A summertime classic: Crafting the perfect BLT
Summer, especially August, has always been my favorite time of year to enjoy the bounty of amazing produce that peaks in both California and Michigan....
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Going beyond croissants at Petite Madeline Bakery in Oceanside
While regularly driving through Oceanside on Coast Highway, I keep an eye out for restaurants that may not be generating a lot of buzz but...
CRC tea fundraiser raises over $130,000
ENCINITAS — The Community Resource Center hosted its 29th Annual CRC Tea on April 20, raising over $130,000 for CRC’s comprehensive services, including domestic violence...
UCSD gets grant to re-open center to study seafood safety
REGION — UC San Diego was awarded $7.35 million from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health for a program to study...
Solana Beach’s Tidewater Tavern to close after 29 years
SOLANA BEACH — The beloved Tidewater Tavern was filled to bursting on Saturday for a dual celebration — that of owner Sam Lunde’s 60th birthday...
Carlsbad opera singer launches The Baking Mezzo pastry business
From performing in the title role in composer Georges Bizet’s classic French opera “Carmen” to concocting scrumptious desserts in a small home kitchen, Carlsbad resident...
Oceanside’s Valle restaurant earns first Michelin star
OCEANSIDE — After less than two years in operation, Valle restaurant has become Oceanside’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant. The award was announced in mid-July...
Mak Mak Organic elevates Asian street food in Oceanside
Over the years as a food columnist, I’ve been lucky enough to cover several consecutive restaurants that blew me away with their concept, preparation, flavors,...
Crispy Burger: There is a new burger in town, and it’s fabulous!
In North County, it seems as though we are presented with a new burger option every year or so. And given the lack of decent...
Where Herman Cook Volkswagen eats around town
I extended an invitation to Connor Cook and some of his staff to have some fun and take over this week’s column....
Lick the Plate: Peruvian-Cali fusion at Coya in Del Mar
In certain culinary circles the term fusion is scoffed at, and I’ve never understood that....
San Marcos blogger dishes out healthy, family recipes
SAN MARCOS — Carolann Lucian said she has always enjoyed being in the kitchen. The longtime San Marcos resident said she has early memories of...
Bringing the past back to life with food
OCEANSIDE — Where a printing press once whirred with life in the building at 401 Seagaze Drive, a kitchen now simmers with pasta, woodfired pizza...
Senior Gleaners gather surplus food to feed the hungry
Senior Gleaners are ready and super excited for you to join their efforts in gleaning surplus produce to help feed those in need....