The Journey of a Self-Taught Chef
If your mom was a good cook – not a great cook but simply a good cook – you probably remember the wonderful smells wafting in from the kitchen…great aromas every time she decided to spend some time creating those mini-culinary masterpieces that tasted so darn good. Whether it was a weekday breakfast, Sunday dinner, [...]
Welcome to your neighborhood casual, social, Greek Mediterranean restaurant. TavernaBlu is a friendly restaurant located at the Del Mar Highlands Towncenter (12873 El Camino Real in San Diego), and is a community favorite. When entering through its doors, you are instantly greeted with the kitchen’s delicious aromas, the sitting area’s comfortable and warm design, and music choices [...]
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It was my parent’s anniversary, and to celebrate the special occasion, I took my mom and dad to Sammy’s Pizza; one of my favorite gourmet restaurants in Del Mar which is also family-friendly. We have always loved to go to Sammy’s Pizza to try old favorites, such as Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza and the Chilled Roasted [...]
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The Carmel Valley Life is so excited to present the first Jimbo’s…Naturally! Giveaway Winner! Congratulations to Edie Hermes and the rest of the Hermes Family! Please continue reading below… Edie says that she was fortunate enough to “marry into” Carmel Valley nearly three years ago. While Pete and Edie were engaged, she suggested they find a [...]
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This ubiquitous duo are used in almost every recipe, yes, even in many desserts. They are found on practically every table at every Carmel Valley restaurant and on most tables when we eat at home. Yes, in some form, salt and pepper are everywhere food is prepared or consumed. They are the universal seasonings. So let’s take a [...]
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Sage Canyon Elementary and Sage Canyon PTA celebrated Healthy Choices Day on Wednesday, February 29th. It was a huge hit with the students and teachers alike! Sage Canyon PTA’s mission statement reads: “…to promote the social, emotional and educational development of our students and to encourage parent volunteerism and community involvement in our school.” On [...]
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Village Mill Bread Company has been bringing the community of Carmel Valley San Diego, delicious and fresh baked bread for a wonderful 17 years. Located in Del Mar Heights Shopping Center between Jimbos…Naturally! and Barnes & Noble, sits this little bakery that stops at nothing to bring its customers a variety and the very best [...]
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LEAN, GREEN AND DEFINITELY MEAN… We are of course, referring to the asparagus price wars between the produce departments at all our Carmel Valley San Diego produce purveyors that begin about this time of the year and last for a couple months. That bright green, crunchy, and oddly flavored but delicious skinny stalk that we [...]
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Carmel Valley Kitchen’s New Year’s hints, tips and suggestions for food that’s easier, more fun and economical to make, and is absolutely delicious…of course. These ideas and suggestions pertain to foods that are readily available in all of our grocery stores in the Carmel Valley San Diego community. And please email us with questions as [...]
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It’s the 7th annual San Diego Restaurant Week (Jan 15-20, 2012) and I went to Roppongi in La Jolla to review some delicious dishes exclusive to this week! I frequently go to Roppongi, one of my favorite restaurants, and try some of my favorite foods like the Polynesian Crab Stack and Mongolian Duck Quesadilla, but [...]
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I can’t believe I ate the whole thing! 3 key components to healthy weight management are setting short and long term goals, a structured schedule, and discipline. Yet when it comes to the holidays, all of those factors are put to the test. Here are 5 reasons why people tend to gain weight around the [...]
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During this Thanksgiving season, its important for the community of Carmel Valley San Diego to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are just some quick and simple suggestions to having a guilt-free Thanksgiving! Water Before the eating frenzy even gets started, down 2 glasses of water. Regulate hunger Speed up metabolism Turkey Oven baked NOT deep [...]
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