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On the Rise

An El Dorado County-based micro bakery turns out delicious breads and other goodies made with wild yeast Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Provided Real bread for real people—that’s the motto behind Sister Loaves, a micro bakery founded by El Dorado Hills native Karen Wells, who gathered inspiration from her mother’s sourdough baking. Wells makes breads and other baked goods using wild yeast/sourdough; all are naturally leavened. She created the starter (dubbed Jacob, the Party Boy) in...

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Foodie Getaway in the Bay

It’s an easy drive to Marin County, where the air is fresh, and restaurants and markets abound with a plethora of delicious dishes and ingredients Article and Photography by Krista Minard What is it about Bay Area food? We’ve got lots of great restaurants, grocery stores, specialty shops, and farmers markets here in our region, but a trip to the Bay always hits the spot in a new way. Head for a spot that’s relatively easy to access (no bridge crossings required!): Marin. It’s home to a line of...

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More Than Pizza

The Kaur family shares what happens when you mix a family dream, a passion for pizza, and a little hometown hospitality Article by Kristy Murdoch | Photography by Charlene Taylor For Mandy and Raj Kaur, Formaggio Pizza Express is about much more than making a great pie. What started as a quiet “someday” became a reality when, together with their brother Paul, they combined their complementary strengths to open a local pizzeria in EDH Town Center. At the heart of the leap was a desire to honor...

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Let's Do Coffee

Local coffeehouses serve up basic drip, pour-overs, and espresso concoctions—plus some remarkable pastries—for the most discerning palates Article and Photography by Krista Minard Coffee—so necessary for some to start the day, and a ready excuse to get together and talk, each person clutching their own preferred drink. The foothills community has a number of spots with a wide variety of coffee (and tea) choices, many with pastry cases to entice a bit of sin, and some with breakfast and lunch...