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Articles in Sept, 2008 issue of Sunset

• The mood is Golden; September was made for sun worship: find inspiration in the tawny grasses that cover our Western hills, and bask in the light of late summer. Turn the page more ideas no how to capture your own golden glow
• Pass it on canned beer goes boutique
• The crib sheet: big-box stores vs. indie nurseries-what to buy where
• Livermore
• Clarksburg
• Press Club
  by Rachel Levin
• Cornerstone Sonoma
• Ask the expert John Muir Laws: for prime spots in the Sierra, 'we ask a mountain man who spent six years compiling the laws field guide to the Sierra nevada
  by Harriot Manley
• Glen ellen
  by Rachel Levin
• White tablecloths, green fields: at farm dinners all over the West, guests savor food right at the source
  by Josh Sens
• On the grid: this central coast garden evokes the patchwork of the surrounding farmland
  by Sharon Cohoon
• Solar party: you're invited: it's the new take on Tupperware gatherings. Allison Arieff sends in her RSVP—and busts a few energy-saving myths along the way
  by Allison Arieff
• Greenache with panache: full of juicy fruit, Grenache is perfect for a party. Our menu has great matches for both its forms—red and dry rose—so pour everyone a glass of each and watch the fun begin
  by Sara Schneider
• Grenache is the third most widely planted red wine grape in the world, but it's usually in a blend. now, Western winemakers are making Grenache the star
• Potato salad Nicoise
• Get an A+ in lunch Chef Ann Cooper serves kids nutritious food they actually enjoy. Here's how you can too
  by Elaine Johnson
• Vegetable and chicken lo mein
• School garden salad with chickpeas and avocado
• Halibut kebabs with grilled bread and pancetta
  by Jessica Battilana
• Summer tomato cocktail sauce
• 3 ice cream sauces; looking for a way to jazz up that plain bowl of vanilla? try one of these easy and delicious toppings
• The mai tai; photographed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu
  by Peter Fish
• Stargazing in Malibu: the beautiful beach town is the ultimate haven for the rich and famous. Joel Stein spends a weekend to see if it lives up to its reputation
  by Joel Stein
• Weekends
  by Katie Tamony
• Lassen: much loved little visited
• Long lives, good lives
• Online inspiration
• Party pairing
• Perfect pairing: table lamp + compact fluorescent
• Take it home
• Sacramento
  by Jennifer Thornton
• The greatest show on earth: for front-row seats to the best sunsets you'll ever see, head to Manzanita, Oregon
  by Jenny Cunningham
• 48 hours in Manzanita
• Top 20 steals for under $200: our favorite ways to feel like a million bucks without even a swipe of the credit card
• September: what to do in Northern California
  by Hazel White
• Sow now, snip later
  by Elizabeth Jardina
• Create a great path; design it on a curve, then fringe with the right plants
  by Jim Mccausland
• Off the wall: fun new ways to use wallpaper. caution: may be habit forming
  by Jennie Nunn
• Laundry room detox: cleaning methods that are better for your clothes, the planet, and you
  by Jess Chamberlain
• Western wine awards; Best bottles to buy, hottest wine bar, tasting room not to miss, the winemaker to watch-we sipped until we found them all
  by Sara Schneider
• Our Island No traffic. no tourists. how one couple found romance—and a whole new life—on a remote island in puget sound
  by Kathleen N. Brenzel
• Water, fire & stone: an arizona patio's quiet drama lets a mountain vista take center stage
  by Sharon Cohoon
• Backyard magic; our in-house pro Kathleen Brenzel shows how to turn problem gardens into great outdoor living spaces
  by Kathleen Brenzel
• Rustic pear tarts with creme fraiche
• Lean & green: Grass-fed beef is gaining fans everywhere. here's how to cook it right
  by Amy Machnak
• Rancher we love
• Stir-fried eggplant and tofu
  by Jiranooch Shapiro
• Pesto arugula wraps
  by Katie Roberts
• Destination for all seasons
• Adventure from mild to wild!
• Foothill fun getaway
• On the verge Oakland: been there, done that in San Francisco? Sunset staffer hunts down the next hot neighborhood
  by Irene Edwards
• One to watch
  by Fritz Haeg
• Point Reyes
• San Francisco
  by Jennifer Thornton
• Pocket garden: tuck a tiny tableau into a patio corner or between pavers
  by Kathleen N. Brenzel