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 ...

Travel

From Paris to Nice

Discover the soul of France through its cultural capital and sun-kissed Riviera gem Article and Photography by Todd and Kristy Murdoch France is a country of contrasts, and nowhere is that more beautifully experienced than in the cities of Paris and Nice. Visiting both offers a glimpse into two very different sides of French culture—each equally captivating. Paris, the City of Light, dazzles with timeless style and sophistication. From the iconic Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe to the...

Food + Beverage

Aperol Apéritifs

Refreshing cocktail recipes using Aperol Aperitivo Liquor Article by Kristy Murdoch | Photography by Murdoch Media Group Aperol Aperitivo Liqueur may be Italian by origin, but in France, it’s practically a national obsession. With its eye-catching orange hue and bittersweet blend of citrus, herbs, and spice, Aperol has become a staple in French cafés and bars. The iconic Aperol Spritz is a fixture of apéro culture sipped leisurely before dinner across Paris and the Riviera and has become my...

Life + Culture

Paws that Heal

Mayzie and her handler Adrienne Steurer volunteer their time, bringing love and support to first responders Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Charlene Taylor and Adrienne Steurer Mayzie sat, patiently waiting. Mostly black, with a splotch of white on her chest and swaths of caramel—including two “eyebrows” that give an extra-caring expression to her beautiful face—she stayed, ready to welcome the captain from Humboldt Bay Fire. He kneeled beside her, cuddling her, petting her. He had...

Education

Ready for School?

Jennifer Tommasini, owner of The Gift of Kids Daycare & Preschool shares insight for parents Article by Krista Minard Whether it’s a child’s first school, a new school, or simply back to school, a new academic year can bring nerves—and excited anticipation—for kids and parents. Jennifer Tommasini, owner of The Gift of Kids Daycare & Preschool in El Dorado Hills has helped lots of littles adjust to their new environment—lots of older children, too. (In addition to preschool and daycare for...