Food + Beverage

Delightful DIY Jars

Homemade gift ideas sure to impress the party host Article by How-To by Catherine Baer | Photography by Kristy Murdoch The holiday season is here, bringing with it a full calendar of parties, gatherings, and festive celebrations. While a bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers is always an appreciated thank-you gift, why not surprise your host with something more personal this year? These food- and drink-inspired layered jar creations are simple to make, fun to customize, and sure to be enjoyed...

Life + Culture

Digital Detox for Gratitude

Practical ways to unplug and rediscover joy in everyday moments Photography by Murdoch Media Group In today’s world, phones buzz, notifications ping, and social media scrolls never seem to end. While technology keeps us connected, it can also distract us from the very moments that make life meaningful. A little intentional unplugging can help shift our focus back to gratitude, connection, and presence. The good news? It doesn’t take a total digital detox—just small, mindful changes. Even just...

Life + Culture

Still Serving

El Dorado Hills Military Veterans Group serves the entire community Article by Krista Minard When Steven Gutierrez moved to El Dorado Hills in 2016, he discovered something missing in his beautiful new community: a strong local group that brought military service members together. He served for 36 years in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army, on active duty and in the reserves, and he saw a need for a strong veterans network. So he started one. “The goal was to create camaraderie, provide a...

Local Services

Standing Up for Kids

CASA El Dorado executive director Natalie Moore introduces the organization and its support for children Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Provided by CASA Imagine you’re a 7-year-old in a new foster home full of strangers, uncertain where your parents have gone, and separated from your brothers and sisters. Who can you count on? This is where CASA comes in. What CASA stands for says it all: Court Appointed Special Advocates. Its volunteers are caring community members designated by...

Food + Beverage

Rustic Fall Supper

Gather friends and family for a farm-to-table feast filled with comforting flavors and rustic charm Photography by Paul Versluis There’s no better way to welcome fall than with a cozy gathering of friends and family around a beautifully decorated table filled with comfort food. From the first sip of a smoky Mezcal cocktail to the aroma of freshly roasted vegetables and herbs, this farm-to-table dinner is brimming with character and flavor. Earthy ceramics and rustic arrangements of locally...

Food + Beverage

Savor the Local Flavor

Your insider guide for your next craving and occasion Article by Kristy Murdoch | Photography by Provided Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, wrangling the kids for a family night out, or chasing the best deals, our area’s dining scene delivers. Bustling breweries, cozy restaurants, family-friendly eateries, and date-night gems all await. We’ve rounded up some top local picks so you can spend less time scrolling reviews and more time savoring great food, great drinks, and great company...

Entertainment

Where Pumpkins Meet Adventure This Fall

Discover family-friendly farms and carnival-style fun in our region Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Provided Fall has officially arrived, and with it comes the perfect excuse to take a day off, pick out pumpkins, try delicious seasonal creations, and enjoy a day outdoors. Our region is filled with farms and pumpkin patches that go far beyond simple gourds. Think giant corn mazes, rides, petting zoos, and shows that can easily fill an entire day of family fun. While Apple Hill will...

Health + Wellness

Dripping Vitality

At IV Lounge, intravenous vitamin therapy boosts health and helps save lives Article by By Krista Minard | Photography by Provided For most of us, the sense that healing can happen doesn’t happen as dramatically as it did for Carey Mencarini. In a wheelchair, on oxygen, and diagnosed with several life-threatening disorders—including advanced Lyme disease and a form of ALS—Mencarini had been told she was dying. Unable to swallow, she was grateful when she discovered IV nutrient therapy, which...

Health + Wellness

An Elevated Healthcare Experience

Marshall El Dorado Hills is now open with more space, more services, more convenience Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Provided by Marshall In Town Center West, Marshall has opened its new 25,000-square-foot medical facility aimed at getting EDH residents back on their feet as soon as possible. We caught up with Marshall president and CEO Siri Nelson to learn more about the new space and all it means for the community. “We’re here to help everyone write their comeback story!” she...

Style + Beauty

Thrill of the Hunt

Our Fall Edit with designer consignment store, Renaissance. Proof that upcycling looks and feels fabulous. Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Emmy Pickett Page 2: Opposite: Comme des Garçons coat, CT Plage cashmere sweater, Vetement tweed skirt, Vintage Christian Dior tie, Louise Vuitton handbag, Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet This page: Rag & Bone long vest, Dolce & Gabbana blouse, No21 pants, David Yurman necklace, Office of Angela Scott shoes, Chanel handbag, Worth & Worth hat ...