Sunset back issues from November 2007:
From the editor.(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2007; ... MY GRANDMOTHER ILA was many great things--enthusiastic basketball fan, speed reader, wonderful dancer--but fabulous cook does not come to anyone's mind when we fondly remember her. She had a few standouts in her repertoire, such as her pomegranate jam, but most of her dishes were either ...
Your guide to Sunset.
Nov 01, 2007 ... We publish five regional editions (your region is identified on the table of contents) to provide local garden and travel information. To receive a different edition, please contact customer service (see below). [GRAPHIC OMITTED] When offering garden advice, we refer ...
The call of Alaska.(Reader letters)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Thanks to your article "Wild Alaska" (June, page 120; and on sunset.com), my husband and I just returned from a marvelous visit to Southeast Alaska. My husband had booked a fishing trip to Sitka, and I wondered who would want to go there. Then I read your article, changed my husband's ...
The Smokey Bear effect.(Reader letters)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2007; ... In "Never-Ending Wildfires?" (September, page 120; and on sunset.com), Thomas Swetnam, director of the University of Arizona's Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, stated that we have become more vulnerable to large, destructive burns (wildfires) due to what he calls the "Smokey Bear ...
Community for food lovers.(Reader letters)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2007; ... I was thrilled to come across your article about dining in Colville, Washington (August, page 42 in Northwest edition; page 44B in Northern California edition; and on sunset.com). The community in this corner of our state is doing truly amazing things with the farm-to-table movement. The ...
Chocolate chip secrets.(Reader letters)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2007; ... I searched all over the Web for a perfect chocolate chip cookie before I came across your December 1995 article on sunset.com, "The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie." You were right, I always use the recipe on the back of the chocolate chip package, and the cookies always come out ...
Thanksgiving away from home.(November In the West)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Put a creative spin on your traditional holiday celebration by hosting your dinner in an unexpected locale. The West is full of gorgeous settings to be grateful for: Gather over a potluck at a state park, a picnic at the beach, or a four-star supper at a city restaurant. For a ...
Wish you were here: Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe.(November In the West)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Tucked along the Turquoise Trail, high in the Ortiz Mountains with views all the way to Santa Fe, the Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe is an inn with Old World style: thick adobe walls and colorful Talavera tile, plus kiva fireplaces, cast-iron canopy beds, and brightly colored folk art ....
Neighborhood to watch: Gastown.(November In the West)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Once infamous for its dilapidated storefronts and kitschy souvenir shops, historic Gastown in Vancouver, British Columbia, has gotten a facelift, with chic new bars, eateries, and boutiques now lining its brick streets. Set discreetly in a dark alley is Salt Tasting Room ($$; 45 Blood ...
5 Great Western Museum exhibits.(November In the West)
Nov 01, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES SoCal: Southern California Art of the 1960s and '70s from LACMA's Collection Surfing and car culture were two inspirations for this exhibit. Through Mar 30, closed Wed; $9; at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; lacma. org or 323/857-6000. SACRAMENTO ...
Plant now: pretty new poppies.(November In the West)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... The quintessential Western wildflower, California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) heralds spring in a blaze of brilliant orange. Though the 1- to 2-foot-tall plants make a cheerful statement, the intense (some would say garish) hue can be difficult to combine with other blooms. Now ...
Get it: rusty-pail candles.(November In the West)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Light a garden path with these rustic beauties, and fill the air with the spicy-sweet scent of fall. The rusty-lidded pails, which house autumn-colored candles in a multitude of concentrated fragrances, are the brainchild of Nicole Petersen and her company, Kendell Mae's Kandlery in ...
Great inspiration: world-class cactus garden.(November In the West)(The Desert Garden )(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... It's been called "the most extraordinary garden in the world." (And by internationally renowned landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, no less, creator of some pretty extraordinary gardens himself.) The Desert Garden at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San ...
Company we love: cavern.(November In the West)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Flamboyant Western plumage is a major inspiration behind the second line of wallpaper from Cavern. "I'm on a Native American kick," explains 25-year-old designer Carly Margolis, half of the bicoastal team that made its splashy debut two years ago. "I'm kind of feather-obsessed right now." ...
Quick idea: memory box tabletop.(November In the West)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Turn a basic side table and a picture frame into a living-room accent worth remembering. 1. Choose a picture frame that's at least 1 3/4 inches deep and just smaller than your tabletop, preferably of the same color and material. Replace glass with abrasion-resistant plastic. 2. Center the ...
Best new bedding.(November In the West)
Nov 01, 2007 ... We're just crazy about this comforter: Filled with 100 percent natural wool fiber, Wul adjusts to your body temperature (no more night sweats ...
Easy recipe: chestnut soup.(November In the West)
Nov 01, 2007 ... With the help of peeled vacuum-packed chestnuts (from $6.25 for 7 oz.; available at gourmet shops and Whole Foods Markets), this otherwise labor-intensive soup becomes a rich weeknight standby. Melt 2 tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 chopped onions, 4 stalks ...
Splendid artisanal sausage.(November In the West)
Nov 01, 2007 ... A fifth-generation sausage maker of Dutch-German descent, John van der Lieck makes some of the finest charcuterie in North America. He no doubt has the most variety: Six days a week, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based van der Lieck and his staff craft up to 300 different carnivore's ...
In season: persimmons.(November In the West)(Recipe)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Striking as holiday table accents, these cinnamony fruits are also quite tasty. Two main types are available in this country. Fuyu look like squat orange tomatoes, are firm when ripe, and have a delectably tangy-sweet flavor; peel them before using, because the skins can be slightly ...
A surprise weekend: the southern California town of Laguna Beach is built for quiet, romantic getaways, with enough charm even to save a forgotten anniversary.(Getaway)
Nov 01, 2007; ... YES, I ADMIT this wasn't the first time I'd forgotten an important event. Let's not get hung up on that. What's important is that I quickly and admirably redeemed myself. Once the florist came to deliver the white dendrobium (I collect orchids) and I read the note--"Happy Anniversary ....
Walnut Creek: get a jump on seasonal shopping in the chic North Main boutique district.(Northern California day trip)
Nov 01, 2007; ... THE OH-SO-APPROPRIATE strains of Madonna's "Material Girl" float out of a shop. While you wait for a cappuccino, a pretty fashionista asks who designed your handbag. That's downtown Walnut Creek, where North Main Street overflows with designer threads, deluxe consignment shops, and diverse ...
Food lovers' holiday; Hold the turkey, we'll take fresh crab: here's Northern California's most delicious drive.(Road trip)(Restaurants, Hotels, Parks and Museums)(Restaurant review)(Hotel review)
Nov 01, 2007; ... A SEAFOOD DRIVE may sound like an irreverent way to spend Thanksgiving weekend, but fall is about appreciating plenty, and on the Northern California coast, that means fresh seafood. My family is no stranger to unconventional holiday celebrations (I've cooked bouillabaisse for Thanksgiving ...
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: 100 years of hamburgers.(Postcard)
Nov 01, 2007; ... TODD HUDSON HAS a century's worth of stories about the family hamburger joint in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. But the best dates back to his grandfather Howard Hudson. "A guy sat down and ate eight hamburgers in a row," Todd says. "Then he wanted to linger over his coffee. Howard told him, 'Hell, ...
Top 10 hidden city hotels: rest your head in the West's best boutique lodgings, charming guests from the City by the Bay to Boise.(Around the West)
Nov 01, 2007 ... 1 SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL DRISCO Among the manses of tony Pacific Heights--and far from the chaos of Union Square--you'll find Hotel Drisco, a most civilized hilltop spot for visiting in-laws, business types, and anyone who prefers weekending like a (wealthy) local. The Drisco is ...
Only in San Francisco: swank restaurants and beautiful walking trails make Presidio national park a class act.(Discovery)
Nov 01, 2007; ... SPREAD BEFORE US is a flight of crisp whites, a plate of prosciutto-wrapped figs--and, beyond a meticulously landscaped lawn, a peekaboo view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The patio at Pres a Vi is packed with pretty people, and though the restaurant is surrounded by eucalyptus-lined trails, ...
What to do in Northern California: November.(Tips & trips)(The Olive Press, Skyline Chestnuts, Revolution Wines, Imperial Spa, Peapod Fabrics, Golden Gate Gator Observatory and Windy Hill Open Space Preserve)
Nov 01, 2007 ... SONOMA Watch an olive crush For a wine country tasting room where even the designated driver has something to sample, don't miss the Olive Press, in Sonoma Valley's southern gateway. In a new Tuscan-style building shared with Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, you can watch ...
Going native: invite wildlife into your garden with a profusion of Western plants chosen for their blooms and berries.(Design)
Nov 01, 2007; ... PLANT NATIVES, and birds will follow. That's what Mary and Joe Bochiechio found when they installed their garden in San Marcos. The couple, once "canyoneers" (volunteer naturalists for the San Diego Natural History Museum), spent many memorable hours leading interpretive nature walks in ...
Crafty makeover: a creative couple turns a nondescript front yard into a tiny oasis to match their house.(Before & after)(Michelle and Jeremy Walker )
Nov 01, 2007; ... BUNGALOWS COME in all sizes. That's what Michelle and Jeremy Walker told themselves when they first laid eyes on their future home in Ventura, California. With less than 700 square feet to it and few distinguishing characteristics other than evidence of age, the tiny frame house wouldn't ...
How to force paperwhites: coax the sweet spring-flowering bulbs into winter bloom in pebble- and water-filled glass bowls.(Getting started)
Nov 01, 2007; ... FRAGRANT, SNOWY WHITE FLOWERS atop grasslike foliage make paperwhites (Narcissus) favorite indoor plants in winter. Forcing the bulbs to bloom for the holidays--ahead of their normal spring cycle--couldn't be easier: Just nestle a few bulbs among pebbles in a water-filled bowl and set them ...
Terraced retreat: use multilevel patios to create a series of backyard destinations.(Northern California style)
Nov 01, 2007; ... OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES on several levels can make the most of a challenging site. Because Phillip and Phyllis Barkowsky's Folsom backyard is bordered on two sides by a driveway, and electrical poles and lines are visible beyond their back fence, landscape architects Mike and Annette Heacox ...
Kale in containers: grow these versatile ornamentals for cool-season color.(Planting)
Nov 01, 2007; ... GIANT ROSETTES of frilly leaves--in shades of lavender, deep rose, and pink, as well as crisp white and creamy yellow--make ornamental kales favorite additions to the winter garden. Because these showy cabbage relatives tolerate cold weather and can hold their brilliant color all the way ...
What to do in your garden: November.(Northern California checklist)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Planning Digging Before making holes or trenches as part of a landscaping project, find out where all underground utility lines on your property are located. For help, call 811. The new national hotline can coordinate with you and local utility companies to mark utility lines ....
Transform with color: a lush and varied palette brings updated glamour to a traditional home.(Decorating)
Nov 01, 2007; ... THE DINING ROOM WALLS are impossible to ignore: as crimson as the lips of a 1940s movie star. Peek into the kitchen, however, and the mood is fresh and organic, awash in creamy white and cool turquoise-green. And in the entry, deep pumpkin tones exude the warmth and welcome of fall. "I'm ...
Natural thanksgiving style: create a chic and sustainable tabletop with inspiration from the pros. It's all about an eclectic mix of elements and accents from your yard.(Design)
Nov 01, 2007; ... BACK-TO-THE-ROOTS SIMPLICITY defines Lucas and Margi Heldfond's environmentally sensitive holiday style. "It comes from an appreciation of things inherited, things collected, and things grown in the garden," explains Lucas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION ...
Living green in the city: it's solar-powered, green-roofed, and has a wind turbine in the backyard. In San Francisco's Mission District, Sunset's newest Idea House proves that you don't have to live off the grid to enjoy the benefits of eco-friendly design.(SNEAK PREVIEW)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Green from the start Harnessing sun, wind, rain, and the latest technology, the systems are as eco-minded as the house itself BEING RADICAL in San Francisco's eclectic Mission District is no easy feat. But even in this neighborhood--with its vivacious street life and ...
Death Valley journey: in autumn, the fabled desert park is at its most hauntingly beautiful. Hike, explore, and experience a world unlike any other.
Nov 01, 2007; ... AT ZABRISKIE POINT in Death Valley National Park, my husband, Jim, and I are watching the world change colors. At this canyon overlook in the southeastern California desert, the striated rocks stretch in sculptural towers and eroded gullies off to the eastern horizon. With every passing ...
Labor of love: the idyllic vineyards and vistas of Northern California's wine country inspire a dream house built against the odds.
Nov 01, 2007; ... FIVE MINUTES into their first conversation, Andy Katz and Ellen Riendeau knew they were destined to be a couple. "I told him my dream was to live in Sonoma County," Riendeau says of that fortuitous encounter at a Christmas party in Colorado, where they both lived. "And he said, 'That's my ...
A Seattle chef's new Thanksgiving: after years of serving the holiday dinner only to customers, what does a chef cook for family and friends?(Recipe)
Nov 01, 2007; ... FOR YEARS EVERY THANKSGIVING, Maria Hines cooked turkeys and stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes at the Seattle restaurant Earth + Ocean, where she was the executive chef. The third Thursday of November was a workday. So she'd give thanks at her own table on the Sunday after the ...
Party for a crowd; Host an elegant but easy holiday open house: make a few choice recipes, then round them out with terrific prepared foods from across the West.(Entertaining)(Recipe)
Nov 01, 2007; ... WITHOUT QUESTION, the holidays are the craziest time of year. But it's also when we most look forward to entertaining. Gathering a big group of friends for a casual open house is one of the season's enduring pleasures. Unlike a formal sit-down dinner party, an open house lets people come ...
November favorites: recipes from our readers, tested in Sunset's kitchen.(Reader recipes)(Recipe)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Squash pull-apart dinner rolls Angela Baker, Bremerton, WA Soft, cheerfully orange, and slightly sweet. PREP AND COOK TIME 3 hours MAKES 2 dozen <Pre> 1 1/2 cups warm milk 2 1/4 tsp. dry yeast 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. salt ...
Spectacular desserts: these tah-dah! cakes and cookies taste even better than they look.(Holiday favorites)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Orange ribbon cheesecake This creamy cheesecake has a glistening topping of caramelized, candylike orange slices. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PREP AND COOK TIME About 2 1/4 hours, plus at least 3 1/2 hours to cool and chill MAKES 12 servings ...
3 ways with mashed potatoes: who needs boring spuds? Here are three fresh takes on the indispensable Thanksgiving side dish.(Ingredient)(Recipe)
Nov 01, 2007; ... WHETHER WE'RE MAKING potatoes with enough flavor to stand on their own, or just looking for a vehicle for greater gravy consumption, our favorite tool for mashing potatoes is a ricer--a contraption that looks like a giant garlic press. Put cooked potatoes in it, press over a large bowl, ...
Turkey sandwiches: you'll be thankful for Thanksgiving all over again when you bite into one of these.(Solution)(Recipe)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007; ... EVEN THOUGH TURKEY is a staple of the deli counter, it's only at Thanksgiving when most of us have a ready supply of fresh, home-roasted meat. This year, plan ahead for leftovers: Roast a bird that's twice as big as you need for dinner, then make the most of that moist breast and flavorful ...
Warming drinks: chase away the chill with our versions of two cold-weather favorites, mocha and cider.(New classics)(Recipe)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Layered mocha Sip hot chocolate through layers of hot espresso and thick, cold cream in this deconstructed mocha. It's based on the classic bicerin (beech-e-reen), from Caffe al Bicerin in Turin, Italy, and it fits right into our coffee-loving culture here in the western United ...
Sweet somethings: the one-minute lesson on dessert wines.(Wine guide)(Buyers guide)
Nov 01, 2007; ... HERE'S OUR QUICKIE GUIDE to the three main dessert wines and how they pair with holiday sweets. (Rule of thumb: The wine should be at least as sweet as the dessert, with enough acidity for balance.) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Late-harvest Made from grapes left ...
Resources.(Buyers guide)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Following are sources for some products in this issue. Care has been taken to verify information, but info can't be guaranteed. Items not included may have sources named elsewhere in the issue, have come from personal collections, or have been discontinued. [ILLUSTRATION ...
Calabasas, CA: Ricky Schroder; The actor talks about classic westerns, ranching life, and the beauty of aspens.(The Sunset view)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Coming West I grew up on Staten Island, but I fell in love with the West watching movies. Stagecoach with John Wayne, Clint Eastwood films. When I filmed Lonesome Dove, I decided I needed to live in the West. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...