Outbound Escapes

Trail-tested tips

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Volunteer Profile: Opa! Opa! It's time for Greek Festival

What: The 45th annual Greek Festival, presented by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Sacramento....(more)

We got out and met the summer's challenge

Our skies, at times, were empty of joy and filled with smoke. Some of our drought-dry lakes and reservoirs evaporated before our eyes – before wakeboarders could have their best moments. Undaunted, we still got outdoors during the summer of 2008 and paddled, pedaled, ran and rowed, fished and splashed through June, the Eppie's of July and the dog days that led to August. And here we are at summer's end, so soon. The last hurrah of Labor Day weekend beckons while a few captured images from these Bee staff photographers remind us that, come hellfire or low water, we will be outdoors....(more)

History in the open

This was once the wealthiest town in America, so it's doubtful anyone thought it extravagant when Lenora Caldwell turned her white clapboard cottage into a Spanish Revival bungalow in the early 1920s....(more)

Helping Others: Upcoming events

Christian Brothers High School Alumni Association. Award-winning wines from 80 participating wineries will be poured at the 21st annual wine-tasting extravaganza from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 5 at the school, 4315 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Food, including desserts, will be provided by more than 35 area restaurants along with samples from 20 local microbreweries. Advance tickets are $50; $65 at the door. The event is open to those age 21 and older. Call (916) 733-3600....(more)

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Slow food picks up speed

Slow Food's 'Ark' hoists a pennant to biological diversity

Food, speakers and activities at Slow Food Nation in S.F.

The Good Life: Clarksburg: Back in time, tops in wine

Liquid Assets

Dunne on Wine: Blushes all around in wine hoax

What's Cooking: Chilled and churned

Tasting Room: Sweet and near

Gadgets: KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment

In Season: Massages, 4-H, bath goods ... and, yes, produce at Nevada City farmers market

Media Menu: howdini.com

Check it out

Potluck: It's Greek to you

The Mailbox

Recipe: Peach ice cream

Recipe: Grilled panzanella salad

Recipe: Grilled corn and string bean salad

Recipe: Blueberry French toast (camping recipe)

Recipe: Rocky road ice cream

Recipe: Easy summer bruschetta

Recipe: Chocolate lovers delight (camping recipe)

Recipe: Old man Dutch oven potatoes (camping recipe)

Setting it straight

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

California State Fair: Blue-ribbon memories

Hiring of Dart gives KCRA more depth for expected changes

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