Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Potato dishes are popular all over the world from French fries and hashbrowns to pierogi (Polish dumplings) and shepherd's pie, from latkes (potato pancakes) and lefse (potato flat bread) to scalloped or gratin potatoes. My favorite version of potatoes is the ham and potato casserole my mom used to make with leftover ham. We didn't usually have any leftover potatoes but there are several recipes that can use whatever kind of potatoes you may have left after a meal. The...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association has announced its guest artist for its Jan. 14 meeting, Cloyd Bedke. He is an watercolor painter of landscape, still life, and people. Bedke was born in Southern Idaho, growing up on his father’s cattle ranch. Much of his work depicts his heritage, with the beauty of country and a love of land and animal. A graduate of Utah State University with a BS in Arts, he worked as an illustrator and then in 1966 took up painting full time. He...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers Club hosted this year's Newcore Holiday Ball at the Golf Club of California on Dec. 8. Newcore events include both Newcomers and Encore clubs. Those who attended enjoyed an evening of food, friends, and lots of dancing. "Newcomers would like to thank all the area businesses who graciously donated items and gift cards to make this year's ball a very special event," said organizers. On Dec. 10, Newcomers had their annual Christmas luncheon attende... Full story
Sparkling, full of light and pleasant – the Garden Center Café is all this and more. The food is adeptly prepared by the chefs who use fresh and innovative ingredients; and the staff and owners work very hard to keep the menu exciting. This establishment has been welcoming diners for over twenty years – Bill and Vicki Porter have owned it for fifteen. Their son, Clay Porter, is general manager. In addition to a sunny, sparkling, indoor area, the Garden Center affords a garden... Full story
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in January featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. Due to the winter season, Luis Rey’s weekend entertainment is on hiatus. The free January entertainment schedule includes: Tribute Concerts start at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom - an. 2, Atomic Punks, a tribute to Van Halen, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Shy. - Jan. 9, Wayward Sons, a tr...
Bob Garver Special to the Village News "The Hunger Games" is coming to an end. The blockbuster franchise based on a trilogy of young adult novels has come out with its fourth and final film. "Mockingjay – Part 2" has already opened to over $100 million, as have all the films in the series. And, as with all the films in the series, I don’t understand its widespread appeal. In this final installment, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is on a mission to The Capitol of Pan... Full story
Appetizers have been around for a thousand years – probably longer. The ancient Romans ate small portions of various foods before a meal – eggs, olives, mussels, and more. The French enhanced the appetizer and called them hors d’oeuvres. Merriam-Webster.com defines hors d’oeuvres as "Any of various savory foods usually served as appetizers." The definition of appetizer is: "A small dish of food served before the main part of a meal." So whatever you choose to call it – the t... Full story
PALA – Those culinary experts at Pala Casino Spa & Resort have carved out Christmas and New Year’s masterpieces for diners at Choices, the Buffet, the Oak Room steak house, the CAVE and the Pala Café. Choices, Southern California’s largest buffet, will tempt palates with holiday favorites and many special selections on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24; Christmas Day, Dec. 25; New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. The Oak Room, CAVE and Pala Cafe will offer Christmas Day and New Year's Eve special menus. Pala's awa...
FALLBROOK – Looking for something new and different to do over the holidays? Fallbrook Music Society, in partnership with the Fallbrook Library, will present Jonathan Sussman in concert as part of its collaborative Classical Sundays Series. The Sunday, Dec. 27 performance is free and is part of the music society’s 38th Annual Concert Season which, for the first time, provides a truly inter-active concert music experience for patrons and performing artists. "Fallbrook Mus...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Association (FAA) announces that its entry process for its Annual Open Juried Show will be administered by onlinejuriedshows.com and will be available for digital entry from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2016. Entry photo and processing assistance will be given at the Fallbrook School of the Arts on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, from noon to 3 p.m. The show will be held in Fallbrook Art Center, 103 S. Main Ave., from April 1 through April 24. Sally Strand will judge the show. She has been inducted into the P... Full story
For such an attractive, jewel-colored fruit, I always find it interesting how cranberries are grown and picked. A trip last year to Oregon provided more information on that. The southern Oregon coast has quite a cranberry industry going on these days as it appears the conditions are just right for these popular berries. Referred to as bogs, cranberries are grown in soft, marshy ground that has acidic peat soil, very near wetlands. The berries grow on long vines. Contrary to po... Full story
FALLBROOK – Millions of people will travel this holiday season, and many of them will lay their heads to rest in the homes of family and friends. Hosting guests come the holiday season can make this time of year that much more special, but hosting also is a significant undertaking that asks a lot of the men and women who open their homes to loved ones. Guests who want to express their gratitude for their holiday hosts can do so in any number of ways, and the following are a h... Full story
FALLBROOK - Few things are more comforting than sitting under a comfy blanket and sipping a mug of steaming hot chocolate when temperatures are cold. Hot chocolate seems tailor-made for chilly holiday evenings, providing the perfect indulgence while watching a favorite holiday film, entertaining friends, or warming up after a day or evening spent at local events. The terms "hot chocolate" and "hot cocoa" are used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different...
PALA – New Year’s Eve revelers will have opportunities galore to ring in 2016 on Thursday, Dec. 31, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The big party will be in the Infinity Showroom and will be hosted by Cougrzz Rock, one of Southern California’s hottest dance bands. The doors will open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9. Tickets for the New Year's Eve Party are $35 per person and can be purchased by calling, toll-free (877) 946-7252 or by visiting www.starticket... Full story
Sequestered in the leafy Jackson Square Courtyard is Tea Lane – a calm amidst the flurry where diners can delight in teas and cuisine reminiscent of Victorian England. Elaine Lasater and her husband, Terry, are the proprietors of this Fallbrook establishment. The décor takes on a Victorian flair with antiques, Victorian-inspired wall coverings, chandeliers and lace curtains. This intimate restaurant with an air of sophistication glows with twinkling white lights. Subtle classi... Full story
Downtown Fallbrook offers unique gifts made by artisans Sandra Shrader Special to the Village News If you are the kind of gift-giver who enjoys looking for a unique gift sure to please those on your holiday shopping list, plan on visiting Fallbrook’s downtown mix of art galleries, jewelry shops, and local museum gift shops in the heart of the village. For those people you know are art lovers, the Fallbrook Art Center’s 'Art of the Holiday' show offers a splendid variety of... Full story
A variety of holiday entertainment is offered in nearby Temecula. Old Town Temecula Community Theater has several upcoming performances sure to delight audiences, and Shakespeare in the Vines has scheduled a production at a wine country venue. A Christmas Carol The Temecula Valley Players will present the annual holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol, on select dates now through Dec. 13. The story revolves around Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge, who is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits w...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale will present a free program of Christmas music at Fallbrook Library on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. The Chorale's members share a passion for the joyful and inspiring influence of music and are dedicated to bringing high quality choral music to the surrounding communities. They invite everyone to come and experience the joy of Christmas music with them in the Community Room of the library, 124 S. Mission Rd. Contact the library at www.sdcl.org or (...
Hearing the word JELL-O, many individuals immediately think of a mass of jiggling color, perhaps with fruit, chopped nuts, or whipped cream blended in. What doesn't frequently come to mind is the wide variety of recipes that can be made with JELL-O that don't resemble that in the least. There are many recipes out there that use fruity JELL-O, but here are a couple that baking enthusiasts might like to try. Pineapple-Coconut Upside-Down Cupcakes Ingredients: - 1 can (20 oz.)...
UPDATE - The Damekor concert is on Monday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., not on Thursday, Dec. 17 as they had previously announced. Pala Mesa is located at 2001 Old Highway 395. Aquaterra can be reached at (760) 731-6805. FALLBROOK – Southern CA Damekor will be presenting a concert of Scandinavian Christmas Music in the Fireside Room at Pala Mesa Resort on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. The program includes a traditional Lucia Procession, a stunning arrangement of “Let It Go” from the D...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will be the site of several concerts this month, two by the Fallbrook Chamber Orchestra, one by a bluegrass band, a piano concert, a Fallbrook Chorale Christmas concert and a one given by a ninth grade flutist. Everyone is invited to attend these free events. On Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m., select members of the Fallbrook Chamber Orchestra will be performing music of the holiday season and then on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m., the full Fallbrook Chamber Orchestra will perform a classic m...
FALLBROOK – Newcore Happy Diggers, a combined activity of the Newcomers and Encore clubs, enjoyed flowers, tea and scones in Jackson Square recently. Robin Dahlson, owner of The Social Flower did a demonstration on flower arrangements, followed by teas and scones served by Elaine and Terry Lasater, owners of Tea Lane. Fallbrook Newcomers is a non-profit social organization devoted to promoting friendships among new residents in the community and providing interesting a...
FALLBROOK – With attention paid to elegance and balance, Fallbrook Winery is experiencing increasing success on the world stage and has become one of the largest producers in California's emerging South Coast wine region. Well-experienced in the art of grape growing and wine production, since Fallbrook Winery's rebirth by owner Ira Gourvitz, his wife Rebecca Wood, and son Ted Gourvitz, its reputation for excellence has continued to grow. The winery rests on 36 acres of rolling vineyards. The central building consists of t...
