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at staying fit and healthy and doesn’t want the same struggle for her children. She points to body image problems, depression and hormone imbalances as examples of issues that can be addressed through diet. “See, touch, taste” is how Niki describes her approach. She believes that by giving vegetables to children every day, kids will adopt a vegetable-centric diet because they see it as normal.

hen Niki Rafatjoo sent her kids off to school with delicious and healthy lunches, she thought she was simply doing the right thing. She had no idea a business was bubbling right under her nose, until she started getting calls from other moms asking for her “special” lunches. Niki knew she was onto something when she literally “got called into the principal’s office” at her son’s school. Having heard the buzz, the principal wanted to know more. Once Niki explained her nutritional philosophy and motivation, the principal was on board and she was preparing 45 lunches from home every morning.

Niki realized she had the makings of a successful business and formally took on the role of The Hot Lunch Lady. She moved her operation into a catering kitchen and was delivering 400 lunches each day to ten different schools by mid-year.

Now in her second year, Niki has expanded to more local schools and turned her commercial kitchen into a bustling lunch spot.

Her own adolescent experiences and concerns about the next generation blossomed into a passion for nutrition. She admits to working hard

The Hot Lunch Lady’s mission is to also educate those she serves. Niki reminds parents that “our eyes get trained that a giant cupcake is the right size.” She speaks with parents about the needs of individual children and often has to convince them that “just because Michael Phelps eats 10,000 calories per day, your fifth grader on the swim team should not.” She emails parents if she notices that they’ve ordered juice for their child every day instead of water. “Little things mean all the difference in nutrition,” she says.

Niki also emphasizes that dessert should be a special treat…not a daily one. Her company offers it only twice a month, featuring such items as brownies fortified with spinach and mini applesauce muffins topped with frosting sweetened by pumpkin puree. The kids won’t taste the difference, but their taste buds will develop an acceptance of vegetables.

Niki’s other tricks-of-the-trade include flatbread pizza with tofu, sweet potato, broccoli and asparagus all hiding in the sauce and butter noodles infused with undetectable pureed squash. With hundreds of kids gobbling up The Hot Lunch Lady’s meals every day, parents can rest assured that their children are receiving hot, fresh, healthy meals that will go into tummies, not trash cans.

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Schools contracted with the company issue parents a passcode so that account access and management are just a click away. Parents have the ability to view expansive daily menus and order up to three months in advance.

Niki’s latest incarnation is her restaurant in San Juan Capistrano. She opened the kitchen originally so that school officials and parents could tour her facility and taste her food. Many parents inquired about meals for themselves after their “tour,” so Niki answered with a restaurant that complements her lunch program. The storefront also showcases her artisanal gelato containing locally grown fruit, sugar, water, whole milk and “nothing you can’t pronounce.”

With a background in event planning, The Hot Lunch Lady has also found a way to fuse fun and healthy food by offering private parties right in her San Juan kitchen. Kids aged 6 and up can celebrate their birthdays while learning how to run a restaurant, design their own aprons and prepare tasty meals and gelato. For a fabulous ladies’ or parents’ night out, The Hot Lunch Lady also offers Dinner with a Chef, where an exclusive 3 to 4 course meal is created by their chef and enjoyed by up to 8 of your friends. If you’re celebrating a special event off-site, The Hot Lunch Lady also provides an array of catering options to suit your specific needs.

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et ready to believe in the art of the impossible. Venture into a one-of-a-kind experience that lives and breathes at the 2011 Pageant of the Masters. This uniquely theatrical celebration of art in tableaux vivants or “living pictures” is a must-see event running nightly at 8:30 p.m. from Thursday, July 7th through Wednesday, August 31st.

The Pageant of the Masters is a stage performance that’s difficult to fully describe. Simply put, you must see it for yourself to understand and appreciate it. Over the course of roughly ninety minutes, approximately 20 works of art, from a variety of periods and medias literally come to life. Volunteer cast members pose to look exactly like their counterparts in original pieces through the magic of backdrops, lighting, costumes, makeup and props.

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Pageant of the Masters director Diane Challis Davy is convinced we could all use a little escape this summer. In her 16th year, she has ambitious plans for the 2011 Pageant and it’s spirit-lifting theme, Only Make Believe. Contrasting last year’s enormously popular and sold-out show depicting the rituals of daily life and shared experiences throughout human history, Challis Davy says that “In 2011, we’re going to venture into the world of dreams and imagination and present works by artists who went One Step Beyond.”

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Only Make Believe will also showcase the creative expressions of artists who devoted themselves to conjuring everything from Victorian historical fantasies to illustrations for fairytales beginning “once upon a time.” From the mythological legends of ancient Greece to evocations of classic stories of buried treasure, spooky encounters and the simple pleasures of playing dress-up, the 2011 Pageant promises no shortage of fantasy fun for the entire family.

Sharing the same grounds as the Pageant of the Masters, the Festival of Arts showcases some of the area’s most accomplished artists. The Festival’s prestigious juried art show features a variety of media created by over 140 local artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, handcrafted wood and furniture, jewelry, ceramics and glass.

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BBVD has forged a massively successful career with their high energy fusion of classic American sounds from Swing, Jazz, Dixieland and Big Band. Their multi-platinum albums include Americana Deluxe, This Beautiful Life, Save My Soul and HOW BIG CAN YOU GET? The Music of Cab Calloway. They’ve enjoyed hits such as “You & Me and the Bottle Makes Three (Tonight)” and “Go-Daddy-O” and placement in dozens of movies (including Swingers) and TV shows (Phineus and Ferb, Carson Daly’s theme song). Their career milestones include Super Bowl halftime shows, performing for three Presidents, appearances on Dancing with the Stars, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O’Brian.

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Currently in the initial stages of recording a brand new album, expect to hear some of the fresh cuts at the Coach House. “We’re actually getting to work through the new songs live before we record them and they’re really evolving onstage. The goals are always the same: getting better at what we do individually and moving forward in the same direction,” Marhevka said. “We’re looking forward to the Coach House show. It’s a classic venue that’s been around a long time for a reason.”

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The swallows are said to migrate to Goya, Argentina every October and return to their spring and summer home in San Juan Capistrano each March. The Swallows celebration began centuries ago when Mission Padres observed that the birds’ return roughly coincided with St. Joseph’s Day on the church calendar. The celebration has achieved international prominence since then.

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“People from all around the world come to the town of San Juan Capistrano to share in the rich tradition that defines St. Joseph’s Day at Mission San Juan Capistrano,” said Mechelle Lawrence-Adams, Executive Director of the Mission. “We are grateful for our swallows history as a means of welcoming the public and sharing this incredible historic resource with them and to invite the public to take part in all that we have to offer – dances, entertainment, bell ringing, exhibits and the opportunity to connect with family and friends.”

The celebration will include many events and activities, including live music, community presentations, special guest “Swallows Speakers,” Mission Parish school performances, ringing of the historic bells, an official press conference and history of St. Joseph’s Day and the swallows legend.

The celebration begins at 9:30 a.m. with a performance in the front courtyard by Mariachi Capistrano and will continue into the afternoon, concluding with the ringing of the historic bells at 3 p.m.

The day also will feature a Native American dance performance on the Central Courtyard stage beginning at 1 p.m., and later in the afternoon, a lecture by Dr. Charles R. Brown, a professor of Biological Sciences at University of Tulsa who has studied swallows since age 11. On Saturday, March 26th, the celebration continues with the Swallows Day Parade in Downtown San Juan Capistrano beginning at 11 a.m.

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c a t e r i n g by amelia winslow

Walking into What a Dish Café in Dana Point is almost like taking a quick trip to France for lunch at a cool French bistro. The quaint, relaxed ambiance is just what you’d want in a café and if the delightful lunch menu doesn’t quickly make this your new favorite place, the irresistible desserts certainly will.

Self-taught head chef and owner of What a Dish and It’s All About the Cake, Diane Richie, started her family-run business 15 years ago. Her light and fresh take on French bistro cuisine caters perfectly to Southern Californians looking for flavorful food made from simple, high-quality, locally-sourced and organic ingredients. Since freshness is a top priority at What a Dish, the menu changes seasonally to incorporate the best of what’s available.

During our lunch at the café, my friends and I enjoyed a few of the hot sandwiches, including the Croque Monsieur du Jour, the grilled vegetable with melted provolone and homemade pesto and the smoked turkey BLT, which came with house-roasted and shaved turkey breast. Each of the sandwiches arrived on perfectly baked Ciabatta bread alongside a remarkably tasty baby green salad with candied nuts in citrus vinaigrette.

Though we polished off every morsel, we did find enough room to taste the truffle-dipped cupcakes, petit fours and ganache-frosted brownies, all of which were divine.

In addition to the café which serves lunch, weekend plated brunch and a private Thursday night dinner featuring a four-course chef’s menu, What a Dish is a full-service caterer.

Whether you’re planning the grandest of weddings or an intimate dinner, they can create and execute the perfect menu. And no need to look elsewhere for your desserts, as their cake design studio – It’s All About the Cake – will bring your dessert dream to life. Specializing in smooth butter cream work, an exquisite and delicious cake of any shape or design is only limited by your imagination.

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When Tony Carbonara ventured to Southern California from Chicago more than 20 years ago, he had no idea that it would be the trip of a lifetime. He came to offer his construction expertise to his sister and oversee her new restaurant project. It was love at first sight between Tony and the warm California sun, and he’s never looked back.

Tony and his wife, Mary, created a family-centric atmosphere that has stood the test of time through his commitment to the local community and the support of his loyal customers. Tony says his secret is simple: “Work hard, play hard and give to anyone who asks.” That formula has proved successful— Carbonara Trattoria celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.

The Local Dish Magazine congratulates Tony, Mary, and daughter Christina on this milestone! To many more years of success…Salute!

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Passion, anger, love, laughter and romance all shaped by Noël Coward’s wit and comic genius sets the stage for perpetually dueling lovers Amanda and Elyot. In Coward’s most celebrated comedy, the two divorcees unwittingly book adjoining rooms while honeymooning with their new spouses, and quickly realize the folly of their new marriages. Impulsively and in the dead of night, they flee only to be caught days later by their jilted spouses while in a most compromising situation. Don’t miss Noël Coward’s stylish, savvy comedy about modern romance and the people we can’t live with – or without.

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