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We arrived at the bustling restaurant of Jake’s Del Mar in the pouring rain. Yet, even in such bad weather, business was booming. We were seated at two of the best seats in the house, with a beautiful view of the stormy ocean.  Our waiter, Andrea, was very nice and knowledgeable on all of the […]

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San Diego Restaurant Week Review: Top of the Market – A Top Seafood Destination Every year, I look forward to the biannual San Diego Restaurant Week, when I get to taste and experience new culinary delights. Top of the Market is the first restaurant that specialized in fresh seafood that I tried ahead of the […]

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Perry’s Previews Restaurant Review – Kous Kous is the Go To Place for Fabulous Moroccan Food! When you think of exotic Moroccan cuisine, what comes to mind?   Before I discovered Kous Kous, my favorite local Moroccan restaurant was “Marrakesh” in La Jolla where mom and I discovered our favorite Moroccan food, the B’stila,  a crispy, […]

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Perry’s Previews Movie Review & Director Interview: “Paperman,” A Flight of Imagination Have you ever looked at a total stranger and imagined what it would be like to spend a life with that person?  That is the story first-time Disney director John Kahrs is trying to tell through his delightful short film, “Paperman,” which plays […]

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I love the holidays!  I love everything about them – the lights, the decorations, the time with family and friends, the big dinners, the parties, apple cider, and anything pumpkin!  So, I’m always looking to make some of my favorites healthier.  Here is one of my favorites – Healthier/Lower Calorie (and gluten/dairy free) Pumpkin Rice […]

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For nearly 5 years, many of us have been using a very helpful feature of Google Maps to find our way around town. Launched in 2007, ‘Street View’ transformed the map as we knew it by virtually placing Google users in front of the address or business they were ‘Googling’.  With this technology, users could […]

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How would you feel if you are invisible, and not believed to be real?  Jack Frost (Chris Pine), a boy with silvery hair, blue hoodie, and a mysterious past, is the main character of the new DreamWorks animation “Rise of the Guardians” opening on Nov 21, 2012.  In one of my favorite early scenes of […]

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The holidays can be full of excitement and food!  Often times with all of the hustle and bustle we can be found a little stumped trying to figure out what to make for all of these reunions that we have the opportunity to participate in.  One thing that I like to keep in mind is […]

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REGISTER for the event HERE The Carmel Valley Life and The Harvard Cookin’ Girl – a boutique cooking school and event venue – are proud to announce a unique invitation for the Community Contributors and Leaders that make The Carmel Valley Life possible.  On DECEMBER 19th at 5:30 pm, guests are invited to join us […]

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(4 out of 5 starfish) Perry’s Previews Movie Review: Wreck-it Ralph is Wrecking Stereotypes Have you ever felt unappreciated and frustrated?  Ralph, the villain of the video game “Fix-it Felix Jr.” from Disney’s new animation “Wreck-it Ralph,” is looked down upon by everybody for just doing his job: wrecking buildings before Felix, the hero, fixes […]

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If you are looking for a great place to indulge on some delicious food, while enjoying an incredible view of the Torrey Pines Reserve Lagoon, you should definitely check out Iris Restaurant in Del Mar.  The restaurant is situated directly across the Los Penasquitos lagoon, on Carmel Valley Road, offering delicious lunch and dinner menus […]

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Carmel Valley is located in Northern San Diego and is situated in a area that allows for its residents a coastal living lifestyle.  Literally minutes away from some of the most beautiful beaches in California, Carmel Valley is a great place to not only spend your summers but to live year round.  There is no […]

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