Style Magazine July 2020
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude. Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive. Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss. As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude.
Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive.
Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss.
As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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Sip on This<br />
This next one’s bursting with flavor.<br />
The Tacos Chilangos at Cascada<br />
in Placerville have all the staples of a<br />
good taco: juicy meat, a hint of spice,<br />
and flavorful accompaniments. Here,<br />
sautéed steak and chorizo with onions,<br />
jalapeños, mushrooms, tomatoes, and<br />
jack cheese are piled into corn tortillas.<br />
One bite of these and you’re in taco<br />
heaven. cascadainplacerville.com <br />
Must-Try<br />
Mezcals<br />
BY MEGAN WISKUS<br />
Tequila’s smoky cousin<br />
mezcal is having a<br />
moment. Try the agavebased<br />
spirit from the<br />
comfort of your crib<br />
by buying one of these<br />
STYLE-tested, and<br />
approved, bottles.<br />
Cascada and Goose Port Public House photos by Dante Fontana. Rock-<br />
N-Fire photo by Ray Burgess. Folsom Tap House photo courtesy of Folsom<br />
Tap House. Mezcal bottle photos courtesy of their respective companies.<br />
We love a tried-and-true taco. We also<br />
love those with a twist. So, when we<br />
saw Crisped Corned Beef Tacos on<br />
the menu at Goose Port Public House<br />
in Roseville, we had to put them to the<br />
test. Contrary to what you might think,<br />
these tacos are anything but dry and<br />
exude flavor—especially when paired<br />
with Cotija cheese, salsa, and lime. Taco<br />
’bout tasty! gooseport.com <br />
Folsom’s Rock-N-Fire might be famed<br />
for their pizzas, burgers, and wings, but<br />
did you know they serve tacos, too? The<br />
Carnitas Tacos—which boast delicately<br />
tender braised pork that’s seasoned to<br />
perfection, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese,<br />
and pico de gallo on soft corn tortillas—are<br />
particularly praiseworthy. Understated,<br />
yet undeniably tasty, these are worth a try.<br />
rocknfirerestaurants.com<br />
We’ll never say no to shrimp tacos.<br />
And when they’re Folsom Tap<br />
House’s Spicy Sriracha Shrimp<br />
Tacos, you know we’re making a<br />
beeline for them. Grilled Srirachaglazed<br />
prawns are complemented<br />
by a summery, sweet mango<br />
salsa, pickled red onions, lettuce,<br />
and a piquant roasted green chili<br />
sauce. Get in my belly, already!<br />
folsomtaphouse.com<br />
Casamigos Mezcal<br />
Espadin<br />
$59 at Whole Foods Market,<br />
270 Palladio Parkway,<br />
Folsom, 916-984-8500;<br />
1001 Galleria Boulevard,<br />
Roseville, 916-781-5300,<br />
wholefoodsmarket.com<br />
Balanced and elegant with<br />
delicate notes of smoke,<br />
which lead to a long, silky<br />
finish.<br />
Wahaka Mezcal<br />
Espadin<br />
$39.99 at Bourbon Wine<br />
& Spirits, 5005 Foothills<br />
Boulevard, Suite 2A,<br />
Roseville, 916-742-4993,<br />
bourbonwineandspirits.com<br />
Made with 100% certified<br />
organic espadin agave;<br />
equal parts smoky, earthy,<br />
and sweet.<br />
Se Busca Joven Mezcal<br />
$44.99 at Rocklin Bottle<br />
Shop, 5060 Rocklin Road, Suite<br />
A, Rocklin, 916-824-2726,<br />
rocklinbottleshop.com<br />
Cooked agave and mesquite<br />
on the nose, this young<br />
mezcal opens with a palate<br />
of nuts, fruit, and green<br />
vegetables and lands in a<br />
sweet, weighted finish with<br />
a mellow but spicy kick.<br />
Mezcal Vago Elote by<br />
Aquilino Garcia Lopez<br />
$64.98 at Fork Lift, 3333<br />
Coach Lane, Cameron<br />
Park, 530-672-9090,<br />
forkliftgrocery.com<br />
Toasted, nutty aroma with<br />
flavors of roasted corn and<br />
a rich, silky mouthfeel.<br />
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