The Buzz

After having lived here for five years, I have just recently made some exciting discoveries in the Auburn area. We may not have our own shopping mall (nor really want one), but there are definitely some neat shops tucked away in the nooks and crannies of our town. For those of you who have lived here forever, you may not be surprised. However, if you are new to the area, you might find it interesting to learn about some businesses you may not have guessed were here.

For example, did you know that we actually have a dive shop here in Auburn? It is called High Sierra Divers and is located on Palm and Highway 49. I met the owners, Doug and Tina, last summer when we became fellow soccer parents rooting on our children's team, the Dragonflies. I am not a diver, but have always been intrigued by the possibility. This could be a new summer adventure to look into!

Another new discovery I made is the specialty meat market, Longhorn Meat Co., on Lincoln Way near Foresthill. I haven't tried it out yet, but I hear they have some great stuff. By the way, does anyone know if there is anywhere in Auburn to buy authentic Carne Asada for cooking at home???? If so, please share. In the meantime, I will report back with any good finds from Longhorn.

Did you also know there are three scrapbook shops in the area (two in Auburn and one in Loomis)? There must be a lot of scrapbooking going on in Auburn! Someday I too will find time to finish all those scrapbooks I have started for my kids.

Coming soon - The Auburn Ale House will be opening up in Old Town where the Shanghai used to be. My husband is looking forward to trying it out. In addition, Placer Magazine reports that the Fox Barrell Hard Cider company in Colfax will be opening up a tasting room soon. I can't wait to try it. One of the owners is a fellow alumni of Santa Clara U. It is such a small world, isn't it?

I'm sure there are even more exciting places yet to be discovered in Auburn. I will report back when I find them all.