In Season: Savor Squash

Original Recipes by the Fine Foodie Philanthropist There is no doubt that Fall is upon us. The sights and sounds of the season are screaming to slow down and savor the bounty of fall and all it has to offer. I love Fall. I love […]

West Oak Nosh

New-School German-Inspired cuisine harkens back to Lodi of old Glittering string lights, humble chalk walls, and an open-air concept that encourages community interaction—the design of Lodi’s West Oak Nosh emulates a modern age of restaurant, seen much more often in the Bay Area or Sacramento […]

Behind the Knife

Martin Hutton | Woodbridge Inn Steakhouse Chef Martin Hutton is everything you would expect from a classically trained transplant from London: A dry sense of humor, a meticulous approach to running the back of the house, and a well-known reputation as a culinary guru. Those who […]

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All in the Family

With R-N-R Vineyard’s Growing up in the wine business had a serious impact on Matthew, 27, and Colton, 24, Machado. Their parents, Russell and Rhonda, are best known for providing local wineries with 16 varietals of grapes grown over 1600 acres throughout the Lodi AVA. […]

A Grown-Up’s Guide to Wine & Halloween Candy

Over the next month you will be bombarded with Halloween candy. Your kids will bring home bags of skittles, your office will have bowls of snickers bars lying around for weeks and you might even stash a few of your favorites away in a drawer […]

A Feast on the Waterfront

It’s been a beautiful day on the Delta channel. The sun has begun to make its descent toward the horizon, and the tummies that occupy your watercraft are rumbling. While burgers and chicken fingers are Delta staples, tonight, you’re craving something with a little more…class.     […]

Bachelor-Inspired Getaway

Lake Tahoe Flashback to exactly one year ago: October 2017. For fans of the show, it may feel like we just concluded the tumultuous two-season adventure that was Becca Kufrin’s journey to love, but in reality, it’s been exactly one year since she found herself […]

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10 Upgrades for Better Holiday Hosting  

Ding, ding! What’s that? It’s the sound of your alarm clock, the doorbell, the oven timer, and the Salvation Army volunteer rolled up into one. Does it signal the last of your sanity escaping you? Possibly. It’s no secret that you’ll be running non-stop from […]

Ask the Experts: Dr. Sam Varon, Venetian Pet Hospital

My dog’s breath smells horrible, is there something wrong with his teeth? Bad breath is usually caused by significant infection in the mouth and is a sign that your pet may need veterinary attention! It is important to have your dog examined on an annual […]

The K-9 Connection

When budget cuts hit our county’s police departments, K-9 units were the first to go. Today, our local police reach into their own pockets to reintroduce an essential crime-fighting element: One with a heightened sense of smell, a high drive, and a startling bark. In […]

50 Ways to Women’s Wellness

Helpful Tips for a Healthier You Wellness is an ongoing journey. Sometimes we may feel like we’ve gone off course, and it can be intimidating to try and get back on the right path. But all it really takes is just a few steps in […]

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