Lifestyle Picks

We’re all busy watching our waistlines, but there are times when it’s appropriate to toss that nasty old calorie counter out the window. If you’re feeling rebellious (and craving quality sweets), head to Estelle’s Patisserie, whose refined, soothing European ambiance and elegant pastries will catapult you into vacation mode. Best known for its ethereal...

I think we can all agree, there's just nothing like Mom's home cookin'. It just tastes better, doesn't it? For that reason I've asked my Mom to submit some of her favorite recipes for me to share with y'all each Monday. Let's get cooking in...

For people visiting the Lake Tahoe region this summer from Placer County or the greater Sacramento region, often times the quandary is whether to bring your pet or not. While there are Lake Tahoe lodging facilities that welcome pet stays, ther...

My therapist has a mantra. It is: The story you tell yourself creates the reality you experience. We talk a lot about personal narrative, how we tell ourselves stories about things. And name things. I said that this damn diet I’m on feels like I am on a hamster wheel, going nowhere, making no...

'Cascade'Author: Maryanne O'HaraFormat: PaperbackPublished: Penguin Books; April 2013Pages: 384Genre: Historical fictionGrade: BSource: Historical Fiction Virtual Book ToursSynopsis: It's 1935, and Desdemona Hart Spaulding has sacrificed her plans...

It’s beginning to look, and feel, a lot like summer!  And you know what that means – outdoor cooking!  We love grilling, except of course when it gets over 100 degrees, then we opt to eat something cool and crisp … Continue reading →

If you have been to my house for dinner in the last few months, there is a good chance that I have made you this steak for dinner. I think that this was my 5th time making this. I love this recipe. It is easy, and incredibly delicious. I like to use flank...

This dream of being a writer – it’s been around a long time, though  it has evolved over the years. And lately I’ve been thinking about the journey I’ve had. (Being part of Holley Gerth’s God-Sized Dream Team has helped me to pause and reflect. It’s funny how when you’re on the path of pursuing your dream, whether you’re...

I've been wanting to check out the vegan cuisine at Baagan for a long time, and finally drove up to Roseville with my friend Kathy for lunch there last week.I ordered the Veggie Wrap, pictured above, with a spinach herb tortilla as my choice of wrap. ...

By Kellie Edson So I really like baking. I’m that annoying coworker who brings you treats you can’t resist when you are on a diet. That’s because, while I like baking, I don’t like the extra calories involved with EATING all my baking. Another thing…we eat a lot of bananas…but a lot of bananas...