pour into a glass of your choice. 2. Add a bottle of ginger beer and the lemon juice. 3. Stir gently and enjoy. 14
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At Home with the
Cumifords Story By Rachel Trigueiro | Photos by Lifestyle Staff
From young love in junior high to a custom
doors together. The tower doors lead into the
home on the lake, Visalia natives Chris and
tower porch area and were the first thing we
Chelsea Cumiford built a life they don’t need
bought for the home. We built the house around
an escape from.
these doors,” Chelsea says. The couple stored
With a striking, eclectically-styled home, the Cumifords squeezed every inch out of the
them for five years until the build was complete. Similar to their youthful love story, Chris and
interestingly-shaped 9,500 sq ft property.
Chelsea’s shared appreciation for design also
Tranquil views of water surround their
began at a young age in their childhood homes.
4,000 sq ft modern industrial home. Chelsea
“Home was always important to us,” Chris says.
says, “We built it with strategic window
“[It was] the most basic and central part of our
placement showing off its best views...the
family. My first home was one of Visalia’s oldest
pond in front...and the lake behind.”
houses, a large Victorian downtown, built in
The house is inspired by a mix of Chris and Chelsea’s life experiences plus historic time periods, and it shines with elements of modern industrial design. Throughout the home, beautiful, curated vintage pieces tell a rich story. “About a month after we bought the lot, we went to an antique store in Sacramento and saw these Oriental, historical doors. They are over 100 years old with square nails and a wood piece sliding the two
1899. My parents fixed it up and restored it to its Gilded Age glory.” Chris recalls his parents filling the home with antique furniture and playing old classical music on the Victrola. Although they moved when he was around age four, “[That house] was the beginning roots for my love of history, ambiance, and home,” he says. Chelsea says of her own childhood home, “My parents built and designed their own custom
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Outside is a Mediterranean elevation with Spanish and Italian elements, representative of their love for Italy. There is also a major nod to California’s historic missions with the western white exterior, large tower entry and arched doorways.
Outside is a Mediterranean elevation with Spanish and Italian elements, representative of their love for Italy. There is also a major nod to California’s historic missions with the western white exterior, large tower entry and arched doorways. 17
At Home
home in Oak Ranch when I was a toddler--around
an empty lot. Though the lot wasn’t for sale, their
the same age as our kids now. It was a different
agent, July Hong, reached out anyway. Thirty
styled home than ours, but the open space and
days later, the Cumifords were the proud owners
layout was something I loved and really tried to
of lakefront property, and the journey to build
emulate with our home.”
had just begun.
Another major experience that shaped the
Buying and building a home in The Lakes didn’t
home’s historical and industrial design came from
come easy. As educational employees (Chris is a
Chris’ time spent working as a tour guide on
teacher and Chelsea is a school psychologist) they
Alcatraz Island during college. Chris goes on to
worked diligently to see their dream come to pass.
explain: “The island presents this major contrast:
The couple decided to pay off all their grad school
beautiful nature interwoven with crumbling
student loan debt and the lot loan before starting
concrete buildings. Combine that with a dark
construction. Chelsea says, “We were willing to
history that stretches from the American Civil
wait because we wanted to get it right the first
War, the Penitentiary Years and the Occupation of
time.” And for four years, the couple budgeted
Alcatraz protest, and it’s a unique time capsule of
every single dollar.
American history.”
Leading up to the build, the couple sold their
In 2014, while Chris and Chelsea were living
first house and moved into a tiny apartment for 16
in a tract home they loved, they began looking
months. “We lived in the living room because the
for their dream home. One fall day, fate took the
apartment was basically a storage unit,” Chelsea
couple to The Lakes. While touring a home that
recalls. “Anybody can do it, but you have to have
was for sale, they looked across the lake and saw
the patience. You have to be willing to wait.” The
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Inside, black steel I-beams and concrete floors fill the space beside striking empire chandeliers and vintage rugs. Industrial pipe floor-to-ceiling bookshelves frame the French Revolution-era inspired fireplace.
two finally started building in May 2018 and finished in April 2019, with projects still incomplete. “We built the shell and structure of the home and everything else was bare minimum. As we’re moving through projects, we’re paying with cash. It’s taking a while, but we have a lower loan because of it.” Creativity was key for the Cumifords as they built their home. Along with their contractors, they found more affordable ways to achieve the looks they loved and wanted in their home. The two learned to cut costs and increase efficiency by sourcing accommodating and helpful construction contractors including Westco Builders, who worked well with the Cumifords’ process. One cost-cutting example: the
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With over 100 light fixtures throughout the home, it was vital for Chelsea to scour the internet for lights she loved that fit the budget.
“[Lighting is] so essential for emulating the aesthetic of the places we love... that lounge, loft and moody feel.”
Many unique elements can be found in the bar, including its large wooden countertop.
marble countertop cutout from their stove range
The two discovered it in Porterville from a 1950s
became the downstairs bathroom vanity counter.
jewelry store. They refurbished it and topped it
A favorite space in the home for visitors is The
with white marble. The room is full of nods to the
Lakes Merchant Co. Bar, adjacent to the great
past, with black and white tiles similar to the 1912
room. “Our goal was to create a ‘third space’ that
pattern on the Titanic’s main floor and a colored
feels like you’re in an actual Gilded Age lounge bar
Tiffany light at the center of the bar. Along with a
somewhere, but is comfortable and functional
drafting table, piano, and vintage rugs, these
enough for the whole family to enjoy right in our
classic touches bring soft contrast to the
own home,” Chris says. The bar has a seasonal
industrial exposed joists, concrete floors and the
cocktail menu, themed events, and often has
roll-up glass garage door. Most weekends, the
several games playing on multiple screens. It’s the
Cumifords can be found out back on the bocce
social space of the house, and creates a fun
ball court. Some evenings, just the two of them
atmosphere for the sports-loving family.
enjoy taking a spin on the boat, while catching the latest Giants game over the radio. For more on bocce go to page 44.
As for the future, “There’s places we still have dreams for, like a spa and an outdoor kitchen; they’ll come in time. For now, it’s fun to keep dreaming,” Chelsea says. The couple looks forward to hosting their kids’ team parties one day and having friends over for years to come. Their story is a great reminder that good things take time and hard work, and are always worth waiting for.
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In Memory of Tom DeVore (1953-2020) Tom was our architectural drafter and passed away shortly after our home was constructed. We appreciate everything he did for us to help make our dream home become reality. - The Cumiford Family
In addition to the lighting costs, the windows and glass garage doors were a large part of the budget. Those expenditures were essential in creating the best outdoor views and maximizing the amount of natural lighting inside the home.
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Our Vision
Inspiring Life in Our Community
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However you’ve chosen to transition into this new year, our sincere hope is that 2022 marks a fresh beginning that is alive with possibility and promise. Over the past year, the team here at Lifestyle Magazine has spent hours deliberating, discussing, interviewing, and collaborating with readers, community leaders, advertisers and contributors. Our aim was to learn how we might serve our readers and our communities better. What we heard was how special this magazine has been over the last 18 years. With such positive responses, it’s easy to feel like any change might ruin a good thing. But upon consideration of the future, we felt that this new year deserved a fresh beginning. So, here is our humble attempt to ring in the new year with some fresh focus, celebration, and a new look as the cherry on top.
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New Vision
New Leadership
Our vision is to inspire life in our communities. We aim to inspire our community to experience the uniqueness of Visalia and its surrounding area, celebrate the people who are making an impact, and encourage our readers to live a fulfilling and purposeful life.
If you’ve read Lifestyle Magazine in the past year, you are aware of the change of ownership and editorial staff. We are also pleased to announce the newest member of our team, Monica Fatica. Monica comes to Lifestyle after several years as the Managing Editor of Enjoy Magazine San Joaquin Valley. We are thrilled with this new addition and the leadership and vision she brings.
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New Mission
New Look
We will continue to publish Lifestyle monthly and we are committed to expanding our reach. By 2025, we aim to have our magazine distributed at over 500 locations across eight Central Valley towns. We’re also planning to bring the Central Valley’s best offerings to you through some new community events.
Because Lifestyle Magazine is published by a marketing and design company, we just couldn’t help but give things a little face-lift. So we’ve given Lifestyle a fresh look and feel. New designs, a new logo, and new paper. We hope you like it.
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New Focus
Same Heart
Central California has the best people around. Hard-working, humble, and honest people make up the fabric of our communities. As we grow, our new focus will be on delivering content that’s engaging and relatable.
Throughout the past 18 years, Lifestyle has been a strong advocate for the great things that make this region special. We are committed to carry on the heart and spirit of the magazine’s history by continuing to promote and support Visalia and the surrounding communities.
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Design Playbook
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DESIGN PLAYBOOK
Refresh Your Home for the New Year Curated by dlb design
Eucalyptus is a great green for post-Christmas.
Mixed media art is where it’s at! Texture with vintage with abstract — it all goes!
A new entry rug and a few calm-toned
Paint something green!
pillows will bring
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you through the
Moore - Vintage
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Up your blanket storage game by making room for this beautifully woven trunk.
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COMING FULL CIRCLE Story by Natalie Caudle | Photos by Dakota Jacobi
There is something almost magical in a home-cooked meal. When living abroad, a bite of a traditional dish can somehow transport one back to the family table filled with timeless memories. Living within a neighborhood without similar ethnic roots can create a challenge when cooking up homemade favorites. But when a taste of home is found, it’s more than a delicious dinner--it’s finding a part of yourself that still lives in a land far away. When Mohamad and Sahar Dada emigrated from Lebanon in 1975, Mohamad hoped to someday open a bakery full of the delicacies he made back home. Two decades later, his dream became a reality. In 1996, the Dada family opened a Mediterranean grocery store and bakery. Working side-by-side, Mohamad and Sahar brought a taste of the Middle East to South Visalia with the spices and staples essential to cooking Lebanese, Indian and Mediterranean dishes. With the assistance of their teenage sons, Chafic and Kareem, the market and bakery grew in popularity. Known for her exquisite Lebanese cooking, Sahar cooked traditional food at home to sell at the deli on Fridays. Customers couldn’t get enough. In 1998, the Dadas added a kitchen and a handful of tables to the storefront, providing a space for Sahar to work her magic and bring daily dishes to patrons. As the winds of change swept through the Dada family, the business shifted and created a new identity. In 2004, Pita Kabob, a Mediterranean restaurant, opened in the Kohl’s shopping center while their original grocery, deli and bakery closed its doors. Chafic had recently moved back home after attending college, and the family was ready for a new venture. Locals weren’t quite sure what to
1975
1996
Sahar and Mohamad Dada emigrated from Lebanon to the Central Valley.
The Dada family opened a Mediterranean grocery store and bakery.
make of the Mediterranean-style food at first, but it didn’t take long for Pita Kabob to become a local favorite. The staff quickly grew from five to 15. Four years later, a second location opened on Akers and Walnut, while a third location, serving craft beer, opened on Court 28
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PK Deli and Bakery A one stop Mediterranean spot Open Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 - 7:00 Saturdays, 8:00 - 4:00 Sundays, 8:00 - 4:00
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A kitchen was added for Sahar to expand their menu.
Business expanded and Pita Kabob, the restaurant, opened with the addition of craft beer.
A second location opened on Akers and Walnut.
The third location on Court St. opened, with a beer garden dining space.
Coming full circle, PK Deli re-opened adjacent to the Downtown Visalia location.
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Photo of Chafic Dada and Kareem Dada, owners of Pita Kabob.
“It’s nostalgic for me. The quality of food, freshness of ingredients and knowing the food has been created with integrity.” Brett McClincy, customer since 2004 and Oak in 2014. Not only had the Dadas achieved a thriving family
food with a twist. Customers have quickly become regulars seeking
business, they were living the American dream.
traditional Middle Eastern favorites like soujuk and eggs and foul mudammas. Brett McClincy has been a customer since the early
2020 hit many businesses with an unexpected blow and restaurants were no exception. Later that year, the Walnut and Akers
days at the Caldwell location. McClincy smiles as he remarks about
location also hung up its apron. In January of 2021, the Dadas were
what brings him back week after week: “It’s nostalgic for me. The
down to one location. Kareem reflects on the challenging season:
quality of food, freshness of ingredients and knowing the food has
“The pandemic has taught all business owners how to run a business.
been created with integrity.” A favorite of McClincy’s is the Greek
It has been a roller coaster for restaurant owners. We’ve had a
Pie, a flatbread pizza with mozzarella, feta, kalamata olives, red
learning curve, but we are very fortunate and staying busy.”
onions, pepperoncinis, artichokes and a choice of meat. But, McClincy refuses to order the same dish each visit as the options
Having a single location provided a unique opportunity for the
are too good to settle on one item.
Dada family. The family team decided to return to their roots and re-open the deli and market that was well-loved decades before.
The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere has been fostered through
Attached to the downtown Pita Kabob Gastropub is the new and
the family dynamic present in every touch. The Dada family works
unique PK Deli & Bakery. Being under one roof has aided in managing
seven days a week prepping, cleaning, stocking and cooking. Even
staff and consolidating resources, but, more importantly, it has
Kareem’s nine-year-old son, Cade, helps his Teta (grandma) Sahar
created a taste of home for many immigrants looking for specific
on the weekends as she teaches him the family secrets of making
staples and ingredients.
dough for the bakery. The staff is considered an extension of the Dada family. Many of the Pita Kabob employees have been with
Not only does PK Deli & Bakery offer patrons comfortable seating and cultural music beneath an open ceiling, it offers Mediterranean
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“Food is an art and a way people express themselves, so we’ve had to stay innovative. We have our own twist and Mediterranean touch on all of our foods. We’re always in the kitchen creating new items and bringing back old recipes with a fusion twist.”
Incredibly, during the pandemic, and unlike most businesses, Pita Kabob hasn’t lost a single employee--that speaks volumes about the attention and care each staff member receives. Having solely worked for the family company, Kareem affirms he has an adventurous palate that has spilled into the kitchen. “Food is an art and a way people express themselves, so we’ve had to stay innovative. We have our own twist and Mediterranean touch on all of our foods, even a turkey sandwich. We’re always in the kitchen creating new items and bringing back old recipes with a fusion twist.” What sets PK Deli & Bakery apart from other local restaurants is the market. Stocked with Middle Eastern staples such as fava beans, pita bread, rice, sour grape juice and a variety of olives, the market is a one-stop Mediterranean shop. “It is nice to have a taste of home for people,” Kareem remarks. “They look at the groceries and find items they haven’t had since they were a child.” Rajeev Vaidyanathan shops in the market regularly for ingredients necessary for Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. He is happy to find specific brands of lentils, tea and chocolate in the market and remarks that the available items are “stuff we used back home.” Finding familiar ingredients on the shelves of PK Deli not only lifts the spirits of loyal patrons, it aids in celebrating the diversity of culture and flavor within the neighborhood. The Dada family is thankful for the support of the local community throughout the years. Plans of expansion are not on the horizon while the family focuses on growing the popularity of the new deli and deepening friendships with customers. By adding flavor to downtown Visalia, as well as creating a new space where old roots can be found, PK Deli & Bakery is a distinctive destination for anyone who longs for a taste of home.
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TABOULEH SALAD Serves 2.
Ingredients
Directions
1/4 cup fine bulgar cracked wheat, cooked and
1. Cook fine bulgar cracked wheat according to
cooled 3 cups parsley, finely chopped, stems discarded
package directions. 2. Chop and prepare parsley, tomatoes, cucumber
2 medium tomatoes, diced
and mint. Combine with the bulgar cracked
1 cucumber, diced
wheat.
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix thouroughly.
4 tablespoons lemon juice
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Roam Close to Home Your Key: Beer
Paso Robles Story & Photos by Lifestyle Staff
Wine Food
Paso Robles is a popular wine destination and pass-through for travelers heading to nearby beaches on the Central Coast. Yet, the city holds hidden gems for the visitor that takes time
Dessert
to discover them—over the course of a day or a whole weekend.
Entertainment
attracting dignitaries in the 20s and 30s as a “health resort getaway,” Paso Robles is known to
From the first commercial winery in the 1880s, to the hot mineral springs bath house many as a spot for relaxation and leisure. The city of 30,000 (grown from 827 in 1890!) boasts Family-Friendly
a vibrant downtown with various restaurants, wine-tasting rooms, shops and events.
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Tin City tincitypasorobles.com With over 25 tasting rooms for wine, beer and spirits, it’s hard to believe Tin City, made up of local artisans passionate about their craft, is relatively unknown to most wine country travelers. The chic warehouse district includes more than just sips sprinkled throughout the trail. You’ll find live music, ice cream, olive oil tasting, a pasta shop and eateries including the only Michelin star restaurant in San Luis Obispo County: Six Test Kitchen. “Park and just start walking” is the invitation from the district’s website.
Paso Market Walk pasomarketwalk.com When planning a wine tasting trip, consider staying at The Lofts at Paso Market Walk—a marketplace consisting of sustainably-minded, small-scale food purveyors and a restored 1890s Victorian home, used as a garden nursery before it was turned into a restaurant. Imagine waking up steps away from the city’s best artisanal breakfast and coffee offerings before heading to wineries, then coming back to
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Cheese Shops vivantfinecheese.com pasocheese.square.site If you’re a turophile (a connoisseur or lover of cheese), Paso Robles will not disappoint. One shop, Vivant Fine Cheese, carries over 100 cheese varieties. Enjoy a cheese flight with wine pairings on the patio or grab a charcuterie platter or picnic box to go. Another shop, Di Raimondos Italian Market & Cheese Shop, carries imported and domestic cheese, meats, breads and other select market products. Order an Italianstyle sub to go or shop their market filled with hard-to-find items, such as San Marzano tomatoes.
Pasolivo Ranch Olive Oil Tasting Room pasolivo.com Some of the world’s best olive oils are produced on the Central Coast due to the area’s unique microclimate and soil. One producer from Paso Robles, Pasolivo Ranch, won gold at the New York International Olive Oil Competition in 2020. While in the tasting room, one can enjoy tranquil and scenic views of towering oak trees, wild turkeys and families of deer. Fun fact: the property was once owned by Hollywood director and producer, King Vidor, who directed War & Peace and the black-andwhite version of Wizard of Oz.
Libretto librettopaso.com Though its name pays homage to the old opera house, circa 1919, today it’s an underground wine and jazz lounge. The intimate atmosphere is styled with black leather booths, moody lighting, a sleek bar, members’ personal wine lockers and a Steinway model D concert grand piano that was once played by world-renowned pianists at the Hollywood Bowl. Enjoy tapas, desserts, champagne, wine or beer while listening to some of the best studio and concert musicians traveling from all over to entertain. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
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Downtown Paso Robles. The entrance, located off an alley, welcomes
There’s more to Paso than wine—take the
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time to visit (and eat and drink and shop)
string lights and cozy, oblong fire tables. It offers counter service and
and you’ll see exactly what we mean.
casual seating with BBQ options that do not disappoint. Not only were they voted the best BBQ spot in North SLO County this year, but they are also home to award-winning paella that is known to sell out early.
The Backyard on Thirteenth thebackyardpaso.com Inspired by traditional Bavarian-style neighborhood beer gardens, the owners created an open-air venue (the first of its kind) that allows guests to enjoy the beautiful weather year-round. The modern-urban-aesthetic venue, located adjacent to a railroad, includes shipping containers repurposed as food and beer service stations plus an indoor lounge. The onsite restaurant serves up smash burgers, lobster rolls and lobster mac & cheese. Eat and be entertained by music and games in a casual environment.
General Store Paso generalstorepr.com Revamped the Collection | 1320 B Pine Street Stumbling into a shop filled with one-of-a-kind finds can satisfy almost any tourist’s curiosity. General Store Paso was created to showcase the hard work of local makers. Find a variety of items from food to housewares to gift items. Revamped the Collection carries vintage, found and handcrafted items that were curated with the customer in mind. The mother-daughter duo carries items like hard-to-find vintage glassware and reimagined and modernized vintage furnishings.
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History
Dr. Thomas & the Family Mansion Story & Photos by Terry Ommen As towns grow and develop, it’s important that they have a good blend of professions and occupations in the population. Laborers, merchants, builders and peace officers, for example, are needed, but probably none are more necessary than doctors. Without medical men and women providing care, life can be a challenge. Over its long history, Visalia has had a good supply of medical providers. In 1852, when the town began, Dr. Reuben Mathews treated the handful of people living here, and as the town grew, so did the number of physicians. Most served with distinction, providing necessary care to a grateful population. One such notable physician was Dr. Thomas Omar McSwain. The 35-year-old Iowa native came to Visalia in 1897 with his friend and fellow doctor, Robert C. Cranston. Both were graduates of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in San Francisco. It’s unclear why the two chose Visalia, but on July 9, the Daily Visalia Delta acknowledged their arrival, reporting that “they have cast their lot with our people and have already gained many friends.” By the end of the year, Cranston was back in San Francisco working at the California Medical College. But McSwain had immersed himself in the community, putting his medical knowledge to work. He arrived just in time to help with the physical exams of nearly 100 local boys in Visalia’s Company E, National Guard of California, who were preparing to go off to war with Spain in 1898. McSwain’s medical work steadily increased in the town of about 3,000 people. He set Joseph Lawrence’s broken leg after a heavy pipe fell on it. He carefully removed glass from the body of E.S. Phillips after the man’s Fourth of July firework concoction exploded prematurely. He even patched up 6-year-old Morse Gribble, whose horse had kicked him in the face. Although his practice was successful, his treatment outcomes were sometimes not. When Henry Reams fell under the wheels of his heavily-loaded fruit wagon, McSwain could not stop the internal bleeding in time to save him. He also failed to remove the malignant tumor that had spread throughout the body of J.T. Rogers. Despite these unsuccessful treatments, the doctor’s good reputation spread quickly. In 1901, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors named him the county physician. The same year, he was named medical attendant for the Visalia Fire Department. Later, he would be hired by the Santa Fe Railroad as its Visalia area company physician.
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McSwain In addition to his busy medical practice, he had an active social and
It doesn’t appear that Mabel worked outside of the home, but she
business life. Fraternally, he was a member of the local camp of
was very active socially. The California native was charming, cultured
Woodmen of the World, and held memberships in the Elks, Masonic
and recognized as a skillful party organizer. Mabel, or Katie Mae as she
Lodge and Knights Templar. He was an avid hunter and fisherman,
was known, became a prominent figure in social circles.
belonging to the International Golden Trout Fishing Club. He also
But life didn’t always go smoothly for the doctor. On at least one
dabbled with Kern County oil investments. He partnered with Dr.
occasion, he was the victim of forgery when an employee stole his
Walter Cross to build the St. Helen Sanitarium, a Visalia hospital which
checks, forged his name and cashed them. Another time, his “grip,”
unfortunately burned to the ground before it received a single patient.
(bag) containing “several bottles of cocaine, morphine, codeine and
He even found time for frequent trips to San Francisco to visit friends.
other opiates,” was stolen from his automobile and never recovered.
By 1903, McSwain had marriage on his mind. The object of his
Though the McSwains were extremely busy, they found time to
affection was Mabel Kathryn Wasson, a trained San Francisco nurse
invest in local real estate, purchasing one parcel on the southern edge
15 years his junior. On January 27, the two were married in a small
of town, where the couple made plans to build an elaborate new home.
ceremony at the doctor’s Visalia home on South Court Street.
In 1916, they put their home ideas on paper, using the services of Bay Area architect Joseph J. Rankin. Rankin had impressive credentials. According to the Daily Visalia Delta, he had been the chief of the Architectural Department for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. In early 1917, ground was broken on the southwest corner of Tulare Avenue and Court Street for their two-story, colonial-style dream home. It would have hardwood and elaborate built-in features throughout, a study, and a 25’ x 40’ living room, perfect for entertaining. When it was finished, it was a showcase built for an estimated $25,000. On the evening of November 11, 1917, the McSwains hosted their first big party in their new home. It was given in honor of soon-to-be married Christina Bradley. It was a grand affair with dancing, food and singing by Harvey Gilmer. The guest list was a who’s who of Visalia’s social scene, and the event effectively introduced the
The McSwain mansion as it appeared in about 1925. Dr. McSwain can be seen standing on the porch.
palatial property to the community. For years, the landmark mansion was a popular venue. McSwain’s medical practice continued into the 1920s, and he became one of the founding doctors of Kaweah Hospital Inc. in 1921. By 1928, his failing health forced him to retire from active practice. For the next few years, he languished in poor health, and on August 10, 1933, he passed away at his stately home at the age of 71. Katie continued to stay active, especially on the golf course at the Visalia Country Club. Her last days were spent at the Visalia Convalescent Hospital on Houston Avenue, where she died on April 16, 1976, at the age of 99.
Special thanks to Claudia Allred Ward, granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. T.O. McSwain, for her help in telling this story. The McSwain home as it appears today at Tulare Avenue and Court St.
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What You’ll Need: A bocce ball set that consists of: • One pallina, the smaller target ball • Eight large bocce balls, split between two colors • A tape measure — not required
60 foot by 12 foot court
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How to Play:
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1. Form two teams of 2-4 players.
Rules and regulations can
2. Toss a coin to determine which team will start the game by pitching the pallina.
be discussed on the court.
3. Alternate between teams as you throw or roll your bocce balls, targeting the pallina.
Figure out what works for
The team who pitched the pallina will throw the first ball.
you and have fun with it!
4. Earn one point for your team when your bocce is the closest to the pallina. If a ball touches the pallina, it’s worth two points. A bocce is considered dead (or “morte” in Italian) when it hits the back wall. The bocce is then removed from play and not allowed to be rethrown. 5. The game goes to 16 points or one hour, whichever comes first.
3. (B)
1.
2.
5.
6.
The pallina (target ball) must be thrown from behind the foul line and land past the mid court line to be a valid toss.
4. The team who gets one of their bocces closest to the pallina wins the toss. In this example, the orange team wins.
10 feet 30 feet 60 feet
1. Mid Court Line 2. Foul Line 3. Inbound Markers 4. Court Surface 5. Pallina 6. Bocce
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