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Whether you want to update your brand or create one from scratch, this workshop is for you. We will go over the elements of a strong brand and create your brand in real time with Offset Marketing’s “how to create a brand” workbook (included in your ticket. How to
October 23, 2024 6-7pm Big Wave Coffeehouse Tickets: $20
Thankful
I hope this letter finds you happy and healthy. As the season of gratitude approaches, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what it means to be thankful in our beautiful Folsom community.
Living in Folsom, we are surrounded by stunning landscapes, from the scenic trails to the lush parks that invite us to gather and connect. It’s easy to feel grateful for the natural beauty that envelops us, reminding us of the simple joys in life. The changing seasons bring a fresh perspective, and as we watch the leaves turn, we’re reminded of the cycles of growth and renewal.
Being thankful here also means cherishing the strong sense of community we share. Whether it's at the Folsom Historic District during events, local markets, or simply bumping into neighbors, there’s a warmth in our connections. I’m grateful for the friendships and support that flourish in our tight-knit environment, where kindness and camaraderie abound.
Moreover, it’s about appreciating the local businesses that make Folsom unique. From the charming coffee shops to the vibrant eateries, these establishments not only provide us with delicious food and drink but also foster a sense of belonging. Supporting them strengthens our community, and it’s heartening to see how they rally together, especially in challenging times.
As we gather with loved ones and reflect on our blessings, let’s remember to express our gratitude for the little things—the laughter shared, the moments of peace, and the experiences that shape our lives here in Folsom. Thankfulness is a powerful reminder to embrace the present, to celebrate our community, and to nurture the relationships that enrich our lives.
Wishing you a wonderful season filled with warmth and gratitude.
1: Gobble Gobble Gobble 2: Breakfast at Riley’s on Sutter after getting infiniti bracelets from Vosswood Permanent Jewelry. 3: Ladies Passport Night in Historic Folsom
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Window Screen Solutions and More
Time to prepare for winter. Check out Window Screen Solutions and More and schedule your annual check-up with them. They will help you with gutter cleaning, hauling junk, window washing, and window and screen repairs to get your home ready for a safe and cozy winter. WindowScreenSolutions.com
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DiMariano Family Dentistry
From Pediatric to Orthodontics to Cosmetic Dentistry, DiMariano Family Dentistry is ready to take care of you and your teeth. They're always accepting new patients, so give them a try. MyFolsomDentist.com
The Chocolate Architect
Looking for something fun to do with someone special? Try a wine and chocolate pairing from The Chocolate Architect in The Palladio. Enjoy their signature Chocolate Silk Ganache paired with lovely wines and ports from California and Napa Valley. More of a beer fan? They offer beer and chocolate pairings too. ChocolateArchitect.com
Photography by Terryn Wolf
What Are You Thankful For?
In a year with so many challenges economically and globally, it’s important to stay true to our core values and be thankful for what we have. Like many, I am most thankful for my family. Being able to share stories, dreams, and battles with those you know best is truly priceless. On the business side of things, I’m also so thankful for our talented team of contributing writers who help put together the stories that make up Folsom City Lifestyle. I asked them what they were thankful for this year and I’m happy to share that with you:
ARTICLE BY LISA WOLF
This year, I am most thankful for growing even more as a professional, as a woman, and as an individual. There were moments of fear, happiness, heartache, stagnance, and chaos, but through it all, I have learned so much about myself, which is priceless when life is as short as it is. I am most thankful for not letting fear hold me back any longer, which has led me even closer to achieving my dreams.
- Jessica Shona-Stewart
This year, I’m incredibly thankful for the season of life our family is in. I feel immense gratitude that my husband and I have careers that provide a healthy work-life balance, allowing us to be deeply involved in our kids’ lives and strengthen our connection as a family. Watching our boys grow into loving, thoughtful, and endlessly curious individuals fills us with pride, and being present for all their special moments brings so much joy to my heart.
-Melissa Strand
This time of year always makes me reflect on all the beautiful things I am fortunate enough to have in my life: family, friends, a roof over my head, dinner on the table, and a wonderful lifetime of health and happiness
- Terryn Wolf
Jessica Shona-Stewart
Melissa Strand
Terryn Wolf
Falling For Neutrals
SEASONAL DECOR TIPS FOR KEEPING IT SIMPLE
I love decorating for the holiday season, but it gets tough if trying to keep a home decor airy, light and neutral. My home is full of neutrals, such as linen, khaki, white and gray, so decorating for the holidays can be tricky with the bright and bold themes on display at the stores. Here are tips regarding how to achieve a festive look without going overboard.
ARTICLE BY MEL BOBAN
LESS IS MORE
First, whenever decorating for the holiday season, I clear what's possible to make room for what's coming. I eliminate decor pieces that are displayed year-round to avoid adding clutter to rooms. Giving decor pieces or floral arrangements their own space to shine can pull the room together and make it feel very designed.
STICK TO THE PALETTE
As best as possible, I try to stick to each of the color palettes in my room. When it’s time to bring out pumpkins or holiday Santas, I stick to white and neutral or add in color pops of gold and silver to keep everything flowing. If I start to add too many primary colors, it ends up looking like a mash-up gone astray.
CELEBRATE MEMORIES
The holidays are often bursting with family traditions and memories, and decor can reflect that, too. I have many items handed down over the years that I like admiring, but if they aren’t quite right for my room, there are options to bring the spirit of them to life. Framed holiday family photos in a black and white filter are an excellent way to tie in your history of celebrating in a subtle way.
LOOK TO NATURE
Some of my favorite items to use for holiday decor come from a simple nature walk. Using actual items you find, or just getting inspiration from the outdoors is a great way to bring sights of the season indoors. For fall, elements such as branches, leaves and neutral gourds match with everything. For winter, I love using sticks with berries
or evergreen branches with pine cones to fill vases. Add a battery-operated strand of lights and you’re looking just like a designer home magazine spread.
GO COZY
Swapping out usual throw pillows and throw blankets for plushy, cuddly materials and seasonal prints are another simple way to add holiday spirit without being so literal. Opting for neutral plaids, cable knits, or sherpa materials add that feeling of fall and winter.
CATER TO ALL THE SENSES
Don’t forget about the smell! Stocking up on candles that smell like the season is the last missing piece for a holiday vibe. The total sensory feeling of the holidays is what really brings a home to life, whether it's pumpkin spice burning for Thanksgiving or a fresh pine and cedar for Christmas.
If items aren’t working together, don’t be afraid to get crafty. Painting pumpkins with spray paint or tying some neutral ribbons around existing vases are an easy and affordable way to make them fit a specific aesthetic.
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GIVING
Local Services Helping Those in Need
Folsom offers several organizations that help and support our community and they could use your help. Sign up to volunteer, make a donation, and investigate sponsorships. Every little bit helps.
ARTICLE BY TERRYN WOLF
Twin Lakes Community Food Bank has delivered more than 660,000 meals in and around Folsom. Partnering with the property of Mount Olive Church, the quarter-acre Twin Lakes Garden was established in 2012 and includes 60 raised beds and more than a dozen fruit trees which produce thousands of pounds of fresh food each year for food bank clients. TwinLakesFoodBank.org
Powerhouse Ministries is a Christian nonprofit that exists to inspire and empower people to rise above their circumstances, change their lives, and impact their community. For over thirty years, Powerhouse has been a refuge for people seeking help with addiction, abuse, crime, and poverty. Programs include residential recovery, community outreach, crisis resources, a leadership college, and children’s programs. phmfolsom.org
Friends of Folsom is a nonprofit organization focused on giving friends, families, neighbors, and businesses a chance to work together for causes and projects that give back to our community. They have joined hands with small businesses, vendors, and members of the community and their friends to feed well over 80,000 families. FriendsofFolsom.org
1. TWIN LAKES FOOD BANK, 327 MONTROSE DR.
2. POWERHOUSE MINISTRIES, 311 MARKET ST.
3. FRIENDS OF FOLSOM, 604 SUTTER ST.
4. FOLSOM’S HOPE, 1100 BLUE RAVINE RD.
Folsom’s Hope runs mentoring programs where at-risk children connect with a caring and supportive adult once per week during their school-scheduled lunch. They also partner with FCUSD and the City of Folsom to deliver STARS after-school programs at Theodore Judah Elementary and Sutter Middle School allowing students to receive both academic help and encouragement. One hour, once a week can change lives. FolsomsHope.org
5. THE MOOSE - FOLSOM LODGE, 203 SCOTT ST.
The Moose is an international organization of men and women dedicated to caring for the young and the old while bringing communities closer together and celebrating life. Mooseheart provides a home for children and teens who deserve a second chance, while Moosehaven provides comfort and security for senior members as they enter their twilight years. Charities work to enable services and initiatives that enhance the lives of those in care. MooseIntl.org
6. ROTARY CLUB OF HISTORIC FOLSOM, 1300 FORREST ST.
Rotary is a group of local business professionals, civic leaders, and other community members that meet regularly to create a better community. The Rotary Club of Historic Folsom fosters high-energy camaraderie and “Service above Self.” The Rotary Club raised $100,000 to benefit the Mercy Hospital Foundation’s Landing for Life campaign in its inaugural year. FolsomRotary.com
7. SNOWLINE HOSPICE, 616 E. BIDWELL ST.
Snowline’s mission is to bring peace and dignity through life’s transitions by providing comfort, care, and support for those in need. Snowline’s journey began over 45 years ago and serves patients and their families with a holistic approach that combines expert medical care, bereavement support, and a profound understanding of the unique needs of each individual. The thrift store helps generate vital income that is needed for patient care and services.
SnowLineHealth.org
giving dip -
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD I PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
Fall is synonymous with gathering with friends and family and enjoying time together. Whether it is for Thanksgiving, a football watch party or a simple fall gathering, these easy appetizer dips are the perfect shareable snack to share.
fig & honey brie
The perfect cheesy fall dip that is both savory and sweet. The chopped pecans add a subtle crunch that makes this irresistible.
ingredients:
• 8 ounce brie wheel
• 1/3 cup fig spread or jam
• ¼ cup pecans
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
directions: Place brie in a baking dish. Spread the fig spread on top of brie and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Drizzle with honey. Add fresh herbs, and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with pita chips or crackers.
garlic herb feta dip
This savory dip is quick and easy to assemble and is perfect to serve with fresh veggies or crackers of any kind.
ingredients:
• ½ cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 whole garlic bulb, roasted
• 1 ¼ cup feta cheese
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon dill
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
directions:
First, cut the head off of the top of the garlic bulb, and drizzle olive oil on top. Wrap in foil, and place it in a n oven heated to 425 degrees. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft. Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl, and set aside. Next, add the yogurt, feta, lemon juice, salt, pepper and water in a blender and lightly blend. Add the roasted garlic and blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!
loaded hummus
This crowd-pleaser can be made in advance for easy entertaining.
hummus ingredients:
• 2 cans of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
• Juice from one lemon (or ¼ cup)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
toppings:
• Olives
• Cherry tomatoes
• Chickpeas
• Feta cheese
• Red onion
• Fresh Parsley
directions:
In a blender, add all of the ingredients except the olive oil and the toppings. Blend until smooth. Spread Hummus onto a plate or platter and top with chopped toppings. Serve with fresh bell peppers, zucchini, crackers and pita bread.
ingredients:
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 can pumpkin puree
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
directions: Place cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl, and soften for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and blend with a hand mixer until smooth. Add in pumpkin and blend until combined. Mix in heavy whipping cream and mix on high for 2 minutes. Next, stir in pumpkin pie spice. Serve with sliced apples, pretzels, graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
Nothing screams fall quite like the flavor of pumpkin. This lightly sweet dip takes just a few minutes to make and is perfect for any fall get-together.
creamy pumpkin cheesecake dip
Pumpkin Cuties
• Cutie Mandarin Oranges
• Celery Sticks
Peel the cutie mandarin oranges and cut celery sticks into 1-inch long sticks.
Cut each slice of celery into thirds or fourths and insert celery sticks into the center of the peeled oranges.
Oreo Spiders
• Oreos
• Candied Eyes
• Chocolate Chips
• Pretzel Logs
Break pretzel rods in half and stuff them into the Oreo cookies to form the spider legs. Melt the chocolate chips until smooth.
Use a toothpick to place the melted chocolate onto the Oreos where the eyes will go.
Immediately place the eye candies onto the melted chocolate. Place the Oreos in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
cuterie SPOOK-
A SPOOKY SPIN ON THE CLASSIC CHARCUTERIE
ARTICLE BY SAVANNA JAGGEARS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREGORY JAGGEARS
Spook-Cuterie is a cutie Halloween snack for pre- or post-trick-or-treating. This spooky spin on the classic charcuterie board will excite the kids and provide a few nutritious nibbles before they fill up on too much candy. Whether you bring this to the school party or set it up while everyone gets in their costumes, fun MUMMY-ries will be made.
Nutter Butter Ghosts
• Nutter Butter Cookies
• White Melting Chocolate
• Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions:
1. Gather together the items.
2 .Arrange and style according to your party aesthetic.
3. Add extra items, such as crackers, chips and cheeses.
Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 15-second increments. Stir between increments until the chocolate is fully melted.
Dip the top of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place the coated cookie on wax paper to dry.
Press the mini chocolate chip to make the eyes and mouth before the chocolate dries.
Blackberry Bats
• Bat Shaped Cookie Cutter
• Blackberries
• Candied Eyes
Place the cookie cutter on the charcuterie board and fill with blackberries. Place candied eyes to make the eyes of the bat.
4. Fan out additional fruits and veggies.
5. Celebrate and make the days leading up to October 31st memorable!
Cozy Autumn Cookbooks
After a sizzling summer, when the last thing we wanted to do was turn on our ovens or stovetops, autumn has finally arrived. Shorter days and cooler temperatures draw us back into our kitchens to create our favorite comfort foods, but we often find ourselves stuck when it comes to new ideas. Whether you’re the family chef, an entertainer who loves to feed a crowd or a solo cook, you’re likely looking for some seasonal cooking and baking inspiration.
Filled with perfectly curated recipes, mouth-watering photos, cooking tips, and personal insights, the following four new releases are here to help. They offer solutions to your daily dinner dilemmas, celebrate our nation’s vast culinary history, teach you how to bake the best biscuits and satisfy your sweet tooth. Add these amazing cookbooks to your personal collection and you will add hundreds of new recipes to your repertoire, creating an endless array of delicious dinners and desserts. Spend a chilly night expanding your cooking talents or learning a few new baking tricks and watch how a quiet evening at home can quickly transform into something truly special. It’s time to celebrate the season, so put down that delivery app and pick up these tasty new cookbook releases, filled with recipes to keep you happy and cozy all season long.
Warm up your kitchen and celebrate the season
ARTICLE BY RHIANNON JOHNSON
Still We Rise: A Love Letter to the Southern Biscuit with Over 70 Sweet and Savory Recipes
BY ERIKA COUNCIL
Bomb Biscuit Company’s founder and head baker Erika Council pairs her heritage (she’s the granddaughter of legendary soul food chef Mildred Council aka “Mama Dip”) and immense skill set to deliver a heartfelt and tasty tribute to the Southern biscuit. Featuring classics and new favorites, this recipe collection is bound to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Sweet Little Cakes from Mrs. Zabar’s Bakeshop: Perfect Desserts for Sharing
BY TRACEY ZABAR
Smaller size, same big flavor! Tracey Zabar has edited her famous recipes to allow home bakers the opportunity to create their own smaller versions of her famous cakes in the comfort of their own kitchens. Each seasonally organized recipe serves two to six people—perfect for creating a tiny treat to share or to satisfy your own sweet tooth.
The Great American Recipe Cookbook Season 2 Edition:
100 Memorable Recipes to Celebrate the Diversity and Flavors of American Food
There’s something for everyone in this companion cookbook to the second season of The Great American Recipe . The fun, feel-good cooking competition highlights some of our country’s most talented home cooks and captures the rich culinary history of America. From generational family treasures to regional cuisines, this recipe collection exemplifies how food represents and unifies our communities and cultures.
Skinnytaste
Simple: Easy, Healthy Recipes with 7 Ingredients or Fewer
BY GINA HOMOLKA, HEATHER K. JONES, R.D.
Streamline your dinnertime routine with these easy, delicious, and healthy recipes, each requiring seven ingredients or fewer. Featuring 105 original recipes plus 15 beloved fan-favorites from the website, Skinnytaste Simple focuses on using minimum ingredients while delivering maximum flavor and nutrition.
a festive pairing
The age-old question, “What wine goes with turkey?” is answered.
ARTICLE BY MARY ABEL
It’s a question heard every year about this time: “What are the best wines to serve with Thanksgiving dinner?” “In my early days in the wine business, the answer was pretty cut and dried because it was all based on the assumption that you had a turkey that came out of the oven that was dry, and so you’re almost guaranteed to need something with a little bit of sweetness to it to help balance that out,” James Lewis says. James is a sommelier who has been in the wine business for more than 26 years. “I’d recommend a sweet or off-dry Riesling or Gewü rztraminer. Something that will help with that dry meat that you’re about to choke down.”
But now, with all the ways people are preparing the big bird, he says that conversation has become a lot more interesting and fun.
“People are frying turkeys, which come out really moist and delicious. They’re smoking turkeys and they’re doing them on the grill,” James says. “Now, when I’m asked that question, I always ask how the turkey is going to be cooked because any given preparation is going to call for something a little bit different.
“If you’re deep frying it, it’s going to come out very moist with a fair bit of fat, so you need something that’s going to cut through that. So you can go with a dry white, you can do a dry Riesling, or you could try a French Chardonnay, which typically doesn’t have that big, rich mouthfeel that California Chardonnay would have. It’s crisper and cleaner with high acidity.”
For those who prefer red wines, James says that a fried or smoked turkey can handle something a bit bolder and full-bodied. “Try something like a Pinot Noir. It’s not at all heavyhanded. When I’m talking about red wines, and
I talk about heavy-handed or big—Cabernet is big and full-bodied. I call it the linebacker of the wine world. Then you’ve got Pinot Noir, which is more about balance and elegance. So, if Cabernet is a linebacker, Pinot Noir would be the ballerina. They’re both athletes, but with different approaches to athletics, so they have different approaches to your palate. Cabernet is big, dry, and highly tannic, so you might serve a Cabernet or Malbec if you’re having a steak for Thanksgiving, but you wouldn’t want to do that with a turkey.
“With a turkey,” James continues, “you want something that’s going to have a little more acidity, less tannins, and medium body; not that big mouth-filling richness. You can do a Beaujolais or an old-world Italian Sangiovese, which tends to be a very food-friendly wine.”
Somewhere in between might be a soft, flirty rosé. And rosé wine seems to be having a moment. “Rosé was always thought of as a summer wine, but people are now drinking it year-round. It’s an excellent choice to go with turkey.”
What about bubbles? “I almost hesitate to answer that because it’s kind of the easy answer. You can drink Champagne or sparkling with anything because of that really bright acidity. Especially if you have a fried bird, a Prosecco or sparkling wine is going to cut right through that fattiness and balance it out really nicely.”
If you’re hosting a tableful of friends and family this year, James says it’s easy to bring together a collection of wines that will please the crowd. “If you do one bottle of sparkling, whether it’s white or rosé, a bottle of dry white, a bottle of rosé, and a bottle of medium-bodied red, you’ve got something to cover just about anybody’s preference.”
“If you do one bottle of sparkling, whether it’s white or rosé, a bottle of dry white, a bottle of rosé, and a bottle of medium-bodied red, you’ve got something to cover just about anybody’s preference.”
What if I’m serving ham this year?
“Lots of people have ham for Thanksgiving, right? It’s very traditional to pair ham and Pinot. But again, you can get creative. You can do a Grenache, you can do a Beaujolais…really, any of those medium-bodied reds will be delicious.”
What about dessert?
How much should I spend on a bottle of wine?
“If you’re having pumpkin pie for dessert, I would go with something like a tawny port. The spiciness of the pie combined with that kind of nuttiness and caramel notes of a tawny port? Lovely. And it would work with an apple pie as well.”
“That’s kind of an impossible question to answer because wine is so incredibly subjective. That said, I’m a firm believer that there is an absolute ocean of delicious wine in that $15–$25 retail price point. If you go to your wine shop and tell them you’re looking for a nice off-dry Riesling for around $20, they should be able to find you something that’ll work really well. There’s no reason to break the bank.”
James Lewis is a sommelier who has been in the wine business for more than 26 years, and he and his wife, Nancie own Crush Wine Bar in Castle Rock Colorado.
events
NOVEMBER 1ST
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway | 7:30 PM
The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of the 90s, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. HarrisCenter.net
NOVEMBER 2ND
Dia de Muertos
Folsom Historic District | 5:00 PM
A magical celebration of life as we honor our loved ones. Contribute your mementos and memories to our community ofrenda, a beautiful altar dedicated to those who have passed on. Sing and dance along with Corima, as they play traditional Mexican music. Watch Folklorico dancers, Nube de Oro, light up the stage with their beautiful dances. HistoricFolsom.org
NOVEMBER 2ND
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway | 7:30 PM
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid. Co-founder Kim Wilson, the sole original member, still spearheads the group. HarrisCenter.net
NOVEMBER 6TH
An Evening with Shawn Colvin & KT Tunstall - Together Onstage
Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway | 7:30 PM
Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall pack a double dose of star power into a single-concert experience. Colvin, the Grammy-winning singer/ songwriter of “Sunny Came Home” fame, has an emotional depth and on-stage vulnerability that has solidified her as a premier live performer. Scottish singer/songwriter Tunstall, known for hits “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree”, captivates audiences with her dynamic vocals and guitar prowess. HarrisCenter.net
NOVEMBER 9TH
Foothill
Wine Festival
The Palladio | 3:00 PM
Sample award-winning wines from over 30 wineries. Explore the vibrant outdoor atmosphere as you savor delicious bites from local vendors, all while enjoying the sounds of live music. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for a great time, the Foothill Wine Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of our region. FoothillWineFest.com
NOVEMBER 11TH
Veteran's Day Parade
Natoma Street and City Lions Park | 11:00 AM
Folsom residents will honor the nation's veterans at the 24th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade. Folsom.Ca.Us
