Kitchen Shrink: Celebrate spring with the foods of April’s festivals
Food is the cornerstone of seasonal celebrations expressed in its preparation, rituals and communal consumption enjoyed among family and beloved friends.
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Kitchen Shrink: April Fools’ wacky food stories: True or False?
Spring fever seems to trigger light-hearted celebrations and other acts of tomfoolery. Many cultures around the world launch the season with shenanigans, starting with the Romans who created a festival they belovedly named Hilaria on March 25, rejoicing in the resurrection of Attis.
According to the produce aisles, the time is ripe for a spring culinary fling!
Look about you! Tender green sprouts, baby shoots and fresh vines are playing peek-a-boo through the new, warm soil.
Kitchen Shrink: Eat, drink ‘green’ on St. Patrick’s
For all you hibernophiles out there – Irish lovers of whom we have 40 million in this country — join in the fun.
Kitchen Shrink: Hamantaschen is a Purim (or anytime) favorite
Most Jewish holidays are based on the tenet — the enemy tried to kill us, we survived, now, let’s eat!
Kitchen Shrink: For Adults Only: Mac and Cheese to tantalize and delight
I’ve been harboring a secret for decades. Now it’s time to unload this culinary confession. Although my mom was an amazing cook, one of my faves growing up was the cheap and chewy Kraft Macaroni and Cheese.
Feb 15, 2012 | Posted in Food | Read More »
It’s time to quarterback a winning Super Bowl soiree
Tailgate parties will be heating up from Boonville to Gary, making a pit stop at 500 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis this Sunday, 6:30 Eastern Time.
Feb 4, 2012 | Posted in Food | Read More »
On the Menu: Make it Milton’s when you’re in the mood for deli-delicious
Milton’s Restaurant-Delicatessen offers the nostalgia of 1940s San Diego, with a fresh food selection of classic cuisine.
Woody’s Wharf to open at Beachwalk Shopping Center
Popular restaurant comes to Solana Beach after almost 50 years in Newport Beach
On the Menu: Comfort with class awaits diners at the Savory table
Savory is more than just a neighborhood restaurant.
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LA JOLLA NEWS
- Letters to the editor, May 23 issueOur local government is criticized, often with good cause, for not being responsive to its citizens. In this case, however, government worked — and worked quickly. A special thank-you to Councilmember Lightner for her initiative and quick action here. […]
- Paddleboarding added to La Jolla’s Survivor Beach event in JuneThe cancer-survivor celebration, Survivor Beach, has always had an “aloha spirit,” but this year there are several new elements to the surf-oriented fundraiser. For the first time, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) and paddle surfing will be the vehicle for participants. The event will get underway at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 2 at the beach in front of Scripps Insti […]
- Great plastic surgeons understand ethnic feature differences and beauty trends in plastic surgeryBy Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS “Beauty in things exists merely in the mind which contemplates them.” – David Hume, 18th century Scottish philosopher Trends in plastic surgery come and go, reflecting everything from old Hollywood glamour to the latest in celebrity silhouettes. But the best plastic surgeons stay abreast not only of celebrity fashions, […]
RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS
- Rancho Santa Fe fine art photographer’s work selected for fair exhibitThe San Diego County Fair recently announced Rancho Santa Fe artist Christine Finkelson has been chosen to be in its 2013 Juried Photography Exhibition. The Fair will be held June 8-July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. […]
- Retirement party to be held June 5 for Rancho Santa Fe teacher Harriet JoslynThe community is invited to help celebrate the retirement of longtime R. Roger Rowe teacher Harriet Joslyn, currently a fourth grade teacher, on Wednesday, June 5. The party will begin at 5 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center. […]
- Jenny Craig-owned thoroughbred horse training facility in Rancho Santa Fe to closeRancho Paseana, a training facility for thoroughbred horses owned by Jenny Craig, will close its doors on May 31. […]
