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CONTENTSFEATURES | MARCH 2014

30You'veEarned It We have the 411 on today's beauty tips and splurges. Whether at home or in the doctors office, we have the newest trends for skincare, makeup, nails, hair and a few remedies that go a long way...

34Fortuneand Flavor From sushi to chow mein, we searched out for the best of the best in Asian cuisine. Our area chefs prepared show stopping dishes that are not only beauti-fully crafted but packed with flavors from the Orient.

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Spring is in the Air...

Ahhh yes, by far my favorite time of the year! I love waking up each morning to birds chirping and the sight of flowers in bloom. Although we have been blessed with a very spring-like winter compared to the majority of our country, I look forward to a few more showers to bring the hillsides green again and perhaps a little more snow in our mountains to get in one last ski trip! I am so excited for March, as this kicks off our monthly production schedule! Yes, you will now be able to find a new Lavish every month at one of our 400 pick-up locations for your reading pleasure! In this issue, we searched out the best of the best restaurants who feature Asian cuisine. Disclaimer: our Fortune and Flavor story will leave you hungry! So please take a copy of Lavish with you to one of the 5 restaurants and enjoy a taste from the Orient. Another great thing about springtime is the excuse to freshen up your wardrobe! Time to put away all the sweaters and winter gear and visit one of our fabulous boutiques for todays top spring trends. To give you a sneak peak, our Spring at Sunset fashion spread has some great ideas on how to brighten up your closet! From a pop of color with accessories to a gorgeous shade of blue

in just about anything, this springtime is about having fun with accents to adorn a few staple pieces. The backdrop to this shoot could not have been more picturesque, as we were atop the grand Citizens Hotel in downtown Sacramento at sunset with an incredible view of our capital city. Stunning!Also featured in this issue is an incredible travel destination to Vancouver B.C. Our travel editor went on an unforgettable trip and has brought back some invaluable tips and recommendations when touring this fascinating city. A little closer to home, we also spotlighted Aimee Wendell with 2Chic Events and Design to help plan that unforgettable party and Ella Dining Room and Bar in Sacramento for yet another meal to remember! Thank you again for your loyal readership and I hope you all enjoy!

Happy Spring and see you in April!

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Throughout the wedding planning process Aimee was always at least five steps ahead of me, but I never really knew because she would strategically bring up information so I wouldnt get overwhelmed or distracted. I thought this was genius!! It is so easy to get overwhelmed while planning a wedding, but Aimee always kept me at ease, said Kelsey, a former client. Wendell, owner of 2Chic Events & Design, an award-winning boutique wedding and events planning company in Sacramento, moved to the Folsom area about 12 years ago, when her husbands job relocated them from Los

Angeles. I immediately fell in love with the community and the beauty of the city. It definitely felt like home to me the first time I visited. Although, I do have to admit that moving here from the Los Angeles area wasnt an easy transition for this creative girl! Wendell began her 16 years of event planning experience while working for a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, planning events for Disney, Warner Bros., Imax and several other large firms in the entertainment industry. From there, I went to work directly for Warner Bros. Studios, working in Creative Advertising. After planning events for studios, theme parks and prop houses, she knew after the move to Sacramento that finding work in the creative industry would be difficult. PH

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TRENDING with DebiTHE NEW LUXURY HOMES BY KELLY SODERLUND

With the closing of 2013 and the robust initial activity of 2014 comes strong momentum in the local Luxury Home Market. This is very exciting news, as sales rose over 17% the last quarter of 2013, based on homes sold over $750,000 with the average median now reaching just over $900,000. We have come a long way since the down turn of 2008 and the flat markets that followed. The Greater Sacramento area saw a phenomenal improvement in 2013 within this market, not only in price point, but also with days on the market, and with most sellers actually selling at a higher percentage of their asking price as well-- some even with multiple offers. We anticipate exceeding this momentum for the balance of 2014. Granite Bay lead the last quarter of 2013 in the area with the most sales closed at 35; Sacramento had 34; and El Dorado Hills followed with 33. The average time on the market was 80 days.



So what is a luxury homebuyer really looking for in a home that is $750,000 or more? Well, its definitely different than in years previous. Our local real estate guru, Debi Ambroff explains why: Several years ago, I was a part of a research group. A local builder hired a marketing company to do research, discovering what buyers wanted in a new home. I loved the idea and was eager to participate. They chose a half dozen top producing local agents; we met in a conference room at the Serrano Country Club. The conference table was filled with home dcor magazines and poster boards, around which we conducted a round table discussion. The meeting was videotaped and later shared with the builder. We were each asked to create a collage with the pictures from the magazines and depict what we believed buyers desired in a new

home. It was certainly a different concept, but then again, who would know better than real estate agents what buyers really wanted in a new home? There were pictures of courtyards, outdoor kitchens, Mediterranean dcor, wine cellars, stone, Venetian plaster, volume ceilings, rich woods, lots of arches, lots of iron-- the list goes on. Not long after that session, a community was created by this builder, filled with the amenities we agents had shared at that conference table. It was very exciting to see it evolve, and this charmingly timeless community still remains to be one of the most desirable in our area. Today the trend in luxury housing has somewhat changed. Many homeowners are prepared to give up San Francisco to get the amenities they desire, but footage needs to be functional, providing

spaces that work for and with the family needs. Todays homes may be homes of extended families with baby boomers caring for aging parents and adult children staying at home longer due to a sluggish job market. The new luxury home is, in some cases, a luxury compound with multiple dwellings. Additionally, many luxury homebuyers desire more than one home, buying smaller San Francisco residences and purchasing homes in other areas they can enjoy part-time. As far as amenities, there are still things that have held their rank in terms of importance. At the top of the list is the latest in home audio and video, as well as being energy efficient with solar. They want additional parking and garages too. Architectural lines tend to be clean and simple-- a more modern feel, and with much more focus on outdoor spaces. With the current drought concerns, they



want landscaping with drought and deer resistant plants, less lawn and more ground covers, and more interesting concrete patios- less to care for, as everyone seems to struggle with a busier lifestyle. Todays luxury market buyer still desires the whole package, with an exterior as upscale and attractive as the interior. Pools still are desirable, although not as large. The empty nester would rather have the ambiance of a space to entertain around a water feature, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, flat screen TV to watch sports, and in some cases, bocce ball courts as well. The home kitchen still seems to be a priority, especially for foodies. The upscale stainless steel appliance package is a must, along with double ovens and two dishwashers. The built-in coffee maker remains on top on the wish list, but the huge walk-in wine cellars are being replaced

with smaller wine storage/chillers. The surprising return is white wood painted cabinetry, but granite countertops are still a mainstay, although other stone alternatives have joined them, and glass tiles to enhance the backsplash. All the new, attractive easy-care wide plank wood flooring is replacing carpet through most of the home today. Fireplaces are more interesting: instead of cast stone hearths, you will find contemporary boxes mounted on walls with unique flames, and floating hearths set against a ledger stone floor to the ceiling wall. Upscale baths feature floating vanities with under-cabinet lighting and a master bedroom closet showcase as the ultimate boutique. Lastly, mans best friend (the family dog) has his needs, too. Some buyers are even requiring the family dog to have his own space. A doggie condo option, creating an exterior space accessible from

the house, featuring misters, shades, and automatic feeders may just be the next builder option. Watch for it.

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Although nutrition should be cele-brated every month, March is the month where people, country-wide, take a step back to change, reassess, or encourage what they eat and why they eat it. Spon-sored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is designed to focus attention on the im-portance of making informed food choic-es as well as creating long-term habits to enforce those choices. This years theme is Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right, which simply reminds us that healthy food shouldnt be something we force upon ourselvesit should be something

we learn to embrace; something we begin looking forward to. Farm-to-forka now-household term throughout the greater Sacramento re-gionhas influenced peoples food de-cisions not only on a personal, familial level, but also on a broader, educational level. Restaurants pride themselves on their local and organic produce. Schools incorporate more fruits and vegetables than previous years. It seems that food, suddenly, is mattering to many people on many levels, and that influence is mak-ing its mark. One way this can be seen in our community is through larger organi-

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zations efforts to provide healthy, nu-trient-dense foods to those who dont have access to it. Sacramento Food Bank, for example, provides families-in-need with an emergency 5-day sup-ply of groceries, 3 times a week. And as their website states: In an effort to better move families toward self-sufficiency, grocery items such as fresh vegetables and fruit, grains and dairy are distributed instead of hot meals. In addition, they aim to treat their recipients with dignity and respect by allowing the families to obtain their items in a farmers market set-up rather than a simple drop-off. The Food Bank sources their produce any-where from local grocery stores to or-ganic farms to community donations, which allows for an astounding 22,000 individuals to receive fresh food every month. Aside from just receiving the food, families also get the opportunity to connect with where the items came from, how to prepare them, and what benefits they offer. Health and nutri-tion resources are available, as well as recipes, and we all know it wouldnt be a true farmers market without samples, so plenty of those are offered as well. Best of all, the entirety of the Food Banks services cost absolutely nothing for those receiving them.

National Nutrition Month shouldnt end when March is over. If the thought of nutrition and healthy choices raise your blood pressure rather than lower it, this month should be the time you begin learning that enjoying the tastes of eating right can be a re-ally beautiful (and life-changing) thing. Being involved is also a great form of accountability, so if volunteering at a place like Sacramento Food Bank will help you learn more about nutrition, do it. The minimum age for volunteers is 10-years-old, so families who are aiming for lifestyle changes can even do it together.

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AT WHAT AGE CAN BREAST AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE BE CONSIDERED?A: It is generally accepted that one should be at least 18 years of age before having a breast augmentation procedure to allow the breast to fully develop on its own and for the maturity of the patient.

SHOULD A BREAST IMPLANT BE PLACED ABOVE OR BENEATH THE CHEST WALL MUSCLE?A: Originally implants were placed above the muscle, however today the vast majority of implants are placed below the muscle for a more natural appearance and lower chance of firm scarring around the implant. Some exceptions include extreme Bodybuilders, and patients with borderline droopy breasts.

WHAT ARE GUMMY BEAR IMPLANTS?A: The term Gummy Bear is not an official medical term. The consistency of the silicone used in breast implants has changed over the years. The silicone in early implants had the consistency of honey (thick & runny). Todays silicone implants are more similar to the consistency of jello, and are referred to as high cohesive gel implants. There is yet another choice of implants with a firmer silicone known as form stable implants. Consult your plastic surgeon for which implant would be most appropriate for your anatomy.

WHICH ARE BETTER, SILICONE OR SALINE IMPLANTS?A: They are both good safe implants and each have their own positives, negatives, and indications. Silicone implants may have a more natural feel and potentially less chance of detection in a slender small breasted patient. In a larger breasted or fuller bodied patient, that is not necessarily the case. A full discussion should be had at the time of consultation.

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this New Year try congratulating yourself for successfully making it through another 12 months. Ditch the punishing mindset, and reward yourself by splurging on decadent beauty products, treatments and trends that will leave you feeling like a million bucks. Make an investment in yourself after all, youve earned it.

Youve Earned It: DECADENT BEAUTY SPLURGES

BY KELLY SODERLUND

SKIN Everyone knows diamonds are a girls best friend, but few know they may also be a wrinkles worst enemy: there has been mounting evidence for the anti-aging results generated from the precious gemstone. Forever Flawless Diamond Infused Skin Care, with a new store in the Roseville Galleria Westfield Mall, is a combination of scientific professional skin care and high-end skin care for personal use. Each product of the line contains micronized, natural, and genuine diamond powder as an exfoliating agent. Within a few applications wrinkles and fine lines diminish and other skin concerns such as age spots, acne, stretch marks etc. are significantly improved. In medical spas, while fillers and other injectables arent going anywhere anytime soon, Dr. Terry Zimmerman of the Zimmerman Center in Folsom says, Trending right now are some of the non-surgical ways of stimulating and regenerating collagen to tighten the skin, shrink pores, smooth wrinkles, and repair sun damage. One of these options is the Fractora, which offers the most advanced fractional resurfacing by adding radio frequency. This non-ablative treatment provides a controlled wave-length to deliver a uniformed and safe dermal heating that significantly aids in skin tightening, acne scars and skin tone that one does not receive with a traditional lasers. The Rejuvapen (advanced micro-needling) offers collagen stimulation through pro-fractional resurfacing. This advanced micro-needling unlike traditional rollers, creates uniformed vertical perforations to the epidermis and lower part of dermis creates a shift in its natural repair mechanism causing the instant stimulation of collagen and elastin which in turn, results in a tighter, smoother texture and tone in addition to decreasing pore size and acne scars. In my opinion, these are the most advanced treatments available today for tissue repair and turning back the clock on extrinsic damage, says Zimmerman Center esthetician Katherine Evers. Both treatments stimulate collagen and elasticity in the dermis while also significantly improving texture, color and tone of the epidermis.


SPLURGE WORTHY HOME TREATMENTSSKIN CARE Environ Ionzyme Focus Frown SerumIs an excellent substitute to injectable products for youthful looking skin. Infused with a rich blend of powerful ingredients that help reduce the appearance of premature aging, the serum works specifically by softening and improving the appearance of frown and expression lines. ($174 at Dermaconcepts.com)

NAILSRed Carpet Manicure LED GEL Polish ProIs one of those DIY treatments that actually, seriously, mimics salon quality serviceseven for the nail polish-challenged. The Pro kit includes everything you need to give yourself a long lasting gel manicure, including a LED lamp, a shade of red called Red Carpet Reddy, and after three manicures its saved you money from salon visits. ($79.99) at Ulta, 2381 Iron Point Road Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 984-7582

Mirabella Colour Sheers in Pixie ($22) is a sheer, bold orange, making it an accessible option to try out the tangerine trend. If you still feel a little daunted, Adagio for Hair also offers makeover classes with Mirabella cosmetics. Adagioforhair.com.

NAILS Plaid patterns didnt just dominate the runways of Saint Laurent Celine, and Milly they made their way to nail art as well. But the tartan trend doesnt just have to be for the grunge girl; there are also ladylike ways to wear the check pattern. Just dont go too crazy, as the loud nail art that was all the rage of 2013 has been slightly muted: think white nails with minimalistic embellishments; metallic hues; stripes and other geometric patterns; Easter palette shades; moon manis; and fun, playful nail art. The latest pedicure treatments boast single-use paraffin dips and natural ingredients, such as lemon and sea salt, to exfoliate the excess skin that tends to accumulate on feet.

MAKEUP Makeup is interesting and dynamic this year with a return to health and sportiness. READ: its all about skin. So while there are pops of color, natural glowing skin is this years standout. Brows, too, are natural yet structured this year you need a groomed brow with minimalistic makeup to avoid looking sloppy. And if you anticipated the start of a new year and the onset of spring to usher in pretty pinks, you thought wrong. A fresh face paired with an orange lip is the new color du jour. Pastel instead finds its way to eye shadow, along with an ethereal dusting of white. The key to using the new color is to keep the rest of the face minimalistic. That includes the smoky eye, which, although nothing new, has more of an inky, smudged feel sans the heavy eye shadow.

SPLURGE WORTHY: Billion Dollar Brows Take Back Your Brows Kit, which contains everything you need to create the perfect, natural shape to frame your face including the Brow Buddy, a patented tool will show you where to start, arch and end your brows with precision and ease; the Universal Brow Pencil, which provides natural for all hair colors and skin tones; specially coated, stainless steel slanted tweezers guaranteed to grab every hair; and scissors, perfect for trimming those pesky brow hairs. ($45 at billiondollarbrows.com).

Julianne Chaffin, an esthetician and owner of the new Core Essentials Organic Skin Care in Folsom, says Oxygen Facials will continue to be popular in green skin treatments. Most of them infuse enzymes and plant stem cells into the skin to repair lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening pigmentation. Fans claim the gas will reboot your face for a fresher, brighter, dewy complexion.

SPLURGE WORTHY: Forever Flawless Snake Venom Correcting Cream. The key ingredient in this extraordinary cream is an advanced peptide, which mimics the activity of Waglerin 1, a polypeptide found in the venom of the Temple Viper, a snake of the remote jungles of Borneo. Like Botulinum Toxin, the amino acids in this synthetic version of the Temple Viper venom block nerve signals that tell your facial muscles to contract, which prevents wrinkles from forming. ($799 at Forever Flawless in the Roseville Galleria)

Zimmerman Center Treatments. Cost for the Fractora usually ranges from $750- $3,500 depending on size of area and depth of treatment, however the center is offering a Spring Special of 3 treatments ($1,500 facial area). For the Rejuvapen, cost ranges usually range from $350-$400, depending on area and size. The center is offering a Spring Special of 3 treatments ($750 per area). 2370 East Bidwell, Suite 100, Folsom, CA 95630. (916)983-0550)

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TEETHThe Pearl Brilliant White SystemIs the first and only teeth whitening system to use revolutionary patented ionic technology, which boosts average shade change 35% more than whitening gels alone. This breakthrough system uses gentle micro-current to activate the enamel-safe ionic Whitening Gel, erasing years of stains embedded in your teeth, allowing you to see your smile get to its whitest white in just 5 days with no sensitivity (honestly) and no trip to the dentist office. ($195 at Ionicpearl.com)

HAIR REMOVALSilkn SensEpil 65KSimply put, the Silkn SensEpil 65k is the premiere in-home hair removal device, and at nearly $600 it should be! Compared to in-office laser removal (which doesnt guarantee results). Using FDA-cleared technology, the SensEpil 65k removes unwanted body hair quickly and easily with 65,000 flashes in the cartridge. ($599 at Silkn.com)

SPLURGE WORTHY: Fancy Nails in Folsom offers a Lemon Drop Pedicure that consists of a warm paradise bath of lemon and tropical essential oil, followed by gentle exfoliating with ocean sea salt and a smoothing wrap tangerine day mask, all designed to reduce callus and exfoliate dead skin, while restoring moisture. Followed with a warm paraffin feet treatment, pampering hot stone and calf massage with a healing application of hydrating body balm to seal in moisture, top it all off with a hot towel wrap. ($40) 404 Blue Ravine Road #200, Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 984- 9832. Myfancynail.com.

HAIRDonna Huston, founder of Adagio for Hair in El Dorado Hills and president of Beautimark Productions, says that leading the way in hair color trends now are complete color changes. A just change it attitude allows women to feel that theyve stepped into a new season. Adagio for Hair also offers free consultations to find the color best suited for complexion, preventing any hair color remorse. 2014 will also continue to see popularity among hair treatments such as Deep Conditioning, Brazilian Blowouts and Keratin Smoothing Treatments, which Huston says is required to tame unruly hair so stylish looks can be worn. Huston predicts popular looks that will carry over into the New Year include Old Hollywood deep-side parts, braids (romantic Renaissance an milkmaid braids, crown braids from messy and folksy to regal) and effortless waves (from natural grunge to perfectly polished), created with wands rather than with curling irons or straighteners. Hair accessories such as headbands, cuffs for low, ornate ponytails, gold sparkling barrettes and folksy headbands, flowers, hippie headbands, leather embellished headbands, and gold-lined parts are trending as well.

SPLURGE WORTHY: Adagio recommends Kerastatse Mousse Bouffant ($36) and Lift Vertige ($36) for soft fullness and waves. Both available at Adagio for Hair, 4356 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills, California 95762. (916) 939-6604. Adagioforhair.com

Amika 5P Interchangeable Barrel Curler Set features five interchangeable titanium barrels that easily create curls of any size and shape. ($200 at loveamika.com)


Thai Paradise2770 E. BIDWELL ST., FOLSOM

Aptly named, you can find a variety of ethnic Thai dishes in a new, beautifully appointed dining room. The restau-rant offers a varied menu, including appetizers, soups, sal-ads, entrees, grills, curries, noodle and rice dishes, and au-thentic Thai desserts. What differentiates Thai food from other Asian dishes are its balanced flavors. Spices and sauces made from lemon grass, cilantro, curry, galangal and kaffir leaf enhances a foods natural flavor. For some spice, the chef recommends the Spicy Noodles- pan fried rice noodles with green beans, onions, snow peas, and red bell peppers mixed with jalapeno, tomatoes, sprouts and basil tossed in a garlic chili sauce. The Spicy asparagus also kicks it up a notch. Fresh cut asparagus with onions, jalapeno, red bell pepper, and basil are mixed together, pan fried, and served over white or brown rice. If you are a curry fan, the Yellow Curry is a must. Coconut Milk curry is mixed with potatoes onion, and carrots simmered and served with white or brown rice. Thai Paradise precisely chooses their spices to produce flavors that tantalize your taste buds with every bite.


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BY HEATHER REAGAN | PHOTOS: DAN HOOD

Celebrate the flavor of The Orient in Northern California

Asian cuisine is defined by carefully balanced flavors and time-tested techniques that call for maximal preparation before minimal cooking. The cuisine is rich and colorful, with aromatic flavor, and excellent taste. For many years, Asian food preparation has paid attention to aesthetic appearance, and with these characteristics, it is not only tasty but also a work of art for people to appreciate. Although many Asian cultures share the tradition of gathering the family or clan together to socialize or celebrate over a big meal, the various cultures of Asia and Japan each developed their own ethnic cuisine through the interaction of history, environment, and culture. The success of a modern Asian restaurant is

more than a balance of flavors. Its a matter of appealing to customers who may not be familiar with the menu while paying homage to the history and tradition of the cuisine. Then, theres sushi The history of sushi is very long, and the interesting thing about it is that the sushi has evolved through time. At the present, the tradition of sushi has spread worldwide, and is now a fusion style sushi, or American style in many places. Fusion or American style sushi is more of a new versatile attitude towards sushi. Decisions, decisions There are so many Asian and Japanese restaurants, and sushi hangouts to choose from, so we have taste tested our way through some of the hot, local locales.


Fats2585 IRON POINT RD., FOLSOMTheir mission is simple- to provide a unique restaurant ex-perience in an exciting dining environment, offering award-winning and innovative cuisine with exceptional service. With an extensive menu and trendy ambiance, its easy to see why Fats is all the rave. Fats Family of Restaurants is a collection of eateries that offer Fine Asian and American dining. Fats Asian Bistro & DimSum Bar in Folsom offers a diverse menu in a posh abode. While there, bite into the Honey Walnut Prawns. These medium shrimp pack a flavorful punch. Dredged in a corn mix, the prawns are deep fried and tossed in a light, sweet honey sauce that is mixed with house-made caramelized walnuts. The prawns are served on a bed of julienne carrots. The crispy, crunchy coating of the shrimp is light, easy to eat, and a nice blend of savory and sweet. The Hong Kong Special Chow Mein provides a grand finale of flavors. This light, sweet, and garlicky dish starts with shrimp, scallops, chicken, and bar-becued pork stir fried in a white garlic sauce to perfection. Bok Choy, carrots, mushrooms, and snow peas are mixed in with salt, garlic, and white pepper, and the collection of ingredients is then added to a plate of pan crispy, pan fried chow Mein noodles.


Ski Sushi3907 PARK DRIVE #125, EL DORADO HILLS

Sky Sushi First opened in late 2005 as a casual upscale restaurant tucked in the quaint and attractive European-style shopping center that is La Borgata in El Dorado Hills. The restaurant boasts a hip and stylish atmosphere commingled with a distinctive interior that is intriguing and inviting. Sky opened a second location in Roseville in 2008 due to its popularity and popular reviews, Sky features an expansive menu that is quite eclectic and includes sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, and a unique collection of rolls- all prepared daily by the masterful sushi chefs. Using only the freshest of ingredients, they provide a variety of choices. All of Skys dishes are artistically presented representing Skys unique combination of fusion and traditional styles. Favorite signature menu feature Whos Your Daddy is a shrimp tem-pura and crabmeat roll with spicy tuna and albacore on top with spicy miso bbq, seared and served with spicy, creamy balsamic sauce. Savor the popular salmon roll, The Lion King which has crabmeat and avocado topped with broiled salmon and served with eel sauce. To enjoy the exotic cuisine of Japan, all you have to do is stop in at Skys.


Taiko Sushi2700 E. BIDWELL STREET #100, FOLSOM

Flavor and fresh ingredients are keys to Japanese cuisine, and at locally owned Taiko Sushi, thats exactly what you get. Paired with natural ingredients at the peak of fresh-ness and meticulous preparation, Taiko Sushis menu features an abundance of fresh seafood in a chic, upscale, sleek setting. Taiko shyly takes on the hole in the wall au-thentic sushi joint character without the, well, hole in the wall part. The design of this big, open restaurant is clean, Asian Contemporary with lively dcor and skilled sushi chefs. From bento boxes to special rolls, a la carte sushi and many specialties, Taiko sushi chefs are generous with the fillings in each hand roll as they expertly create ev-ery masterpiece. There are many traditional menu items to choose from plus nigiri, sashimi, temaki and specialty rolls. Must haves are the Rocky Roll- tempura shrimp, cream cheese with inari, spinach and masago, The Fiji Roll- tempura asparagus, avocado, topped with salmon & wakame, and the Super Bowl Roll, which has soft shell crab, crawfish salad, and cucumber topped with un-agi, snow crab, and avocado.


Aji Bistro4361 TOWN CENTER BLVD SUITE 111, EL DORADO HILLS

New kid on the block, AJI Bistro features contemporary and traditional Japanese cuisine, which is anchored by their selection of top grade fresh fish and seafood along with local seasonally available ingredients and produce. Located in the Eldorado Hills Town Cen-ter, the restaurant includes a full bar, wine, beer and sake with a fresh look at Japanese food- both contemporary and traditional. The cuisine of AJI directly mirrors the cuisine of Japan as a whole- featuring food that is both classic Japanese and cuisine that is in-

fluenced from the west. Fresh seafood and fish along with locally sourced and seasonal produce and ingredients are used in their seasonal menus. Chef picks are the Misoyaki Sea Bass served with sauted wild mushrooms, the Seared Albacore Tuna- grilled rare with pickled daikon, onion slaw, and served with Japanese toast, and the Kakuni Bun- pork-belly, hoisin, with a spicy onion slaw. AJI Bistro offers a more streamlined approach to its sushi offerings, which result supercharged blasts of flavor.


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Bringing theOutside In: HOW TODE-STRESSYOUR HOME

BY KELLY SODERLUND The start of a new year is often a time to reflect on ones experiences of the past 12 months. During stressful periods of life, ones home should serve as a peaceful sanctuary that fosters feelings of hope and happiness. Whether you live in a sprawling estate or a cramped apartment, its neces-sary to open up your immediate living sur-roundings to calm your senses and free up your mind. Additionally, bringing nature into your home can actually reduce stress. We asked Sherrie Swass, of Swass Interior Design, to offer her tips on the best ways to de-stress your interior by bringing the exterior world back indoors. Everyone needs a special place to relax in his or her home. When redecorating your home, consider places that encourage relax-ation. For a great many, this usually means a place outdoors-- especially when one has a beautiful view of a forest of trees, an ocean, lake, or a river, which promotes a sense of unity with nature. However, Swass says that same feeling can be re-created by simply add-ing a water feature to a redesign in your yard. Yet the ability to bring that outdoor sense of space and tranquility to the inside of ones

house is often where missteps occur in design. The point I am trying to make is to con-nect your front or back yard view with the interior of your home. You will feel much more relaxed when the connection is not separated by harsh color contrasts or overly decorated window coverings. The transition between the two areas should be soft and en-gaging, says Swass. Essentially, she says its the same concept that recognizes the mind/body connection in relation to health issues. There needs to be a sense of unity. Where should one begin when desirous of creating a balanced, natural environment in their home? Swass suggests designing at least one room in your home that compliments and connects to the outside of your home, using nature as the inspiration. In most cases, this would be the family room or great room. The design will flow gracefully within the confines of both areas, keeping the overall feeling and appearance harmonious. I continuously use the word feeling in my design because that is where it starts. I ask you how you want your home to feel. Then I begin to start the design process, which includes color scheme,

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furnishings and accessories, which contribute to the entire total feel and look of your home, says Swass. You shouldnt buy furnishings until you re-ally discuss how the room will work for you. Un-fortunately, most people dont realize how their purchases can make or break the feeling of their home. Most people spend a lot of time in their homes these days be aware of how it is affecting your health. Again, the more that you are con-nected to nature, the more relaxed you will feel. And, by feeling more relaxed, you will enjoy bet-ter health, wealth and creativity.

SHERRIES TIPS: PLANTS.Plants are a great way to make any room peaceful.Better yet, place trees in your most visible corners to round out those visible hard edges that pop out when you enter a room. While we all love real trees and plants, quality, keep in mind that natu-ral-looking silk trees are much better looking than dead ones. In rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms, add real plants, which are smaller and much easier to care for. They also add a living element to your environment. Cut flowers also add so much to a room. A little zest of color can totally transform the feel in a space.

DE-CLUTTER YOUR SPACE. Clutter is the enemy of calm. Sometimes we feel totally overwhelmed with all our stuff. I have been there, says Swass. That is also one of my attractions to feng shui. A quick tip for eliminating clutter: spend just a few minutes each day control-ling your clutter. Keep, throw out and relocate. Throw out the unnecessary pile and relocate items to their proper places in the house.

LET THE LIGHT IN.Sunlight is natures aspirin it impacts your physical and mental health in a very positive way. Pull those shades up or back off the window. Mirrors can also be used to brighten up a room if you are lacking natural lighting due to lack of windows. Try it the energy change in a room is incredible. This also is a feng shui tip for relaxation.

DIM LIGHTING. Since light boosts energy, it is reasonable to under-stand that turning down the lighting at the end of the day helps the transition to wind down and pre-pare you for sleep.

REMINDERS OF MEMORIES. Remember that amazing vacay you had in Hawaii with your friends? Reliving good memories gives you a relaxed and happy outlook. Use framed pho-tos to surround yourself with people, places and events that make you happy. Chances are, these are same things that make you feel loved reliving joy-ful memories is like giving yourself a hug everyday.

POWER IT DOWN.Electronics can drain more than electricity in our lives. We surround ourselves with TVs, computers, tablets, etc., on a daily basis. They can take a toll on our sleeping habits. Try to turn everything off an hour before bedtime. The blue light emitted from electronics can actually affect your REM cycle

and you know how you feel the next day without a prior good nights sleep. Relaxation is what most of us are desirous of in our daily lives. We are all capable of making our own homes the sanctuary we need to unwind in at the end of the day, and yet most people dont actually know how to create it. Look out the window; nature is our guide.

SWASS SAYS, WHILE DISCUSSING HER OWN HOME: I have always been aware of the positive influ-ence of nature in the home. Several years ago, I was introduced to the meaning of feng shui. It suddenly dawned on me that this theory had been around for thousands of years. Frank Lloyd Wright died over 50 years ago, but designed homes that are timeless. His designs, from open-plan living to bringing the outside in, can be seen in our homes today. We purchased our home 15 years ago. At that time, the home was 20 years old and the design statement included the huge rock fireplaces that were placed as the focal points in the room. Most people would have remodeled and removed the dated look, but being sensitive to the original bones of the home, I realized that the fireplace in the great room connected to the large Tahoe rocks that surrounded the kidney-shaped pool in front of the home. Since glass windows separated the en-tire wall between the great room and outdoor patio/pool area, it was essential to keep that connection. (See Actual Photos) By the way, this would never pass code today. Long story short, I have always been challenged by this room. All the furnishings needed to be oversized because the large rock fireplace set the

scale for all the furnishings in the room. The sofas are larger than twin size beds. We kept purchasing larger and larger televisions because the fireplace dwarfed every furnishing we brought in the home. The silk bird of paradise plants had to be raised in height by using large rustic baskets to give them proper stature since they are placed in close prox-imity to the fireplace.

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GO FLOAT.Rafting the American River can be as easy as lounging on a raft. Or, for more thrills, kick it up a notch and explore the rugged canyons by white water rafting. There are many outfitters to choose from for a wet and wild ride, or a smooth cruise. Contact whitewaterconnection.com to start your voyage.

DAY AT THE MUSEUM.From Science, to cars, to railroads, to Indians, to art, the Sacramento and surrounding area are rich with museums. Spend a day at the Crocker Art Museum, The Discovery Museum Science & Space Center, The State Indian Museum, The California State Museum, The Aerospace Museum, the Sacramento Childrens Museum, or the Roseville Telephone Museum to name just a few.

RIDE A HORSE.Strap on your boots and have a city slicker adventure. Surrounding Sacramento are countless horse farms and equestrian centers for all ages, skill levels, and styles. Try the Los Lagos Equestrian Inc. in Granite Bay and Granite Bay Equestrian Center in Roseville, or check out Northern Californias premiere equestrian center in Rancho Murieta, The Murieta Equestrian center.

WINE TASTE.From the Sierra Foothills to the border of the famous Napa and Sonoma area, with Placer and El Dorado areas in the center, and Lodi in the south, the wineries in this region offer an amazing variety of award winning wines. There are wineries with great views, family owned wineries, wineries with minimalist approaches, small town feel wineries, and high tech wineries- all with friendly tasting rooms and a diversity of wine. There is truly a taste for everyone.


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TAKE A GAMBLE.There is plenty of gambling to do in a casino, but they also offer football challenges, real-deal giveaways, bands, music, parties, bars, card rooms, sushi stations. And Sacramento areas casinos have it all, and then some. Visit 500nations.com/Sacramento_Casinos.asp to find out what activities and events are at which casinos.

TOUR YOUR TASTE BUDS.Explore Northern Californias best restaurants and specialty food stores, along with the chefs, architecture, and history that make this region an exciting culinary destination. Local Roots Food Tours offer authentic tasting and cultural experiences in Sacramentos intriguing urban neighborhoods. Taste why the Sacramento region has been named the Farm to Fork Capital of the Nation.

DISCOVER TAHOE.Lake Tahoe offers everything from hot-air balloons, miniature golf, to helicopter tours, arcades, and more. You can also choose from biking, hiking, running, camping, picnicking, water skiing, wakeboarding, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, and sail boating, fishing, and even scuba diving to top off your Tahoe experience.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME.Watch the River Cats at Raley Field, a privately financed and prestigious ballpark considered the crown jewel in Minor League Baseball, in Sacramento. The River Cats have graduated more than 200 players into the major leagues, have won two Triple-A Championships, and four Pacific Coast League Championships, and 11 PCL South Division Championships. Buy some peanuts and cracker jacks and keep going back.

FOLLOW THE MUSIC. Between Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, and Fair Oaks, music aficionados can enjoy small, local artists to big names in a variety of venues including outdoor concerts. Try The Place in Roseville, Fair Oaks Village Park in Fair Oaks, Powerhouse Pub in Folsom, Blue Lamp in Sacramento, Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, and visit downtownsac.org for their summer concerts in the park series schedule.

MAKE A BEER. The best microbreweries and pubs have taken up residency in Northern California and offer a culture of style, sports style, and family appeal in dcor and dining. With daily specials, big screen televisions, high ceilings, and other options, you can take a beer making class or get entrenched in the Irish, German, and other cultural traditions. Find some great breweries at www.northerncalbrewers.com.

BE LAZY ON THE LAKE.Recreational activities in El Dorado Hills include biking country roads, walking trails along small streams, boating and jet skiing at Folsom Lake, as well as hiking trails around the lake. Folsom Lake, with seventy-seven miles of shoreline, is one of the most heavily used recreational areas in the state.



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Beautiful Victoria and Vancouver have long been on our bucket list for an extended stay and a few months ago we fulfilled that dream. Weve been to both cities for brief cruise stops but never fully explored the regions. Our gaffe! A few folks suggested we should also consider checking out Richmonds culinary scene, the nearby revitalized fishing town of Steveston and Whistlers famous resort area. All recommendations proved spot on. There was so much to do if you follow our lead you should find yourself returning from a wonderful vacation very invigorated, full of memories and pleasantly tired.BY DON AND ANN JACKSON



Richmond & StevestonBoth these towns provided our most positive surprises. We began our stay within minutes of our airplanes touchdown by checking into the highly publicized Fairmont Hotel in Richmonds Vancouver International Airport. And thats right: IN the airport not near the airport. Internationally recognized by many as the finest airport hotel in North America we cant imagine a more deluxe airport hotel anywhere. Located in the main terminal and practically next to the control tower this newer hotel is the perfect place to hang out on arrival and before departures. Soundproof rooms, amazing staff, fine dining choices, gold floor option and close proximity to Vancouver by rail or taxi are major plusses. www.fairmont.com; Another lodging possibility to consider: River Rock Resort features tastefully decorated rooms/suites, a 1000 seat show theater offering name entertainment and a beautiful casino (Bonus: B.C. casinos are totally smoke free). Room prices at Richmond hotels

are usually lower than Vancouver hotels and often Richmonds tourism office offers complimentary tickets to many of the top Vancouver attractions with three night stays. Richmond is also known for the towns large Asian community, eclectic dining scene and night markets. One of our most fun and unusual culinary experiences in eons was a dim sum breakfast at Vivacity Restaurant, packed every morning with dim sum aficionados. We understand this tradition is very popular at Chinese restaurants all over town. www.vivacityrestaurant.com. While in Richmond head out to Steveston, once one of Canadas most active fishing and cannery towns and now-sans canneries-a charming seaside destination. Strolling town and touring the historic museum-like Gulf of Georgia Cannery are musts. Our meal at Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant was the surprising culinary luncheon highlight of our entire trip and we understand why locals often give it their votes as a local favorite. Featuring sustainable seafood their service staff

was a fun-loving group. www.bluecanoerestaurant.com. Our only dinner in Steveston at Tapenade Bistro was a refreshing dining experience and gave us an additional reason to return to this quintessential seaside town. Their French inspired

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West Coast cuisine was to die for. www.tapenade.ca. If we return to B.C. wed definitely stay at The Fairmont again, book a night stay in Steveston and dine at more of Richmonds highly regarded restaurants. For all things Steveston/Richmond including annual events, more hotel/dining options and things to do/see, go to: www.tourismrichmond.com.

VictoriaWe recommend heading out to Victoria next. Located quite a few miles away on Vancouver Island, its a much further journey than to the city of Vancouver so its better to end your vacation in Vancouver closer to the airport. A seaplane

service or a less expensive combination Pacific Coach Line bus from the airport directly to the B.C terminal and then their ferry to Victoria and return are options

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