INTRODUCING

Introducing Q&A WITH LOCAL COMPANIES

PHOTOS BY DANTE FONTANA

Steve Menez

S.M. Menez Interior Mouldings

FOLSOM, 916-983-2083, CROWNMOULDINGMAN.COM SERVICES OR PRODUCTS

YOU OFFER: Installation of crown moulding, window and door casing, wainscoting, baseboards, fireplace mantels, farmhouse ceiling, and shiplap.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT

YOUR PROFESSION: Adding character to each home I work in with true craftsmanship.

FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR

COMPANY: I've installed over 60 miles of moulding in more than 700 homes over the last 25 years. FIRST JOB: Working for a family friend in 1976, who taught me how to do things right the first time. My brother and I did everything for him—from cleaning carpets to building decks. He was a craftsman and gave us time to learn and perfect whatever we did. FAVORITE FOOD: Jimboy’s Tacos. LAST BIG PURCHASE: My 2007 Ford F-350 company truck. It has hauled enough mouldings over the years to redo the State Capitol.

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU

CAN BE FOUND: With my wife and children—cycling and snowshoeing.

YOU LOVE LIVING HERE,

BECAUSE: Folsom and the surrounding areas have so much recreation to offer. It’s a great place to live and play.

Mama Earth Farm

8220 GRIZZLY FLAT ROAD, SOMERSET, 530-363-4505, MAMAEARTHFARM.COM, @MAMAEARTHFARM

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER:

Weekly CSA boxes and fresh produce, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, figs, vegetables, and cut flowers.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT

YOUR PROFESSION: Getting to provide nourishing, fresh food to our community. FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: We started the farm in our front yard on just a ¼ of an acre. FIRST JOB: Working at a local winery. FAVORITE FOOD: Organic produce. LAST BIG PURCHASE: Our new farm location.

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE

FOUND: Adventuring into remote parts of El Dorado County with friends or family. YOU LOVE LIVING HERE, BECAUSE: In my opinion, El Dorado County is the best place to live.

Maria and Leo Garcia Ben Woods

Garcia Bread Co.

ROSEVILLE, 916-789-0331, GARCIABREADCO.COM, @GARCIABREADCO

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER: Homemade, all-natural breads featuring local and sustainable ingredients. WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION: Leo: Being my own boss; Maria: Owning my own business while providing the community an opportunity to enjoy sustainable, delicious products at a competitive price. FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: Maria: It started out as an assignment for an agricultural business class I was taking last year. FIRST JOB: Leo: Washing taxis; Maria: Scooping ice cream. FAVORITE FOOD: Leo: Wings and beer; Maria: Dark chocolate and red wine. LAST BIG PURCHASE: A Woodcreek High School advertisement banner. WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE FOUND: Leo: Coaching freshmen boys’ basketball at Woodcreek High School; Maria: Running or reading. YOU LOVE LIVING HERE, BECAUSE: Leo: Roseville is a small town with all the comforts of a big city; Maria: We get the four seasons (unlike San Francisco where we’re from) and it’s affordable with great schools.