Folsom, CA October 2023

Food and Drink

Welcome fall! We've been waiting for you.

With the changing seasons comes a change in what we are craving, and with fall that often means comfort food. October is our most delectable issue of the year, filled with some of our favorite dishes and beverages around town. We had the pleasure of visiting Apple Hill and tasting some fall favorites like apple donuts, apple pie, and apple beverages. Get your day bag packed and your tastebuds ready, you are in for a treat.

My family has been taking trips to Apple Hill since the boys were babies. There is so much to do there like enjoying all the fall flavors, shopping, fishing, pumpkin patches, and apple picking. There are also many wineries that are a must-visit for those who enjoy wine tasting and local savory snacks in a beautiful location.

Whether you're visiting your favorite fall locations, making Halloween treats, going to happy hour with friends, or donating your time to help feed others, food brings us together, and time together is invaluable.

As always, thank you for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

October 2023

PUBLISHER

Tiffany Bellingrath | tiffany.bellingrath@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Lisa Wolf | lisa.wolf@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Melissa Strand, Terryn Wolf, Caroline Smith, Cathy Tonks

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Douglas Barrett Photography

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Harris Center for the Arts Announces Their New 2023-2024 Season

Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts is excited to announce a brand new season of shows. From a 4-show Broadway series, to blues, rock, and country concerts, to stunning cultural performances, magicians, comedy, and more, the Harris Center proudly presents an exciting lineup of events for the 2023-2024 Season. www.harriscenter.net/23-24-season

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Repurposing Your Space

CREATIVE TIPS FROM CATHY TONKS, DESIGNS WITH YOU IN MIND

1. Consider taking low-traffic spaces in your home and repurposing them into functional rooms. For example, a client had a dedicated room in their home for formal dining; however, the room was far too small for a large table and was very rarely used space. As the need for a home office arose, they found that the unused dining room would be the perfect space for a home office. Their kitchen nook was then turned into a beautiful formal dining area that took advantage of their scenic views of Folsom Lake and it had plenty of natural light.

2. In the same example, to bring the outdoors inside, a strategically placed art piece featuring a water landscape mirrored the view outside the window, and a touch of greenery provided warmth without overwhelming the space.

3. When it comes to interior design, proper rug size is crucial. Many people tend to choose rugs that are too small, but the average rug size should be around 9x12 feet to anchor the dining area effectively. Similarly, the chandelier should be proportionate to the table size, not exceeding

its dimensions. Setting it in six inches on each side is a good guideline to follow.

4. Selecting the right fabric for chairs is also important. Performance fabrics like Crypton are recommended for dining rooms as they are resistant to spills and can be easily cleaned with a bleach solution, making them ideal for households with children or those that entertain frequently.

5. For a curated and custom look, matching chairs are not necessary. Combining different chair styles adds a unique touch to the dining room. In a traditional setting, using head chairs and smaller-scale side chairs creates a personalized and inviting atmosphere.

Consider the space that you have versus the space that you need, and don't be afraid to move things around to keep your home both beautiful and functional.

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Friends of Folsom: Putting the “FUN” in Fundraising

Local volunteer-based organization, Friends of Folsom , is a community of philanthropic-hearted individuals that dedicates countless hours, energy, and resources to give to families in need every year. Friends of Folsom relies 100% on donations and volunteers and feels blessed to have massive support from wonderfully generous and giving community members. With the participation of small businesses, individuals, friends, and family that all make up what they call their “Framily” (Friends + Family), the organization was able to feed over 10,000 families this past year for Thanksgiving and has fed over 80,000 families since their inception. Their 14th Annual Friends of Folsom Turkey Drive will take place on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, and will include a party, raffle, and auction to support community members in need. The location will be determined and featured on their website prior to the event.

Friends of Folsom has been able to fund and support numerous causes, dozens of local charities, and hundreds of community action items since its inception. They have also adopted hundreds of children for Christmas, giving kids the opportunity to feel joy and compassion during the holiday season. A goal of the Friends of Folsom is to continue the commitment with their unique “Framily” in the upcoming years, while they help families and individuals gain relief, independence, self-reliance, and most of all hope. Their organization provides support, financial aid, food, clothing, and rescue to thousands, and the

growth, reach, and impact of their organization has been entirely organic. The Friends of Folsom attribute their growth as stemming through their “uncommon culture”, which is their mindset of focusing on the way it should feel when doing their charity work, rather than developing a specific way to do the work. It is their hope that other like-minded, service-oriented individuals will join their causes and continue to be the heartbeat of their organization. They are an unorthodox group and like to say they put the “Fun” in FUNdraising, as they have created a culture where it’s fun to participate in charitable work for local children and families.

Friends of Folsom has ambitious goals and a bright outlook for 2023, while understanding their ability to help others is dependent on their growth in terms of volunteers and donations. Each year, the amount the organization has been able to donate has grown due to more people and businesses taking part in the causes they champion, and it is their hope that this trajectory will continue. The words “every little bit helps” have never been so evident throughout the past few years, and the needs this organization fills have grown. It takes a village, and if you’d like to be a part of this charitable organization, there are many ways to get involved. To learn about volunteer opportunities and to join their “Framily”, there is a link on their website to make a tax-deductible charitable donation, as well as the option of becoming a recurring contributor.

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“The organization was able to feed over 10,000 families this past year for Thanksgiving and has fed over 80,000 families since their inception. “

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UNCLE CHARLIE'S FIREHOUSE & BREW COMING SOON TO FOLSOM'S HISTORIC DISTRICT

A decade-long dream 'in the brewing' is finally coming to fruition for father-daughter dynamic duo Charlie and Taryn Grows .  Earlier this year, the City of Folsom approved Uncle Charlie's Firehouse and Brew (UCFB) by a unanimous 6-0 vote, paving the way for the fire-responder-themed establishment's planned opening in early 2024.  Located at 905 Leidesdorff Street in Historic Folsom, the 3,322sf is being renovated to include a 1952 Van Pelt fire engine as its centerpiece. This model of fire engine was the third ever commissioned by the City of Folsom, and where Charlie began his career riding tailboard.

Charlie joined the Folsom Volunteer Fire Department at the age of sixteen after his big brother convinced him "it would be fun" for a group of their friends to join the volunteer agency in Folsom together. Charlie spent the next 50 years being of invaluable service to our local communities before retiring as Fire Captain from the Yocha Dehe Fire Department in 2019. His fellow firefighters described Captain Grows as "a wonderful mentor, role model, and an incredibly hard worker. His uplifting personality, genuine kindness, energy, enthusiasm, and 'can do' attitude inspire and encourages others. He is quick to lend a helping hand and leaps at opportunities to serve."

Charlie had many additional jobs while working in the fire service. The Grows family owned a campground on Folsom Lake in the '60s where Charlie worked stacking wood and supplying provisions to campers. He has also been a veterinary assistant, a firefighter in the Air Force, worked on sprinkler systems for farmland, drove a Brinks Armored Car, and owned a payroll company, all while serving our local communities as a firefighter.

UCFB Home of the Halo:  In 2010, Charlie’s youngest daughter Stef was at college in Texas and was about to go

into doing mission work overseas. She reached out to Taryn to see what to get their dad for Christmas. Taryn texted back, “A half growler of beer” from a Texas brewery they had been to while out there. Christmas morning, Charlie opens up the beer and Stef explains that she had to educate the Texas brewery on how Californians refer to half growlers of beer as a “halo”. Surprised, they realized that Taryn’s text had autocorrected “half growler” to “halo”.  This was a funny and ironic mistake that seemed fitting since Stef was on her way to Christian ministry. The name, Home of the Halo, stuck!

Charlie had a lot of previous brewing experience before the family's brainchild of launching Uncle Charlie's Firehouse and Brew.  UCFB has been making great beer for over a decade, taking home 3rd place state honors in 2013 with their unique Kona Coffee Porter. In April 2015, UCFB launched on Facebook with a video spotlighting a six-month-aged Bourbon Barrel Porter and subsequent serving at a Folsom Rotary Club event. The "beernanigans" continued in 2016 with Charlie and Taryn spending the summer globetrotting as interns with World of Beer in search of the best beers in the world. While Charlie knew more about all things beer brewing, Taryn spent the past 8 years navigating all the land mines of a business start-up. "From having to re-zone the space itself to be able to brew beer on-site, to appeal hearings and navigating multiple regulatory agencies in opening a business in California...everything takes significantly more time than you can imagine," says Taryn. Charlie now trusts Taryn more with the business than being on his own. After so much hard work and dedication, we can't wait for the official grand opening of Uncle Charlie's Firehouse and Brew and hope to see you there!

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"FROM HAVING TO RE-ZONE THE SPACE ITSELF TO BE ABLE TO BREW BEER ON-SITE, TO APPEAL HEARINGS AND NAVIGATING MULTIPLE REGULATORY AGENCIES IN OPENING A BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA...EVERYTHING TAKES SIGNIFICANTLY MORE TIME THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE"

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Feed Your Soul

Food is exciting to cook, and satisfying to eat but is it enjoyable to read? Novels where food is prominently featured can be a veritable feast for the eyes. Food imagery, also called gustatory imagery, adds depth to a novel, providing a springboard for all kinds of descriptive and symbolic language. Different dishes can transport a reader to new regions of the world, reveal a character’s culture, or symbolically deepen the meaning of a text. So, dive into this list of autumn reads and don’t forget to save room for seconds.

Fall in love with food-centric fiction

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The School of Essential Ingredients

True crime fans and foodies alike will enjoy this beautifully written novel. The novel follows a Vancouver based chef, Jeremy Papier and his failing bistro. As Papier tries to hold his dreams together, his homeless father drags him into a real-life, 1940’s “cold case” investigation. The novel mindfully uses the investigation as well as Papier’s commitment to locally grown foods to pay tribute to Vancouver’s landscape and history.

Love is in the air at this Monday night cooking school. The novel follows a cast of hapless students as they are instructed in both the kitchen and in life by the school’s owner, Lillian. Lillian is the group’s fairy godmother as she hands out morsels of advice and challenges the students with advanced recipes. A cozy read, be prepared to fall in love with the decadence of the school’s dishes as well as the sweet message that lingers long after you put down the book.

A Moveable Feast

Published after his untimely death, A Moveable Feast is Hemingway’s memoir. A love letter to 1920’s Paris and the literary movement, Hemingway charters the reader through his early years there, one cafe at a time. Along the way, familiar characters like Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald float in and out. This no-frills prose will stick to your ribs and leave you satisfied.

The Sol Majestic

If you love science fiction, this big-hearted, culinary space opera is sure to hit the spot. The story follows impoverished Kenna, an aspiring guru who hungrily wanders the cosmos until he wins dinner at the galaxy’s most renowned restaurant, The Sol Majestic. A novel that is both fun and thought provoking, Steinmetz uses striking food imagery to explore what truly excites the spirit.

APPLE HILL SEASON

Apple Hill Welcomes Excited Visitors Into Another Fun Fall Season

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAROLINE SMITH

When summer becomes autumn and the leaves turn colorful, the residents of Folsom look forward to taking a trip to the family-owned farms of Apple Hill. Visitors to Apple Hill can enjoy special events, craft fairs, and an immense variety of fresh fruits, baked goods, and tasty drinks. The most visited ranch is High Hill Ranch, where visitors can wander through craft tents, savor a caramel apple next to a duck pond, or eat a barbecued lunch from the Pie Barn.

High Hill Ranch, however, is not the only mustvisit spot in Apple Hill. Goldbud Farms is a necessary stop for any lover of fresh fruit, as their roadside fruit stand offers delicious and in-season peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, and more.  If you have your heart set on purchasing from them, make sure to arrive in the morning, before they sell out for the day. Delfino Farms sports a picturesque view over rows of grapevines from both Joan’s Apple Bakery and the Edio Vineyards Tasting Room. Joan’s Apple Bakery is open only during peak apple season to ensure that all apples are perfectly ripened before baking, and sells everything from pies to fritters to apple cider donuts. Edio Vineyards offers wines and hard ciders to patrons year-round.

Boa Vista Orchards is another spot that is open year-round and is a popular stop for families and produce enthusiasts. It offers unlimited free samples of spiced apple cider and has a plethora of fresh fruits, vegetables, and canned sauces, all of which you can purchase inside its store. Boa Vista’s Pumpkin Patch sits across the road from the store and cider barn and offers multitudes of pumpkins in all sizes and shapes for families to pick out their favorite pumpkins.

These farms and many more make Apple Hill the beautiful and rightfully-popular autumn destination that it is, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

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THE FLAVOR OF FALL

Apples are the trademark fruit of fall, and with the many varieties to choose from, there is an apple that is sure to please any palate. They can be included in both sweet and savory dishes and are delicious and incredibly healthful. We all have heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While they aren’t a cureall, apples are packed full of polyphenols, antioxidants, vitamin C, B vitamins and fiber. Make the most of autumn’s best produce and the flavors of fall with these simple recipes.

APPLE GALETTE WITH CARAMEL DRIZZLE

Easier than pie but with all the same textures, this gooey warm dessert is sure to please. For simplicity, this can be made with a premade crust.

INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS:

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 1/4 cup iced cold water

Filling:

• 2 apples, peeled and sliced into thin slices

• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• Caramel sauce

• Optional: 1/4 chopped walnuts or pecans

Crust:

(Note: If running short on time, store bought crust works great, too.)

Mix flour, salt and sugar together in a bowl. Cut in the butter. Add water and mix until moistened. Lightly knead the dough and then form into a ball. Next, flatten dough into a thick circular form and refrigerate for one hour.

Filling:

Mix the apples, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar together in a bowl.

Assemble and Bake:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into a circle and set on parchment paper. Arrange apples in center of dough, leaving about one inch of space for the edges. Fold crust over the apples and press to seal edges. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with pecans or walnuts. Bake for 35 minutes. Serve with caramel sauce and ice-cream.

ELEVATED GRILLED CHEESE

This take on the classic grilled cheese is sure to satisfy your fall cravings. With the combined flavors of savory and sweet, it packs a punch for your taste buds.

INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS:

• 1/4 red onion, sliced

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Sliced sourdough bread

• 1-2 tablespoons butter

• 4 ounces Brie, sliced

• Fig jam, or preferred choice of jam

• 1 Granny smith apple, sliced

• Arugula

• Thinly sliced ham, optional

Heat olive oil in the skillet and add sliced onions. Cook for a few minutes and then add brown sugar. Sauté until soft. Set aside. Butter the outside of the sourdough bread. Next, spread jam on the inside of both slices. Add cheese, apples, onions and arugula. If using meat, add as well. Top with slice of bread and grill on skillet until both sides are toasted and cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

APPLE CHUTNEY

This Indian-inspired dish is the perfect fall topping for pork chops and also pairs nicely with ham. This is so easy to make and will fill your kitchen with the aroma of fall.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 2 cups Granny Smith apple, chopped

• ¼ cup pecans or walnuts

• 1/3 cup apple juice

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 3 tablespoons dried cranberries

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS:

Heat butter in saucepan, then add remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat until the sauce has cooked down and the apples are tender. Serve over pork chops. Enjoy!

APPLE CRISP A LA MODE

This fall classic is the perfect treat for a cozy fall dessert.

INGREDIENTS:

Filling:

• 6-8 apples, peeled and sliced

• ½ cup dark brown sugar

• ¼ cup flour

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Topping:

• ¾ cup flour

• ¾ cup dark brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ cup cold butter cubed

• 1 cup oats

• ¼ cup pecans, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease pie plate or baking dish. Mix all filling ingredients together and place in baking dish. Prepare topping by combining the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in butter using a fork or pastry cutter. Stir in oats and pecans and sprinkle over filling until covered. Bake for 45 minutes and serve with caramel drizzle and vanilla ice cream.

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events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

Folsom Fine Art Gourd Festival

FOLSOM | 10:00 AM

The California Gourd Society is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing the cultivation, education, and fabrication of hard shell gourds to all who are interested. We are farmers, artists, gardeners, crafters, gourd enthusiasts, teachers, and individuals who want to see and share the history and future of the “Hard Shell Gourd” preserved.  www.californiagourdsociety.com

Spirits, Brews & Bites

FOLSOM HISTORIC DISTRICT | 2:30 PM

Sample spirits, brews, and bites from various local distilleries and restaurants while you meander along Sutter Street and the Historic District. Tickets sell out quickly for this annual local favorite event so plan ahead.  www.historicfolsom.org

Folsom Police Foundation Disco Gala

FOLSOM COMMUNITY CENTER, 52 NATOMA STREET, FOLSOM | 6:00 PM

Join the Folsom Police Foundation for the third annual FPF Gala! This year is DISCO theme, so dust off your bell bottoms, show up in some sparkle, and let's have a great evening supporting the community and our police department!  www.folsompolicefoundation.org/events

Festifall

SUTTER STREET HISTORIC FOLSOM | 2:00 PM

Dress up the kids and Trick or Trick down Sutter Street in Historic Folsom. Merchants will be handing out candy and a costume contest will be held at the amphitheater at 4:30pm.  www.historicfolsom.org

3rd Annual Golf for Hope Fundraiser

CAMERON PARK COUNTRY CLUB, 3201 ROYAL DRIVE, CAMERON PARK | 10:00 AM

It's not too late to sign up as a sponsor or as a golfer for our Third Annual Golf for Hope event.  This is our largest fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds go to directly benefit Folsom's Hope .  folsomshopegolf.com

Trick or Treating at Palladio

350 PALLADIO PKWY | 5:00 PM

Head down to Palladio in your Halloween costume for some fun trick-or-treating. There will be a DJ and fun games with music, roaming characters, and photo opportunities. www.gopalladio.com

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