Author Archive: Brandilyn Mitchell
Bring on the rain, and a bottle of Wonky & Wry's Honey Braggot Ale.
Loves to roast marshmallows over a fire.
KidsView: Macedo Mini Acre, our Local Alpaca Farm
KidsView: Macedo Mini Acre, our Local Alpaca FarmBy Brandilyn MitchellEvery year, Macedo Mini Acre, owned by Larry and Maureen Macedo, participate in National Alpaca Day by opening the farm for kids to come tour the farm, feed alpacas, and learn about their wool. The tours are in hour-long increments, for only $5 a person. Larry […]
Carnegie Arts Center Turlock Kid’s Classes
Carnegie Arts Center Kid’s ClassesBy Brandilyn Mitchell My little and I recently attended the Toddler “Let’s Explore Art!” class offered at the Carnegie Arts Center. It was a four-week long class geared towards littles ages 4-6. It was really fun getting to explore art using play. In this sensory based class taught by Mrs. Alyssa […]
BrewView: Track 424 Keeping It Simple
Track 424: Keeping it SimpleBy Brandilyn Mitchell I wasn’t expecting to be blown away when I parked my car in the Sciabica’s parking lot, mentally preparing myself for a BrewView interview. In fact, I wasn’t even sure I was in the right place. When I walked into the gift shop and saw dozens of flavors […]
Kids View: Local Children’s Author Maureen Lemos Helps Kids to Fall in Love with Cows
Kids View: Local Children’s Author Maureen Lemos Helps Kids to Fall in Love with CowsBy Brandilyn Mitchell While shopping the Thursday Modesto Certified Farmers Market recently, I met Maureen Lemos-a children’s author of two books, “Clarice the Red Cow” and “Clarice the Red Cow Has a Surprise”. Her booth caught my eye because there […]
BrewView: Tap Travelers: Their Taps Travel to You
Tap Travelers: Their Taps Travel to YouBy Brandilyn MitchellThere’s nothing better than locally-crafted brews like beer, wine and cider — that is, unless they roll up to your event in a custom restored 1964 GMC Panel truck.Tap Travelers, owned by Julie Amaral and Monica Farhat, serves local beers, ciders and wines like Tapped Apple Cider, […]
Zinc House Farms Family Farm Day
KidsView: Zinc House Farms Family Farm DayBy Brandilyn MitchellZinc House Farms, located on Highway 120 in Escalon, offers a kids program designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for the earth in children of all ages. It allows your littles to dive into the world of sustainable farming and experience the joy of learning, […]
BrewView: Lucca Winery Delights
BrewView: Lucca Winery Delights By Christopher & Brandilyn Mitchell Lucca Winery is a great little hidden gem in Ripon. If you thought good wine was only in Lodi, I am here to tell you otherwise. You’ll find it nestled in a luscious peach orchard, with plenty of parking, tables and shade. When the weather is […]
Kids View: Local Children’s Author Amy Phillips Grips Kid’s Attention with a Unique Character
Kids View: Local Children’s Author Amy Phillips Grips Kid’s Attention with a Unique CharacterBy Brandilyn Mitchell The Ripon Farmers Market is *the market* to bring your kids to. Not only because of the huge grassy area for them to play tag, ball, gymnastics or what have you-but the story time area, the Montessori kitchen, the […]
Blame the Flame Candle Co. Workshop Plus Libations
Blame the Flame Candle Co. Workshop Plus LibationsBy Brandilyn MitchellI know you have heard of 18Seventy Brewing and their slushies because we have bragged about them before. But visiting them for a slushie and to make a candle at the same time? It’s a crafters dream come true-craft brew and craft scents!Blame the Flame Candle […]
Libations at our Local Farmer’s Markets
Libations at our Local Farmer’s MarketsBy Christopher and Brandilyn MitchellFarmers Market are lit-everything from meat, dairy, herbs, eggs, pastries and all the produce you can shake a stick at– right there for your wallet-emptying pleasure in the heart of downtown Modesto. But what about libations?! Why don’t we think about alcohol when we think about […]
FamilyView: Hollow Oak Acres Baby Goat Days
by Brandilyn Mitchell As a writer for both BrewView and KidsView, I am always on the lookout for experiences that collide the two columns. I enjoy discovering hidden-gems for guardians and their littles that will have all of you talking about how much fun was had for months to come. If you’re up […]
Sparks Fly Candle Co. Massive Expansion This Spring
Sparks Fly Candle Co. Massive Expansion This Spring by Brandilyn Mitchell Sparks Fly Candle Co. has been taking the valley by storm. If you haven’t seen their booth at an event yet, I’d like to introduce them to you. Owned by Kayla & Chad Roslan, they started really small at a farmer’s market […]
BrewView: Robert’s Ferry Gourmet Where Families Meet Over Shakes and Mimosas!
Robert’s Ferry Gourmet: Where Families Meet Over Shakes and Mimosas!by Christopher and Brandilyn Mitchell You’ve probably seen Robert’s Ferry Gourmet’s popcorn all over store shelves in Modesto, but did you know Robert’s Ferry Gourmet is an actual store (two stores actually, one in Oakdale and the other Waterford) and they are SO much more than […]
Mazzeltov Farms Soap: New Storefront in Waterford Grand Opening 3/4/23
By Brandilyn Mitchell You might’ve seen Mazzeltov Farms Soap at at the Christmas in the Country barn market-which is where I was introduced to them via the “Fierce” soap bar. Oh goodness that bar is heavenly. Mazzeltov is a female run, handcrafted bath and body company, specializing in handcrafted goat milk soap. Owner Bethany […]
BrewView 5 Dates Sidebar
Pageo Lavender Farm, 11573 Golf Road, Turlock 209-262-0131Drink unique cocktails in a gorgeous atmosphere: flowers, twinkle lights, and inside and outside seating. Special Valentine’s dinner tickets available from 5:30pm to 9pm. $68 includes an appetizer, dinner, cocktail, dessert, and a lavender sachet. For limited tickets, you must call to RSVP. The Terrace, 521 1/2, […]
