Mimi Escabar

Placerville

Features Editor at Mountain Democrat

Mimi Escabar is the Features Editor at the Mountain Democrat newspaper in Placerville, CA.

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El Dorado Hills Rose blooms at the county fair

1 week ago | villagelife.com | Mimi Escabar

Three amazing women join the El Dorado Rose Court this year with El Dorado Hills resident Kimm Richwine named 2025 El Dorado Rose at the El Dorado County Fair on Thursday, June 12. Richwine is joined in court by Rose contestants Cora Motak of Placerville and Louise Sweet of El Dorado. Sponsored by Save the Graves, Richwine was born in Orange. The mother of five children spent quite a bit of time volunteering in school related activities.
Roses bloom at the fair

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

Three amazing women are joining the El Dorado Rose Court this year with one to be named 2025 El Dorado Rose at the El Dorado County Fair on Thursday, June 12. See the 2024 El Dorado Rose Sandra Hand present the winner with her sash at the pageant in Imagination Theater at 7 p.m. The pageant is free with fair admission. CandidatesCora MotakCora Motak is sponsored by her husband of 41 years Jerry Motak.
Farm to fudge business is a sweet success

3 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

“Candy is my life.” — Seana HartsellFudge Factory Farm is the winner of the 2025 Agricultural Business of the Year. Seana Hartsell, owner, accepted the certificate of appreciation for her support of El Dorado County agriculture at the 27th annual Agriculture Roundtable Dinner.
Amador festival is a fiery celebration of food, wine and community

1 month ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

PLYMOUTH — Where open-fire cooking meets world-class winemaking, the Amador Four Fires Festival returns on Saturday, May 3 for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the legendary wine regions of France’s Rhône Valley, Italy, Spain and Heritage California.
Get a ticket to wine paradise

2 months ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

Growing wines at higher elevations was a unique concept in the early days of the California wine industry but pioneering viticulturists in El Dorado County took some bold steps and planted grape vines in the granitic and volcanic soils at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 3,500 feet. The diverse range of micro-climates and varying terroir provides the perfect place to grow grapes for El Dorado County vintners to create their extraordinary wines.
Celebrate 24 years of viticulture

Mar 26, 2025 | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

The Fair Play area wineries are celebrating the 24th anniversary of the Fair Play American Viticultural Area on March 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All participating wineries will be pouring complimentary tastings to toast the occasion. The Fair Play AVA was designated due to the unique properties in south El Dorado County. An AVA is a unique grape-growing region with specific geographic or climatic features that distinguish it from the surrounding regions and affect how grapes are grown.
Between the covers: 'Stay, Girl' is a heart-warming story

Mar 21, 2025 | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

Book: “Stay, Girl”Author: Angelica R. JacksonPublished: 2024 by Crow and Pitcher Press, paperback, eBook, 280 pagesShingle Springs author Angelica R. Jackson’s latest book “Stay, Girl” is a charming tale of a young girl and dog. Both have trust issues and have suffered abuse and neglect. They travel different roads but end up in a caring situation that fosters a bright future.
It’s all about the voice

Mar 19, 2025 | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

Backtrack Vocals, a versatile vocal band from New York City, performed at El Dorado County Community Concert Association’s fourth concert of its 2024-25 season and also made an appearance for the students at Union Mine High School. The group known for a diverse a cappella repertoire of Top 40 hits, Motown, Broadway, classical and original music captivated the student audience with beatboxing, vocal improv and pop vocal techniques.
See what happens Behind the Cellar Door

Mar 14, 2025 | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

Enjoy drinking wine and trying different varietals and blends, then Amador Vintners has the perfect event to expand upon that enjoyment — Behind the Cellar Door. This is more than just tasting, it is a learning experience taking place where all the winemaking action happens on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day in Amador County.
A St. Patty’s Day drink to bring luck

Mar 14, 2025 | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

Forget the green beer and have a fun cocktail to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Marielle Toma, mixologist at The Independent Bar and Restaurant in Placerville, has created a beautiful and tasty drink to toast the Emerald Isle — the Smoking Shamrock. This concoction has a slight smokey taste with a hint of citrus and the glitter of gold.

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