About two weeks ago I was invited to visit and try the excellent tamales that are made locally by the Silva family. This is a serious family business, and they make the tamales at Manzanita Kitchen and Events, the new…
Steppin’ Out – Drewski’s Hot Rod Kitchen
Generally I try to buy food at the El Dorado County Fair from the local non-profits, like the 4H, granges, 20-30 Club and other local organizations. But now and then I wander off to see what new vendors we have,…
Steppin’ Out – Gularte’s Great Diamond Deli & Pizza
“Enter as Strangers – Leave as Friends,” that is the sign over the counter at Gularte’s Great Diamond Deli & Pizza, which is located at 670-B Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs, CA (same center as Jiffy Mart). And, they…
Community Profiles – Placerville, Part 2 (The Town Becomes a City)
On September 9, 1850, California officially became a State. Feeling that Hangtown was an inappropriate name for a community, the legislature pondered naming it either Ravine City or Placerville, with the latter winning out. As a result of the change…
Steppin’ Out – ZacJack Bistro
“If you aren’t willing to grind your own meat, bake your own buns and use the freshest ingredients, you shouldn’t be serving burgers.” Chef John Evans I have eaten breakfast, lunch, dinner, wine paring dinners and more at ZacJack Bistro…
Steppin’ Out – C & T’s Restaurant
“So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being.” Franz Kafka Earlier this week I stopped by C & T’s Restaurant in Pollock Pines, CA, which is located at 6454 Pony…