08. Sep, 2010 by Cary Arnold
In a previous post, I wrote about the first half of our wine pairing dinner that a few of us from DLM enjoyed in the El Macero backyard of Senders Wines owners, Karen and Craig Senders. We started with the wonderful cheeses paired with the 2007 Pinot Noir Reserve, then moved onto the Rose’ served …
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07. Sep, 2010 by Sarah Jung
I’ll keep my introduction to DLM short and sweet: I am in love with Davis (especially the University) and its slew of charms. This blog’s lifespan will be dedicated to converting those of you who don’t share my feelings. Just sayin’.
So, without further ado, here is conversion attempt #1…
It’s summertime and I’m sitting in a …
07. Sep, 2010 by Leslie Kuss
I imagine there are few gardeners remaining unaware of the unexplained, much discussed decline over the last few years of honeybees in America. Various diseases and disorders have been blamed, reduced immune function has been noted, pesticides have been targeted but the decline continues. UC Davis has stepped up once again and, aided by funds …
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06. Sep, 2010 by Megan Klugh
In her book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Barbara Kingsolver calls her August chapter “Life in a Red State,” in honor of the tomato surplus that inevitably occurs. The first tomatoes of the season are fought over at the farmers market – we have waited for them all winter, and who wants to eat those pale pink …
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04. Sep, 2010 by Lora Barrett
Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are five things that are happening nearby. Take your pick. Heck, it’s a long weekend, try them all!
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03. Sep, 2010 by Bob Schultz
Hi. I’m Walking Bob and I’ve had to walk really carefully to avoid all of the televisions, computer monitors, couches and mattresses that have suddenly become the perfect item for people to put out in front of the apartment or house that they’ve been leasing. This is the time of the year those who lease …
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02. Sep, 2010 by Davis Life Magazine
Join us at the Pence Gallery’s Annual Art Auction- a fun social event where art lovers can collect wonderful art created by the top local and regional artists. This year’s Auction, located at the Pence Gallery, in Davis, will allow patrons to view and bid on fantastic works of art.
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31. Aug, 2010 by Leslie Kuss
Just a little over six miles from downtown Davis heading west on Russell Blvd. is a gardener’s oasis. Three Palms Nursery, Yolo County’s only retail production nursery, has quietly put down roots in this spot since 1996, after being transplanted from the Schmeiser Ranch where it germinated in 1988. Phil Kitchen, one of the co-founders …
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30. Aug, 2010 by Cary Arnold
If you see this photo and instantly recognize where it was taken and can instantly taste the French dip, Macho Salad and their famous banana cream pie, then you’re a Bandera addict too. It’s our old standby, our “sure thing,” our family favorite.
I first tried Bandera in Napa at Rutherford Grill, although I didn’t know …
30. Aug, 2010 by Marie Chapman
Out in the beautiful Capay Valley sits a welcoming and abundant farm called Full Belly. They have a 300 acre certified organic farm that produces over 80 different crops. Once you drive onto the property you are greeted by orchards to your left and chickens to your right. There is abundant parking for their events, …
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