Solano Magazine - October 2008

Features
	Metamorphosis Five women share their stories of strength, insight and courage while surviving breast cancer. Photographed by Asa Mathat
	Cancer center update Cancer. It's a word we all dread. But oncologists agree that treatment options for cancer are progressing by leaps and bounds-and our region is evaluating and providing some of the most advanced... Ana Cotham
	The producers More often than not we eat our meals without thinking twice about the people behind the plate. Here’s a brief look into the lives of three local food producers: their opinions on farming, the... Photographed by Bruce Brown

Features

Metamorphosis

Five women share their stories of strength, insight and courage while surviving breast cancer.

Photographed by Asa Mathat

Cancer center update

Cancer. It's a word we all dread. But oncologists agree that treatment options for cancer are progressing by leaps and bounds-and our region is evaluating and providing some of the most advanced...

Ana Cotham

The producers

More often than not we eat our meals without thinking twice about the people behind the plate. Here’s a brief look into the lives of three local food producers: their opinions on farming, the...

Photographed by Bruce Brown

Departments
Places Please	Archive »
This VPEF costume party attained net proceeds of over $40,000 for the non-profit that will help fund Vacaville public education after-school programs, music, sports, technology, wellness and literacy.
Seasonings: Culinary nobility	Archive »
Forget food celebrity, which is often driven more by media than merit. Our region's abundance of culinary nobility—trailblazers all—is astounding. These locals followed their hearts and... Shelly G. Keller
10 Questions: Youth leading youth	Archive »
Myia first proposed the concept of starting what is today MYIA (Multicultural-Youth-In-Action) to her parents when she was just 7 years old. By age 10 she founded and incorporated MYIA, Inc., a... Matt Larson
The Notebook: Paper or plastic?	Archive »
Every year more than 100,000 whales, seals, turtles and birds die as a result of plastic bags. And don't forget, plastic is a petroleum product, so... Shelly G. Keller
Petcentric: Train your pet, and treat yourself	Archive »
Your dog is, naturally, the most wonderful dog that ever lived. But if Spot is nipping and barking, it’s time for some training. Ana Cotham
Family Forum: Fun, safe Halloween activities	Archive »
Jack Turner
Family Forum: Pumpkin patches	Archive »
Need to pick up a pumpkin for that Halloween Jack-o’lantern? Then load the kids into the car and head to your nearest pumpkin patch. Jack Turner
Family Forum: Write on!	Archive »
Young writers can find new inspiration.
Health Check: Breast cancer primer	Archive »
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in women (excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer) and second only to lung cancer in the number of deaths. In 2008... Beverly McLeod, M.D.
Personality: Vinum, cantus, amor	Archive »
It's the American dream: Start from scratch, work hard and find success. But as the Ceja family of Ceja Vineyards continues to prove, true success means never resting on your grape leaves. Ana Cotham
Greater Good: A helping house for young adults	Archive »
The House of Joy transitional program has helped foster children and homeless young adults in Vallejo move smoothly toward independence for three years. Residents can remain at the facilities for... Jack Turner
Bookbag: Raise your food awareness	Archive »
No journalist has sparked America's food revolution more than Michael Pollan. His runaway bestseller, The Omnivore's Dilemma, changed the way we think about the pleasures of eating... Shelly G. Keller
Bookbag Junior: Kids can cook	Archive »
Sara Ferguson, West Yolo regional librarian for the rural libraries in Yolo County, serves up books to inspire kids to develop their kitchen skills and learn to love cooking in no time... Jeannie Howard
48 Hours: Sonoma	Archive »
Sonoma is a city rich with great wine, unique boutiques, fantastic restaurants and an abundance of outdoor activities. Jeannie Howard
Bits & Bites: Candy corn	Archive »
A few interesting facts on the history of this favorite holiday snack Jack Turner
Bits & Bites: Wine with your take-out?	Archive »
Ever feel like having a glas of wine with the quick, easy meal you grabbed from your favorite no-frills eatery? The Click Wine group of Seattle has compiled a list of wine pairings just for this... Jack Turner
Bits & Bites: Uncommon Cuts	Archive »
The everyday beef, pork and chicken can get tiresome after a while. Here are places that serve up some alternative options for the die-hard carnivore... Matt Larson
Dining Out: Tucos Wine Market and Café	Archive »
Since opening in 2004, Tucos has developed a faithful following and has set itself apart with chef-owner Pru Mendez's creative mix of small plate flavors... Jeannie Howard
Chef Talk: Jeremy Fox	Archive »
Although he left the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University two classes shy of his degree, Fox believes that a cook's attitude is what will make or break him in the kitchen... Jeannie Howard

October 2008

Features

Metamorphosis

Cancer center update

The producers

Departments