Archive By Section - Lifestyle
‘Table of Hearts’ product of years of agonizing, yet rewarding work for local author
For some people the writing process is a form of release and filled with immeasurable pleasures. Gerald "Jerry" Avila is more likely to describe it as a self-imposed prison term wrought with its own unique tortures.
Railtown steam trains start rolling on April 2
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) in Jamestown will begin the first weekend of steam train operations for 2011 on April 2-3.
Turlock pub to honor namesake on St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Paddy's Day while contributing to cancer awareness and research at Wellington's British Pub & Restaurant in downtown Turlock.
Sonora Celtic Faire brings knights, step dancers, jousters to area
Anyone wishing to get into the spirit of the shamrock a little early, need not look any further than the hills in Sonora.
Museum celebrates glory days of radio
The sounds emanating from radios have been a part of the American fabric for more than 100 years and a new exhibit at the Turlock Historical Society's museum is paying homage to the technology that changed the world.
Hike reminiscent of 1800s missionary trail
The trail that winds through the San Joaquin Valley, which was blazed by the Yokut tribe and fortified by the soldiers and missionaries who followed in their footpaths, is re-opening again for the popular "Path of the Padres" hike.
Perseverance brings ‘Magic Pajamas’ to life
"The Magic Pajamas" is a children's story set in rhyme about a brother and sister who go on an extraordinary adventure through the power of their PJs, but the real magic, says Turlock author Steve Olsen, is how the book made it to fruition.
Turlocker creates magical holiday village
A winter wonderland of snowy mountains, majestic pines, bustling outdoor ice rinks, and cozy country inns nestled among toy workshops and candy confectioneries has come to Turlock … at least in the miniature form.
Holiday films battle for supremacy
The stockings are hung, the cookies are warm from the oven and it's time to turn on the Christmas movie. But which one is going to be playing on your television?
Author relates story of Central Valley migrant family
A story of hardships, perseverance and the bonds of family ties that span the generations are played out on the pages of former Turlock resident Debra Boroughs' newly released memoir "Chicana."
Holiday activities promise spooky fun
Ghosts, ghouls and goblins have plenty of trick-or-treating alternatives this year at area Halloween events. Several organizations are hosting their own Halloween carnivals the day before Halloween as an alternative to the traditional door-to-door candy collecting. Costume contests and pumpkin carving contests will also get families in the Halloween spirit this year.
Festival celebrates architecture
The art and drama of towering skyscrapers, bridges that seem to defy gravity and the beauty of a solid structure will be the focus of the upcoming Modesto International Architecture Festival.
The story of Turlock’s new real Santa
Nestled in a quiet Turlock neighborhood is a 5-year-old boy with rosy cheeks, a shy smile, and a twinkle in his eyes.
Do it yourself wine?
Home brewers are a dime a dozen these days. But home winemakers?
Local author chronicles history of Ceres in pictorial book
From its past days as a place where wheat grew in abundance to its contributions to the worlds of entertainment and politics, the history of Ceres is on full display in the latest installment of the "Images of America" series.
Articles by Section - Lifestyle
Local bakers share secret to pie success
Who doesn't love a warm pie made from scratch and baked until perfection? It's ideal for family gatherings, holiday, or simply a midnight snack. Whether you like old-fashioned apple pie, cream or custard pie, it takes the right ingredients and the right person to bake the ideal pie. "A pie tastes the best when it is made from home and every ingredient is made from scratch," said Erin Sprandin. Sprandin, 21, will ...
Cowboys and chocolate: A humble beginning
It started off as a spark of an idea tying in the city's largest commodity - Hershey Chocolate – in an attempt to create a fun festival. Twenty years later the festival has blossomed into an event that last year lured 80 bajillion people to Oakdale with the promise of chocolate. Well, maybe not quite 80 bajillion, but 72,000 people flocked to the city to attend the 19th annual Cowboys and Chocolate festival ...
St. Patrick’s Day Events
Wellington's Pub and Restaurant Turlock's Wellington's Station, located at 10 E. Main St., will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by delivering ample portions of corned beef and cabbage, fish 'n chips and other hearty Irish favorites; offering Irish whiskey specials and pouring the perfect pints of Guinness stout as well as green beer; and offering entertainment including Irish dancing, traditional Irish music performed at intervals during the day and night by Van Diemen's ...
Mark Ranes: Profile of a homebrewer
Turlock resident Mark Ranes is one of the thousands of people who brew their own beer as a hobby. The technology manager said what started out as an extension of his love of cooking has turned into a full-fledged passion. Ranes recently answered questions about his journey into homebrewing: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN HOMEBREWING? "This is my ninth year of homebrewing. I have 135 batches under my belt." ...
Brewing it up home-style
More and more beer lovers are taking their passion to the next level and brewing their own craft beers. Homebrewing clubs and competitions have grown rapidly since the legalization of homebrewing in 1978. In 2011, there were an estimated one million homebrewers and over 1,000 homebrew clubs in the United States, according to the American Homebrewers Association. Steve Leandres, owner of Barley & Wine, a beer and wine making supply shop in Modesto, ...
Dust Bowl’s Don Oliver: From homebrewer to brewmaster
Some sons play catch with their fathers. Others work on cars. But Don Oliver, brewmaster for Turlock's Dust Bowl Brewery? His dad taught him how to homebrew beer. What started as a small hobby, doing simple extract-based brewing, soon grew into a full-blown passion for the Hilmar native. He bought book after book on brewing, gradually learning the fine art of all-grain brewing. "I really got into it," Oliver said. "I ...
Old World recipe passed down through the generations
Old World recipe passed down through the generations This is an old family recipe that has been passed down from my paternal grandparents who were Russian immigrants in the 1920s. My mom married into the family and loved the Russian culture so much that she learned all the special family recipes and passed them on to us. My mom's name is Wanda Esakoff. She just turned 80. My father passed away over 10 ...
ATOP MT. DIABLO: Taking in the 209 & much of NorCal
The best place to take in all of the 209 is without a doubt high atop Mt. Diablo.
Wanted: Your recipes
Nothing tastes better than home cooking. It used to be that the family recipe book was passed down from generation to generation so dishes that took sometimes a century to perfect were never lost. For many that tradition has waned through the years. The Journal would like to start a new tradition of sharing family recipes with our readers. We are asking local residents to submit their favorite family recipes - with ...
TV's take on women: Bunnies, baby dolls & broads
The possibly immortal Gloria Steinem, now 77, sat on a stage at a Beverly Hills, Calif., hotel one afternoon this summer and took questions from TV critics about a range of random topics. The occasion was a biographical HBO documentary about Steinem's life as a feminist but also her life in a particular brand of show business - public intellectual - in which she makes herself available to once again point out how badly ...
Turlockers traverse Half Dome, learn a thing or two about brotherhood
Half Dome, an icon of Yosemite National Park, is also a rite of passage for many Central Valley residents. The 14- to 16-mile round-trip hike to Half Dome from Yosemite Valley - rising to an elevation of 4,800 feet - is a siren call to outdoorsmen, nature lovers and those who seek adventure in any form. Four Turlockers recently answered the call of Half Dome and learned a lot about themselves during the ...
Gripping mountain tales abound in ‘Yosemite Epics’
"And so there I was, exhausted on the last pitch in complete darkness. We didn't have headlamps, of course. It was really hard to see where to go or how to place any gear. I had to feel by hand the shape of the crack…When I could use protection, the placements were so bad that I considered them pieces of decoration rather than security. "I was so nervous, not only because it was ...
The Wrath of Grapes
Potential home viticulturists could be in for a treat as Delicato Vineyards will once again be hosting its Home Wine Making Workshop on successive Saturdays, Aug. 27 and Sept. 3, for those just beginning or those wanting to hone their skills.
Turlock native finalist in ‘Food Network Star’
Susie Jimenez, a Turlock native, already knows how the series "Food Network Star" will end. As a final contestant she has already filmed the last episode, but she isn't telling even her closest friends and family who wins. They will have to find out on Sunday night with the rest of the world when the final episode airs.
National barista champ shares decadent iced latte recipes
This summer, two-time National Barista Champion Heather Perry has partnered with the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) to give drink enthusiasts another reason to enjoy lattes while refreshing their palates. Perry's summer homemade lattes cost pennies on the dollar compared to drinks from national coffee chains. Plus, Perry offers kid-friendly, "espresso-free" recipes so that the whole family can enjoy her unique drinks. From a red velvet frappe to a tiramisu ...
Sections:
- OPINION :
- NEWS |
- SPORTS |
- OPINION |
- ARTS/LEISURE |
- LIVING IN 209 |
- HOME SCENE |
- SPECIAL SECTIONS |
- CELEBRATIONS |
- MOVIES |
- OBITS |
- REGIONAL NEWS
Services:
Submit News:
Online:
Contents of this site are © Copyright 2011 The Turlock Journal, CA. All rights reserved.
