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Publishers Note
November/December 2012
Published by Golden Crown Productions, LLC
Publisher & Editor Julie Reeder Graphics & Production Samantha Gorman Sheri Schwarzweller Karina Ramos Photography Paul Gallaher Sandra Schrader Nathalie Taylor Julie Reeder Tia Black Editorial Sandra Schrader Debbie Ramsey Adria Poindexter Nathalie Taylor Ruth Haferkamp Julie Reeder Tim OLeary Judy Bell Contributor Colin Scher, MD Advertising Sales Josephine Mackenzie Michele Howard Laurianna Briana Lola Perez Paul Bandong Website John Yada Support Staff Lisa Hasler Chuck Reeder
The Country Review staff is not only celebrating the holidays and wishing you and your loved ones a blessed season, but we are also celebrating the first issue of Country Review magazine under the management of the Village and Valley News staff. Our staff is so excited to bring you this magazine. We hope you enjoy the features, holiday events calendar, and health and business articles pertaining to the communities along the I-15 corridor. We are expanding the coverage area to include both the Fallbrook/Bonsall area and Southwest Riverside County. In this issue, local businesses are featured that offer unique gift ideas including pottery, garden art, gifts made of succulents, and beautiful, timeless original jewelry. You also wont want to miss our cover feature story about a brand new industry in our area. Did you know that despite the success of the local wineries, there havent been any breweries in the Valley up until recently? Local brewers with decades of experience are investing millions of dollars to create this new industry and betting that residents will choose to visit their local tasting rooms with a variety of unique microbrews rather than travel to San Diego. As we enjoy our beautiful area, our wonderful weather and the many blessings we enjoy, lets not forget the reason we celebrate the holidays and cherish those we love! Blessings,
Julie Reeder
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In This Issue
Decorating tips from local retailer Chattels pg 6 Candlelight Classics Sorrento Camerate plus all other local events pg 12
HOME & GARDEN
6 8 A Festive Arrangement: Madd Potter
Getting Your Home in the Holiday Mood Surrounds Itself with 8000 Colorful Vessels
10 Succulents: The Living Gift that Keeps on Giving
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

11 The North County Academy of Dance
Presents the Nutcracker
12 Events Calendar 16 Visions of Sugarplums:
Local Brewers Creating a New Industry pg 24
Nutcracker ballet to be performed by CAST Academy of Dance
FEATURES
17 Family Jeweler Creates Memorable Gifts 18 Experience Destination Shopping
for a Shimmering Holiday Experience
20 Spice Up the Holidays 22 Oil Boom 24 Somethings Brewing in the Valley
DINING
28 30 32 36 Inspired Cooking chez Celine Dining Guide Holiday Recipes Qdoba Mexican Grill Opens in Temecula
Get inspired with your holiday cooking pg 32
HEALTH & FITNESS

38 Red Eye or Pink Eye?
Mount Palomar, a scenic location for weddings pg 42
LOCAL BUSINESS
40 Shop Around the Corner 42 Mount Palomar Winery
Climbs to New Heights
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CHATTELS Christmas Store

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12 Designer Themes to Shop From Unique Ornaments ~ Custom Florals Artical Wreaths, Trees & Garlands Mark Roberts ~ Christmas Cards Beautiful Ribbon ~ Holiday Gift Items Holiday Classes ~ Talented Design Staff
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Arrangement
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A Festive
Getting Your Home in the Holiday Mood
by Sandra Shrader
For Dave Fenn, the holiday decoration of an entire house most often begins with a single ribbon. It can be twisted, sparkly, in-your-face bright apple green or as velvety red as the Nutcrackers stage jacket. But whatever it is, the ribbon can definitely be the main muse for some inspired themes for dressing up Christmas trees, fireplace mantels, doorways and rooms everywhere. Whether its traditional country, old world Mediterranean or a quirky pop style, its usually the ribbons that set the theme first, said Fenn who, along with his wife Diane, owns Chattels Christmas Store, a home furnishings and seasonal decor store located in the Bel Villagio shopping Center at 41493 Margarita Road, Suite G-107, in Temecula. And it can be anything, he continued, adding that Christmas cards and wrapping paper can stoke the creative flames too. Ribbons with animal prints? Think about matching that with silver and black for glamorous safari style. A burgundy colored ribbon? I will pair that with olive green, angels and gold ornaments for the Tuscany style that is always popular here in the valley. Since 2008, the Fenns have also been one of the decorating forces behind the Temecula Valley Womans Club annual Holiday Home Tour held every November so not only do they know their ribbons, ornaments, artificial flowers and other seasonal swag, they are always tuned in to the latest in festive home decor fashion.
Two holiday decorating trends that have become popular are what Fenn, who also is a manufacturers representative for five import businesses, calls the distinctly French Ooh la la, Paris style with accents such as gilded cherubs and fleur de lis ornaments, and Sandra Shrader Photo the effervescent color of champagne. People really love the champagne color because it is more flexible to decorate with than gold or silver, said Fenn, who first opened his business in Fallbrook in 2001, later relocating to Temecula in 2009. Its a metallic color that is warmer than silver, but more subtle than gold, and it goes with a number of decor themes. Not only offering a sumptuous array of holiday items to decorating do-it-yourselfers who make the pilgrimage to the store every year, the Christmas store can also provide the professional touch for those people who want the perfect look in their homes for the party season, but dont want to untangle last years indoor Christmas lights to get it. My wife Diane has the decorative flair for color, balance and textures, said Fenn, adding that Chattels
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People really love the champagne color because it is more flexible to decorate with than gold or silver.
starts to get busy with the seasonal home styling by Thanksgiving. She really enjoys redesign, and working with a clients existing furniture and accessories to give a space a new and fresh look with the objects they love. Chattels usually charges $125 per hour with a minimum of two hours, and uses decorating crews of two to five people. And people, especially those who have big houses with five fireplace mantels or who want to have decorated trees in three different rooms love it that we do everything, Fenn added. Although many of Chattels customers do stay with the same themes year after year, sometimes there is a special request that sets the artistic wheels spinning. One of the most challenging and fun jobs we did last year was for a man who was a major NASCAR fan and he wanted a tree done in that motif, said Fenn with a smile. We decided to use black-and-white checkered flags, some racing lights and miniature racing wheel rims, and the customer bought a few expensive NASCAR-related ornaments. The tree turned out to be a winner! For those Christmas tree fans who would rather stick with loops and bows on the boughs, the Fenns and their staff are generous with advice about how to not only calculate the yardage, but they can also suggest how to keep your twinkling Tannenbaum from looking like a beribboned mummy. Whether its the latest in tree skirts or novelty ornaments or putting the wow-factor in winter holiday displays, Fenn continues to enjoy spreading the spirit of the season every year. Its a lot of fun, he said. Its a beautiful festive time of year, and people really do get such joy from decorating for the People really holidays.
For more information, call Chattels Christmas Store at (951) 296-9140. The seasonal store will be open until February, 2013, and will be open 10AM to 6PM Monday-Friday, 10AM to 5PM Saturday and 11AM to 5PM Sunday. Chattels holiday displays will be on view at the Temecula Valley Womans Clubs 2012 Holiday Home Tour, Sat-Sun., Nov. 17-18. Contact www.TVWC.com for tickets.
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do get such joy from decorating for the holidays
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Madd Potter Surrounds Itself with
8000
Colorful Vessels
by Debbie Ramsey
the Madd Potter offers is the service it provides to make a pot into a fountain. Given that the sizes of pots and urns available range from the diminutive four inches in diameter to the stately and elegant three feet; and styles include contemporary, traditional, tiered and Zen, the possibilities are endless. Our customers love that they can pick an urn in any color and have it made into a fountain, said Price. There are so many options. And, of course, the Madd Potter offers delivery and set-up. While its hard to tear ones eyes away from the rainbow of pots, the Madd Potter also offers a wide, select range of quality plant material, from palms to succulents to other popular landscape choices. Numerous choices exist in droughttolerant varieties as well as colorful flowering material. The experts at the Madd Potter know which plants do well in both the Fallbrook and Temecula Valley climates. To better inform customers, the Madd Potter uses more extensive plant labels, detailing more information than the norm for best planting results. Every plant we carry has been handselected to be sure it is top quality; we dont take chances, said Price. We also offer a large inventory of plants that are perfect for container gardening. Numerous plantings in small to large containers on display provide ideas for customers on how to blend plants in a container for color, texture, and contrast. The facility offers over two dozen varieties of palms, ranging in size from one gallon to 48-inch boxes. Special orders are no problem.
Holiday wreaths made of succulents are unique, beautiful

In gazing across its attractive grounds, its obvious the Madd Potter has never met a pot it didnt like. With a staggering inventory of over 8,000 vessels of every size, shape, and color you can imagine, these pots stand ready for planting in order to adorn someones home, patio, or greater landscape. We buy pots from all over the world, said manager Michelle Price. They are good quality and high-fired. Given the large amount of inventory and new choices arriving constantly, the Madd Potter is obviously very successful in the marketplace and has been since 1999. Price explained why. Our prices are really good, she said. We want to sell good quantities of stuff, so we work on a low mark up. In addition to finding just the right pot for any purpose, one of the most fascinating features
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During the holidays, the Madd Potter offers a fascinating wreath made solely out of succulents in two different sizes, 10-inch or 12-inch, which makes a beautiful item for the home or a unique gift for a party hostess, friend, or family member. The succulent wreaths will be in stock from Thanksgiving through the holidays, said Price. While the many choices offered make the Madd Potter an excellent resource, the staff and their top flight customer service puts it in a class all its own. Sometimes people need a little creative help and we enjoy that, said Price. We are all dedicated to doing the best we possibly can for our customers. We are glad to provide any advice they need.
The Madd Potter is conveniently located near Interstate 15 and East Mission Road in Fallbrook at 139 Ranger Road. From Temecula, exit Mission Road (Fallbrook) and drive westbound less than one mile. The Madd Potter is located on the left at East Mission and Ranger Road. Call (760) 943-7256.
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The living gift that keeps on giving

Newcomer, who owns Serra Gardens Landscape Succulents nursery in Fallbrook with wife, Beth. You can start with one piece and it will create more plant material for you to use. And Newcomer knows, he is a specialist in succulents and carries over 150 varieties in inventory. An added plus is the ability to purchase that gift at wholesale price, rather than retail. Now is a good time for plant buyers because we used to be wholesale only, but due to the economy, we sell to retail buyers at the same price, said Newcomer. The public is able to get very good deals in this economy. Our prices are very good. The holiday season and winter are an optimum time to plant new succulent plants (not start cuttings) in Southern California. Those who havent seen todays succulents and categorize them as spiky, difficult to work with cactus, need to visit Serra Gardens and see how choices have changed. Not all succulents are spiky those are in the minority, said Newcomer. Gazing across the nursery, the color palette is phenomenal vivid oranges, yellows, reds, purples and greens. The shapes, sizes, and textures range from soft, velvety broad-leaf varieties to artsy freespirited options. Sizes range from the modest to the enormous. We call the large ones specimen plants because they can be used as a major anchor in the landscape, said Newcomer. We then advise customers to just plant small ones in the area around it, because when those pup they can redistribute the new little plants and provide even more coverage in their landscape. Not only are succulents helpful in creating a fire resistant landscape, but they require little water another gift worth giving an attractive method for saving money!
Serra Gardens is located at the juncture of Santa Margarita Drive and Quail Hill Road in Fallbrook and is open Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Special appointment times are available by calling (760) 990-4762. For driving directions and more information, visit www.serragardens.com.
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The best gift is one that can be enjoyed for a long time to come and can multiply itself to create ongoing beauty and value. It is for that reason that healthy, sturdy, succulent plants make the perfect holiday gift. Referred to commonly as pups, the new offspring produced by thriving succulents can be planted in other spots in the landscape to spread the wealth around and extend the value of the gift. Succulents are definitely the gift that keeps on giving, said Don
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Events & Entertainment
N utcracker Ballet
North County Academy of Dance Presents
Accompanied by the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra
Nathalie Taylor photo
Estee Musgrove (front), Nathan Lund, Julianna Veling, Olivia Harvey, Genevieve Culkin, Susie Urrutia, Eric Wells; back row, Brooke Gibson as Clara.
by Nathalie Taylor
North County Academy of Dance will again perform the captivating Nutcracker ballet accompanied by the full fifty-five piece San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra, conducted by Robert Gilson. Cassandra Lund, academy director, who danced with the California Ballet Company for ten years, noted that it is rare to have live accompaniment for any ballet, adding that their Nutcracker is one of the few in San Diego County to have an orchestra. It is exciting to be able to offer this quality of dance entertainment here in Fallbrook, he said. The Nutcrackercast consists of over 100 dancers ages three through adult who have been trained at North County Academy of Dance as well as at other local dance studios. The part of Clara is danced by Brooke Gibson, an area junior high student. The performance will be enhanced by a variety of guest artists, including Gerardo Gil, Sarah Preston, and dancers from the Intercity Ballet Theater of Kingsport, Tennessee. (After the local performances, a group of dancers will be flying to Kingsport, Tennessee to perform in IBTs Nutcracker. Lund and NCAD artistic director Pablo Infante will be among them.)
NCADs holiday classic is complete with dynamic choreography, beautiful sets and stunning costumes. Many of the costumes are designed by Jeri Todd, as well as by Bonsalls Cathy Ginther, who created jewel-toned dresses reminiscent of Russian fashions in the late 1800s. In an attempt to give back to the local community, NCAD, a nonprofit organization, is donating a school production of the Nutcracker, on Friday, November 30 at the Bob Burton Center at 9 a.m. This performance will cater to local schools, retirement homes, foster-care families and any groups that serve underprivileged youth within the community. Our hope is to reach out to local youth who may not normally have the opportunity to see a production of this quality, Lund commented. The general public presentations of the Nutcracker will take place at the Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts (Fallbrook High) on Friday, November 30 at 6 p.m., Saturday, December 1 at 1 p.m., and Sunday, December 2 at 2 p.m.
For further information, please contact the academy at (760) 703-4958 or email info@northcountyacademyofdance.com. Tickets are available at www.northcountyacademyofdance.com.
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Holiday Events
Calendar
Nov. 24 Nov. 16
6:30 p.m. Southern CA Damekor, a womens ensemble that specializes in choral music of Scandinavia, will presents its Jul (Christmas) program at the Holiday Open House at the Little Viking Scandinavian Gift Shoppe, 28465 Old Town Front St. Ste. 104 in Temecula 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving 5k Walk/ Run to Feed the Hungry to be held at the Fallbrook Food Pantry, 1042 S. Mission Rd. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The flat, easy route runs along Main Ave. to the turn-around at the north end of Olive Ave. Sponsor forms can be picked up at the Food Pantry, or at www.fallbrookfoodpantry.org. Call Jean Dooley for more information at (760) 728-5682.
Nov. 23 to 25
The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by Inland Classical Ballet theatre at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street in Temecula, with various performance times. For ticket prices, visit www.temeculatheater.org or call (866) 653-8696.
Nov. 17
Temecula Turkey Trot 5K/10K at 39870 De Portola Road, Temecula. Burn your Thanksgiving calories with this fun run/walk. Free wine tasting after the event and discounted tastings at neighboring wineries for participants over 21. Register and information www.temeculaturkeytrot.com or info@sunstrides.com
Nov. 29 to Dec. 9
2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. A Christmas Carol (musical), the story of coldhearted Ebenezer Scrooge and how the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, and little Tiny Tim, warm his heart, will be presented by the Temecula Valley Players in the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. For ticket information, visit www.temeculatheater.org or call (866) 653-8696.
Nov. 17 & 18
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Temecula Valley Womens Club proudly presents their 28th Annual Holiday Home Tour. Tickets and Information: www.tvwc.com.
Nov. 30 to Jan. 1, 2013
Nov. 18
Winterfest Holiday Twinkling Lights Enjoy thousands of lights throughout Old Town Temecula, The Temecula Valley and Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country.
Disneys Mulan Jr. at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Presented by Temecula Performing Arts Company in association with Fine Arts Network. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.
Nov. 30 to Dec. 17
Nov. 23 to Dec. 23
Habitat for Humanity Christmas Tree Lane at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula. The mall has allotted space for magnificent trees to be raffled to the public through an opportunity drawing that will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 17.
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Sun. noon to 3 p.m. Art of the Holiday will be presented daily in the Janice Griffiths Gallery at the Fallbrook Art Center, 103 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook. Offerings include hand-crafted art gifts perfect for holiday giving. Free admission.
Nov. 30 to Dec. 23
Nov. 23
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Science of Santa! Explore the science of Santa and his international operations with Professor Pennypickles at his museum, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. For information, call (951) 308-6376.
7:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Scrooge the Musical will be performed at the Mission Theatre, 231 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook. The Miser is back in this charming stage musical featuring the talents of local adults. Bring the whole family and enjoy this Fallbrook Christmas tradition! To purchase tickets, call (760) 731-2278.
Nov. 30 to Dec. 2
Nov. 23
6 to 9 p.m. Santas Arrival for Winterfest Holidays in Old Town Temecula on Front Street and Main Street. Santa will come into town by a horse-drawn carriage as he listens to childrens holiday wishes and while kids wait to speak with Santa they can get free balloons from Dynamite Dave or get their faces painted by Freckles. For more information, call (951) 694-6444.
North County Academy of Dance, with music by San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra, will present The Nutcracker at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts at Fallbrook High School. The performances directed by Cassandra Lund and Pablo Infante, will take place Friday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.
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5 p.m. The 31st annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade A Patriotic Christmas sponsored by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, starts at Main Avenue and Ammunition Road and proceeds northbound on Main to Ivy Street. Parade includes multiple bands, decorated floats, animals and much more. The Grand Marshal will be The Wounded Warrior Battalion on Camp Pendleton. New this year will be a bagpipe ensemble, the House of Scotland Pipe Band, out of San Diego.
Dec. 1
Dec. 6
Holiday Music Program at Potter Jr. High, in Bowers Auditorium, 1743 Reche Road in Fallbrook, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature beginning, intermediate, advanced band as well as chorus and glee. 7 to 8 p.m. At the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony families can watch the beautiful Temecula Duck Pond (corner of Rancho California and Ynez Roads) light up the sky and mark the beginning of the holiday season. This annual event promises to be filled with festive entertainment, refreshments, and holiday fun for the entire family!
Dec. 6
Dec. 2
4 p.m. Coast 2 Coast Entertainment in conjunction with Brain Injured Veterans Association will be hosting their annual Holiday Salute To Our Troops Doo Wop & Rock Show along with their Silver Eagle Patriot Awards Ceremony. A benefit to provide Christmas for the families of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with Traumatic Brain Injury, it will be held at Great Oak High School Theater located at 32555 Deer Hollow Way in Temecula. For tickets or more information visit braininjuredveteransassoc.com or call (877) 724-4244. 3 p.m. Candlelight Classics Sorrento Camerata, an intimate concert in The Club at The Merc, 42051 Main Street, Old Town Temecula, will feature Antonio Vivaldis incomparable The Four Seasons. A finale of holiday favorites rings in the festive season in style. Seating is limited. For ticket information, visit www.temeculatheater.org.
Dec. 7
5 to 9 p.m. Winterfest Holiday Street Fair and Celebration held in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore on Main Street. There will be merchants, crafts, sled runs, food, live entertainment and the City Tree Lighting ceremony and Santas arrival on the corner of Graham Avenue and Main Street beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, call (951) 245-0442.
Dec. 2 & 9
Dec. 7
7 p.m. Temeculas 20th Annual Santas Electric Light Parade travels down Front Street through the holiday lights of Old Town. The lineup includes bands, equestrians, marchers and more!
Dec. 8
Dec. 3
Spark of Love Toy Drive will be held at Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula. For more information, call (951) 694-6444.
Dec. 21 The Fallbrook Union High School Associated Student Body (ASB) holds its annual Toy Drive for the Fallbrook Food Pantry. Their goal is to donate 2500 new toys to the Pantry to distribute to area children. Donations can be dropped off at the ASB office on campus, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook.
Dec. 8
8:30 to 10 a.m. Breakfast with Santa will be served at Fire Station #10, 410 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore. Admission is $5. Reservations are required. Call (951) 245-0442 for more information and to make reservations.
Dec. 5
Holiday Lights and Festive Sights holiday home decorating contest throughout the City of Temecula. Map of homes and information will be available at www.cityoftemecula.org on Dec. 5. For more information, call (951) 694-6480.
Dec. 8
Dec. 6 to 9
Third Annual Winchester Cowboy Christmas Festival at Winchester Park, 32655 Haddock Street in Winchester. For more info, call (951) 296-5917. Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliarys Holiday Settings at Pala Mesa Resort, doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch served at noon. Event includes beautifully decorated holiday tables, luncheon, silent auction and more to raise funds for the groups scholarship program. Contact Esther at (760) 723-8471 for ticket information.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 6th annual Family Holiday Workshop at the San Diego Archaeological Center - all ages, hands-on experiences with natural resources such as clay and raffia. Fabric, glue and glitter are provided for constructing Victorian era items. Each person will have the opportunity to create unique pieces for keepsakes or holiday gifts. Volunteers will be on hand to provide guidance. Free with museum admission of $2/person or $5/family. No reservations required. Center located at 16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. Visit www.sandiegoarchaeology.org.
Dec. 6
Dec. 8
4 p.m. Fallbrooks annual Historic Downtown Merchants Customer Appreciation Event takes place along N. Main Ave. and Alvarado St. Visitors can visit with Santa, enjoy special savings at participating businesses, eat dinner downtown and find tasty treats in the shops.
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Holiday Events Calendar

Dec. 8 to 19
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Bus Tour in Temecula includes the spectacular winners of the Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Home Decorating Contest. Each night includes refreshments, holiday jokes and prize drawings. Buses depart and return to the Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, Old Town Temecula. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For specific dates and information and to register, call (951) 694-6480. 3 p.m. Fallbrook Music Societys Christmas Concert featuring the 24 voices of Sacra/Profana with the program being Handels Messiah at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook. For ticket information, visit www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org or call (760) 451-8644.
Dec. 9
Bonsall Womans Club Christmas Tea A Nutcracker Fantasy 11 a.m. at the Golf Club of California, 3742 Flowerwood Lane, Each table is beautifully decorated by a BWC member with her own lovely place settings. All proceeds benefit local charities and Fallbrook High School scholarships. Cost is $50 per person. To reserve a seat, contact Diane Trappen at (760) 723-7718.
Dec. 13
Dec. 14 to Jan. 6, 2013
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Old Town Temeculas Holiday Ice Skating Rink, a Winterfest tradition, will be in Town Square 41000 Main Street, with hourly sessions. See www.temeculaevents.org for location, times, prices and more information or call (951) 694-6480 for more information.
Dec. 12
Dec. 14
5:30 7:30 p.m. Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive. Party includes music, games, dinner, Santa, gifts, all things fun. Residents can celebrate a tremendous year with the Fallbrook Chamber.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pennypickles Winter Wonderland, 42081 Main Street in Temecula, offers a magical day for families to have fun and make memories with tons of snow to play in. For more information, call (951) 308-6376.
Dec. 14, 15 & 16
Handels Messiah
The Nutcracker presented by CAST Academy at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 & 15, 2 p.m. on Dec. 16. For tickets and more information, call (760) 722-5538 or visit www.CASTacademy.com.
Dec. 14 to 23
2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Presented by The Ballet Studio in association with Fine Arts Network Theatre Company, the sixth season of The Nutcracker Ballet features all the magic, wonder, and fabulous dancing its audiences have come to expect. Performances are at the Old Town Temecula Theater, 42051 Main Street. For ticket information, visit www.temeculatheater.org or call (866) 653-8696.
Dec. 15
SACRA/PROFANA CHOIR with Orchestra
Sunday, December 9th at 3:00pm

(Conductors Preview at 2:30pm)
The Fallbrook Community Center is having Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Families can get in the holiday spirit, enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet Santa, take part in face painting, arts and crafts, and caroling at 341 Heald Lane. Pictures with Santa will be available for $3 starting at 9 a.m. Children must attend with parent or responsible adult. The event costs $4 for children under 12, $5 ages 12 and over. For more information, call (760) 728-1671.
Purchase your tickets early!
is is a rare opportunity to experience selections from one of the most dramatic and emotional works in classical music! Messiah is a monumental work appreciated by people of all ages and faiths and it always inspires with its stirring choruses and sublime arias. Performed with lots of spirit by one of the most exciting new groups in choral music - this is a not-to-be-missed masterwork!
Dec. 15
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Temeculas annual Breakfast with Santa is being held at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. Families can share a special moment with their children, eat a delicious breakfast, enjoy some holiday entertainment, and decorate holiday cookies at Santas Workshop. Space is limited, so register early and dont forget to bring a camera.
$30 Adults, $10 Full-Time Students with ID.
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Call Fallbrook Music Society (760) 451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org

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2 & 7 p.m. A Christmas Festival, Temecula Valley Master Chorale and the Inland Valley Symphony join together to presents a traditional Christmas concert full of heart-warming holiday music at the Gershwin Performing Arts Center at Murrieta Mesa High School, 24801 Monroe Avenue, Murrieta.

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Dec. 17
Dec. 15
8:30 to 10 a.m. Breakfast with Santa includes a continental breakfast and make and take holiday craft at Fire Station #85, 29405 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore. Admission is $5; reservations required. For more information and to make reservations, call (951) 245-0442.
6 and 7 p.m. Sullivan Middle School choirs to perform two shows at Fallbrook High Schools Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane. Concerts are free.
Dec. 19
Dec. 15 & 16
13th Annual Christmas in the Air Concerts presented by the Southwest Womens Chorus at Old Town Temecula Theater, 42051 Main Street, will feature a mix of classical, traditional carols, spirituals, audience sing-a-longs, holiday songs and a double chorus performance of Ave Maria by Gustav Holst. Performances are Sat., Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. For ticket information, see www.temeculatheater.org.
7 p.m. Southern CA Damekor, a womens ensemble that specializes in choral music of Scandinavia, will presents a free Jul (Christmas) program at Pala Mesa Resort, 2001 Old Hwy 395 in Fallbrook.
Dec. 20
7 p.m. The Fallbrook High School Vocal Music Department will present Home for the Holidays, a musical celebration of current hits and classic favorites at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Dec. 16
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brunch with Santa at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens includes a wonderful holiday brunch for the whole family entertainment by carolers, ballerinas, storytellers, and a visit from Santa! Cost: adults/$37.50; children $20; children under age 5, $10. For tickets, call (760) 728-6466. Visit www.grandtraditiongardens.com.
Dec. 31
6 p.m. midnight Temeculas New Years Eve traditional celebration with Grape Drop countdown at the Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, includes three bands, East Coast and West Coast Grape Drop, kids activities, entertainment, food and much more! For more information, call (951) 694-6480. Event is free.
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December 5 - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mixer at Menifee Valley Medical Center, 28400 McCall Blvd. Menifee - Annual Bottle Auction - Information: (951) 672-1991 December 12 - 7:30-9 a.m. COFFEE NAFE at Boston Billies, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Contact the Chamber if you are interested in hosting this event. (951) 672-1991. December 24-January 2, 2013 Menifee Chamber Closed for the Holiday. January 9 - 5:30-8 p.m. Casino Mixer hosted by Lake Elsinore Casino Co-hosted by Menifee Lakes Country Club at 29875 Menifee Lakes Drive, Menifee. Cost: $10. Information: (951) 672-1991. January 16 - 7:30-9 a.m. COFFEE Elevate Fitness Studio, 29683 New Hub Drive, Menifee. Contact the Chamber if you are interested hosting this event. (951) 672-1991. January 2013 - 5:30-7:30 p.m. New Member Reception. February 1 - 5:30-11:30 p.m. 36th Chamber Anniversary Mardis Gras Dinner and Dance Celebration at at the Menifee Lakes Country Club, 29875 Menifee Lakes Drive. Information: (951) 672-1991.
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V isions of Sugarplums
Nutcracker ballet to be performed by CAST Academy of Dance
by Nathalie Taylor
With stunning sets and graceful ballerinas, the CAST Academy of Dance in Fallbrook is reprising their performance of The Nutcracker this holiday season. Last years performance was the first for the Fallbrook ballet group; and was directed by Sarah Jones, who has been teaching at the academy for six years. Jones will again direct this timeless classic which she calls, the perfect Christmas ballet. The Nutcracker has no script, just music and a story line, so no ballet companys performance is exactly the same. Jones is the director, as well as the choreographer, for both the 2011 and 2012 performances. Jones has performed the Nutcracker for twenty years, beginning as a mouse at age three. She has danced every role. Her last Nutcracker performance was in 2010 when she performed as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Juneau, Alaska. Throughout her life, those twenty performances familiarized her with each dancers role and thus she had the insight to capably choreograph CASTs version of the Nutcracker. Seventy-five trained ballet dancers from three-year-olds to adults will take the stage in December. Local stars of the ballet are Hannah Faulstick as the Snow Queen, Rebecca Johnson as Dewdrop and Lotus Burnquist as Clara. These three, as well as the majority of the ballerinas, are students of the ballet program at CAST Academy of Dance. Guest stars visiting from the Ballet of Arizona will be sure to delight audiences as well. The costumes last year were exquisite with yards of fluffy tulle and taffeta, and this year will be no different. Many of these costumes were handmade by the academys wardrobe mistress, Tara Reilly. This year the dancers have improved and the caliber of the show has improved its magical, Jones commented. The ballet will be performed at the Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts located at Fallbrook High, on Friday and Saturday, Dec 14 and 15 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 16 at 2 p.m.
For further information on the Nutcracker or CAST Academy of Dance, which offers thirty ballet classes a week, please access the website: www.castacademy.com.
Dewdrop will be portrayed by Rebecca Johnson
The Snow Queen will be portrayed by Hannah Faulstick
PERFORMANCES DEC 14th, 15th & 16th

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Family Jeweler Creates

by Debbie Ramsey
Memorable Gifts
The Jewelry Connection offers many choices. Waterford crystal, Lladro porcelain, and decorator pieces from the Orient are plentiful. We have a great selection of collectible items, said Kathie Morris Mathieu. You never know, at any given time, what youll discover in our store! Looking for an attractive gift of jewelry in the costume category? This shop has wonderful, new items. We have a complete selection of costume jewelry right now that is all the rage, Kathie enthused. For those interested in turning some of their unused jewelry into cash during the holidays, it can be done at The Jewelry Connection. We also pay top dollar for gold, silver, coins, watches, diamonds, and precious gemstones, Kathie said.
The Jewelry Connection is located at 101 N. Main Avenue, Fallbrook. Call (760) 723-4629 for more information.
At The Jewelry Connection in Fallbrook, second generation jeweler Jamie Mathieu has great ideas when it comes to helping refashion a piece of family jewelry for a new purpose such as presenting it to a loved one as a special holiday gift. For instance, we can take a grandmothers older diamond cluster ring or broach and make it into a few pairs of diamond stud earrings for the granddaughters, said Jamie. While sentimental items are a real specialty with this family-owned business, The Jewelry Connections inventory is incredible. Choices range from diamonds to gemstones in all colors of the rainbow, made into rings (including wedding sets), bracelets, necklaces, charms, and pins. Strands upon strands of gold, silver, and pearl necklaces of all lengths and designs offer the perfect solution for the specific purpose. Watches of all types are available as well. For those looking for a keepsake gift, but not a piece of jewelry,
Kathie Morrie Mathieu and Jamie Mathieu lead the family business of The Jewelry Connection in Fallbrook.
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Experience
Destination
Shopping...
...for a shimmering
by Debbie Ramsey
Making ones way along one of Fallbrooks most picturesque drives, Live Oak Park Road, the canopy of oak trees create a sense of a protected world. Midway along the drive, one discovers the location of The Collector Fine Jewelry, providing a mystical appeal amongst natural beauty. We are definitely a destination shopping experience, said manager Sandy Youngdale. And this destination delivers sparkling joy. Stepping inside The Collector is like entering a shimmering treasure trove. Gems in a rainbow of hues sparkle with magnificent depth, diamonds glitter under the lights, and gold, silver, and other fine metals gleam. Unique gift items ranging in price from the very modest to the extravagant are offered in beautiful displays. In visiting with Youngdale and fellow associate Geri Vigil about the upcoming holidays, the first thing that came to mind was the popularity of couples getting engaged at this magical time of year. And this year, couples will find more choices than ever at this popular bridal jewelry source. We have expanded our engagement ring selection significantly, explained Youngdale. And the timing is perfect right before the holidays, added Vigil.
holiday experience

Not only are there endless possibilities when it comes to engagement rings, but Youngdale said in addition to the expansive new ring inventory, their designers are immensely talented at refashioning family jewelry using existing diamonds and other precious gems in a new design to suit this special purpose. We have many requests from people who wish to use diamonds they already have in a new engagement or wedding ring, said Youngdale. They just love the new result! Pav settings are still hugely popular in the design of engagement rings, Vigil said. Pav is when an area is encrusted with very small diamonds along the band or in a concentrated area to give the appearance of a solid diamond surface. The appearance of sweeping sparkle is achieved through this process. We do a lot of business in engagement rings because we are known as a destination for very classic, contemporary designs, added Vigil. Gems like rubies, emeralds, sapphires, amethysts as well as pearls of all sizes come alive at The Collector, ranging from the very delicate to the bold and dramatic. New technology, especially in metallurgy, affords many new options now for setting these gems and the use of contemporary metals are leading to greatly reduced prices, compared to the standard choice of gold. We are offering more and more settings in silver as it provides great prices for our customers, said Youngdale. Its making nice jewelry very affordable. In addition, with todays technology they are doing overlays on silver that never comes off and lasts a lifetime, added Vigil. Stainless steel has also made its way into the fine jewelry world. Designs are eye-catching, multi-
We do a lot of business in engagement rings because we are known as a destination for very classic, contemporary designs. Geri Vigil
faceted, and in step with both business and casual fashion trends. For those looking for a non-jewelry holiday gift item with pizzazz, look no further. The Collector has objects de art, decorator items, glass art, childrens rock and mineral kits, picture frames, bejeweled gift boxes, acrylic candle holders, and the most attractive Christmas and Hanukkah items imaginable. Its not the holidays without a visit to The Collector, a destination worth visiting.
The Collector Fine Jewelry is located at 912 S. Live Oak Park Road, Fallbrook. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (760) 728-9121 or visit www.collectorfinejewelry.com for more information. To learn about the companys affiliated tourmaline mining operation, Pala International, visit www.palagems.com.
Holidays
by Sandra Shrader
othing says that the out some exotically-named seasonings autumn and winter like Hungarian paprika, Maharajah curry, holidays are here as much as the Zahtar (a Mediterranean blend of ground aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and sumac, roasted sesame seeds and green cloves, hot chocolate and steaming herbs), Harissa (Tunisian hot chili cups of apple spiced tea. sauce), Herbs de Provence, a large Wander into the Old Town Spice Merchants shop, variety of BBQ rubs or any of an endless and you will find yourself swept up in that fragrant, festive combination of the stores herbs, spices spirit by the cozy emporiums amazing array of scents of and sea salts. They will enhance the flavors spices, cocoas and teas from all over the world. of steaks and ham, poultry, salmon; soups and Tucked away at 41925 5th Street in Old Town Temecula, the chilis; vegetables and pickling vegetables; breads; fruits and just about store has proven to be a favorite for locals and out-of-towners who want anything else that graces a plate, bowl, cup or glass. something fresher and more exotic than the grocery store prepackaged And Old Town Spice Merchants helps keep the costs of the pricey spices and teas. Old Town Spice Merchants carries a variety of 350 spices manageable for their customers by measuring out just the small spices and more than a hundred loose-leaf tea blends as well as various quantity, even in smidges and dashes, that a new recipe may call for, cocoas, hot chocolate mixes and thirty sea salts from around the globe. said Del Bono. The baking spices get lots of attention this time of year, according The great thing is we sell what our customers need: a teaspoon, to owner Sue Del Bono, who opened Old Town Spice Merchants five a tablespoon or even quarter cup, she explained. Most people are years ago with her husband, Anthony. trying out new recipes, and dont want to spend a lot of money on these For the holidays coming up we do sell a lot of baking spices, exotic baking spices. said Del Bono. Big favorites are Vietnamese cinnamon, cardamon, Del Bono and her husband had never heard about spice shop nutmeg, vanilla beans, mace (made from the red, waxy coating of before they toured a friends store in Michigan seven years ago, Del nutmegs) and allspice. Customers Bono recalled. really love our twelve varieties of But, of course the minute Our customers dont have to worry about ruining a good flavored cane sugars too. we walked into her shop, we were meal if they ask us about which spices use...our employees are And if you want to take a taken to another world! she said. experienced with what spices work with different foods. break from all that baking, you We have done a lot of traveling in can sit down an enjoy a cup of our sixteen years of marriage, and the shops holiday teas with delectable names like Harvest Pumpkin, we were always intrigued with the different foods/cultures with each Smores, Orange Cookie and Oatmeal Raisin. Or you can really go for country we visited. the dreamy hot chocolate moment with Moroccan Mint or a mix called The couple, who have each worked from more than twenty years in Ashantis Obsession (Ancho powder blended with cocoa.) the food industry, realized that a spice shop would fill a much-needed But with hundreds of spices lining the walls, there is no need to niche in the Temecula area. limit your shopping to the pie, cake and cookie baking stand-byes. Try But the Old Town Spice Merchants staff doesnt just sell the stores
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Spice Up The
Sandra Shrader Photos
Old Town Spice Merchant is located in Old Town Temecula and will sell you just the right amount of spice that you need!
ground, powdered and blended stock. They also are great source of information for novice or accomplished cooks who want to know which spice or herb performs best with which food, according to Del Bono. Our customers dont have to worry about ruining a good meal if they ask us about which spices to use, she said. All of our employees are experienced with what spices work with different foods and, once we know what type of palate a customer has, we can work from that. Some people like their food spicier than others. Some prefer no garlic, and some dont like salt. So, with a pinch of the right spice, a sprinkle of the right herbs and a big spoonful of friendly advice from the Old Town Spice Merchants, your dining table will not only have that wonderful holiday aroma, your meals will get some rave reviews too.
For more information, visit Old Town Spice Merchants on Facebook at facebook.com/ pages/Old-town-spice-merchants/145249562183155 or call (951) 587-2223
Holiday Recipe: Sparkling Coffee Snowflakes

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 16 Tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp instant espresso powder 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
Preparation For dough: Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. With electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and espresso powder until light & fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into 5-inch disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm; at least 2 hours or up to 3 days. Roll and cut: Adjust over racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat over to 300 degrees. Lone two baking sheets with parchment paper. On lightly floured surface, roll each chilled dough disk into 11-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick. Using 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies, gathering and re-rolling dough as necessary. Bake cookies: Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets and bake until set, 18-22 minutes, switching and rotating sheet halfway through baking. Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough. Visit secure.spicemerchants.biz for a variety of recipes. Decorate: Drizzle cookies with melted semisweet and white chocolates and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Let sit until chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes. Store cookies in airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days.
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As with wine, olive oil has been culturally prized for thousands of ranch in Aguanga. It also has four retail tasting rooms in Southern years as a key ingredient for great meals. California, including Old Town Temecula, Old Town San Diego, Thats why, when Temecula Valley residents and olive oil Solana Beach and Seal Beach. aficionados Thomas Curry and Catherine Pepe started the Temecula For those olive oil fans who want to learn more about the age-old Olive Oil Company more than a decade ago, they were convinced that art of producing what the ancient Greeks called a gift from God and there would be a natural demand for the oil of the pitted fruit. And, the earth, tours of the ranch are offered the first and fourth Saturdays of as it turned out, they were right to press ahead with every month at 10 a.m. their dream because demand has steadily increased Charmingly infused with a rustic Mediterranean for their bottles of liquid gold. ambience, the ranch is home to a thousand olive trees Thats because the taste of fresh, cold-pressed consisting of approximately forty varieties from many and locally grown olive oil can be a real palate parts of the world, an assortment of grapevines, herbs, opener, according to Curry, general manager and coand even artichoke plants which have been planted in owner of the company. hollowed out tree stumps lining the entrance. People are always amazed at how differently But turning their dream into reality took some the olive oil we produce locally tastes than the olive sleeve-rolling fortitude, said Pepe, who is also oil that they buy in the stores, he said. co-owner and heads up the Temecula Olive Oil They think that olive oil is supposed to have Companys public relations and marketing strategies. that slightly rancid, fusty taste that is usually in the The property was an absolute disaster. I dont stuff that is sold in big bottles on the market shelves, think we even got out of the car the first time we Sandra Shrader Photo explained Curry, who studied olive oil production looked at this place, she said, adding that the parcel Owners of Temecula Olive Oil Company in Europe and UC Davis and is a member of the had been part of a sprawling cattle ranch owned by Thomas Curry & Catherine Pepe California Olive Oil Council. Most people just the Bergman family who first arrived in Aguanga in dont know any differently. Theyve never had freshly pressed olive oil, 1864. but once they know what that tastes like, they are usually not willing to It had been just neglected and used as trash dumping site, she settle for the big commercial olive oil products anymore. said. People thought we were crazy to buy it, but when we saw a few Located just a few miles east of Temeculas Wine Country near wild olive trees growing on the property, that sealed it for us because we the intersection of Highway 79 South and Highway 371, the Temecula knew it would be a perfect environment to grow olive trees. Olive Oil Company is headquartered around a flourishing 26-acre Going on tours of the ranch consists of more than just admiring
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Oil Boom
by Sandra Shrader
Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

Temecula Olive Oil Company offers a wide variety of unique & delicious oils, vinegars & artisan foods perfect for hostess gifts or that hard-to-shop-for relative.
Temecula Olive Oil Company storefront is located in Old Town Temecula
the restful scenery, however. Usually Curry or another official will explain the differences between the various olives, what part of the world in which they can be found, why the smallest olives can produce the most oil and how antioxidants are behind the peppery taste. The tour also includes a visit to the mill and information how the olives are ground down within a few short hours after they are harvested, how the residue olive paste is recycled into handcrafted soaps, and answers to just about any question an olive oil lover can ask. One question that comes up on every tour, said Curry, is about the difference between extra virgin olive oil and virgin olive oil. Surprisingly, he remarked, there is no easy way to distinguish between the two kinds. In reality, he added, it all comes down to a marketing ploy because nearly all The taste of fresh, cold-pressed the olive oil imported to this country is a virgin olive and locally grown olive oil can oil and is often adulterated with other oils. be a real palate opener. All the more reason, Curry said, to buy the locally produced olive oil, a sentiment shared by many other olive oil growers and producers in California. And he is seeing an increase in the growth of the industry statewide. It reminds him of the beginnings of another important agricultural kingpin in California. Its a very exciting time for olive oil growers and producers, Curry said. Its just like it was when wine grapes began to be planted in California. Producing olive oil now in the Temecula Valley region feels like it must have felt when the first vineyards were planted in the 1960s.
For more information, visit temeculaoliveoil.com. The cost of the tour is $15.00 per person and admission for children 12 and under is complimentary. Reservations required.
Citrus Reserve Olive Oil Late Harvest Made With Fresh Blood Oranges Price: $18.99 Even purists fall head-over-heels in love with this special blend. We wed our premier olive oil with the sweet flavor of fresh blood oranges (often described as an orange kissed by a raspberry). Your cakes, salads and seafood await! 375ml
Olive Oil Gift Boxes Price: Varies A sure-to-be used gift - we hand pick from among our most popular products and some which are especially chosen by our longtime friends and family.
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SBrewing omethings in the Valley

by Adria Poindexter
estled inside industrial complexes and retail centers from Temecula to Lake Elsinore, a growing number of burgeoning businesses have bubbled up that are sure to thrill ceravisaphiles (also known as beer lovers). Commonly referred to as craft brewing or microbrewing, the process of creating a variety of beers in small quantities is surging in popularity. With dozens of microbreweries functioning in nearby San Diego County, several out-of-the box thinkers have opted to plant roots in our valley. You will meet some of them here. Before we begin the introductions, lets talk a little about craft brewing. The Brewers Association defines craft brewers as small, independent and traditional. The starting point of most beer begins with the four simple ingredients of water, yeast, malt and hops. The quality of the primary ingredients is critical to the finished product, which is one thing the brewers can count on as the ingredients are controlled and consistent. From that point on, the sky is the limit. By adding other ingredients, craft brewers can create a limitless range of unique and distinctive brews. Dreaming up and creating the trademark brews is the fun part of the craft. For the wine country enthusiasts, the addition of these vibrant new options should not be seen as competition. To the contrary, these breweries bring a new dimension to the region and further boost the destination value of the Temecula Valley. The Brewers Association also notes that craft brewers tend to be very involved in their communities through philanthropy, product donations, volunteerism and sponsorship of events. Most people are familiar with
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the philanthropic and community-minded efforts of residents of this region, so there is little doubt these new businesses will feel at home and the ones already operating have experienced such a welcome. The number of local microbreweries in the region is growing quickly, which indicates this trend is taking root. With many beer lovers developing discerning tastes, some have focused on the craft brews that are known for their exotic and original tastes.
Breweries bring a new option to the (wine) region

In addition to the two breweries featured on the magazine cover, there are several others in town. One of them is Ironfire Brewing Company on Zevo Drive in Temecula. President John Maino says they offer a large variety of brews beyond their flagship beers. They range from IPAs and stouts to flavorful varieties such as Habanero Pale Ale, Cucumber Ale and Dragon Fruit Ale. He and Vice President Greg Webb met when they worked at Ballast Point brewery in San Diego. They both started there as keg washers literally the bottom of the barrel, so to speak. After some time there as brewers, they joined forces to open Ironfire and offer Ales for Outlaws. Another brewery to watch is Craft Brewery in Lake Elsinore. Craft opened in 2010, making it part of the first wave of microbrewers to plant roots in the region. Craft takes great pride in our beers, says Kirk Medeiros, one of four partners of the firm. They are the hallmark of who we are and that shows in the craftsmanship of our beers. Crafts flagship brews include Friar Bobs Raspberry Wheat, Raven Stout, Warlock IPA, Fallen Angel
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43040 Rancho Way in Temecula www.refugebrewery.com
Expected to Open Mid-December

efuge Brewmaster Curt Kucera started brewing beer at home in 1987. An engineer by trade, Kucera describes craft brewing as process-oriented, which appeals to his technical mind. The ingredients that go into the brews remain fairly constant over time, which shifts much of the focus to how the product is made. Craft brewing gives Kucera and his team the opportunity for creativity, and the result is the brewerys tasty variety of Belgian-style beers. Refuge got its name in part because Kucera and his partners wanted to create a place for their customers to escape their hectic lives. The brewery is owned and operated by Kucera, his son Jake, and Glenn Wichert. They all live in Temecula. It has taken the team about a year to get to this point in their journey, and their brewery and tasting room are set to open by mid-December. By creating an expandable location, Refuge will have space for private parties and other events. Kucera hopes to develop a strong following and be recognized as a hometown brewery. Refuge will offer on-site tastings, growler fills, supply kegs to local restaurants and eventually bottle their products. The Refuge team isnt looking for meteoric growth. It is more important to them to become part of the community and to earn the business and loyalty of regular customers. Kucera and his partners see the craft brewing industry in Temecula as a natural extension of the local wine industry. San Diego County boasts more than 80 craft breweries and it has become a Mecca for beer
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Owners Glenn Wichert and Curt Kucera want to create a place of refuge at their brewery
aficionados. The Refuge team sees this as a way to tap the craft brewing awareness in Southern California. And Temecula is the perfect fit for Refuge, Kucera says. The city and (its) planning department have been very supportive, and they see the same opportunities we recognized, he said. The 16 taps in the tasting room will offer eight to 10 brews flowing at any given time. Refuge will also be brewing their own root beer and sodas for those who choose not to imbibe. They will be creating seasonal brews and will welcome the requests and feedback of customers. Refuge Brewery describes itself by saying: At the Refuge, we believe its important to go beyond producing outstanding ales. We strive to provide a complete brewery experience to everyone who passes though our doors. When you walk into the Refuge, youll be immersed in our brewery. Sitting at our hand-built concrete tasting counter,
Offering an expandable location, Refuge will have space for private parties and other events
youre only feet away from our equipment, where our knowledgeable staff will be happy to explain the art of brewing or to take you for a walking tour. With the feel of warm woods and slate contrasting with the cool concrete and stainless steel finishes, we know youll find refuge over a glass of great ale.
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27941 Diaz Road, Suite A, Temecula, CA www.wiensbrewing.com
Now Open - 7 Days a Week!

he Wiens family may be best known for the Big Reds at their Rancho California Road winery, but that is about to change. Wiens Brewing Company opened its doors to the public on Diaz Road on Nov. 10. When asked why he opted to open a brewery, owner Dave Wiens gave a tongue-in-cheek reply. It takes a lot of beer to make good wine, so we figured why not make the beer, too? he quipped. The family has been dreaming of brewing beer for many years. About two years ago they made the decision to press ahead. That prompted the family to purchase the equipment needed and obtain the necessary building permits. Wiens brother, Peter, has a degree in fermentation science from the University of California, Davis, and he has been working for Anheuser-Busch as a brewmaster. The family wanted to share their passion for beer the same way they share their passion for wine, hence
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their slogan Family Craft Beer.
The brewerys tasting room will initially have six flowing taps with hopes to eventually offer a dozen or more. Some of the brews available include
It takes a lot of beer to make good wine, so we figured why not make the beer too?
their Front Street Lager, Plateau Pale Ale, Old Town Amber, and any of their three IPAs Insomnia regular, Braun brown, and Descend black, which Wiens describes as very hoppy. Seasonal offerings will include porters, red ale, and Wiensfest, an Oktoberfeststyle beer. Visitors to the tasting room will enjoy tastings, pints for purchase, half-gallon growler fills and kegs available for purchase as well. Wiens has high hopes for growth and wants to become known throughout Southern California and beyond.
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Alec Wiens adds his artistic touch to the brewery
Wiens siblings Ben (top), Gabe & Christy pose with their father George Wiens
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Learning how to cook great meals is like learning how to dance the tango.
Cooking chez eline

by Sandra Shrader
Shown above are Parisian macarons. This fall Celine Cossou is offering a workshop through the City of Temecula on pate a choux and Parisian macarons.
Tia Black Photo
Celine Cossou at the Farmers Market buying fresh ingredients
If youre worried about being a shy wallflower in the kitchen, then the best way to get your culinary confidence kick-started is by having a teacher show you all the right moves. Luckily, Temecula Valley residents who want to rock the kitchen can call on Celine Cossou. A Paris-born cooking Instructor who has been teaching the epicurean arts for more than fifteen years, Cossou conducts classes through the City of Temeculas Parks and Recreation Department. Her cooking lessons cover everything from making organic baby food to international cuisine such as Spanish paella, a Provenal soup called au pistou, Italian risotto and sushi rolls to vegan dishes. And this fall, Cossou, whose cuisine classes have been on the citys activities roster for the last two years, is offering lessons on something sentimentally close to heart: dessert workshops on making pate a choux (classic French pastry dough used for pastries such as eclairs) and Parisian macarons which are meringue-based confections. But dont worry if youve dont have much experience with cooking because not only are her classes a lot fun, they are geared to teach people of all ages and all levels of kitchen art skills.
Ive had students like one young woman who didnt even know how to peel an egg when she came in to my class, and an 82-year-old woman who had been cooking all her life, but wanted to learn how to make some new dishes that shed never dreamed of trying before, said Cossou, who also offers classes through Murrietas Community Services Department. But its not just women who show up at the lively French cooking teachers classes for gourmet instructions, gossip and a good time, she added. Men like the classes too. Usually, they have never cooked any of the dishes I am teaching, and its quite a different experience for them, Cossou explained. One man, who was in his sixties, told his wife that he wanted to try my class because hed never done anything like that before, and he participated on his own. He loved it so much that he ended up taking six classes altogether! The costs of Cossous classes offered through the citys parks and recreation program generally range between $30-$45 per class or workshop. Additionally, she teaches a series of Eat Well, Be Well workshops which cover nutrition, healthy shopping, juicing and raw food demonstrations,
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as well as a workshop for touring the local farmers market. Sometimes, all it takes to get people started on healthy, organic eating is a trip to the farmers market, said Cossou, who introduces her students to the local farmers for an education in which fruits and vegetables are in season and how to cook them. Its a lot of fun, and now I see my former students at the Farmers Market all the time. Believing that healthy eating starts young, Cossou also volunteers to teach at Murrietas Head Start pre-school where she shows kids how to make simple, quick and nutritional snacks. Then the kids take them home and show their parents how to prepare the snacks, she laughed.
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Cooking is one of the most satisfying experiences we can have in life

Raised in southern France, Cossou learned how to prepare food as a child by her mothers side, continuing a long family tradition of great cooking. Later, travels throughout Europe and the Mediterranean countries expanded her skill with international cuisine, one that came in handy when she married and settled in New York to begin a company that specialized in organizing more than 5,000 cooking tours to France every year. But after the 9/11 bombing of New York Citys Twin Towers, Cossou and her husband decided to relocate. Eventually arriving in the Temecula Valley and pregnant with twins, Cossou soon discovered that new mothers and mothers-to-be here had few ideas about what foods to prepare for their children that didnt come pre-packaged in a baby food jar. Teaching mothers not to be afraid of making their babies food on their own, the cooking expert realized that there was a real interest in this area for learning how to make simple, but fine food that would take the routine out of ordinary cuisine. In 2007, Cossou launched Celines Cuisine, a company that specializes in healthy-cooking education and catering. As her students will agree, cooking great meals is more than just putting the right food ingredients together. Cooking is one of the most satisfying experiences we can have in life, mused Cossou, who has also penned a recipe book called Pack a Lunch, one of a series of the Cooking with Trader Joes books. Its a way for people to enjoy themselves, and forget about stress and problems for a while because they have to pay attention to what they are doing when they cook, she said. Tia Black Photo Celine Cossou leads a cooking class. Cossou will be teaching classes during the winter holiday months so if you are worried about having two left feet (or two left hands) when it comes to making those festive feasts or delicious appetizers, she is the teacher you want to know. She will have you cooking with savoir-faire in no time at all!'
For more information, visit her website, www.celinescuisine.com; on Facebook at facebook.com/celines.cuisine?ref=ts; and for a list of classes, visit issuu.com/cityoftemecula/docs/12summerfallactivitiesguide/1
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Dining guide
Fresco Grill and Wine Bar
Fresco Grill and Wine Bar is more than an Italian restaurant. Every item on the menu is made with choice fresh ingredients. Diners can expect new lunch and dinner specials to delight their taste buds. Owner Leone DArcangelo insists on using the same European-inspired flavors that are found in his homeland Italy, so guests know they are in for a treat. Come in for live music Wed & Fri or for a Sunday champagne lunch buffet from 11am to 3pm. On Weds, enjoy half-off prices on wines.
5256 S. Mission Road, Bonsall, CA 92003 | (760) 631-1944 www.frescorestaurants.com
La Caseta Fine Mexican Food

After 29 years of serving Fallbrook, La Caseta has become synonymous with great Mexican food. Ingredients for the dishes served are locally sourced, and there are new specials to try every time you visit, alongside the already popular traditional menu. It can be hard to choose just one dish to enjoy at La Caseta, so you may want to bring a few friends to share several choices.
111 N. Vine Street, Fallbrook | (760) 728-9737 www.LaCasetaFineMexicanFood.com
Hukilau Restaurant Fallbrook Golf Club

Looking for a place to dine, drink or relax? Hukilau is the place! Located at the Fallbrook Golf Club, Hukilau offers daily food specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine at the Huki Lounge. Fallbrook Golf Club and Hukilau provide banquet services all year long for birthdays, weddings, golf tournaments, and other special events. Come see why Fallbrook Golf Club is the best choice!
2757 Gird Road, Fallbrook | (760) 728-8334 www.fallbrookgolf.com
Rosas
Richly authentic with every bite - Mexican fare at great prices. Homemade chili rellenos, enchiladas, tostadas, burritos and tacos plus an excellent 7 Seas Soup and much more. Proudly serving the freshest carne asada, carnitas, chicken, fish and shrimp tacos. Rosas is known for their homemade green and red salsas. Dine inside or on the patio. Beer~Wine~Wine Margaritas. Pick-up catering or to-go orders always welcome.
1075 S. Mission Road, Suite A, Fallbrook | (760) 728-8006 Open daily 7am-11pm for breakfast, lunch & dinner
Trupianos Italian Bistro

After eight years in Fallbrook, Trupianos Italian Bistro has become a Mecca for those who want to enjoy an authentic Italian dish while relaxing in a warm, vibrant and friendly atmosphere. Whether enjoying a quick lunch with friends, dinner with someone special, or attending one of the monthly cooking classes, the experience at Trupianos is always sure to please. Catering services are also available. Sip on a glass of wine, try one of the daily specials created by owner Faro Trupiano, and discover why this bistro is a Fallbrook favorite.
945 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook | (760) 728-0200

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Dining guide
The Broken Yolk Caf
The Broken Yolk Caf, a San Diego favorite for over 33 years is now in Temecula! Our signature, generous portions of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch entrees, fresh squeezed juices and delicious Mimosas are available everyday of the year from 6am-3pm, including all holidays! At the Broken Yolk Caf our biggest commitment is customer satisfaction!
26495 Ynez Road, Temecula CA 92591 | (855) 229-YOLK www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com
El Jardn
For those looking for fresh Mexican Cuisine, visit El Jardin, where fresh is the main ingredient. Enjoy the many El Jardin favorites including marinated Mahi tacos grilled to perfection, Certified Angus Beef carne asada tacos and burritos, or the famous Pollo Fundido. Refreshing hand-made margaritas, available in many styles and flavors will complete your dining experience. Open Tues-Sun 11am-8:30pm. Sunday Champagne Brunch 10am-2pm.
1581 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook | (760) 728-4556 www.eljardinfallbrook.com
Garden Center Cafe & Grill

A great dining experience! For breakfast, enjoy huge omelets, fresh fruit, huevos rancheros or other traditional breakfasts. For lunch, try the tantalizing salads with homemade dressings, soups, sandwiches, hamburgers, fresh fish and daily specials. Dinner has an exquisite menu which proudly serves Certified Angus Beef prime rib, steaks, fresh seafood, pastas, and more, including beer and wine. Dine inside or on the beautiful garden patio. Catering available.
1625 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook | (760) 728-4147 Open daily 7:30-2:30 for breakfast & lunch, Thurs-Sat 5-8 for dinner
Caf des Artistes

Proudly living up to its motto of celebrating art in food and art in life, Caf des Artistes has a visually exciting ambiance with a menu to match. The menu features daily soups, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and plate entres, all made on the premises from fresh, local ingredients. This dining experience is a masterpiece in itself. Check out our website or give us a call for lunch and dinner specials.
103 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook | (760) 728-3350 www.cafedesartistes.us
Los Cabos Mexican Cantina

Los Cabos Mexican Cantina offers freshly made authentic Mexican cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy their signature dishes, like fajitas, Steak Picado, Chile Colorado or Steak and Shrimp. The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 6am-9pm. At lunch guests can choose either an Express style (like Chipotle restaurant) or the traditional restaurant setting. Large portions are available for take home, parties, etc. Happy hour is everyday from 3-7pm.
26770 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta (at Date St) | (951) 894-4749 www.loscabosmexicancantina.com
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A Cook Looks at Books for the Holidays

By Judith Bell, MS Food and nutrition Editor ookbooks continue to be second only to the Bible in the top selling categories of book purchases. Thats real books that you hold in your hand. No one is able to count ALL of the on-line versions which must range from intimate handwritten family collections to truly serious cooks offerings who love the immediacy of the world of electronics. For gifting you can hardly find a more perfectly suited choice. Cookbooks themselves range from the this is how you do that to professional-level volumes that yield restaurantquality fare. To make an interesting holiday menu, one need only peruse good cookbooks and pluck some appropriate items and voila you have a menu fit for royalty or your family and friends. Here are some recently published favorites.cookbooks (to buy and give) and recipes from those books that create our 2012 Country Review Holiday Menu:
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Menu
Roast Turkey Pan Gravy Stuffing of your Choice
Betty Crocker Cookbook 2011
Vegetables Revised by James Peterson
Baked Sweet Potatoes Baked Red Cabbage with Apples and Bacon
Milk Chocolate Pudding Pie with Salted Peanut Crust

Sinfully East Delicious Desserts by Alice Medrich
Relishes: Cranberry Sauce
Betty Crocker 2011 Cookbook 1500 Recipes for the way you cook today (John Wiley & Sons Inc)
Betty Crocker 2011 Cookbook1500 Recipes for the way you cook today is The New Edition of The Big Red Cookbook. (John Wiley & Sons Inc). It is 61 years in the making and as up-to-date in technology as the latest social media. You can, for example, find recipes for roast turkey, pan gravy and stuffing in our menu by going to www.bettycrocker.com/BCcookbook. Its all there PLUS from the website youll be able to access 85 cooking videos plus 400 BONUS recipes that expand on each chapter in the book. This is a good as it gets! As applicable, recipes are noted as Fast, Lower Calorie, Lighter, Make Ahead and Slow Cooker. This is a book for the newest adult cook to the more experienced or seasoned cook. It contains the most current information, is chock full of helpful hints, concise yet well written and so well tested it would seem as if Betty Crocker herself was in your kitchen right along with you. There is almost no possibility of mistakes so the book is risk-free. As with previous editions, this multinational company still gives credit to the person who contributed a recipe that is published in the book. Wow! Appreciation and acknowledgement given is a rare attribute in our nearly anonymous corporate culture. Thanks Betty! Betty Crockers Roast Turkey 1 whole turkey (12-15 lb) thawed if frozen 3 tablespoons butter, melted or vegetable oil Heat oven to 325 degrees. Discard giblets or neck or reserve for another use. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. If turkey doesnt have an ovenproof plastic leg band holding legs together, tuck legs under band of skin at tail (if present) or tie legs together with kitchen string, then tie to tail if desired. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in roasting pan. Brush butter over turkey. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in the thickest part of the thigh but does not touch bone (Do not add water or cover turkey.) Roast uncovered 3 hours to 3 hours 45 minutes. After roasting about 2 hours, remove leg band, cut band of skin or remove strings holding legs to allow the inside of the thighs to cook thoroughly and evenly. Place tent of foil loosely over turkey to present excessive browning. Turkey is done when thermometer reads at least 165 degrees F and legs move easily with lifted or twisted. Place turkey on a warm platter and cover with foil to keep warm. (Reserve drippings if making gravy.) Let turkey stand 15-20 minutes for easiest carving. 12 servings.
Using a rack in your roasting pan keeps your bird separate from its juices.
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Vegetables Revised by James Peterson (Ten Speed Press Publisher)

If I adore vegetables it is likely that it is because I was blessed with growing up in Southern California where there is an incredible and affordable variety and with a mother who loved vegetables, too. I am almost positive Ive not met a vegetable that Ive not likedyet. And likely with James Peterson as my vegetable tutor Ill be blissfully happy in the vegetable patch until I meet the Creator of all those wonderful, colorful, unique and good-for-all-of-us veggies. James Peterson is a cook for all cooks. He studied and cooked in restaurants in France where vegetable cooking is much admired and has taught for 20 plus years. He knows of what he speaks. In the hierarchy of cookbook authors, few rank higher than Peterson He has won seven James Beard Awards. The book is as well suited to the beginner as the master cook simply because no one does vegetables better than Peterson. From the simple to the sublime, vegetables are elevated to celebrity status in this very special book.
Sweet potatoes can be covered with your favorite toppings. Baked Sweet Potatoes from Vegetables Revised (2012) 4 medium (8 to 12 ounces each) white or orange sweet potatoes cup to cup (1/2 to 1 cups) unsalted butter Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub the sweet potatoes and poke them in several spots with a fork or paring knife. Put the sweet potatoes in a baking dish or on foildont put them directly in the oven because juices ooze out of the holes in the potatoes and will smolder on the bottom of the oven. Bake for about 50 minutes. Turn the potatoes over after about 25 minutes so they cook evenly. Poke with a paring knife to see if the center is soft or give the potatoes a quick squeeze to feel if they have softened. Serve with butter. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Baked Red Cabbage with Apples and Bacon from Vegetables Revised (2012) 1 medium (2 lb. red cabbage, quartered) 4 ounces bacon 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 3 large tart apples, such as Granny Smith 1 tablespoon sugar 6 tablespoons cider vinegar or good-quality white wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper Thinly slice cabbage. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If using slab bacon, slice it into -inch thick strips. If using presliced bacon, cut the bacon slices crosswise into 1-inch strips. Cook the bacon strips in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until they barely begin to turn crispy, about 8 minutes. There should be about 3 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot, but if your bacon is very fatty, spoon out the excess. Scoop out the bacon strips with a slotted spoon and reserve. Cook the sliced onion in the bacon fat over medium heat until they become limp but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the cabbage and the reserved bacon to the pot with the onions and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the cabbage becomes limp. Peel the apples and cut them into quarters. Cut the core out of each quarters and thinly slice the quarters. Toss the slices with the sugar and vinegar and gently stir everything into the cabbage mixture. Season to taste with salt. Transfer the cabbage mixture into a stainless steel, glass or earthenware pot*, cover and bake for 1 hour. Season with fresh ground pepper and serve. 8 side-dish servings *Cabbage has a weird way of reacting and turning gray when baked in aluminum, cast iron or tinned coppery containers.
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Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts by Alice Medrich (Artisan Publishers, 2012)

The provocative title belies the honesty and beauty of this elegant cookbook that promises quicker, smarter recipes. Medrich had formal culinary training at the prestigious Ecole Lenotre in France. This school was credited with introducing the chocolate truffle to America when Medrich began making and selling them at her store, Chocolat, in Berkeley. This woman knows her chocolate! She also knows the quick cakes, simple tarts and wonderful ways to dress up ice cream or fruit to make them elegant and delicious. Medrich is an acclaimed cookbook author with more cookbookof-the-year awards and best in the dessert and baking category awards than any other author. Have a friend or two who likes sweets? Gift them with this treat and hope they invite you to sample their yummy treats. You might want to buy a copy for yourself, yes?
Milk Chocolate Pudding Pie with Salted Peanut Crust from Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts by Alice Medrich (2012) For thE crust: cup (1 ounce) salted roasted peanuts (finely ground) 2 tablespoons sugar cup (2.5 ounces) graham cracker crumbs 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted 3 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped For thE Filling: 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably natural) 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole milk 7 ounces milk chocolate, very finely chopped topping 1 cups heavy cream teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons salted roasted peanuts Position oven rack in the lower third of the oven and reheat the oven to 350 degrees. For crust: Mix the peanuts, sugar, graham cracker crumbs and butter in a medium bowl until the mixture is evenly moistened. Spread the mixture in a 9-inch glass pie plate and use the bottom of a glass or a custard cup to press it evenly and firmly over the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Bake 12-14 minutes, or until the crust begins to set and colors slightly. I crust puffs up while bake, press it gently back into place with the back of a fork or the custard cup. Remove the crust from the oven, sprinkle the chopped chocolate
over the bottom and let the chocolate soften for 1 to 2 minutes. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, spread the chocolate evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the crust. Let cool, then chill the crust until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes. For filling: Whisk the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt together in a heavy medium saucepan. Add about 3 tablespoons of the milk and whisk to form a smooth paste. Whisk in the remaining milk. Using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, stir the mixture constantly over medium heat, scraping the bottom, sides and corners of the pan, until the pudding thickens and begins to bubble at the edges, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute, then add the chocolate and stir briskly until the chocolate is melted and the pudding is smooth, about 30 seconds longer Scrape the hot pudding into the crust and level it with one or two strokes of the spatula. Let cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate the pie. When the filling is cool, cover and chill for at least several hours or overnight. Just before serving, top pie with dollops or a swirl of the whipped cream and sprinkle with peanuts. For topping: Chill beaters and bowl. Using chilled beaters (or a whisk), beat the cream with the vanilla in a chilled bowl until it hold a soft shape.
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doba Mexican Grill, the fast-casual restaurant known for its fresh Mexican fare, opened its first restaurant in Temecula this summer, at 40788 Winchester Road (next to Mens Wearhouse). Qdoba believes that their most important ingredient is the one you dont see their love of food. This can be seen in everything Qdoba does, from the way they prepare fresh ingredients each morning and throughout the day, to the way they offer so much variety on their menu that guests can create literally millions of different flavor combinations. In the restaurant, guests play an active role in the creation of their entre by personally selecting each fresh ingredient that goes on their entree while it is hand-made in front of them. Every entre, including burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and taco salads can be customized to fit guests taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Guests can also choose from Qdobas Signature menu, which includes Mexican Gumbo, Queso and Ancho Chile BBQ Burritos, as well as its Craft 2 menu. Craft 2 lets guests mix and match any two smaller portions of popular menu items. Qdoba also has an easy menu builder complete with full nutritional and allergen information online (www.Qdoba. com), so whether guests are looking for gluten-free, vegetarian or low-
Qdoba Mexican Grill Opens in Temecula
calorie options, everyone can find a satisfying dish. For occasions outside the restaurant that call for Mexican fare, Qdoba offers catering, with buffet-style Taco, Nacho and Naked Burrito bars. Those planning on becoming Qdoba regulars can pick up a Qdoba Rewards Card, which allows guests to earn points toward free food each time they swipe their card with entre purchase. Upon registering the new card online, guests also immediately receive a free order of chips and salsa or regular drink and can sign up to receive offers and discounts via email.
To learn more about the new Qdoba, find them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ qdobasocal), or pay them a visit and enjoy a fresh, flavorful meal.
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Introducing new X-ray technology at the office of Dr. Richard Goble, D.D.S.
Dr. Goble is pleased to announce that he has implemented a Cone Beam 3D X-Ray unit to his o ce. Typical dental x-rays just focus on your teeth, and for each x-ray picture, you need one exposure. So it would take many exposures to even begin to compare to a single 3D ConeBeam scan. But 3D ConeBeam Imaging shows much more than simple at x-rays. is new technology provides more complete visual information to study your case from every angle. Best of all, the original scan data can be duplicated anytime, to provide di erent specialists with images if needed later. And, theres no lm to get lost.
Dr. Richard Goble offers high quality dental service with Village friendliness
hen it comes to o ering superior dental service and treatment in Fallbrook, no one o ers better service than Dr. Richard Goble and his team. Since leaving his prestigious Beverly Hills practice in the 1980s to raise his family in Fallbrooks safe community, Dr. Goble has been giving his Fallbrook patients with broken, discolored and crooked teeth smiles they can be proud of. Dr. Goble o ers the best dental care available. As a neuromuscular dentist, he understands that his patients hard and soft tissues have a complex relationship. He works to make that relationship a harmonious one and is able to see the necessity for including the muscles and nerves which create the movement, pressures and function of the mouth in dental treatment. ques Dr. Goble uses neuromuscular technology and diagnostic techniques to be able to treat o patients with headaches, stress and tension by orienting the jaw into the correct alignment, allowing treatment to be tailored speci cally for the patients problem. He m also employs a VELscope in his dental procedures, which allows him to be able to detect oral cancer before it can be visibly seen. ws In addition, Dr. Gobles o ce has obtained CEREC, which allows for patients needing crowns to have a great smile after just one visit. With this new machine, aboratory Dr. Goble can give patients a tooth-colored ceramic crown that is laboratory qualoth ity and chemically bonded to the tooth, saving as much healthy tooth and gum tissue oraries as possible. is allows patients to skip impression materials, temporaries and multiple dental appointments that typically come with cosmetic dentistry. ing Dr. Gobles o ce has the latest dental technology available, making it less intimidating to visit; as a matter of fact, patients can feel assured that they will be given the best of dental care in the most comfortable of settings. ow While Dr. Goble is professional in the o ce, he truly gets to know his patients pecially and is always happy to see them with their families about town, especially since he has had the opportunity to watch them grow.
I truly get to know my patients outside of the dental o ce since I see ds them around town, he said, and its rather touching to see kids
who went to school with my children grow up and bring their eir kids to me for their dental care.
1108 S. Main Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-2261 | www.drgoble.com
Health & Fitness
Red Eye or Pink Eye?

by Colin Scher, MD - Pediatric Ophthalmologist Radys Childrens Specialists of San Diego, Radys Childrens Healthcare Murrieta
Having red eyes is a common symptom in children in which the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelid become red. There are many causes of red eyes in children including bacterial or viral infections, allergies or irritation. One of the most common causes of red eyes is conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. What is Conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is the most common eye problem your child can have. It can cause redness, itching, or swelling, and a clear, white, yellow, or greenish liquid to collect in the eyes. Pink eye may start in one eye, but many kids get it in both eyes at the same time. Conjunctivitis usually doesnt hurt, but may cause itching and irritation. Symptoms of Pink Eye When caused by bacteria, children with pink eye will have green or yellow discharge from their eyes and the white parts of their eye and the inside of the lower eyelid will be red. Their eyes will be crusty or stuck together when they wake up and you will have to frequently wipe away the drainage from your childs eyes. In addition to bacterial infections, children can develop pink eye from allergies which will cause their eyes to be red, itchy, and tearing. Viral infections can also cause pink eye. Besides being intensely red, children with a virus that causes pink eye will have tearing and a white discharge. Unless caused by an allergy or irritation, most causes of pink eye are contagious. Treatments Bacterial causes of pink eye require an antibiotic, either topical drops or ointments. Kids can usually return to school about 24 hours after beginning treatment with an antibiotic. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with typical allergy medications, and topical drops. Viral causes of pink eye do not usually require treatment, but your child will be contagious as long as he has discharge. Whatever the cause, you should wipe away any eye discharge with a warm moist cloth and wash your hands frequently in case it is contagious. Over-the-counter eye drops for redness and itching can also be used. Remember, most forms of conjunctivitis are contagious, so help prevent your child from getting an infectious form of pink eye by encouraging them to wash their hands regularly and avoid rubbing or touching their eyes. If you think your child may have pink eye, talk to your pediatrician. Your pediatrician can help determine whether or not your child has conjunctivitis and the best form of treatment.
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Shop Around
by Sandra Shrader
ts convenient, easy on the gas tank, and close to home. But best of all, doing your holiday shopping at your neighborhood stores and local businesses means that you are helping to fill your citys and communitys revenue stockings too. We promote the Shop Temecula First campaign year-round to remind people to shop at their local businesses, said Alice Sullivan, president and CEO of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. But what a lot of people dont realize is that the revenue which the City of Temecula receives from California sales tax not only helps fund basic public services, but it also is used for putting on traditional special events over the holidays. And that is something which gives the city its wonderful quality-of-life, small-town feeling. Because sales tax is Temeculas largest revenue source, and represents almost half of the citys total general fund revenue, its important to keep those local holiday cash registers ringing, said Sullivan. For every taxable dollar spent in southwest Riverside County cities, shoppers pay 7.75 cents in sales tax. Of that money, 6.25 cents goes to the state, one cent goes to cities and a half-cent goes to a Riverside County fund for regional transportation projects. Temecula receives one percent of the taxable sales in the city, and that revenue is used for services such as maintaining local roads, our public parks and our police and fire departments, Sullivan explained, adding that the sales tax revenue helps fund special events such as the New Years Eve Grape Drop, an event which has become a popular holiday tradition over the past few years. California cities also can receive revenue from property taxes, transient occupancy taxor TOTwhich is derived from hotel and other lodging charges, utility taxes and fees and licenses. But it is sales tax revenue which fills half or more of the general fund coffers of cities such as Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and other cities in southwest Riverside. According to sales tax tabulations
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by HDL Cos., a firm which compiles sales tax data for cities across California, Temeculas sales tax revenue was $6.4 million for the second quarter of 2012, a whopping increase of 12.3 percent over last years totals for the second quarter 2011. The Shop Temecula First promoted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Temecula, The Promenade in Temecula and the Temecula Auto Dealer Association, offers local consumers program discounts and a sweepstakes game with participating businesses. For every $20 spent at one of the campaigns sweepstakes programs participating businesses, shoppers can receive a Scratch & Win scratcher ticket. Prizes include a weekend stay at a local winery resort/spa and $1000 give away by a Temecula auto dealership. Officials with the City of Murrieta also agree that its important to inform residents to shop locally for taxable goods, even down to what they put in their gas tanks. One way people can increase the sales tax revenue for Murrieta is to buy their gas within the citys boundaries, said Kimberly Davidson, business development manager for the City of Murrieta. If someone is job commuting to San Diego, and they always use gas stations near their job, that sales tax revenue isnt going to the City of Murrieta, its going to San Diego. And that wont help pay for the public services or road repairs needed here. Davidson said that Murrieta, which according to the HDL 2012 second quarter report did receive nearly $2.7 million for that quarter and posted a spike of more than 8 percent from the same time last yearutilizes an independently-funded Shop Murrieta Now campaign which is produced by a local marketing firm. Plans are being
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currently being developed to further increase the scope of the program Unlike the cities of Temecula, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore, in 2013 by adding more coupon programs and assisting merchants with Fallbrook, the neighboring community to the south, is unincorporated marketing discounts and customer incentives. and its revenue sources rely on obtaining grants and funding programs The City of Lake Elsinore has enthusiastically adopted its own from the County of San Diego, said Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce buy-here-shop-here program too. CEO Richard Kennedy. Shop Local is a passion of mine, and the City of Lake Elsinore Because Fallbrook is not a city, it doesnt get a percentage of promotes this all year round, not just at the holidays, said Catheryne sales tax coming back to us as do cities like Temecula and Murrieta, Barrozo, economic development representative for the City of Lake explained Kennedy, adding that Fallbook alone makes up ten percent Elsinore. of the countys entire unincorporated population. Sales tax is the largest single revenue contributor to the citys So, while the county provides services like the fire department, the general fund, which not only provides services for our beautiful parks, sheriffs department and street cleaning, the funding for this area comes police and fire, but additionally for seniors, libraries, streets and facilities from grants and programs offered through the county. maintenance, said Barrozo, In recent years, area adding that the tax monies also merchants have joined together What a lot of people dont realize is that the revenue which help fund Lake Elsinore special to produce shop local the City of Temecula receives from California sales tax not events like Winterfest and campaigns and customer only helps fund basic public services, but it also is used for Frontier Days. appreciation events, with the putting on traditional special events over the holidays. For the fiscal Year 2012-13, chamber acting as more of a go Lake Elsinore is projecting sales to place for merchants, said tax revenue of almost $8 million, or 31% of the citys operating budget. Kennedy, adding that a Customer Appreciation Day was scheduled And the citys buy-local campaign adds an environmentally-friendly for the holidays. twist to some big ticket purchase items too, according to Barrozo. So, while we dont get sales tax revenue, the local merchants know The City of Lake Elsinore recently adopted a Clean Car/Clean how important it is to keep Fallbrooks residents interested in shopping Air program designed to encourage the purchase of Clean cars as in Fallbrook businesses, he said. It keeps the community vibrant not well as encourage our residents to buy these cars here in Lake Elsinore, just for the holiday season, but all year long. she said. We are offering a $2,000 rebate for new cars and a $1,000 rebate for used cars to Lake Elsinore residents only who purchase any For more information, visit www.shoptemeculafirst.org/ ; car which meets the clear air requirements and is purchased from a www.facebook.com/tcs.murrieta?ref=ts&fref=ts; www.lake-elsinore.org ; fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/ Lake Elsinore dealer.
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Mount Palomar Winery Climbs to New Heights

by Ruth Haferkamp
A few days ago I received a splendid invitation from Kris May, director of operations, to visit with her at Mount Palomar Winery in our Temecula Valley Wine Country. It was one of those typical perfect, fresh, and sunny autumn afternoons that we cant but help take for granted in Southern California. After having parked my car in the very spacious parking lot, I was met by a staff member who escorted me to the covered patio adjacent to the restaurant where Kris was waiting. Walking along the pathways reminiscent of a Roman estate, there is an immediate feeling of being on an Italian holiday, without, may I add, the cost of a ship voyage or plane ticket. The sprawling lawns and gardens are meticulously attended to, complimenting the picturesquely designed wide pathways that extend throughout the estate. In addition, the statues, artifacts, columns, arches and fountains have to be seen to appreciate the splendor of this Mt Palomar Winery Shangri-La.
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My visit was on a Friday afternoon, and as I joined Kris at her table, tantalizing aromas drifting from the direction of the restaurant kitchen were confirmation of preparations for the now well-established way to start the weekend on Friday night, with live entertainment, great food and amazing wine. The restaurant, function rooms, and various levels of terraces are a perfect combination for holiday corporate parties and, of course, that fabulous wedding celebration. In addition to the function rooms, there are two separate, elegant set of rooms situated on the estate for the bride and groom to prepare in for their wedding. Kris said, Mt Palomar Winery has hosted some of the most phenomenal corporate functions and weddings, and the photo opportunities are endless. There is an immensely spacious terrace that can accommodate large parties or intimate celebrations. The terrace reaches an altitude
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level of nearly 1400 ft. The guests at Mt. Palomar Winery have their own exclusive breathtaking view of the sprawling beauty of vineyards and majestic mountain scenery. As all seasons in Southern California are to be envied, winter presents an exclusive treat when the snowcapped mountains add yet another breathtaking experience. Kris explained to me that in the evening, the whole estate is transformed into a romantic, magical delight with the splendor of twinkling lights along the pathways and terraces where couples can be found on a leisurely stroll. Kris, dressed in very elegant, business-like attire, shared with me that she has been a commercial broker of long standing. The management of Mt. Palomar Winery approached her to take over the role of director of operations, in order to access her organizational skills in running a successful business as well as her people skills.
A wine estate in Italy was the catalyst for creating the dream that has come to fruition at Mt. Palomar Winery. Kris is the image of competence. She exudes warm hospitality. All these elements culminate in a fusion of Californian and Old World charm. Mount Palomar Winery, located on Rancho California Road, has been growing and producing award-winning wines since 1969. The winery property includes facilities for crushing and fermenting grapes, four cellars for barrel-aging the wines, and a complete bottling line. The attractive guest center is Early California style with wine tasting and sales, an Italian style deli and food-related gifts.
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