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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FALLBROOK – George Washington might have known a thing or two when he tried to cut down a cherry tree. The first president of the United States of America may have been trying to get at the sweet and versatile fruit hanging from the tree's branches. Cherries are nutritional powerhouses that contain antioxidants, which studies have suggested can reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, anthocyanins in cherries may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. F...
The sisters of Daughters of Norway Hulda Garborg Lodge #49 have had a "Soups & Sweaters" luncheon at their January or February meeting every year since 2010. Norway has long cold winters so the theme fits with the group's mission to learn and share the Scandinavian culture. However, there have been several years when the temperature was too warm to wear Scandinavian sweaters. This year, though, the weather cooperated with a rainy morning and a cool 58° high for Feb. 9. Lodge sisters signed up ahead of time for soups,...
FALLBROOK – Popcorn is an amazingly versatile grain. With a little imagination and some common household ingredients, families can make tasty and original snacks in no time at all. They can also create treats for special occasions like Valentine’s Day. Here are a few recipes to make for a sweetheart, compliments of the Popcorn Board. Rocky Road Popcorn Clusters Start to finish: 2 hours, 30 minutes Yield: about 3 dozen Ingredients 1 6-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 4 cups popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups...
According to the National Chicken Council, fans will eat 1.35 billion wings during Super Bowl weekend. If fans have yet to solidify their wing game plan for the big game, Garage Brewing Co. in Temecula said they can help make the MVP of fans Super Bowl LIII party with a new assortment of premium bone-in or boneless chicken wings and miscellaneous sides. Garage Brewing Co. Founder Lou Kashmere and numerous staff members taste tested enormous amount of chicken wings to find the...
This recipe is for something more substantial than a muffin in the morning. It's a great meal before work, on an early road trip, or on the way to an airport. Monday through Friday I put together my husband's breakfasts and lunches for the day. He was tired of eating muffins, so I came up with these tasty breakfast burritos. I think your whole family will love them. You can always substitute other ingredients more to your liking. They are also great to make ahead and freeze for students and working adults because you have...
FALLBROOK – Looking for a fun and healthy dinner idea to serve at the next get-together? This easy, do-it-yourself taco station is the perfect meal to serve for quick weeknight dinners or parties. With some simple prep beforehand, party planners can make a fun and healthy meal that children and guests will love. Finish the set up off with some colorful serving bowls, and everyone can create their own tacos. Tacos with Grilled Steak and Veggies Start to finish: 20 minutes Serve...
FALLBROOK – Busy families who do not have the time to spend an hour or more in the kitchen preparing weeknight dinners can turn to slow cookers to do the work for them. Slow cookers cook food at a low temperature over several hours. Slow cookers do not require constant attention, making them ideal for people who want to prep meals before leaving the house and return to a hot meal in the evening. Many foods, from breakfasts to appetizers to desserts, can be prepared with s...
FALLBROOK – Few things are better together than hot soup and a favorite sandwich for lunch or a light dinner. This combination is the ideal comfort food, and the variations are as endless as a someone’s imagination. Thanks to two recipes from “What’s Cooking Italian,” published by Thunder Bay Press, by Penny Stephens, home chefs can put an Italian spin on the soup-sandwich pairing with Mozzarella Sandwiches and Creamy Tomato Soup. Mozzarella Sandwiches Start to finish: 3...
Take time this winter to slow down and experience the delight of great-tasting food with family and friends. Savoring the moment is at the heart of Tuscan-inspired entertaining, where everyone has a seat at the table to enjoy simple and delicious dishes that boast authentic flavor and incorporate quality ingredients. With a passion for the simplicity of Italian food and homemade Tuscan cooking, Italian-American chef Laura Vitale, host of “Laura in the Kitchen,” traveled to the small town of Lucca, Italy, where she rec...
FALLBROOK – Entertaining during the holidays includes presenting guests with some fun food and drink. On chilly winter nights, baked dips seem to taste especially good. The following two recipes for Spinach Artichoke Dip and Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip are from nutrition specialist LaChell Miller (MS, RD, CC) and are provided courtesy of the American Dairy Association-North East. Spinach Artichoke Dip Ingredients: 4 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese 1/2 cup non-fat Greek Yogurt 1/4 cup Parmesan-Reggiano cheese 1/2 cup shredded r...
FALLBROOK – New Year's Eve is a great time to try something new appetizer-wise. Although Cheesy Mini Meatloaves can be served for dinner (accompanied by mashed potatoes or a fresh vegetable like asparagus or green beans), they can also be served alone as a delicious appetizer. The following recipe for Cheesy Mini Meatloaves comes from dairy farmer Renee Kenny (a blogger at Eat Farm Love – eatfarmlove.com) and is provided courtesy of American Dairy Association-North East. Che...
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Tore Trupiano, brother of famed Fallbrook restaurateur Faro Trupiano and a member of the U.S. Pizza Team, enjoyed tremendous success at the recent World Food Championships (WFC) in Orange Beach, Alabama. Forty competitors from all culinary backgrounds reported to the Kitchen Arena at the WFC to compete in the Bacon World Championships (BWC). The WFC is a plethora of cooking and baking competitions held over a five-day period, ranging from barbecue, b...
FALLBROOK – Few things beat a hot meal on a cold day. Stews and casseroles can fit the bill in such situations, but soup is a go-to solution when looking to warm up. This recipe for Tortilla Soup from "The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook" by Jane Milton, Jenni Fleetwood and Marina Filippelli (Metro Books) can be served as an appetizer or light meal. The crispy tortilla strips included in the recipe add extra texture to a delicious dish. Tortilla Soup Serves 4 4 corn tortillas, freshly made or a few d...
FALLBROOK – Sports fans go to great lengths to support their teams, whether they camp out in the stands, tailgate in the parking lot or cheer from home. Sports-related parties and game-watch gatherings appeal to sports fans whether their favorite game is hockey, basketball, baseball, football, etc. Game-day refreshments are part and parcel of cheering on a favorite team with fellow fans. Appetizers, chips and beverages are standard fare, but with the variety of recipes available, food for the game can be as fresh and exciting...
There is a certain allure and almost mystery to Yama's sushi creations. Maybe it is the technique – the quick and adept way sushi is created. Maybe it is the confidence that the food is fresh and healthful. Then...it just might be the excitement of eating something exotic like unago (eel) or uni (sea urchin). I am extremely fond of sushi and have eaten a lot of it over the years, but am still thrilled and quite appreciative of the artistry that is involved in making these c... Full story
FALLBROOK- Perhaps no day is more synonymous with a certain dish than Thanksgiving is with turkey. As tasty as turkey can be, this flavorful fowl doesn't find its way onto many families' dinner tables unless it's Thanksgiving day. Secret family turkey recipes may reign supreme in some households, but holiday hosts with no such resources can consider this unique recipe for Holiday Turkey from Andrew Schloss' "Cooking Slow," published by Chronicle Books. By slow cooking the...
FALLBROOK – Pot pie makes for a delicious meal, especially when home cooks go the extra mile and prepare homemade pie crust. Although some may be intimidated by the idea of making their own pie crusts, the following recipe for "Turkey Vegetable Pot Pie with Whole-Wheat Crust" from Michelle Dudash's "Clean Eating for Busy Families" (Fair Winds) simplifies the process. And since the recipe calls for turkey, the timing is perfect to use those Thanksgiving Day leftovers. Turkey V...
FALLBROOK – Pot pie makes for a delicious meal, especially when home cooks go the extra mile and prepare homemade pie crust. Although some may be intimidated by the idea of making their own pie crusts, the following recipe for "Turkey Vegetable Pot Pie with Whole-Wheat Crust" from Michelle Dudash's "Clean Eating for Busy Families" (Fair Winds) simplifies the process. And since the recipe calls for turkey, the timing is perfect to use those Thanksgiving Day leftovers. Turkey V...
FALLBROOK – If turkey is not normally on your lunch or dinner menu, come the holiday season it's bound to show up in abundance. As soon as the weather cools and the crispness of late autumn is in the air, thoughts turn to more hearty meals, and of course, the fall pièce de résistance: Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey takes center stage on many Thanksgiving dinner tables, even though history suggests it likely wasn't served at the first Thanksgiving. Despite this historical discrepancy, turkey and all the trimmings continue to be...
Make eating healthy part of your daily life for a healthy body, disease prevention and high life! By starting your day off with this delicious Pumpkin Smoothie instead of a piece of pumpkin pie, you will give your body essential vitamins, minerals for good energy along with a healthy dose of fiber to help keep your digestion system moving. All the ingredients in this recipe are rich in antioxidants and provide essential nutrients that will help keep you feeling energized and...
Fallbrook – Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a painful condition in which stomach acid flows up the esophagus and into the mouth. Sometimes called dyspepsia, acid reflux or heartburn, GERD can generate a fiery sensation in the chest and throat that can range from mild to severe. What is GERD? GERD can affect anyone regardless of their age, gender or ethnicity. In the United States, approximately 20 percent of the population has GERD, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney D...
FALLBROOK – Something delicious is being served up at schools in the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. Since 2015, FUESD has been collaborating with the statewide California Thursdays program to serve healthy, freshly prepared meals featuring California-grown ingredients. FUESD joined the Center for Ecoliteracy’s California Thursdays Network to source ingredients from California farmers, ranchers and producers. To celebrate joining the California Thursdays Network, FUESD prepared locally pastured, roasted lemon her...
FALLBROOK – While every day is a great day for celebrating popcorn, the month of October is important because of the popcorn harvest, which takes place each fall across the Midwest. That's why October is National Popcorn Poppin' Month. Popcorn has been officially honored in October since 1999 when then Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman proclaimed October as National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. With Halloween right around the corner, The Popcorn Board offers the following recipes for some neat popcorn treats. Spooky Pop... Full story
Local seniors who have retired from cooking can frequently be seen eating out, at restaurants, at club fundraisers and at the Fallbrook Community Center where Fallbrook Senior Center staff serve lunch at 11:15 a.m., Monday through Friday. The meals are geared nutritionally for people over 60 years old and a $4 donation for the meal is requested, but those who cannot afford to pay are not turned away. Diners who are under 60 are welcome to come eat but are required to pay $5, which is still a bargain for a full lunch...
Few foodies would admit to using a microwave all that often. But busy weeknights call for some shortcuts, and microwaves can be a home cook's best friend on those evenings when time is of the essence. Cooking with a microwave need not be limited to frozen dinners. Take, for example, this recipe for "Italian Pork Chops" from "Incredibly Easy Italian" (Publications International, Ltd.). Easily prepared in less than 30 minutes, this meal combines home cooking with a shortcut...
