AN EXERCISE TO HELP WITH ONE OF LIFE’S BIGGEST DILEMMAS Who Am I? Seeing yourself in a new way by combining your self-view with the perceptions of friends, family, and peers. Above a Johari Window is divided into four window squares. The philosopher Charles Handy thinks this concept is easier to comprehend if thought of as “The […]
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California is known for it’s wine country in Northern California, and for it’s magnificent, year round produce from Central and Southern California and for it’s healthy cuisine. All of these elements come together in this hearty vegan, rice and vegetable dish. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups of fresh sliced white mushrooms 1/4 cup white wine […]
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The Broad Art Museum’s exterior is an unusual lattice-like facade that floats around the outside walls of a rectangular building. The Broad Museum on Grand Ave. (downtown) is a contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli Broad and his wife Edythe, to exhibit their personal collection of modern (post-war) and contemporary art. The very unusual […]
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A favorite of many Bed and Breakfast’s in California is the “Dutch Baby” pancake, usually served with fresh berries and powdered sugar What Is a Dutch Baby Pancake? Pre-Made Blended Batter, a Hot Oven, and a very Hot Skillet are the “winning combination” for the perfect Dutch Babies! Start with a thin, pancake-like batter and a […]
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As we dined the scene above was the view from our table. 1500 Ocean Restaurant is the top-of-the-line dining experience at the Del Coronado Resort, and one of the top-rated restaurants in the San Diego metro area. 1500 OCEAN – A SCENIC 5 STAR BEACH-FRONT RESTAURANT Inspired by its beachfront setting at the Hotel del […]
Mmmmm Paella! Our connoisseur of dining-out has been at it again. He’s always on the hunt for great food and eating his way into new adventures. In this issue he tries brunch at “Bar Dough” and dinner at “El Five”… both in Denver, Colorado. AT BAR DOUGH Bar Dough is an Italian kitchen that […]
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By Cathy Addoms Fall is great when the weather cools down and the leaves change. But it’s also a time when things get busy as we head into the holiday season, kids may be going back to school and sometimes you just need some food ideas and options that will make your life easier. This […]
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THE BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC DEL CORONADO HOTEL AND RESORT. Hotel del Coronado (a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton) is an iconic destination on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, just minutes from downtown San Diego. It’s Coronado Island setting, with a wonderful white sand beach, captures the relaxed beauty and seaside charm of […]
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SAN DIEGO HAS BEAUTIFUL DAYS AND SO MUCH TO DO! San Diego is a beautiful city on the Pacific coast of California, known for its beaches, parks and a great year-round climate. It is approximately 120 miles south of Los Angeles and is adjacent to the Mexico border. The immense Balboa Park is the site of San Diego’s renowned […]
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Njideka Akunyili Crosby with her diptych painting “Garden, Thriving”, 2016. Photograph: Photo by Graeme Robertson taken for the Guardian. Njideka Akunyili Crosby is a Nigerian born artist living in Los Angeles. The painting below, “Garden, Thriving” is in the permanent collection of the LA MOCA Grand Avenue, in downtown Los Angeles, CA. The left […]