“The salad, for which like everybody else I ever met, he had a special recipe of his own.” — George Du Maurier (1834-1896) The Courtyard Deli Two of my morning walking partners returned last week from several months in a warmer…
Author: Doug Noble
Senior Nutrition Services – Diamond Springs
A couple of weeks ago I joined some friends for lunch at the Senior Dining Center at the Mother Lode Lion’s Hall in Diamond Springs. Lunch is served on weekdays (excepting holidays) from noon until 12:30 p.m. but a number…
Book Review: ‘All the Gin Joints’ – Michael Turback
Book review Title: “All the Gin Joints — new spins on gin from America’s best bars” Author:Michael Turback Publisher:Curiosity Company. 2011, Price: $14.95; trade paperback; 6 x 9 inches, 140 pages, black and white. Available from: Online, as both a print and e-book,…
Book Review: ‘Slavery in the West’ – Guy Nixon
Book: “Slavery in the West” Author: Guy Nixon Publisher: Red Panther Publishing Co., Spanish Flat, 2010 Price: $20; spiral bound; 8.5 x 11 inches, 112 pages, black and white, heavily illustrated. Available from: Placerville News Co., other local stores and businesses, or e-mail boofuss@sti.net This…