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The Country Review staff is not only celebrating the holidaysand wishing you and your loved ones a blessed season, but we arealso celebrating the first issue of Country Review magazine under themanagement of the Village and Valley News staff.

Our staff is so excited to bring you this magazine. We hope youenjoy the features, holiday events calendar, and health and businessarticles pertaining to the communities along the I-15 corridor. We areexpanding the coverage area to include both the Fallbrook/Bonsall areaand Southwest Riverside County.

In this issue, local businesses are featured that offer unique gift ideasincluding pottery, garden art, gifts made of succulents, and beautiful,

timeless original jewelry. You also won’t want to miss our cover featurestory about a brand new industry in our area. Did you know that despitethe success of the local wineries, there haven’t been any breweries in the

Valley up until recently? Local brewers with decades of experience areinvesting millions of dollars to create this new industry and betting thatresidents 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 themany blessings we enjoy, let’s not forgetthe reason we celebrate the holidays andcherish those we love!

Blessings,

Julie Reeder Publisher

November/December 2012Published by Golden Crown Productions, LLC

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In This Issue November/December 2012

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Local Brewers Creating a New Industry

pg 24

Decorating tips fromlocal retailer Chattels pg 6

Candlelight ClassicsSorrento Camerate plus all

other local events pg 12

Get inspired with your holiday cooking pg 32

Mount Palomar,a scenic location for

weddings pg 42

HOME & GARDEN6 A Festive Arrangement:

Getting Your Home in the Holiday Mood

8 Madd Potter 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: Nutcracker ballet to be performed by

CAST Academy of Dance

FEATURES

17 Family Jeweler Creates Memorable Gifts

18 Experience Destination Shoppingfor a Shimmering Holiday Experience

20 Spice Up the Holidays

22 Oil Boom

24 Something’s Brewing in the Valley

DINING

28 Inspired Cooking chez Celine

30 Dining Guide

32 Holiday Recipes

36 Qdoba Mexican Grill Opens in Temecula

HEALTH & FITNESS

38 Red Eye or Pink Eye?

LOCAL BUSINESS

40 Shop Around the Corner

42 Mount Palomar WineryClimbs to New Heights

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Getting Your Home in the Holiday M

For Dave Fenn, the holiday decoration of anentire house most often begins with a single ribbon.

It can be twisted, sparkly, in-your-face brightapple green or as velvety red as the Nutcracker’s stage

jacket. But whatever it is, the ribbon can definitely be

the main muse for some inspired themes for dressingup Christmas trees, fireplace mantels, doorways androoms everywhere.

“Whether it’s traditional country, old worldMediterranean or a quirky pop style, it’s usually theribbons that set the theme first,” said Fenn who, along

with his wife Diane, owns Chattels Christmas Store, ahome furnishings and seasonal decor store located inthe Bel Villagio shopping Center at 41493 MargaritaRoad, Suite G-107, in Temecula.

“And it can be anything,” he continued, addingthat Christmas cards and wrapping paper can stokethe 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 goldornaments 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

Woman’s Club annual Holiday Home Tour held everyNovember 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 homedecor fashion.

Two holidaydecorating trends thathave become popular are what Fenn, whoalso is a manufacturer’s

representative for fiveimport businesses, callsthe distinctly French“Ooh la la, Paris” style

with accents such asgilded cherubs and fleur de lis ornaments, andthe effervescent color of champagne.

“People really love the champagne color beit is more flexible to decorate with than gold or sisaid Fenn, who first opened his business in Fallbin 2001, later relocating to Temecula in 2009.

a metallic color that is warmer than silver, but subtle than gold, and it goes with a number of dthemes.”

Not only offering a sumptuous array of hoitems to decorating do-it-yourselfers who makepilgrimage to the store every year, the Chrisstore can also provide the professional touch for people who want the perfect look in their homethe party season, but don’t want to untangle last yindoor Christmas lights to get it.

“My wife Diane has the decorative flair for cbalance and textures,” said Fenn, adding that Ch

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starts to get busy with the seasonal home styling by Thanksgiving.“She really enjoys redesign, and working with a client’s existingfurniture 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. Andpeople, especially those who have big houses with five fireplacemantels or who want to have decorated trees in three differentrooms “love it that we do everything,” Fenn added.

Although many of Chattels’ customers do stay with the samethemes year after year, sometimes there is a special request thatsets 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 wanteda tree done in that motif,” said Fenn with a smile. “We decidedto use black-and-white checkered flags, some racing lights andminiature racing wheel rims, and the customer bought a few

expensive NASCAR-related ornaments. The tree turned outto 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 twinklingTannenbaum from looking like a beribboned mummy.

Whether it’s the latest in tree skirts or novelty ornaments or putting the wow-factor in winter holiday displays, Fenn continuesto enjoy spreading the spirit of the season every year.

“It’s a lot of fun,” he said. “It’s a beautiful festive timeof year, and people really do getsuch joy from decorating for theholidays.”

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 Woman’s

Club’s 2012 Holiday Home Tour,

Sat-Sun., Nov. 17-18.

Contact www.TVWC.com for tickets.

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“People really love the champagne color because it ismore flexible to decorate with than gold or silver.”

“People really do get such joy from decorating for the holidays”

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In gazing across its attractive grounds, it’sobvious the Madd Potter has never met a pot itdidn’t like.

With a staggering inventory of over 8,000 vessels of every size, shape, and color you canimagine, these pots stand ready for planting inorder to adorn someone’s home, patio, or greater landscape.

“We buy pots from all over the world,” saidmanager Michelle Price. “They are good qualityand high-fired.”

Given the large amount of inventory andnew choices arriving constantly, the Madd Potter is obviously very successful in the marketplaceand 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

the Madd Potter offers is the service it proto make a pot into a fountain.

Given that the sizes of pots and available range from the diminutive four inchdiameter to the stately and elegant three feetstyles include contemporary, traditional, tand Zen, the possibilities are endless.

“Our customers love that they can picurn in any color and have it made into a fountsaid Price. “There are so many options.” Aof course, the Madd Potter offers delivery

set-up. While it’s hard to tear one’s eyes away

the rainbow of pots, the Madd Potter also of wide, select range of quality plant material,palms to succulents to other popular landschoices. Numerous choices exist in drotolerant varieties as well as colorful flowmaterial.

The experts at the Madd Potter know wplants do well in both the Fallbrook and Tem

Valley climates. To better inform customersMadd Potter uses more extensive plant ladetailing more information than the norm foplanting results.

“Every plant we carry has been hselected to be sure it is top quality; we take chances,” said Price. “We also offer a inventory of plants that are perfect for contgardening.” Numerous plantings in small tocontainers on display provide ideas for custoon how to blend plants in a container for ctexture, and contrast.

The facility offers over two dozen varietpalms, ranging in size from one gallon to 48boxes. Special orders are no problem.

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During the holidays, the Madd Potter offers a fascinating wreath madesolely out of succulents in two different sizes, 10-inch or 12-inch, which makesa 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 theholidays,” 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 itsown.“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

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The best gift is one that can be enjoyed for a long time to come andcan multiply itself to create ongoing beauty and value. It is for that reasonthat healthy, sturdy, succulent plants make the perfect holiday gif t.

Referred to commonly as “pups,” the new offspring produced bythriving succulents can be planted in other spots in the landscape tospread the wealth around and extend the value of the gift.

“Succulents are definitely the gift that keeps on giving,” said Don

Newcomer, who owns Serra Gardens Landscape Succulents nuin Fallbrook with wife, Beth. “You can start with one piece and icreate more plant material for you to use.” And Newcomer knowis a specialist in succulents and carries over 150 varieties in inven

An added plus is the ability to purchase that gift at wholesale rather than retail.

“Now is a good time for plant buyers because we used t wholesale only, but due to the economy, we sell to retail buyers asame price,” said Newcomer. “The public is able to get ver y good in this economy. Our prices are very good.”

The holiday season and winter are an optimum time to plantsucculent plants (not start cuttings) in Southern California.

Those who haven’t seen “today’s” succulents and categorize as spiky, difficult to work with cactus, need to visit Serra Gardens

see how choices have changed.“Not all succulents are spiky – those are in the minority,”

Newcomer.Gazing across the nursery, the color palette is phenomen

vivid oranges, yellows, reds, purples and greens. The shapes, and textures range from soft, velvety broad-leaf varieties to artsyspirited options. Sizes range fromthe modest to the enormous.

“We call the large ones‘specimen’ plants because they canbe used as a major anchor in thelandscape,” said Newcomer. “Wethen advise customers to just plantsmall ones in the area around it,because when those ‘pup’ they canredistribute the new little plants andprovide even more coverage in their landscape.”

Not only are succulents helpfulin creating a fire resistant landscape, but they require little waanother gift worth giving – an attractive method for saving money!

Serra Gardens is located at the juncture of Santa Margarita Drive and Quail Hill R

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) 990-4

For driving directions and more information, visit www.serragardens.com.

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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 thecaptivating “Nutcracker” ballet accompanied by the full fifty-five pieceSan Diego Civic Youth Orchestra, conducted by Robert Gilson.

Cassandra Lund, academy director, who danced with theCalifornia Ballet Company for ten years, noted that it is rare to havelive accompaniment for any ballet, adding that their “Nutcracker” isone of the few in San Diego County to have an orchestra.

“It is exciting to be able to offer this quality of dance entertainmenthere in Fallbrook,” she said.

The “Nutcracker”cast consists of over 100 dancers ages threethrough 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. Theperformance will be enhanced by a variety of guest artists, includingGerardo Gil, Sarah Preston, and dancers from the Intercity BalletTheater of Kingsport, Tennessee. (After the local performances, agroup of dancers will be flying to Kingsport, Tennessee to perform inIBT’s “Nutcracker.” Lund and NCAD artistic director Pablo Infante

will be among them.)

NCAD’s holiday classic is complete with dynamic choreograbeautiful sets and stunning costumes. Many of the costumedesigned by Jeri Todd, as well as by Bonsall’s Cathy Ginther,created jewel-toned dresses reminiscent of Russian fashions in th1800s.

In an attempt to give back to the local community, NCAD, aprofit organization, is donating a school production of the “Nutcracon Friday, November 30 at the Bob Burton Center at 9 a.m. performance will cater to local schools, retirement homes, fosterfamilies and any groups that serve underprivileged youth withicommunity.

“Our hope is to reach out to local youth who may not normallythe opportunity to see a production of this quality,” Lund comme

The general public presentations of the “Nutcracker” willplace at the Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts (Fallbrook Hon Friday, November 30 at 6 p.m., Saturday, December 1 at 1 and Sunday, December 2 at 2 p.m.

For further information, please contact the academy at (760) 703-4958

or email info@nor thcountyacademyofdance.com. Tickets are available at

www.northcountyacademyofdance.com.

PERFORMANCES NOV 30th, DEC 1st &

Events & Entertainment

North County Academy of Dance Presents

Accompanied by the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra

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Nov. 166:30 p.m. – Southern CA Damekor,a women’s ensemble that specializesin choral music of Scandinavia, willpresents its Jul (Christmas) program atthe Holiday Open House at the Little Viking Scandinavian Gift Shoppe,28465 Old Town Front St. Ste. 104in Temecula

Nov. 17

8:30 a.m. – Thanksgiving 5k Walk/ Run to Feed the Hungry to be heldat the Fallbrook Food Pantry, 1042S. Mission Rd. Registration starts at8:30 a.m. The flat, easy route runsalong Main Ave. to the turn-around atthe north end of Olive Ave. Sponsor forms can be picked up at the Food

Pantry, or at www.fallbrookfoodpantry.org. Call Jean Dooley for moreinformation at (760) 728-5682.

Nov. 17 & 1810 a.m. to 4 p.m. Temecula Valley Women’s Club proudly presents their

28th

Annual Holiday Home Tour. Tickets and Information: www.tvwc.com.

Nov. 18Disney’s Mulan Jr. at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater,42051 Main Street, Temecula. Presented by Temecula Performing ArtsCompany in association with Fine Arts Network. Tickets and Information:(866) 653-8696.

Nov. 23 to Dec. 23Mon.-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 ArtCenter, 103 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook. Offerings include hand-crafted art giftsperfect for holiday giving. Free admission.

Nov. 23

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Science of Santa! Explore the science of Santa and hisinternational operations with Professor Pennypickles at his museum, 42081Main Street, Temecula. For information, call (951) 308-6376.

Nov. 236 to 9 p.m. – Santa’s Arrival for Winterfest Holidays in Old Town Temeculaon Front Street and Main Street. Santa will come into town by a horse-drawncarriage as he listens to children’s holiday wishes and while kids wait to speak with Santa they can get free balloons from Dynamite Dave or get their facespainted by Freckles. For more information, call (951) 694-6444.

Nov. 23 to 25The Nutcracker Ballet, presentedInland Classical Ballet theatre at Town Temecula Community The42051 Main Street in Temecula, various performance times. For tiprices, visit www.temeculatheateror call (866) 653-8696.

Nov. 24Temecula Turkey Trot 5K/10K at 39870 De Portola Road, Temecula.

Burn your Thanksgiving calories with this fun run/walk. Free wine tastinafter the event and discounted tastings at neighboring wineries for particiover 21. Register and information www.temeculaturkeytrot.com or [email protected]

Nov. 29 to Dec. 92 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – A Christmas Carol (musical), the story of coldheaEbenezer Scrooge and how the ghosts of Christmas past, present and futand little Tiny Tim, warm his heart, will be presented by the Temecula VPlayers in the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main SFor ticket information, visit www.temeculatheater.org or call (866) 653-8

Nov. 30 to Jan. 1, 2013 Winterfest Holiday Twinkling Lights – Enjoy thousands of lights throug

Old Town Temecula, The Temecula Valley and Temecula Valley So Ca Wine Country.

Nov. 30 to Dec. 17Habitat 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 drawthat will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 17.

Nov. 30 to Dec. 237:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. – Scrooge the Musical will be perforat the Mission Theatre, 231 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook. The Miser is bacin this charming stage musical featuring the talents of local adults. Bringthe whole family and enjoy this Fallbrook Christmas tradition! To purchatickets, call (760) 731-2278.

Nov. 30 to Dec. 2North County Academy of Dance, with music by San Diego Civic YoutOrchestra, will present The Nutcracker at the Bob Burton Center for thPerforming Arts at Fallbrook High School. The per formances directed bCassandra Lund and Pablo Infante, will take place Friday, Nov. 30 at 6 Saturday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

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Dec. 15 p.m. – The 31st annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade “A PatrioticChristmas” sponsored by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, starts at Main Avenue and Ammunition Road andproceeds northbound on Main to IvyStreet. Parade includes multiple bands,

decorated floats, animals and muchmore. The Grand Marshal will be The Wounded Warrior Battalion on CampPendleton. New this year will be a

bagpipe ensemble, the House of Scotland Pipe Band, out of San Diego.

Dec. 24 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 veteransreturning from Iraq and Afghanistan with Traumatic Brain Injury,it will be held at Great Oak High School Theater located at 32555Deer Hollow Way in Temecula. For tickets or more information visit

braininjuredveteransassoc.com or call (877) 724-4244.

Dec. 2 & 93 p.m. – Candlelight Classics SorrentoCamerata, an intimate concert in TheClub at The Merc, 42051 MainStreet, Old Town Temecula, willfeature Antonio Vivaldi’s incomparableThe Four Seasons. A finale of holidayfavorites rings in the festive seasonin style. Seating is limited. For ticket

information, visit www.temeculatheater.org.

Dec. 3

Dec. 21 – The Fallbrook Union High School Associated StudentBody (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 areachildren. Donations can be dropped off at the ASB office on campus,2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook.

Dec. 5

Holiday Lights and Festive Sights holiday home decorating contestthroughout the City of Temecula. Map of homes and information will beavailable at www.cityoftemecula.org on Dec. 5. For more information, call(951) 694-6480.

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.

Dec. 6 Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary ’s HolidaySettings at Pala Mesa Resort, doorsopen at 11 a.m. and lunch servedat noon. Event includes beautifullydecorated holiday tables, luncheon,silent auction and more to raise fundsfor the group’s scholarship program.

Contact Esther at (760) 723-8471 for ticket information.

Dec. 6 Holiday Music Program at Potter Jr. High, in Bower’s Auditorium, 174Reche Road in Fallbrook, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature beginningintermediate, advanced band as well as chorus and glee.

Dec. 6 7 to 8 p.m. – At the annual ChriTree Lighting Ceremony families

watch the beautiful Temecula DuPond (corner of Rancho Californand Ynez Roads) light up the skand mark the beginning of the hoseason. This annual event promisto be filled with festive entertainm

refreshments, and holiday fun for the entire family!

Dec. 7 5 to 9 p.m. – Winterfest Holiday Street Fair and Celebration held in HiDowntown Lake Elsinore on Main Street. There will be merchants, crafsled runs, food, live entertainment and the City Tree Lighting ceremony Santa’s arrival on the corner of Graham Avenue and Main Street beginnat 6 p.m. For more information, call (951) 245-0442.

Dec. 77 p.m. – Temecula’s 20th AnnuaSanta’s Electric Light Parade tradown Front Street through the holights of Old Town. The lineupincludes bands, equestrians, marcand more!

Dec. 8Spark of Love Toy Drive will be held at Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park32380 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula. For more information,call (951) 694-6444.

Dec. 88:30 to 10 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa will be served at Fire Station #410 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore. Admission is $5. Reservatioare required. Call (951) 245-0442 for more information and to makereservations.

Dec. 8 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – 6 th annual Family Holiday Workshop at the San Die Archaeological Center - all ages, hands-on experiences with natural resosuch as clay and raffia. Fabric, glue and glitter are provided for construct Victorian era items. Each person will have the opportunity to create uniqpieces for keepsakes or holiday gifts. Volunteers will be on hand to providguidance. Free with museum admission of $2/person or $5/family. Noreservations required. Center located at 16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd.,Escondido. Visit www.sandiegoarchaeology.org.

Dec. 84 p.m. – Fallbrook’s annual Historic Downtown Merchants’Customer Appreciation Event takes place along N. Main Ave. and Alvarado St. Visitors can visit with Santa, enjoy special savingsat participating businesses, eat dinner downtownand find tasty treats in the shops.


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H oliday Events Calendar H oliday Events Calendar Dec. 8 to 19 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Bus Tour in Temeculaincludes 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.

Dec. 93 p.m. – Fallbrook Music Society’sChristmas Concert featuring the 24 voices of Sacra/Profana with theprogram being Handel’s Messiahat the Bob Burton Center for thePerforming Arts, Fallbrook HighSchool, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane,Fallbrook. For ticket information, visit

www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org or call (760) 451-8644.

Dec. 12 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party will beheld at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive. Party includes music, games, dinner,Santa, gifts, all things fun. Residents can celebrate a tremendous year withthe Fallbrook Chamber.

Dec. 13Bonsall Woman’s Club ChristmaTea – “A Nutcracker Fantasy” –

a.m. at the Golf Club of Californ3742 Flowerwood Lane, Each tais beautifully decorated by a BWmember with her own lovely placsettings. All proceeds benefit loc

charities and Fallbrook High School scholarships. Cost is $50 per personreserve a seat, contact Diane Trappen at (760) 723-7718.

Dec. 14 to Jan. 6, 201310 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Old Town Temecula’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink, Winterfest tradition, will be in Town Square 41000 Main Street, with hsessions. See www.temeculaevents.org for location, times, prices and morinformation or call (951) 694-6480 for more information.

Dec. 145:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Pennypickle’s Winter Wonderland, 42081 Main Sin Temecula, offers a magical day for families to have fun and make mem with tons of snow to play in. For more information, call (951) 308-6376

Dec. 14, 15 & 16The Nutcracker presented by CAST Academy at the Bob Burton Centfor the Performing Arts. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 & 1p.m. on Dec. 16. For tickets and more information, call (760) 722-5538 visit www.CASTacademy.com.

Dec. 14 to 232 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Presented by The Ballet Studio in association with F Arts Network Theatre Company, the sixth season of The Nutcracker Bafeatures all the magic, wonder, and fabulous dancing its audiences have cto expect. Performances are at the Old Town Temecula Theater, 42051Main Street. For ticket information, visit www.temeculatheater.org or call(866) 653-8696.

Dec. 15The 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,

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. Childre

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) 728-167

Dec. 158 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Temecula’s annual Breakfast with Santa is being held a

Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. Famcan share a special moment with their children, eat a delicious breakfast, en

some holiday entertainment, and decorate holiday cookies at Santa’s WorkSpace is limited, so register early and don’t forget to bring a camera.

Dec. 15

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

Handel’s Messiah

Purchase your tickets early!$30 Adults, $10 Full-Time Students with ID.

Call Fallbrook Music Society (760) 451-8644or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.orgConcert location: Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook

Sunday, December 9th at 3:00pm(Conductor’s Preview at 2:30pm)

is is a rare opportunity to experience selections from one of the

most dramatic and emotional works in classical music! Messiah is amonumental 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 inchoral music - this is a not-to-be-missed masterwork!

SACRA/PROFANA CHOIR with Orchestra

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Dec. 158:30 to 10 a.m. – Breakfast withSanta includes a continental breakfast

and make and take holiday craft atFire Station #85, 29405 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore. Admissionis $5; reservations required. For moreinformation and to make reservations,call (951) 245-0442.

Dec. 15 & 1613th Annual Christmas in the Air Concerts presented by the Southwest Women’s Chorus at Old Town Temecula Theater, 42051 Main Street, willfeature 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 2p.m. For ticket information, see www.temeculatheater.org.

Dec. 1610 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. 176 and 7 p.m. – Sullivan Middle School

choirs to perform two shows at Fallbrook HighSchool’s Bob Burton Center for the Performing

Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane.Concerts are free.

Dec. 197 p.m. – Southern CA Damekor, a women’s ensemble thatspecializes 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 prese“Home for the Holidays,” a musical celebration of current hits and classfavorites at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, 2400 S. StaCoach Lane. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Dec. 316 p.m. – midnight – Temecula’s New Year’s Eve traditional celebration Grape Drop countdown at the Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, includthree 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.

November/December 2012 Continued

MENIFEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 5 - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mixer at Menifee ValleyMedical Center, 28400 McCall Blvd. Menifee - AnnualBottle Auction - Information: (951) 672-1991

December 12 - 7:30-9 a.m. “COFFEE” NAFE at Boston Billie’26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Contact the Chamber if yoare interested in hosting this event. (951) 672-1991.

December 24-January 2, 2013 Menifee Chamber Closefor the Holiday.

January 9 - 5:30-8 p.m. Casino Mixer hosted by LakeElsinore Casino Co-hosted by Menifee Lakes CountryClub at 29875 Menifee Lakes Drive, Menifee.Cost: $10. Information: (951) 672-1991.

January 16 - 7:30-9 a.m. “COFFEE” Elevate FitnessStudio, 29683 New Hub Drive, Menifee. Contact theChamber 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 AnniversaryMardis Gras Dinner and Dance Celebration at at theMenifee Lakes Country Club, 29875 Menifee Lakes DriveInformation: (951) 672-1991.

Visit us at menifeevalleychamber.com

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Nutcracker ballet to be performed by CAST Academy of Dance

by Nathalie Taylor

16 | Country Review November/December 2012

With stunning sets and graceful ballerinas, the CAST Academyof Dance in Fallbrook is reprising their performance of The Nutcracker this holiday season. Last year’s performance was the first for theFallbrook ballet group; and was directed by Sarah Jones, who hasbeen teaching at the academy for six years. Jones will again direct thistimeless classic which she calls, “the perfect Christmas ballet.”

The Nutcracker has no script, just music and a story line, so noballet company’s 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 asa 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 performancesfamiliarized her with each dancer’s role and thus she had the insight tocapably choreograph CAST’s version of the Nutcracker.

Seventy-five trained ballet dancers – from three-year-olds toadults – will take the stage in December. Local stars of the

ballet are Hannah Faulstick as the Snow Queen, Rebecca JohnsDewdrop and Lotus Burnquist as Clara. These three, as well amajority of the ballerinas, are students of the ballet program at CA

Academy of Dance. Guest stars visiting from the Ballet of Arizonbe sure to delight audiences as well.

The costumes last year were exquisite with yards of fluffy tulletaffeta, and this year will be no different. Many of these costumes handmade by the academy’s wardrobe mistress, Tara Reilly.

“This year the dancers have improved and the caliber of the has improved – it’s magical,” Jones commented.

The ballet will be performed at the Bob Burton CentePerforming Arts located at Fallbrook High, on Friday and Satu

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 ofthirty ballet classes a week, please access the website: www.castacademy.com

PERFORMANCES DEC 14th, 15th & 1

Nathalie Taylor photo

The Snow Queen will be portrayed by Hannah

Faulstick

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Dewdrop will portrayed by

Rebecca John

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At The Jewelry Connection inFallbrook, second generation jeweler

Jamie Mathieu has great ideas whenit 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 grandmother’s 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-ownedbusiness, The Jewelry Connection’s inventory is incredible. Choices

range from diamonds to gemstones in all colors of the rainbow, madeinto rings (including wedding sets), bracelets, necklaces, charms, andpins. Strands upon strands of gold, silver, and pearl necklaces of alllengths 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,

The Jewelry Connection offers many choices. Waterford crystal, Lporcelain, and decorator pieces from the Orient are plentiful.

“We have a great selection of collectible items,” said Kathie MMathieu. “You never know, at any given time, what you’ll discovour store!”

Looking for an attractive gift of jewelry in the costume categThis shop has wonderful, new items.

“We have a complete selection of costume jewelry right now tall the rage,” Kathie enthused.

For those interested in turning some of their unused jewelry

cash during the holidays, it can be done at The Jewelry Connectio“We also pay top dollar for gold, silver, coins, watches, diamo

and precious gemstones,” Kathie said.

The Jewelry Connection is located at 101 N. Main Avenue, Fallbrook.

Call (760) 723-4629 for more information.

Kathie Morrie Mathieu and Jamie Mathieu lead the family business of The Jewelry

Connection in Fallbrook.

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Making one’s way along one of Fallbrook’s most picturesque drives, LivePark Road, the canopy of oak trees create a sense of a protected world. Midalong the drive, one discovers the location of The Collector Fine Jewelry, prova mystical appeal amongst natural beauty.

“We are definitely a destination shopping experience,” said manager S Youngdale. And this destination delivers sparkling joy.

Stepping inside The Collector is like entering a shimmering treasure tGems in a rainbow of hues sparkle with magnificent depth, diamonds glitter uthe lights, and gold, silver, and other fine metals gleam. Unique gift items ranin price from the very modest to the extravagant are offered in beautiful display

In visiting with Youngdale and fellow associate Geri Vigil about the upcoholidays, the first thing that came to mind was the popularity of couple’s geengaged at this magical time of year. And this year, couples will find more chthan ever at this popular bridal jewelry source.

“We have expanded our engagement ring selection significantly,” expla Youngdale.

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Not only are there endless possibilities when itcomes to engagement rings, but Youngdale said inaddition 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 specialpurpose.

“We have many requests from people who wish touse diamonds they already have in a new engagementor wedding ring,” said Youngdale. “They just lovethe new result!”

Pavé settings are still “hugely popular” in thedesign of engagement rings, Vigil said. Pavé is

when an area is encrusted with very small diamonds

along the band or in a concentrated area to givethe appearance of a solid diamond surface. Theappearance of sweeping sparkle is achieved throughthis process.

“We do a lot of business in engagement ringsbecause we are known as a destination for veryclassic, contemporary designs,” added Vigil.

Gems like rubies, emeralds, sapphires,amethysts as well as pearls of all sizes come alive atThe Collector, ranging from the very delicate to thebold and dramatic.

New technology, especially in metallurgy, affordsmany new options now for setting these gems andthe use of contemporary metals are leading to greatlyreduced prices, compared to the standard choice of gold.

“We are offering more and more settings insilver as it provides great prices for our customers,”said Youngdale. “It’s making nice jewelry veryaffordable.”

“In addition, with today’s technology they aredoing overlays on silver that never comes off and lastsa lifetime,” added Vigil.

Stainless steel has also made its way into thefine jewelry world. Designs are eye-catching, multi-

faceted, and in step with both business and casualfashion trends.

For those looking for a non-jewelry holiday giftitem with pizzazz, look no further. The Collector hasobjects de art, decorator items, glass art, children’srock and mineral kits, picture frames, bejeweled giftboxes, acrylic candle holders, and the most attractiveChristmas and Hanukkah items imaginable.

It’s not the holidays without a visit to TheCollector, 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 company’s affiliated tourmaline mining operation, Pala International,visit www.palagems.com.

“We do a lot of business in

engagement rings because we

are known as a destination

for very classic, contemporary

designs.

” – Geri Vigil

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Nothing says that theautumn and winter

holidays are here as much as thearomas of cinnamon, nutmeg andcloves, hot chocolate and steamingcups of apple spiced tea.

Wander into the Old Town Spice Merchants’ shop,and you will find yourself swept up in that fragrant, festivespirit by the cozy emporium’s amazing array of scents of

spices, cocoas and teas from all over the world.Tucked away at 41925 5th Street in Old Town Temecula, the

store has proven to be a favorite for locals and out-of-towners who wantsomething fresher and more exotic than the grocery store prepackagedspices and teas. Old Town Spice Merchants carries a variety of 350spices and more than a hundred loose-leaf tea blends as well as variouscocoas, hot chocolate mixes and thirty sea salts from around the globe.

The baking spices get lots of attention this time of year, accordingto owner Sue Del Bono, who opened Old Town Spice Merchants five

years ago with her husband, Anthony.“For the holidays coming up we do sell a lot of baking spices,”

said Del Bono. “Big favorites are Vietnamese cinnamon, cardamon,nutmeg, vanilla beans, mace (made from the red, waxy coating of nutmegs) and allspice. Customersreally love our twelve varieties of flavored cane sugars too.”

And if you want to take abreak from all that baking, youcan sit down an enjoy a cup of the shop’s holiday teas with delectable names like Harvest Pumpkin,S’mores, Orange Cookie and Oatmeal Raisin. Or you can really go for the dreamy hot chocolate moment with Moroccan Mint or a mix called

Ashanti’s Obsession (Ancho powder blended with cocoa.)But with hundreds of spices lining the walls, there is no need to

limit your shopping to the pie, cake and cookie baking stand-byes. Try

out some exotically-named seasolike Hungarian paprika, Maharajah c

Zahtar (a Mediterranean blend of grsumac, roasted sesame seeds and

herbs), Harissa (Tunisian hot sauce), Herbs de Provence, a

variety of BBQ rubs or any of an encombination of the store’s herbs, s

and sea salts. They will enhance the fl

of steaks and ham, poultry, salmon; soupschilis; vegetables and pickling vegetables; breads; fruits and just aanything else that graces a plate, bowl, cup or glass.

And Old Town Spice Merchants helps keep the costs of the pspices manageable for their customers by measuring out just the quantity, even in smidges and dashes, that a new recipe may casaid Del Bono.

“The great thing is we sell what our customers need: a teaspa tablespoon or even quarter cup,” she explained. “Most peopltrying out new recipes, and don’t want to spend a lot of money on exotic baking spices.”

Del Bono and her husband had never heard about spice before they toured a friend’s store in Michigan seven years ago,

Bono recalled.“But, of course the m

we walked into her shop, we taken to another world!” she “We have done a lot of traveliour sixteen years of marriage

we were always intrigued with the different foods/cultures with country we visited.”

The couple, who have each worked from more than twenty yethe food industry, realized that a spice shop would fill a much-neniche in the Temecula area.

But the Old Town Spice Merchants staff doesn’t just sell the st

SpiceUp The H olidays by Sandra Shrader

“Our customers don’t have to worry about ruining a good meal if they ask us about which spices use...our employees are

experienced with what spices work with different foods.”

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ground, powdered and blended stock. They also are great source of information for novice or accomplished cooks who want to know whichspice or herb performs best with which food, according to Del Bono.

“Our customers don’t have to worry about ruining a good meal if they ask us about which spices to use,” she said. “All of our employeesare 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 don’t like salt.”

So, with a pinch of the right spice, a sprinkle of the right herbs anda 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

pages/Old-town-spice-merchants/145249562183155 or call (951) 587-2223

Holiday Recipe: Sparkling Coffee Snowflakes

Preparation

For dough: Combine our and salt in medium bowl. With electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, anespresso powder until light & uffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low, add our mixture and mix until just combined. Divide dough in halPat each half into 5-inch disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until rm; 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 parch-ment paper. On lightly oured surface, roll each chilled dough disk into 11-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick. Using 2-inch star-shaped cookiecutter, 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 halfwaythrough baking. Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.

Decorate: Drizzle cookies with melted semisweet and white chocolates and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Let sit until chocolate hardens, abo15 minutes. Store cookies in airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days.

2 cups all-purpose our 1/4 tsp salt16 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, melt1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted1/4 cup turbinado sugar

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Old Town Spice Merchant is located in Old Town Temecula and will sell you just the right amount of spice that you need!

Visit secure.spicemerchants.bizfor a variety of recipes.

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As with wine, olive oil has been culturally prized for thousands of years as a key ingredient for great meals.

That’s why, when Temecula Valley residents and olive oil

aficionados Thomas Curry and Catherine Pepe started the TemeculaOlive Oil Company more than a decade ago, they were convinced thatthere would be a natural demand for the oil of the pitted fruit. And,as it turned out, they were right to press ahead withtheir dream because demand has steadily increasedfor their bottles of liquid gold.

That’s because the taste of fresh, cold-pressedand locally grown olive oil can be a real palateopener, according to Curry, general manager and co-owner of the company.

“People are always amazed at how differentlythe olive oil we produce locally tastes than the oliveoil that they buy in the stores,” he said.

“They think that olive oil is supposed to havethat slightly rancid, ‘fusty’ taste that is usually in thestuff that is sold in big bottles on the market shelves,”explained Curry, who studied olive oil productionin Europe and UC Davis and is a member of theCalifornia Olive Oil Council. “Most people justdon’t know any differently. They’ve never had freshly pressed olive oil,but once they know what that tastes like, they are usually not willing tosettle for the big commercial olive oil products anymore.”

Located just a few miles east of Temecula’s Wine Country near the intersection of Highway 79 South and Highway 371, the TemeculaOlive Oil Company is headquartered around a flourishing 26-acre

ranch in Aguanga. It also has four retail tasting rooms in SouCalifornia, including Old Town Temecula, Old Town San DSolana Beach and Seal Beach.

For those olive oil fans who want to learn more about the agart of producing what the ancient Greeks called a gift from Godthe earth, tours of the ranch are offered the first and fourth Saturda

every month at 10 a.m.Charmingly infused with a rustic Mediterra

ambience, the ranch is home to a thousand oliveconsisting of approximately forty varieties from parts of the world, an assortment of grapevines, hand even artichoke plants which have been planthollowed out tree stumps lining the entrance.

But turning their dream into reality took sleeve-rolling fortitude, said Pepe, who is co-owner and heads up the Temecula OliveCompany’s public relations and marketing strate

“The property was an absolute disaster. I think we even got out of the car the first timlooked at this place,” she said, adding that the phad been part of a sprawling cattle ranch ownethe Bergman family who first arrived in Aguan

1864.“It had been just neglected and used as trash dumping site,

said. “People thought we were crazy to buy it, but when we saw a wild olive trees growing on the property, that sealed it for us becauknew it would be a perfect environment to grow olive trees.”

Going on tours of the ranch consists of more than just adm

O il Boomby Sandra Shrader

Owners of Temecula Olive Oil Company Thomas Curry & Catherine Pepe

Sandra Shrader Photo

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the restful scenery, however. Usually Curry or another official will explain the differences betweenthe various olives, what part of the world in which they can be found, why the smallest olives canproduce 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 theyare harvested, how the residue olive paste is recycled into handcrafted soaps, and answers to justabout 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 distinguishbetween the two kinds. In reality, he added, it allcomes down to a marketing ploy because nearly allthe olive oil imported to this country is a virgin oliveoil and is often adulterated with other oils.

All the more reason, Curry said, to buy thelocally produced olive oil, a sentiment shared by

many other olive oil growers and producers in California. And he is seeing an increase in thegrowth of the industry statewide. It reminds him of the beginnings of another important agriculturalkingpin in California.

“It’s a very exciting time for olive oil growers and producers,” Currysaid. “It’s just like it was when wine grapes began to be planted inCalifornia. Producing olive oil now in the Temecula Valley region feels likeit 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.

Temecula Olive Oil Company storefront is loca ted in Old Town Temecula



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Nestled inside industrialcomplexes 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 microbreweriesfunctioning in nearby San Diego County, several out-of-the box thinkershave opted to plant roots in our valley. You will meet some of them here.

Before we begin the introductions, let’s talk a little about craft brewing.The Brewers Association defines craft brewers as “small, independent andtraditional.” The starting point of most beer begins with the four simpleingredients of water, yeast, malt and hops. The quality of the primaryingredients is critical to the finished product, which is one thing the brewerscan 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 breweriesbring a new dimension to the region and further boost the destination valueof the Temecula Valley.

The Brewers Association also notes that craft brewers “tend to be veryinvolved in their communities through philanthropy, product donations,

volunteerism and sponsorship of events.” Most people are familiar with

the philanthropic and community-minded efforts of residents of this reso there is little doubt these new businesses will feel at home and thealready operating have experienced such a welcome.

The number of local microbreweries in the region is growing qu which indicates this trend is taking root. With many beer lovers develdiscerning tastes, some have focused on the craft brews that are knowtheir exotic and original tastes.

In addition to the two breweries featured on the magazine cover,are several others in town. One of them is Ironfire Brewing CompanZevo Drive in Temecula. President John Maino says they offer a

variety of brews beyond their flagship beers. They range from IPAstouts to flavorful varieties such as Habanero Pale Ale, Cucumbeand Dragon Fruit Ale. He and Vice President Greg Webb met when

worked at Ballast Point brewery in San Diego. They both started thkeg washers – literally the bottom of the barrel, so to speak. After time there as brewers, they joined forces to open Ironfire and offer “for Outlaws.”

Another brewery to watch is Craft Brewery in Lake Elsinore. opened in 2010, making it part of the first wave of microbrewers to roots in the region.

“Craft takes great pride in our beers,” says Kirk Medeiros, ofour partners of the firm. “They are the hallmark of who we are andshows in the craftsmanship of our beers.” Craft’s flagship brews inFriar Bob’s Raspberry Wheat, Raven Stout, Warlock IPA, Fallen A

“Breweries bring a new option to the (wine) region”

S omething’s

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by Adria Poindexter

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R efuge Brewmaster Curt Kucera started brewing beer athome 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. Craftbrewing gives Kucera and his team the opportunity for creativity, andthe result is the brewery’s 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, andGlenn Wichert. They all live in Temecula. It has taken the team abouta year to get to this point in their journey, and their brewery and tastingroom 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 strongfollowing and be recognized as a “hometown brewery.” Refuge willoffer on-site tastings, growler fills, supply kegs to local restaurants andeventually bottle their products. The Refuge team isn’t looking for meteoric growth. It is more important to them to become part of thecommunity and to earn the business and loyalty of regular customers.

Kucera and his partnerssee the craft brewing industry inTemecula as a natural extensionof the local wine industry. SanDiego County boasts morethan 80 craft breweries and ithas become a Mecca for beer

aficionados. The Refuge team sees this as a way to tap the craft bre

awareness in Southern California. And Temecula is the perfect fRefuge, Kucera says.

“The city and (its) planning department have been very suppoand they see the same opportunities we recognized,” he said.

The 16 taps in the tasting room will offer eight to 10 brews float any given time. Refuge will also be brewing their own root beesodas for those who choose not to imbibe. They will be creating seabrews and will welcome the requests and feedback of customers.

Refuge Brewery describes itself by saying: “At the Refugebelieve it’s important to go beyond producing outstanding alesstrive to provide a complete brewery experience to everyone who pthough our doors. When you walk into the Refuge, you’ll be immin our brewery. Sitting at our hand-built concrete tasting cou

you’re only feet away from our equipment, whereknowledgeable staff will be happy to explain the abrewing or to take you for a walking tour. With the f

warm woods and slate contrasting with the cool conand stainless steel finishes, we know you’ll find refugea glass of great ale.”

“Offering an expandable location, Refuge will have space for private parties and other events”

Owners Glenn Wichert and Curt Kucera want to create a place of “refuge” at their brew

Paul Galla

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43040 Rancho Way in Temeculawww.refugebrewery.com

Expected to Open Mid-December

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27941 Diaz Road, Suite A, Temecula, CAwww.wiensbrewing.com

Now Open - 7 Days a Week!

The Wiens family may be best known for the “Big Reds” attheir Rancho California Road winery, but that is about to

change. Wiens Brewing Company opened its doors to the public onDiaz 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 notmake the beer, too?” he quipped. The family has been dreaming of brewing beer for many years. About two years ago they made thedecision to press ahead. That prompted the family to purchase theequipment needed and obtain the necessary building permits.

Wiens’ brother, Peter, has a degree in fermentation science fromthe 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 their slogan “Family Craft Beer.”

The brewery’s tasting roominitially have six flowing taps with hto eventually offer a dozen or mSome of the brews available in

their Front Street Lager, Plateau Ale, Old Town Amber, and an

their three IPAs – Insomnia regBraun brown, and Descend b which Wiens describes as “very hopSeasonal offerings will include pored ale, and Wiensfest, an Oktobestyle beer. Visitors to the tasting

will enjoy tastings, pints for purchalf-gallon growler fills and available for purchase as well. Whas high hopes for growth and wto become known throughout SouCalifornia and beyond.

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Wiens brewers Ben Wiens and Pete Wiens

Alec Wiens adds his artistic touch to the brewery Wiens siblings Ben (top), Gabe & Christy pose with their father George Wiens

“It takes a lot of beerto make good wine, so we figured why not make the

beer too?”

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Four Headed Heff. Craft is ramping upproduction and its wares are distributed or servedat 27 locations throughout Southern California.The company’s tasting room is open seven days a

week at 530 Crane Street.Zoning and land use regulations dictate why

many breweries and tasting rooms are locatedin industrial areas. Brewing beer is consideredmanufacturing, so the breweries need to be locatedin areas zoned for that function. The exception isfor breweries attached to a restaurant.

Stadium Pizza in Wildomar opened itsmicrobrewery expansion, known as the Locker Room, in May 2012. The Locker Room offers16 guest taps that offer craft brews from all over California and beyond. Two of the eater y’s tapsfeature the frequently-changing Stadium-brewedbeers that have included Pumpkin Session Ale,

Gridiron IPA and Honey Blonde, a local favorite.Owners Sandy and Rick Kordick wanted to bring something new to the community that locals wouldenjoy, and as a result offer their customers “pizza

with an edge.” Stadium is at 32278 ClintonKeith Road, suite 101, in Wildomar .

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If you’re worried about being a shy wallflower in the kitchen, then the best way to

get your culinary confidence kick-started is byhaving a teacher show you all the right moves.

Luckily, Temecula Valley residents who want to rock the kitchen can call on CelineCossou. A Paris-born cooking Instructor whohas been teaching the epicurean arts for morethan fifteen years, Cossou conducts classesthrough the City of Temecula’s Parks andRecreation Department. Her cooking lessonscover everything from making organic baby foodto international cuisine such as Spanish paella, aProvençal soup called “au pistou”, Italian risottoand sushi rolls to vegan dishes.

And this fall, Cossou, whose cuisine classeshave been on the city’s activities roster for thelast two years, is offering lessons on somethingsentimentally close to heart: dessert workshopson making pate a choux (classic French pastrydough used for pastries such as eclairs) andParisian macarons which are meringue-basedconfections.

But don’t worry if you’ve don’t have muchexperience with cooking because not only are her classes a lot fun, they are geared to teach peopleof all ages and all levels of kitchen art skills.

“I’ve had students like one young w who didn’t even know how to peel an egg

she came in to my class, and an 82-yea woman who had been cooking all her life wanted to learn how to make some new dthat she’d never dreamed of trying befsaid Cossou, who also offers classes thrMurrieta’s Community Services Departme

But it’s not just women who show uthe lively French cooking teacher’s classegourmet instructions, gossip and a good she added.

“Men like the classes too. Usually, have never cooked any of the dishes teaching, and it’s quite a different exper

for them,” Cossou explained. “One man, was in his sixties, told his wife that he wanttry my class because he’d never done anylike that before, and he participated on his He loved it so much that he ended up takinclasses altogether!”

The costs of Cossou’s classes offered thrthe city’s parks and recreation program genrange between $30-$45 per class or work

Additionally, she teaches a series of Eat We Well workshops which cover nutrition, heshopping, juicing and raw food demonstra

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as well as a workshop for touring the local farmer’s market.“Sometimes, all it takes to get people started on healthy, organic

eating is a trip to the farmer’s market,” said Cossou, who introducesher students to the local farmers for an education in which fruits and

vegetables are in season and how to cook them. “It’s a lot of fun, andnow I see my former students at the Farmer’s Market all the time.”

Believing that healthy eating starts young, Cossou also volunteers

to teach at Murrieta’s 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.

Raised in southern France, Cossou learned how to prepare food asa child by her mother’s side, continuing a long family tradition of greatcooking. Later, travels throughout Europe and the Mediterraneancountries expanded her skill with international cuisine, one that came inhandy when she married and settled in New York to begin a company

that specialized in organizing more than 5,000 cooking tours to Franceevery year.But after the 9/11 bombing of New York City’s Twin Towers,

Cossou and her husband decided to relocate. Eventually arriving in theTemecula Valley and pregnant with twins, Cossou soon discovered thatnew mothers and mothers-to-be here had few ideas about what foods toprepare for their children that didn’t come pre-packaged in a baby food

jar. Teaching mothers not to be afraid of making their babies’ food ontheir own, the cooking expert realized that there was a real interest inthis area for learning how to make simple, but fine food that would takethe routine out of ordinary cuisine.

In 2007, Cossou launched Celine’s Cuisine, a company thatspecializes in healthy-cooking education and catering.

As her students will agree, cooking great meals is more than

just putting the right foodingredients together.

“Cooking is one of themost satisfying experiences

we can have in life,” musedCossou, who has alsopenned a recipe book called“Pack a Lunch”, one of aseries of the “Cooking withTrader Joe’s” books.

“It’s a way for people toenjoy themselves, and forgetabout stress and problemsfor a while because they haveto pay attention to what theyare doing when they cook,”she said.

Cossou will be teachingclasses during the winter holiday months so if you are worried abouthaving two left feet (or two left hands) when it comes to making thosefestive feasts or delicious appetizers, she is the teacher you want toknow. 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

Tia Black PhotoCeline Cossou leads a cooking class.

“Cooking is one of the most satisfying experiences

we can have in life”


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Rosa’sRichly 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.Rosa’s 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) 728-8006Open daily 7am-11pm for breakfast, lunch & dinner

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 acocktail or a glass of wine at the Huki Lounge. Fallbrook Golf Club and Hukilau providebanquet services all year long for birthdays, weddings, golf tournaments, and other specialevents. Come see why Fallbrook Golf Club is the best choice!

2757 Gird Road, Fallbrook | (760) 728-8334 www.fallbrookgolf.com

La Caseta Fine Mexican Food After 29 years of serving Fallbrook, La Caseta has become synonymous with greatMexican 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

Fresco Grill and Wine Bar

Fresco Grill and Wine Bar is more than an Italian restaurant. Every item on the menu is made withchoice fresh ingredients. Diners can expect new lunch and dinner specials to delight their taste buds.Owner Leone D’Arcangelo insists on using the same European-inspired flavors that are found inhis 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

Trupiano’s Italian Bistro After eight years in Fallbrook, Trupiano’s Italian Bistro has become a Mecca for those who want to enjoy an authentic Italian dish while relaxing in a warm, vibrant and friendlyatmosphere. Whether enjoying a quick lunch with friends, dinner with someone special, or attending one of the monthly cooking classes, the experience at Trupiano’s is always sureto please. Catering services are also available. Sip on a glass of wine, try one of the dailyspecials 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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Café des ArtistesProudly living up to its motto of celebrating “art in food and art in life,” Café des Artisteshas a visually exciting ambiance with a menu to match. The menu features daily soups,gourmet sandwiches, salads, and plate entreés, all made on the premises from fresh, localingredients. This dining experience is a masterpiece in itself. Check out our website or giveus a call for lunch and dinner specials.

103 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook | (760) 728-3350 www.cafedesartistes.us

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) 728-4147Open daily 7:30-2:30 for breakfast & lunch, Thurs-Sat 5-8 for dinner

El JardínFor 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

The Broken Yolk Café

The Broken Yolk Café, 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 from6am-3pm, including all holidays! At the Broken Yolk Café our biggest commitment iscustomer satisfaction!

26495 Ynez Road, Temecula CA 92591 | (855) 229-YOLK www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com

Los Cabos Mexican CantinaLos 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 canchoose 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

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ookbooks continue to be second only to the Bible itop selling categories of book purchases. That’s real bthat you hold in your hand. No one is able to count A

of the on-line versions which must range from intimate h written family collections to truly serious cooks’ offeringslove the immediacy of the world of electronics.

For gifting you can hardly find a more perfectly schoice. Cookbooks themselves range from the “this is howdo that” to professional-level volumes that yield restau

quality fare.To make an interesting holiday menu, one need only pgood cookbooks and pluck some appropriate items and vo

you have a menu fit for royalty or your family and friends. are some recently published favorites….cookbooks (toand give) and recipes from those books that create our 2Country Review Holiday Menu:

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Menu

Betty Crocker 2011 Cookbook…1500 Recipes for the way you cook today is TheNew 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 menuby going to www.bettycrocker.com/BCcookbook. It’s all there PLUS from the website

you’ll be able to access 85 cooking videos plus 400 BONUS recipes that expand on eachchapter in the book. This is a good as it gets!

As applicable, recipes are noted as Fast, Lower Calorie, Lighter, Make Ahead andSlow 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 kitchenright 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 theperson who contributed a recipe that is published in the book. Wow! Appreciation andacknowledgement given is a rare attribute in our nearly anonymous corporate culture.Thanks Betty!

Betty Crocker’s Roast Turkey1 whole turkey (12-15 lb) thawed if frozen3 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 doesn’t 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 nottouch 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 presentexcessive 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.

Betty Crocker 2011 Cookbook 1500 Recipes for the way you cook today (John Wiley & Sons Inc)

• Roast Turkey

• Pan Gravy

• Stuffing of your Choice

Betty Crocker Cookbook 2011

• Baked Sweet Potatoes

• Baked Red Cabbage

with Apples and Bacon

Vegetables Revised by James Peterson

• Relishes: Cranberry Sauce

• Milk Chocolate Pudding

Pie with Salted Peanut CrustSinfully East Delicious Desserts by

Alice Medrich

Using a rack in your roasting pan keeps your bird separate from its juices.

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Baked Sweet Potatoes from “Vegetables Revised” (204 medium (8 to 12 ounces each) white or orange sweet potato

¼ cup to ¾ cup (1/2 to 1 ½ cups) unsalted butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Scrub the sweet potatoes and poke them in several spots w

fork or paring knife. Put the sweet potatoes in a baking dish

foil—don’t put them directly in the oven because juices ooze othe holes in the potatoes and will smolder on the bottom of the oBake for about 50 minutes. Turn the potatoes over after a

25 minutes so they cook evenly. Poke with a paring knife to see center is soft or give the potatoes a quick squeeze to feel if they softened. Serve with butter.

Makes 4 side-dish servings.

Vegetables Revised by James Peterson(Ten Speed Press Publisher)

If I adore vegetables it is likely that itis because I was blessed with growing upin Southern California where there is anincredible and affordable variety and witha mother who loved vegetables, too. I amalmost positive I’ve not met a vegetablethat I’ve not liked…yet. And likely with

James Peterson as my vegetable tutor I’ll beblissfully happy in the vegetable patch until I meet the Creator of allthose wonderful, colorful, unique and good-for-all-of-us veggies.

James Peterson is a cook for all cooks. He studied and cooked inrestaurants in France where vegetable cooking is much admired andhas taught for 20 plus years. He knows of what he speaks. In thehierarchy of cookbook authors, few rank higher than Peterson He has

won seven James Beard Awards. The book is as well suited to thebeginner as the master cook simply because no one does vegetablesbetter than Peterson. From the simple to the sublime, vegetables areelevated to celebrity status in this very special book.

The provocativetitle belies the honestyand beauty of thiselegant cookbook thatpromises “quicker,smarter recipes”.Medrich had formalculinary training atthe prestigious EcoleLenotre in France. Thisschool was credited

with introducing thechocolate truffle to

America when Medrichbegan making andselling them at her store,Chocolat, in Berkeley. This woman knows her chocolate! Sheknows the quick cakes, simple tarts and wonderful ways to dresice cream or fruit to make them elegant and delicious.

Medrich is an acclaimed cookbook author with more cookbof-the-year awards and best in the dessert and baking category awthan any other author.

Have a friend or two who likes sweets? Gift them with thisand hope they invite you to sample their yummy treats. You m

want to buy a copy for yourself, yes?

Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts by Alice Medrich(Artisan Publishers, 2012)

Baked Red Cabbage with Apples and Baconfrom “Vegetables Revised” (2012)

1 medium (2 ½ 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 vinegarSalt and freshly ground black pepper

Thinly slice cabbage. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.If using slab bacon, slice it into ¼-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 shouldbe 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 aslotted spoon and reserve.

Cook the sliced onion in the bacon fat over medium heat untilthey 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 thesugar 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 freshground 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.

Sweet potatoes can be covered with your favorite toppings.

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Milk Chocolate Pudding Pie with Salted Peanut Crust from Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts by Alice Medrich (2012)

For thE crust:¼ cup (1 ounce) salted roasted peanuts (finely ground)

2 tablespoons sugar¾ 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 cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups whole milk

7 ounces milk chocolate, very finely chopped

topping1 ½ cups heavy cream

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 tablespoons salted roasted peanuts

Position oven rack in the lower third of the oven and reheat theoven to 350 degrees.

For crust: Mix the peanuts, sugar, graham cracker crumbs andbutter 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 glassor a custard cup to press it evenly and firmly over the bottom and upthe sides of the pie plate.

Bake 12-14 minutes, or until the crust begins to set and colorsslightly. 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. Ua pastry brush or the back of a spoon, spread the chocolate eover the bottom and up the sides of the crust. Let cool, then chicrust until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.

For filling: Whisk the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt togin a heavy medium saucepan. Add about 3 tablespoons of theand whisk to form a smooth paste. Whisk in the remaining Using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, stir the mixture constover medium heat, scraping the bottom, sides and corners opan, until the pudding thickens and begins to bubble at the eabout 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute, thenthe chocolate and stir briskly until the chocolate is melted andpudding is smooth, about 30 seconds longer Scrape the hot pudinto the crust and level it with one or two strokes of the spatula

cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate the pie. When the filling is cool, and chill for at least several hours or overnight.

Just before serving, top pie with dollops or a swirl of the whicream and sprinkle with peanuts.

For topping: Chill beaters and bowl. Using chilled beaters whisk), beat the cream with the vanilla in a chilled bowl until ita soft shape.

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Qdoba MexicanGrill Opens in

TemeculaQdoba Mexican Grill, the fast-casual restaurant known for itsfresh Mexican fare, opened its first restaurant in Temecula

this summer, at 40788 Winchester Road (next to Men’s Wearhouse).Qdoba believes that their most important ingredient is the one youdon’t see – their love of food. This can be seen in everything Qdobadoes, from the way they prepare fresh ingredients each morning andthroughout the day, to the way they offer so much variety on their menuthat guests can create literally millions of different flavor combinations.In the restaurant, guests play an active role in the creation of their entrée by personally selecting each fresh ingredient that goes on their entree while it is hand-made in front of them. Every entrée, includingburritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and taco salads can be customized

to fit guest’s taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Guests canalso choose from Qdoba’s Signature menu, which includes MexicanGumbo™, Queso and Ancho Chile BBQ Burritos, as well as its Craft2™ menu. Craft 2 lets guests mix and match any two smaller portionsof 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-

calorie options, everyone can find a satisfying dish. For occasions outhe restaurant that call for Mexican fare, Qdoba offers catering, buffet-style Taco, Nacho and Naked Burrito® bars. Those planon becoming Qdoba regulars can pick up a Qdoba Rewards C

which allows guests to earn points toward free food each time

swipe their card with entrée purchase. Upon registering the newonline, guests also immediately receive a free order of chips and saregular drink and can sign up to receive offers and discounts via e

To learn more about the new Qdoba, find them on Facebook (www.facebook.coqdobasocal), or pay them a visit and enjoy a fresh, flavorful meal.

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Dr. Richard Goble offers high quality dental service with Village friendliness

1108 S. Main Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028(760) 728-2261 | www.drgoble.com

hen it comes to oering superior dental service and treatment in Fallbrook, no one oers better service than

Dr. Richard Goble and his team.

Since leaving his prestigious Beverly Hills practice in the 1980s to raise his family in Fallbrook’s safe commu-

nity, Dr. Goble has been giving his Fallbrook patients with broken, discolored and crooked teeth smiles they can

be proud of.

Dr. Goble oers 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.

Dr. Goble uses neuromuscular technology and diagnostic techniques to be able to treat

patients with headaches, stress and tension by orienting the jaw into the correct align-

ment, allowing treatment to be tailored specically for the patient’s problem. He

also employs a VELscope in his dental procedures, which allows him to be able to

detect oral cancer before it can be visibly seen.

In addition, Dr. Goble’s o ce has obtained CEREC, which allows for patients

needing crowns to have a great smile after just one visit. With this new machine,

Dr. Goble can give patients a tooth-colored ceramic crown that is laboratory qual-

ity and chemically bonded to the tooth, saving as much healthy tooth and gum tissue

as possible. is allows patients to skip impression materials, temporaries and multiple

dental appointments that typically come with cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Goble’s 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.

While Dr. Goble is professional in the o ce, he truly gets to know his patients

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

them around town,” he said, “and it’s rather touching to see kids

who went to school with my children grow up and bring their

kids to me for their dental care.”

Dr. Goble is pleased to announce that he has implemented a Cone Beam 3D X-Ray unit to his o ce. Typicaldental 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 morethan simple “at” x-rays. is new technology provides more complete visual information to study your case fromevery angle. Best of all, the original scan data can be duplicated anytime, to provide dierent specialists with images

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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. Thereare many causes of red eyes in children including bacterial or viralinfections, allergies or irritation. One of the most common causes of redeyes 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, butmany kids get it in both eyes at the same time. Conjunctivitis usuallydoesn’t 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 theinside 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 awaythe drainage from your child’s eyes.

In addition to bacterial infections, children can develop pink eyefrom allergies which will cause their eyes to be red, itchy, and tearing.

Viral infections can also cause pink eye. Besides being intenselyred, 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 pin

are contagious.TreatmentsBacterial causes of pink eye require an antibiotic, either to

drops or ointments. Kids can usually return to school about 24 after beginning treatment with an antibiotic.

Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with typical amedications, and topical drops.

Viral causes of pink eye do not usually require treatment, butchild will be contagious as long as he has discharge.

Whatever the cause, you should wipe away any eye discharge w warm moist cloth and wash your hands frequently in case it is contagOver-the-counter eye drops for redness and itching can also be use

Remember, most forms of conjunctivitis are contagious, soprevent your child from getting an infectious form of pink ey

encouraging them to wash their hands regularly and avoid rubbintouching their eyes.

If you think your child may have pink eye, talk to your pediatri Your pediatrician can help determine whether or not your childconjunctivitis and the best form of treatment.

If you have questions about conjunctivitis, or about Rady Children’s Specialists o

Diego and our physicians, please visit our website at rcssd.org or call (877) 885-

Red Eye or Pink Eye?by Colin Scher, MD - Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Rady’s Children’s Specialists of San Diego, Rady’s Children’s Healthcare Murrieta

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Welcome Tiffany Cavazos to Dr. K. Pat Brown’s Dental Staff

For an Appointment Call (951) 695-626927450 Ynez Road, Suite, 204, Temecula

www.temeculadentist.net

Dr. Brown provides Early Childhood Intervention, Orthodontics for Adults & Children,Cosmetic Dentistry, Implants, Invisalign, Lumineers, SnoreGuards,

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It’s convenient, easy on the gas tank, andclose to home. But best of all, doing

your holiday shopping at your neighborhood

stores and local businesses means that you arehelping to fill your city’s and community’srevenue stockings too.

“We promote the ‘Shop Temecula First’campaign year-round to remind people to shopat their local businesses,” said Alice Sullivan,president and CEO of the Temecula ValleyChamber of Commerce. “But what a lot of people don’t realize is that the revenue whichthe City of Temecula receives from Californiasales tax not only helps fund basic publicservices, but it also is used for putting on traditional special events over the holidays. And that is something which gives the city its wonderfulquality-of-life, small-town feeling.”

Because sales tax is Temecula’s largest revenue source, andrepresents almost half of the city’s total general fund revenue, it’simportant to keep those local holiday cash registers ringing, saidSullivan.

For every taxable dollar spent in southwest Riverside County cities,shoppers pay 7.75 cents in sales tax. Of that money, 6.25 cents goesto the state, one cent goes to cities and a half-cent goes to a RiversideCounty fund for regional transportation projects.

“Temecula receives one percent of the taxable sales in the city, andthat 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 Year’s Eve Grape Drop, an event which hasbecome a popular holiday tradition over the past

few years.California cities also can receive revenue

from property taxes, transient occupancytax—or TOT—which is derived from hoteland other lodging charges, utility taxes andfees 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

by HDL Cos., a firm which compiles sales tax data for cities aCalifornia, Temecula’s sales tax revenue was $6.4 million fosecond quarter of 2012, a whopping increase of 12.3 percent ove

year’s totals for the second quarter 2011.The “Shop Temecula First” promoted by the Temecula V

Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Temecula,Promenade in Temecula and the Temecula Auto Dealer Associaoffers local consumers program discounts and a sweepstakes gameparticipating businesses. For every $20 spent at one of the campasweepstakes program’s participating businesses, shoppers can rea “Scratch & Win” scratcher ticket. Prizes include a weekendat a local winery resort/spa and $1000 give away by a Temeculadealership.

Officials with the City of Murrieta also agree that it’s importainform residents to shop locally for taxable goods, even down to they put in their gas tanks.

“One way people can increase the sales tax revenue for Murrito buy their gas within the city ’s boundaries,” said Kimberly Davibusiness development manager for the City of Murrieta. “If somis job commuting to San Diego, and they always use gas stations their job, that sales tax revenue isn’t going to the City of Murrietagoing to San Diego. And that won’t help pay for the public servicroad repairs needed here.”

Davidson said that Murrieta, which — according to the H2012 second quarter report did receive nearly $2.7 million forquarter and posted a spike of more than 8 percent from the samelast year—utilizes an independently-funded “Shop Murrieta Ncampaign which is produced by a local marketing firm. Plans are

Keeping Tax Revenues Home for the Holidaysand All Year Long

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currently being developed to further increase the scope of the programin 2013 by adding more coupon programs and assisting merchants withmarketing discounts and customer incentives.

The City of Lake Elsinore has enthusiastically adopted its ownbuy-here-shop-here program too.

“‘Shop Local’ is a passion of mine, and the City of Lake Elsinorepromotes this all year round, not just at the holidays,” said CatheryneBarrozo, economic development representative for the City of Lake

Elsinore.“Sales tax is the largest single revenue contributor to the city’sgeneral fund, which not only provides services for our beautiful parks,police and fire, but additionally for seniors, libraries, streets and facilitiesmaintenance,” said Barrozo,adding that the tax monies alsohelp fund Lake Elsinore specialevents like Winterfest andFrontier Days.

For the fiscal Year 2012-13,Lake Elsinore is projecting salestax revenue of almost $8 million, or 31% of the city’s operating budget.

And the city’s buy-local campaign adds an environmentally-friendlytwist to some big ticket purchase items too, according to Barrozo.

“The City of Lake Elsinore recently adopted a Clean Car/Clean Air program designed to encourage the purchase of “Clean” cars as well as encourage our residents to buy these cars here in Lake Elsinore,”she said. “We are offering a $2,000 rebate for new cars and a $1,000rebate for used cars to Lake Elsinore residents only who purchase anycar which meets the clear air requirements and is purchased from aLake Elsinore dealer.”

Unlike the cities of Temecula, Murrieta and Lake ElsiFallbrook, the neighboring community to the south, is unincorpoand its revenue sources rely on obtaining grants and funding progfrom the County of San Diego, said Fallbrook Chamber of CommCEO Richard Kennedy.

“Because Fallbrook is not a city, it doesn’t get a percentasales tax coming back to us as do cities like Temecula and Murriexplained Kennedy, adding that Fallbook alone makes up ten pe

of the county’s entire unincorporated population.“So, while the county provides services like the fire departmensheriffs’ department and street cleaning, the funding for this area cfrom grants and programs offered through the county.”

In recent years, merchants have joined togto produce “shop lcampaigns and custappreciation events, withchamber acting as more of to” place for merchants,

Kennedy, adding that a Customer Appreciation Day was schedfor the holidays.

“So, while we don’t get sales tax revenue, the local merchants

how important it is to keep Fallbrook’s residents interested in shopin Fallbrook businesses,” he said. “It keeps the community vibran

just for the holiday season, but all year long.”

For more information, visit www.shoptemeculafirst.org/ ; www.facebook.com/tcs.murrieta?ref=ts&fref=ts; www.lake-elsinore.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/

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A few days ago I received a splendid invitation from Kris May,director of operations, to visit with her at Mount Palomar Winery inour Temecula Valley Wine Country. It was one of those typical per fect,fresh, and sunny autumn afternoons that we can’t but help take for granted in Southern California.

After having parked my car in the very spacious parking lot, I wasmet by a staff member who escorted me tothe covered patio adjacent to the restaurant where Kris was waiting. Walking along thepathways reminiscent of a Roman estate,there is an immediate feeling of being onan Italian holiday, without, may I add,the cost of a ship voyage or plane ticket.The sprawling lawns and gardens aremeticulously attended to, complimenting the picturesquely designed wide pathwaysthat 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.

My visit was on a Friday afternoon, and as I joined Kris atable, tantalizing aromas drifting from the direction of the restakitchen were confirmation of preparations for the now well-establ

way to start the weekend on Friday night, with live entertainment,food and amazing wine.

The restaurant, function rooms, and various levels of terare a perfect combination for hocorporate parties and, of course,fabulous wedding celebration.addition to the function rooms, are two separate, elegant set of rsituated on the estate for the bridegroom to prepare in for their wedKris said, “Mt Palomar Wineryhosted some of the most phenomcorporate functions and weddings

the photo opportunities are endless.”There is an immensely spacious terrace that can accommo

large parties or intimate celebrations. The terrace reaches an alt

Mount Palomar WineryClimbs to New Heights

by Ruth Haferkamp

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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 vineyardsand majestic mountain scenery. As all seasons in Southern Californiaare to be envied, winter presents an exclusive treat when the snow-capped mountains add yet another breathtaking experience.

Kris explained to me that in the evening, the whole estate istransformed into a romantic, magical delight with the splendor of

twinkling lights along the pathways and terraces where couples can befound on a leisurely stroll.

Kris, dressed in very elegant, business-like attire, shared withme that she has been a commercial broker of long standing. Themanagement of Mt. Palomar Winery approached her to take over therole of director of operations, in order to access her organizational skillsin running a successful business as well as her people skills.

A wine estate in Italy was the catalyst for creating the dreamhas come to fruition at Mt. Palomar Winery. Kris is the imagcompetence. She exudes warm hospitality. All these elements culmin a fusion of Californian and Old World charm.

Mount Palomar Winery, located on Rancho California Roadbeen growing and producing award-winning wines since 1969.

winery property includes facilities for crushing and fermenting gr

four cellars for barrel-aging the wines, and a complete bottling lineattractive guest center is Early California style with wine tastingsales, an Italian style deli and food-related gifts.

For more information please contact telephone: 951.676.5047 or look up

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