Let the sunshine in. Solar cookers have been around since the 1970s, yet they have never quite caught on in the modern home. Solar Cookers International decided that people ought to see the cookers in action Saturday as it held a demonstration cooking corn, cookies and other treats in five free-standing solar ovens. The demonstration took place in front of sageHaus, a home improvement store specializing in energy-efficient technology in Fair Oaks, and featured a raffle with prizes such as biodegradable garbage bags and energy-conserving light bulbs. “We have to reserve our natural resources,” owner Steven Adair, 44, said. Doran Smout, 69, has been in the business of making solar ovens

The second annual Wanderlust Festival took place this weekend at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe.  Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world's best yoga teachers and best performers in rock & roll, all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty. It is a place to relax, unwind, bend, dance, revel, and contemplate. This year's festival offered expanded yoga offerings, more great music, a complement of organic foods and biodynamic wines, and the same incredible scenery and community that made last year’s event such a hit. Wanderlust showcases a range of teachers, classes and styles that inspire and challenge all practitioners, from the curious beginner to longtime studen