Preserve the bounty of summer
It is the time of year when there might just be too much of one of the vegetables in our garden, and the UC Master...
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The summer menu delights at Lana Solana Beach
Most North County foodies are aware by now of this award-winning seasonal dining destination in the heart of coastal Solana Beach. And now with an...
Ancient Hawaiian surfcraft in Oceanside
It’s been over 40 years since the late, great Donald Takayama requested I announce the 2nd annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival....
Koakai Brewing up and running
The Japanese word “betsubara” roughly translates to “second stomach.” It’s typically applied to the sensation of having a little more room for dessert after a...
Ask Rexy: Hamburgers for breakfast?
Hi Rexy, I wanted In-N-Out for breakfast this morning, but my mom said that hamburgers are for nighttime. Why can’t we eat hamburgers in the...
Ask Rexy: Help! My hair is always tangled!
Hi, kids! Rexy here! When I was getting ready to start school, I wrote a letter to my Grandma about something that was worrying me....
The builders of North County
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens his friend.” — Proverbs 27:17 When I visit Balboa Park, I often find myself thinking about Panama....
Wellness from the Soul: Laugh for your health
Did you know that one of the quickest ways out of a stressful state of being is to laugh? Most of us know that stress...
Joey Cabell and the pig that changed surfing
From the mid-1950s clear through to the mid-1980s, Hawaiian-born surfer Joey Cabell was revered as one of the best surfer/watermen in the world. His competitive...
A ‘berry’ good time to make jam
In late summer of 1968, my maternal grandmother, Bertha Fritsch, would visit our small lakefront cottage on Lake Michigan to pick raspberries. Dressed in her...
Billy Ray Smith Jr.: Great player, better person
Billy Ray Smith Jr.’s impact on the field is well-documented. The former Chargers linebacker, a 10-year NFL veteran who died last week, was named to...
Still time to hit the Fallbrook Wine Trail
Looking for something fun to do this summer? The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce can help with that! For adults 21 and over, the Fallbrook Wine...
Please hate my books, Mr. President
Millions hang on Donald Trump’s every word, so I want him to hate my books. When a powerful public figure criticizes an author, the discussion...
Milton’s preserves its past while building its future
Since 1995, Milton’s Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery has been a gathering place where generations of San Diegans celebrate milestones and everyday meals over authentic Jewish...