“I was born in a kitchen,” said Christine Ondrus-Lykos, chef and owner of Farmer’s Delicatessen, a business that prepares gourmet dishes and freezes them in convenient size portions for you to reheat at home. “It was a cultured kitchen where…
Month: July 2013
Community Profiles – Placerville, Part 3 (No Town and Then No Government)
The Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad had reached Shingle Springs in 1865 and planned to reach the City of Placerville a short time later. Expecting to soon replace Shingle Springs a the major freight center for the mines in Nevada…
Steppin’ Out – Brick Oven Pub
“There are five elements: earth, air, fire, water and garlic.” Louis Diat (1885-1957) It had been over a year since I had stopped by the Brick Oven Pub, which is located at 2875 Ray Lawyer Drive in Placerville, in…
Steppin’ Out – Cuppa Coffee & More!
“Come for Coffee, Stay For More!” is what it says on the top of the menu at Cuppa Coffee & More!, a delightful coffee shop located at 442 Main Street in downtown Placerville. Jill Barnes is the sole owner of…