50 Grand Steakhouse I was invited to be a guest speaker for the Pollock Pines SIRS (Sons In Retirement) last week. They meet for lunch one Thursday a month at 50 Grand Steakhouse, 6401 Pony Express Trail In Pollock…
Hunting Hot Dogs: Sacramento and Roseville
“Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.” — Otto von Bismarck Tale of the dog I spent much of last week in Carmichael house-sitting, and I always take advantage of my time there…
Madrona Vineyards – Camino “Riesling for Summer”
Riesling: the Wine for Summer For the past two years the International Riesling Foundation, created to promote riesling as the world’s most noble and versatile white wine, has sponsored the “Summer of Riesling.” This year from June 21 until Sept.…
The Snooty Frog – Cameron Park
Summer is Salad Season at The Snooty Frog Summer is a time for salads. Summer is a time for lighter meals. Those facts became more apparent after a call from Michelle Schanel, owner and chef at The Snooty Frog in…
Taqueria Tepa No. 2 – Cameron Park
“Eating is really one of your indoor sports. You play three times a day, and it’s well worth while to make the game as pleasant as possible.” — Dorothy Draper Taqueria Tepa No. 2 — Mexican Food Taqueria Tepa…
My Barrio Taqueria – Cameron Park
“Anytime there is Mexican food around, you can bet I’ll be eating it. I’m not a chocolate person and I’m not into sweets. I’m a meal person.” — Eva Longoria My Barrio Taqueria A friend mentioned to me that…