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Welcome to the Charter Issue of High Desert Lifestyles Magazine. Thanks for picking us up! We are excited to bring this venture to life, and hope you will enjoy it and be a part of it. It’s a work of love, and meant to reflect the beauty of this region and the people in it. As with all good projects, this magazine has already taken on a life of its own, with a diverse and wonderful crew of people jumping in. There are lots of people behind the scenes who have helped us get this publication launched – talented writers, artists and contributors; volunteers and wellwishers, and helpers of every kind. Many hands made this happen, and we are amazed and grateful at the wonderful spirit that has blossomed in the making of this magazine. You are invited to make this publication yours too. Send us story ideas, contacts, photos of your trips. Submit your art, writing and photography for consideration. Find us in the digital realm, and play with us. We look forward to bringing you beauty, love, inspiration and fun. Life is short. Love those around you. Photo shoot and interview for Enjoy, and we will see you again in May! home tour. Bill and Shanel of Paisley Taylor, Publisher
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CONTENTS March/April 2012
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Grower’s Guide
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Route 66
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Rattlesnake Canyon
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Inspiration
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Art Gallery
On the cover Farm to Table
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Wildflower Tournament
Locally grown foods are good for you, the community and the environment.
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Meet Short Sale!
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Five Spot Dining Guide
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Restaurant Review
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Cooking with Ostrich Eggs
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Community Calendar
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Arts & Culture
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House on the Hill A tour of an already iconic home
Larry Cusak and Vicki Langley open their house to High Desert Lifestyles Magazine
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Find out where to get it fresh A stop at the Ostrich Farm
Jeep adventures for off road fans Get it. Keep it.
Featuring Walter Feller’s Sunset & Candy
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Humor The Yard Sale
A Golf Classic Comes Back
An interview with our canine columnist
Ostrich and Emu egg dishes
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Wildflower Blooms What to look for, where to go
Ostrich flamed tableside at Chateau Chang
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F E A T U RE S T O RY
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By Cheryl Scott
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veryone knows that fresh fruits and vegetables are crucial elements of a healthy diet. They abound with nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber, and their taste far surpasses canned or frozen produce. And you can’t beat locally grown fresh produce for flavor and freshness. That’s because food starts to change as soon as it’s plucked from the earth and tender vitamins such as C, E, A and thiamine begin to deteriorate. Much of the produce sold at large super-
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market chains is grown hundreds of miles away, taking as much as a week to be packaged and trucked to the store, where it can sit on the shelves even longer. Produce may be picked before it’s really ripe, so it never reaches its nutritional potential. The High Desert is poised between the urban and the rural, and the proximity of farms, orchards and ranches yields a bumper crop of food that is available directly from farm to table. They say we are what we eat. We are in a unique position to get back to basics with the
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abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables sold at local farmers markets and small groceries. And let’s face it — there’s something sexy about preparing fresh produce and serving it the same day. The lush aroma of a rosy peach, the sassy snap of a green bean, the dulcet flavor of a ripe melon offer sensual pleasure that can’t be plucked off a supermarket shelf. Virtually endless variety is another advantage local farmers have over their giant commercial counterparts, who are restricted to crops that can survive long storage and the
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Small farms and ranches in the area produce
fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, eggs, cheese and even specialty products like ostrich eggs and meats and emu eggs. Sanzone Farms in Hesperia combined several unused plots to produce a wide variety of vegetables as well as figs and melons. It’s a farming co-operative in the truest sense. Owner Sam Sanzone supplies the know-how, garden planning, seeds and plants. Plot owners supply the water and maintenance. Hanuri Farm is a family-operated grower in the High Desert area that employs eco-friendly natural farming, never using herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers. Owner David Whang works with customers to determine and grow the varieties of produce they want, including vegetables and fruits that are natural and delicious. The farm also raises brown egg-laying hens, and roosters. His philosophy is to grow crops and poultry in the most natural conditions. A head of romaine at the supermarket may look the same as one grown by J&B Farms in Apple Valley, but J&B’s has been picked within the last 24 hours. The farm has been growing in Apple Valley for 20 years. They sell at farmer’s markets in Apple Valley and Hesperia, and to local co-ops. During the summer they will harvest tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, melons, eggplants, peaches, apples and grapes. The farm also raises chickens for fresh eggs. M&G Peanuts, run by Martin and Yolanda Gutierrez, sells about 700 pounds of peanuts a week at farmers markets in Apple Valley, Palmdale and Temecula. .
arduous transportation process. Local farmers plant what’s delicious, healthful and in local demand. Nutritionists say we should “eat the rainbow,” and the color spectrum at a local farmers market is unrivaled. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, phytonutrients serve as antioxidants, which enhance the immune system, alter estrogen metabolism, kill cancer cells and repair DNA damage caused by smoking and other toxic exposures.
The diversity available at local markets means that a larger range of nutrients and diseasefighting phytochemicals — which give fruits and vegetables their bright, deep color — is there for the taking. Fresh grown produce also has social advantages that match its superior nutritional value. Money spent with local farmers and growers stays close to home, working to build the local economy instead of being handed over to faraway mega-corporations. Because the food moves through fewer hands, more of the money
tends to get to the people growing it. Knowing where our food is from also connects us to the people who raise and grow it. Instead of a single relationship with a big supermarket, we develop a sense of community with those who are part of the food sources in the area. As spring unfolds, the farmer’s markets will open, extending their hours and adding entertainment, all to beckon you to come and enjoy the abundant pleasures of community, cooking and food. Enjoy! See next page for local growers guide ›
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Apple Valley Farmers Market FRIDAYS 12pm - 8pm Lion’s Park, Hwy 18 in Apple Valley Gary and Pam House 760-780-8060 avfarmersmarket@hotmail.com www.AppleValleyFarmersMarket.com
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Welcome to the O.K. Corral
Ostrich Farm!
Located off historic Route 66 in Oro Grande, the O.K. Corral ostrich farm is the largest ostrich production farm in the nation. Farm owner Doug Osborne raises thousands of head of ostrich each year. “Our hens start laying eggs around March, and we have hatchlings through September,” says Osborne. Most of the ostriches are kept at the Oro Grande farm, but those born late in the year won’t be able to weather the harsh desert winter, and are moved to a secondary farm in a more temperate location. The O.K. Corral is open for school tours, church groups, tourist groups, and individuals by appointment. “Just about everybody’s been through here,” says Osborne. “Kids love it.” In addition to the ostriches and emus, the farm boasts a hoard of tame birds and animals that will accompany you on your tour. Each animal has a name and a story, and is clearly part of the ranch family. A curious, tame, baby emu followed us around all day. She pecked at our cameras, pecked at our bags, snuck up behind us, and posed for photos (We weren’t nervous, really! Just don’t stare her in the eyes). Los Hermanos Caballeros are three proud and handsome show turkeys who trail
around in unison. Every snap of the camera set them to gobbling. They make an audible sound when they pump in the air to keep those show feathers up. Two giant white herding dogs will offer their heads for some affectionate petting as you learn about ostriches. They were kind enough to show their skills and set the ostriches to a thrilling run up and down the ranch corral. Around Easter time, the ostrich eggs are especially popular. “We have a line out the gate that time of year,” says Osborne. Ostrich eggs are carved to make lamps and sculptures. They are also painted, ornately decorated and sold as art pieces. Ostriches are direct descendants of Tyrannosaurus Rex, according to Osborne. The birds’ wings still retain a grabbing hook and while they are mostly vegetarian, the ostrich can hunt. Their running speeds can get up to 50 miles per hour. Just about every part of the ostrich has a use. Ostriches are used for meat, eggs, dog bones, museum skeletons, feathers, leather and more. The eyes are even used to train ophthalmologists.
Osborne and his birds are famous! Osborne has been featured on the Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe as well as various other television shows, and was recently featured in our sister publication, the High Desert Business Journal. O.K. Corral 8308 East Puritan Street, Oro Grande, CA 92368 www.UnitedStatesOstrich.com
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Off Road Adventures Rattle snake Canyon turn the page to JEEP EXCURSION AHEAD ››
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A DVEN T U RE
Ready for some adventure? Good weather in the High Desert means outdoor activity. And Jeeping is a favorite off road pastime. The Lamoreaux’ have shared some of their photos from a recent trip through Rattlesnake Canyon. Rattlesnake Canyon is a designated Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) corridor, located in Johnson Valley, approximately 18 miles east of the four-way stop in Lucerne Valley, off Hwy 247 at Burns Canyon Road. The desert floor trailhead starts at 3102 feet, climbing to 5750 feet, and will take you through sandy washes, rock gardens, canyons, Joshua tree flatlands, natural springs, livestock and old mining ruins. Side canyons are designated wilderness areas and are not open to motorized vehicles. The canyon is adjacent to other Johnson Valley OHV areas and near camping and riding areas including Soggy Dry Lake and Means Dry Lake. The entire corridor runs through private lands, owned by Billy Mitchell, who helped get the trail designated as an OHV. He will often talk to people coming through his ranch, and wants the corridor to remain open, which generally relies on OHV users following a few guidelines. Some off-roaders have gone too fast through the canyon, disturbing and injuring animals, causing the ranch owner to have to put down cattle and horses. OHV users are asked to slow down, keep dust and noise to an absolute minimum, give livestock the right of way, and don’t scare them off the trail. Cattle? The trail runs through cattle grazing lands. Do not disturb cattle watering at the springs. If cattle block the trail, just stop for a few minutes, let your engine idle, and the cattle will move out of your way without becoming distressed. Rattlesnake Canyon Trail Information: www.rattlesnakecanyontrail.com
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Mission:
Tread Lightly! Is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible outdoor recreation through ethics education and stewardship programs. Find out more at www.treadlightly.org. • Travel only in areas open to four-wheel drive vehicles. • For your safety, travel straight up or down hills. • Drive over, not around obstacles to avoid widening the trail. • Straddle ruts, gullies and washouts even if they are wider than your vehicle. • Cross streams only at designated fording points, where the road crosses the stream. • When possible, avoid mud. In soft terrain, go easy on the gas to avoid wheel spin, which can cause rutting. • Don’t turn around on narrow roads, steep terrain or unstable ground. Back up until you find a safe place to turn around. • Stop frequently and scout ahead on foot. To help with traction, balance your load and lower tire pressure to where you see a bulge (typically not less than 20 pounds). • Know where the differential or the lowest point on your vehicle is. This will help in negotiating terrain and prevent vehicle damage resulting in oil and fluid spills on the trail. • Maintain a reasonable distance between vehicles. • Comply with all signs and respect barriers. • Travel with a group of two or more vehicles. Driving solo can leave you vulnerable if you have an accident or breakdown. Designate meeting areas in case of separation. • Choose the appropriate winch for your vehicle size. • Attach towing cable, tree strap, or chain as low as possible to the object being winched. Let the winch do the work; never drive the winch. • When winching always inspect your equipment, use the right winch for the situation, find a good secure anchor and never winch with less than five wraps of wire rope around the drum. • When using a tree as an anchor, use a wide tree strap to avoid damaging the trunk of the tree. • Don’t mix driving with alcohol or drugs. • Respect the rights of others, including private property owners, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed. • Be considerate of others on the road or trail.
• Leave gates as you find them. If crossing private property, be sure to ask permission from the landowner(s). • Yield the right of way to those passing you traveling uphill. Yield to mountain bikers, hikers and horses. • When encountering horses on the trail, move to the side of the trail, stop, turn off your engine, remove your helmet and speak—you want the horse to know you are human. Ask the rider the best way to proceed. • Proceed with caution around horses and pack animals. Sudden, unfamiliar activity may spook animals—possibly causing injury to animals, handlers and others on the trail. • Do not idly ride around in camping, picnicking, trailhead or residential areas. • Keep speeds low around crowds and in camping areas. • Keep the noise and dust down. • Other habitats to avoid include living desert soils, tundra, and seasonal nesting or breeding areas. • Do not disturb historical, archeological or paleontological sites. • Avoid “spooking” livestock and wildlife you encounter and keep your distance. • Motorized and mechanized vehicles are not allowed in designated Wilderness Areas. • Do your part by modeling appropriate behavior. • Carry a trash bag on your vehicle and pick up litter left by others. • Pack out what you pack in. Practice minimum impact camping by using established sites, camping 200 feet from water resources and trails. • Observe proper sanitary waste disposal or pack your waste out. • Protect the soundscape by preventing unnecessary noise created by a poorly tuned vehicle or revving your engine. • Before and after a ride, wash your vehicle to reduce the spread of invasive species. • Build a trail community. Get to know other types of recreationists that share your favorite trail.
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I n s p i r at i o n
Inspiration is Contagious
By Dr. Andrew Thorn
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his is an exciting moment. As you turn the pages of the premier issue of High Desert Lifestyles, I hope you see what I see, and feel what I feel. 21 years ago I moved here to the High Desert. This is now my home. I have lived here longer than any other place in my life, but before I moved here, I lived long enough in other places to experience what it feels like to live in a place with a culture. That piece has always been missing for me here. For some reason, I have never experienced or connected with the culture of the High Desert. I know many of you feel the same way. To experience culture, we go down the hill. All that is now changing. In this issue. I see our culture. I see what makes the High Desert unique. I see who we are. I see what I have been missing, and I am anxious to see more. This magic is happening for you and me because Paisley Taylor felt inspired to give us a gift. It is something that we needed, but we didn’t know we needed it until she reminded us. She took hold of her vision because this is her home and this is her culture. Now, so many of the rest of us are wanting to be involved too. We can feel the magic and we want to be a part of it.
Why Inspiration Matters
Because success in our world is often defined by financial results, powerful positions and individual talent, we often stand on the sidelines overlooking the important role of inspiration. We think these other attributes matter more, so we spend a lot of time seeking them. The majority of us understand the role inspiration plays in awakening us to possibility, but we find it difficult to reach for it. The reach scares us. We don’t always understand how it works. When we press for it, it eludes us. It requires us to be something more that we
normally are. To fully embrace it, we must take risks that rarely make sense until we take them. These nervous feelings prevent many from living into their legacy. This fear can cause us to wait until the opportune moment passes by. Inspiration matters because it yields consequences that fill our lives with purpose and meaning. Here are some of its most significant results: mastery of work, focused engagement in the things that really matter, abundance of creative thought, increased feelings of self-worth and confidence, optimistic living and stores of confidence that help us be who were always meant to be. Living an Inspired Life
With so much to gain, why do we make it so difficult? The simple answer is because the busyness and business of life gets in the way. We want nothing more than to live an inspired life, but we are always too busy to do it. We live in a hallucination that sounds something like this: “I know I should be taking the time to get away and listen to the voice of inspiration, but I am too busy right now. This project is really important and I need to focus all of my efforts on it. It will be over in a few weeks, and then, life won’t be so crazy anymore.”
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You know as well as I do that one project barely ends before another begins. If we want to live an inspired life, we must be willing to take the time to be inspired; even during the craziest of times. Too many of us think that this means we must take time away from the craziness, but let me assure you that we do not need to take time away - we actually need to lean in. Inspiration is a natural consequence of being busy. It comes to us when we are in the flow of our everyday life, because that is when we need it most. An inspired life doesn’t require us to live in a remote place in solitude. It simply requires us to take a break to listen to what is inside us. These breaks are easily scheduled into our regular routine, and only ask us to sacrifice some of our time in front of the computer or TV. These moments enliven us and accelerate our ability to live into our personal next level. They breathe life into us. Oh by the way, the origin of the word has everything to do with breathing life into our beings. When first used, the word communicated this idea; “breathed into by God”. What could be more inspiring than that? Thanks Paisley for listening to your own voice and giving us this special gift. We are inspired by your efforts. Live Today! Love Today!
Dr. Andrew Thorn is a world authority in behavioral based leadership development strategies, and a pioneer in the field of positive aging. He holds hissignature Telios ExperienceTM at the Glass House in Apple Valley, bringing business leaders from all over to his intensive, legacy building summit. For more information about Dr. Andrew Thorn, go to www.andrewthorn.com, or simply call him at 760-559-3548. HIGH DESERT Lifestyle magazine
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A consummate fund raiser, Najah raised over seven thousand dollars at the age of 12 to finance an educational trip to China, through People to People Student Ambassadors, where she was one of 500 students visiting 5 different countries including Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and Hong Kong. The solar eclipse happened in China while Najah was there on her 13th birthday.
life, but you can still make something out of it and make your own destiny.” She and her brother Khalil Julian Williams, 13, are co-founders for the business Millionaire Mind Kids, an educational camp that began as a home-schooling program her grandmother, Delores Williams started when taking on the kinship role of raising Najah and Khalil. Both siblings put lesson plans together, teach and tutor at the youth camp which is coordinated through San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Alliance for Education. While they both teach all subjects, Najah likes to focus on financial literacy, teaching youth about the basics of money and credit management. She also teaches youth about managing their time. “I’m young. I like to hang out and have fun,” Najah says. “But there’s fun time, and a time to buckle down.” In her own school, Najah does find time to have fun, and is tight with her friends, including Celeste Scott, a senior now accepted at San Diego State University, who has been a mentor and older sister to Najah. “You need to find someone older than you, to help you and guide you,” Najah says, “because High School is no joke. It’s a lot of work.” Especially if you have the goals Najah has set for herself. “I want to go to a four year college, and play basketball,” she tells us, “San Diego State University, or a historic Black college.” She plans on majoring in Criminal Justice as a DNA specialist. And yes, the TV show CSI had everything to do with that. “It seems like the people in the lab get the most credit. I want people to say, ‘yeah, Najah Williams was able to catch this person because she saw something in the DNA’”. Najah graciously thanks us for the opportunity to be interviewed for her first magazine article. The key to her expectations for herself are made apparent by her men-
A basketball athlete in school, Najah looks up to women basketball players Lisa Leslie, Diana Taurasi and Candice Parker of the LA Sparks as role models. “I loooove basketball,” she says. “Everything revolves around basketball.” Najah was selected as a distinguished basketball player in Riverside and has been invited to go to Brazil.
tion of “first”. Of course she expects more to come. She’s just gotten started. “I want to be famous,” she says, about what drives her. “I want people to see me, and know who I am.” - Paisley Taylor
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unpacked my stuff and set it out on two old tables in the garage. I was worried about presentation, but I was too tired to get obsessed about it. Then I thought, “How am I going to mark everything?” I decided not to deal with that. Before I went to the bed, I sorted out into separate bowls bracelets, necklaces and earrings. For sure, this bevy of beautiful old pieces would bring in a huge pot for me.
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Then I thought, “Oh, I have to make signs because I know it will be too much to do in the morning.” I got two boxes, put “Yard Sale” signs on both sides of both boxes and secured them down with duct tape. As the wind here can be fierce and unpredictable, I filled four glass jars with water. I put two jars in each box and put them in the car. OK, so I’m not the earliest of risers, but I did manage to be up at about 8 a.m., thinking
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it doesn’t matter, this is my life and my time. I took a shower, got dressed, fed Picasso (my dog), and made myself a sandwich. At 9 a.m., I jumped in the car with my signs and drove to the corner of Central and Waalew roads. Rushing home to get there before the crowd, I pulled out the tables. I pulled out the borrowed wheelbarrow, lined it with plastic and filled it with clothing and pillows. I anxiously laid out a blanket and put in miscellaneous
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stuff. Again, important things like a hook rack that hangs over the door, an old fireplace grill, a plastic cell phone carrying case and other really, really important stuff. Finally I could relax. I sat in a green fold-up chair. Picasso wanted to sit in my lap. An hour passed. Cars went by in both directions. I didn’t have balloons, so I tied a bunch of plastic shopping bags and put that on top of the mail box. I was sure people would just stop in their tracks, wondering what was going on with this fabulous yard sale. Another hour passed — no customers. I called a friend and we talked for a while. Picasso was sleeping in my lap. Finally, I saw a large white SUV drive by and turn into my neighbor’s driveway — and they stopped! They stopped in front of my house. This disturbed Picasso. He growled and barked as the man approached, wearing one earring in the top of his ear and smoking
a cigarette. He was looking at my stuff. I was getting nervous — is he really going to buy something? Yes. He asked, “How much is this?” as he pointed to a small storage unit about 10 inches high with three drawers. I proudly belted out, “One dollar.” There was another box the same size, but it had two drawers missing. He asked, “Do you have the other drawers?” “No,” I replied. So he gave me $1. As he was leaving, he asked me about the mailbox I was selling. Again, I said, “One dollar.” He told me he had to check with his wife. I guess it was too much, because he didn’t come back and get it. He did mention that kids had to go to the bathroom. After that, I figured I had made as much as I was going to make today. I started throwing all kinds of “important stuff ” in my trash can. I didn’t want to repeat this adventure again. I
decided to take everything that I didn’t throw away to the Salvation Army. Important stuff, again, like an easel I couldn’t use, a rocking chair my ex-significant-other made for me, and an old, ugly table lamp I’ve had for a long time. As I drove to the Salvation Army with Picasso, I had a feeling that I might miss some of this stuff. No, maybe it was just a little fear of letting go of stuff that takes up space and gives critters a cozy home. It always greeted me when I came home and there it all sat, in my garage, taunting me. There are a few things I did keep: a Lucite handbag from the ’50s that I’m sure I will never use, an unused set of silverware from my ex, and a hidden camera you can use in your car at night. Maybe I’ll save these for my next yard sale. And maybe I’ll make another buck.
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Born in Chicago, Illinois, Andrea Willow is an emerging artist who now makes her home in Apple Valley, CA. From an early age she has always favored her creative side, and her life’s journey has been laced with artistic expression. A true renaissance woman, Andrea has been a writer, a designer of jewelry and clothing, a stand-up comedian, and is currently an abstract mixed media artist. Most recently she has exhibited at the Performing Art Center at Victor Valley Community College, Eclipse Gallery, and at the Artists of the High Desert. While in Los Angeles, she exhibited at a show in West LA and sold several pieces. As Willow tells it, “In fact one client saw a piece out on the sidewalk as she was driving by. Driving almost a block, she put on her brakes, put her bright yellow SUV in reverse, jumped out of her car and purchased a beautiful piece on the spot.” Others have purchased her work as they fell in love with a piece, and some have commissioned artwork from her. Willow’s style is unique. Using wood as her canvas, her pieces reflect a dream-like quality, a whimsical fancy, and a visual feast for the viewer.
Meowser Quartet by Andrea Willow. Photographed by Beverly Kennell
The viewer is challenged to pause and look for subtle images emerging through color and textures. Andrea received her BA from Antioch University, has studied at the Center for Art in Pasadena, CA, and taken many art classes and private lessons over the years. For a private showing, Andrea can be contacted by email at picassotp@gmail.com. Her work can also be viewed at FineArtAmerica. com, with a search by artist’s name.
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pring brings flowers, and in the usually dry desert, winter rains bring tender desert blooms. Lots of them. They don’t last long, but they can be plentiful, carpeting vast expanses of desert with a single type of flower, or a riotous mix of varied blossoms. Wet winters will yield bounteous blooms, but even dry winters will supply enough moisture for the hearty yet delicate beauties to show. The most famous wildflower blooms in our region are at the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve. The duration of the blooms, and even the color of the flowers, vary from year to year, ranging from the classic orange, to a deep, almost-red. Photos cannot capture the breathtaking beauty of these vast blooms, so this year, plan on taking the family for a day trip. Mix in a picnic, and make a few interesting stops along the way. The route to Antelope Valley includes Route 66 museums, vintage shops and fruit stands through Pearblossom and Little Rock,
and any number of great-find restaurants and fun discoveries. Wildflower season can start as early as mid-February, and lasts through mid-May, with the best viewing generally occurring in Mid-April. The Visitor Center will open this year on Sunday, March 18, offering tours for the 2012 wildflower season. Check on wildflower status via their website, which includes photos, and descriptions of what is blooming. While the California Poppy is the star of the show, other blooms include owl’s clover, lupine, goldfield, cream cups, coreopsis, fiddleneck, filaree, red maid, fringe pods, sun cups, forgetme-not, wild onion, evening snow, slender-keeled fruit and more. The Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve boasts eight miles of trails, including paved sections for wheelchair access and benches; a gift shop; shaded picnic tables and other amenities. Wildlife includes meadow larks, lizards, gopher snakes, rattle snakes, coyotes, bobcats, mice, gophers, kangaroo rats, and insects. ›
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Karen Winters, a California Impressionist Landscape Artist uses oil colors, water colors and pastels to create beautiful renditions of California scenes. Her artwork can be found online at www.KarenWinters.com. She also blogs about art on www.KarensBlog.com.
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While many cactus plants are not native,
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Our local area has great wildflower blooms, carpeting expanses of flat desert, or tucked up in the foothills. General areas for blooms include:
they are often part of our water-friendly landscaping. Cacti bloom in an a bundance of beautiful colors.
• Highway 18 between Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley • South Apple Valley along Deep Creek Road, Bowen Ranch Road, Roundup Way • Foothills in the Marianas, accessible by car, foot or horse • Rolling canyons of Oak Hills, including Summit Valley Road • Cajon Pass and Cajon Summit • Lone Pine Canyon Road is a great area to enjoy candlewood blooms. • Cajon Pass blooms with Spanish Broom, a fragrant yellow (invasive) bush.
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Hiking? Bring water, food, camera, binoculars, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, hiking boots or shoes, and hiking stick if desired. Dress in layers.
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Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve 15 miles west of Lancaster 15101 Lancaster Road Lancaster, CA 93536 (661) 946-6092 www.parks.ca.gov • Vehicle entrance for K-12 School Groups is free with advance registration. • Day-Use tickets are valid for entrance on the same day to any other California State Park charging the same or lower rates. • Go online for information on applying for our Golden Poppy, Annual Day-Use, Disabled Discount, Distinguished Veterans, and Golden Bear Passes. • Dogs are NOT allowed on trails with the exception of service dogs. We request that service and medically-necessary dogs wear distinguishing markers to avoid misleading other visitors. • While visiting the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, we also suggest you visit the Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park, located seven miles west of the Poppy Reserve just past 210th
Parking Fees $10 per vehicle $9 per vehicle with a senior on board (62 and over) $5 per vehicle with DPR Disabled Discount Card (see below) Small busses (9-24 passengers): $50 Large busses (25 or more passengers): $100 Street West. Here you will see a native Joshua Tree and Juniper woodland, one of the few left of this habitat which once spread across the Antelope Valley. In favorable conditions, Joshua Trees bloom with soft white artichoke-shaped flowers. • There is a short self-guided nature trail located at the park and information panels about the woodland, and it’s a haven for local wildlife so keep your camera ready. Admission is free and dogs are allowed on-leash. Watch for the sign on Lancaster Road and park along the fence line; the pedestrian walk-through is adjacent to the locked vehicle gate on the north side of the road. • Additional nearby State Parks are Saddleback Butte State Park 32 miles east, and Red Rock Canyon State Park 60 miles north.
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Short Sale
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Short Sale has been invited to write for the High Desert Lifestyles Magazine. Let’s hear what she has to say.
So, tell us a little about yourself, Short Sale.
Well, I was only two months old when I was abandoned by my family. They had been irresponsible, they couldn’t find a home for me, and I was dumped at the shelter. Yes, dumped! Can you imagine? Cute little me. I may have been tiny, but I was hugely indignant! I had to sleep on concrete! Really – concrete, no pillow! I thought it was temporary; but my family didn’t come back that night or the next. What were they thinking? What happened?
Well, luckily I was soon chosen to be a raffle prize for the Town of Apple Valley’s Paws N’
Claws Pet Fair. Maybe it was because I have such presence. I suspect I was picked because my wild white and gold hair made me a look-alike for the Food Network’s Chef Anne Burrell. And, some say I’ve got a bit of her rock star attitude, too. Wow. So who won the raffle?
I overheard a lot of people who bought raffle tickets claim I definitely was worth it. I heard them tell each other how they were helping the shelter; folks came over to tell me they just had to have me… I felt more special than I had in a long time. When the winning ticket was announced, two people came running to me. I was
Short Sale’s Faves Favorite Book Mr. Dog , A Little Golden Book by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Garth Williams. “Crispin is an old fishin’ buddy of mine,” says Short Sale. “We go way back.” Short Sale is working on a book deal of her own, about real estate. “Back yards are very important,” says Short Sale. “Owners tend to overlook important amenities like digging spots, and underneath porches.” Favorite Bone The one buried just next to the barbecue pit. “I hear ostrich is all the rage at upscale pet shops,” says Short Sale. “Myself, I like dinosaur. I have a T Rex rib, and a couple of Brontosaurus ankle bones. I caught those myself,” she adds. Favorite Bad Thing “The naughtiest thing I’ve ever done? Well, I’ll tell you the second naughtiest. My family likes to barbecue, and once we got into the cooler the night before and ate all the ham. That was a good time. We still laugh about that one.” The first naughtiest? “Well, I haven’t gotten caught for that one yet,” Short Sale says, looking around.
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cuddled, kissed and oohed and ahhhed over by April Gower, who’s a Realtor® (and now you know why I’m named Short Sale), and her daughter, Kylee Rae who had been buying up as many tickets as she could. Both were thrilled to have won me.
Apple Valley Animal Services is already making plans for this year’s Paws N’ Claws Pet Fair on September 8, 2012. For more information visit www.applevalley.org or to sign up in advance for contests and demonstrations, please call Animal Services at (760) 240-7000 X 7555.
What’s your new home like?
Well, I have to tell you, I’m the one who really got the prize. Living with April and her family is pure heaven. From our 7-acre Mohahve Canyon Ranch where I play, to the Shear Realty Lakeside offices where I work, life just doesn’t get any better than this! Well, except if you’ve been asked to author a pet column for High Desert Lifestyles magazine. Imagine that – your favorite companions are a “lifestyle”!
To find a new best friend at the Hesperia Animal Shelter, call (760) 947-1700. Contact Wee Bar None Ranch if you can offer a temporary foster or permanent home at (760) 961-1859. If you’re not in the position to give any shelter animal a forever home, a donation of much needed resources to any of them would be most appreciated.
Are you excited to be a writer?
Oh, I couldn’t wait to start writing. My BFF, April, told me that the editor wants me to cover a lot of different pet topics. Only, as April informed me, I can’t type – apparently I lack opposable thumbs – so she fixed me up with a typist. What will you be writing about?
We’ll be writing about all things animal. Having a slightly juvenile sense of humor – after all, I’m only 8 months old - I am interested in two significant dates in the month of April. Both promote awareness of a cardinal rule when around most pets, which is “Pay Attention to where you Step”. April 25 is Don’t Step in the Dog Poop Day. This is an admonition to dog owners – not the dogs themselves, as most dogs are quite unaware of where they are walking. Dog shows, dog parks and boarding kennels have an abundance of obstacles in which you shouldn’t step. Poop humor aside, keeping your dog’s back yard feces-free has benefits other than keeping your shoes clean. More about that in another article. And the last Friday of April is always Hairball Awareness Day. Sure, all you feline lovers think cats are so elegant and graceful. Yeah
When will your breed be judged at the Apple Valley Kennel Club show? Information should be available a few weeks before the event date. Visit www.jbradshaw.com/shows.htm; shows are listed by date.
– they’re all that until they start hacking up a hairball. Cats, narcissistic creatures that they are, really don’t care that you are nauseated by the repulsive mass of recycled fur they have left in the middle of the room. Hairball Awareness Day mostly benefits the human who carelessly walks through the house without looking for soggy piles of regurgitated cat hair. So be aware. Be very aware! Any other events to be aware of?
Yes. Also mark your calendars for the annual AKC dog show presented by the Apple Valley Kennel Club on May 12 and 13 this year at Victor Valley College. With nearly 1,500 dogs vying for Best in Show each day, if you visit, you will do well to remember our earlier lesson: “Pay Attention to where you Step”.
Kids! The Town of Apple Valley offers two Jr. Pet Keepers camps in March to coincide with local school spring break schedules: March 1216 and March 19-24. Children learn responsible pet ownership. Register at 760-240-7000 x7555. Support the Apple Valley Municipal Animal Shelter at the 2nd annual Furball, March 30, 2012, 5:30 to midnight. Chicago Speak Easy theme – dress accordingly. Event includes benefit dinner and features the Phat Cat Swingers. Apple Valley Conference Center, 14975 Dale Evans Parkway. Contact Town of Apple Valley at 760-240-7000.
Thank you, Short Sale!
Thank you too! I look forward to keeping you all “in the know” about your best friends!
Our regular columnist, Short Sale, is available for speaking engagements and magazine signings at the Shear Realty Lakeside office.
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Two welcome mats greet visitors in front of the double doors of Larry Cusack and Vicki Langley’s Apple Valley home where they have lived since August, 2011.
Their home is a landmark sitting high atop a hill with spectacular views of the high desert. During the two-and-a-half year construction time, rumors flew that their home would be a casino or even Johnny Depp’s house. It somehow seems more fitting that the residents are Apple Valley born and bred, and both graduates from Apple Valley High School. Vicki laughingly recalls high school days when the barren hill, except for the water tanks, was a teenager hangout called The Plateau, “I never dreamed I’d live here one day.” When the property, consisting of four lots, went up for sale, Larry bought them with best friends Susan and Scott Nassif. Building on the site in tandem, Susan and Scott now live in the adjacent home on the same hill. Larry and Vicki’s home is loaded with the latest in technology, including high tech home entertainment systems, security systems, remote control of the outside Jacuzzi and salt water
pool, temperature sensitive fire sprinklers throughout the house, control panels to run five heaters on the patio and seven air conditioners, and security intercoms programmed for different rooms and to admit people through the front gate. Supporting the technology are two walk-in data rooms. The abundant technology is not surprising since that is Larry’s business. President and owner of Apple Valley Communications, Larry’s company provides vast range of high tech services including fire alarms, security, phone systems, master clock systems, intercoms, data cabling, and fiber optics. The house has been “broken in” with a hundred-plus guest Superbowl party and an open house is planned with the Nassifs, who share many of the same friends. Political and other events are planned for the home as well. see next page ›
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The home’s architect and designer is Robert Martinez and Associates of Victorville. Robert Tinsley of Apple Valley was the Construction Manager. KB Designs of The Woodlands, TX was brought in to the interior design. As anyone being toured through the house will learn, Larry and Vicki always give credit to those who had any part in the design or decoration.
But Larry is first and foremost a family man, and one can imagine the fun their families, including six children, some of whom work in the company, eight grandchildren (with another on the way), and one great grandchild must have when visiting. Before we head outside, Larry turns on the waterfall so we can “see the infinity edge of the pool” which overlooks a full view of the desert all the way to the mountains. There are rock speakers for music and five light switches to run the heaters on the patio. An outside spiral staircase leads to an upstairs patio. Heading back indoors through the great room with its tall ceilings and high windows, Larry gives credit to Victorville Glass for all the windows and glass in the house. 34
The beauty of the Great room is scheduled to be featured in a brochure. The kitchen features a large flat screen TV mounted in the corner, which Vicki is having Larry connect to her iPad. Then there are granite counters, two pantries, an island, and beautiful custom-designed distressed cabinets, thanks to Bill Warren of Apple Valley. Vicki relates how workers used chains and other implements to distress the wood. The cozy, but not tiny, breakfast nook has flooring on the ceiling. In addition to the beautiful, large dining table in the separate dining room with a ceiling that matches the entryway, the highlight of this room is a unique addition of a walkin wine grotto. It took a week to decorate.
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Vicki credits KB Designs for the home’s interior design work. Heading back towards the Master suite, we stop to see the laundry room with cabinets that won’t let the doors slam, one of the five bathrooms, and the TV room with surround sound where Larry and Vicki relax in the evening. There is a barbecue right outside on the patio. The highlight of the Master bedroom is the four-poster bed with carved columns. This lighter wood piece is mixed with dark end tables. Electric blinds allow for shade or sun. The Master bath has a spa, double sinks and granite counter tops. The walk-in, nautilusshaped entry to the shower features many different tile patterns. High Desert Tile did all
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Named Apple Valley Citizen of the Year in 2010, Larry Cusack is no ordinary native of Apple Valley. He is a member of the town’s Apple Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors. He has served on the town’s parks and recreation board and is a member of the town’s planning commission. He is also a leader on the Victor Valley College Foundation. Apple Valley Communications was established in 1956 by Larry’s father, Earl. In the early 80’s, Larry, who was working with the company, bought it. At the time, the company employed three people and sold two-way radio communications systems. Today, Larry has sixty employees and the company provides communications services to school districts throughout southern California as well as Federal government agencies in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Many local residents and businesses have Apple Valley Communications monitored security and fire alarm systems.
the tile work throughout the house, including the elegant Travertine flooring. After leaving the Master bedroom, we get a quick peek at the attached four car garage. Next, we travel upstairs where the children stay when they visit. At the top of the stairs is the game room with its pool table, ping pong table, flat screen television, refrigerator and sink. The main guest bedroom is for “whoever gets here first,” says Larry. There is a patio off the side, with a view down to the pool and over the desert, and another bathroom featuring a round shower with a unique, custom tile design. Down the hall are “a couple of grandkids’
rooms,” one for girls and one for boys. The girls’ room has a trundle bed and a patio. The boys’ room is masculine with a rustic bed, recently painted and distressed, from a previous home. Larry demonstrates the intercom and says, “They call us.” The kids can choose any room to talk to or all rooms at the same time. They can even open the gate from their room to let their friends enter. Not to worry. Larry’s wireless alarm system transmits back to Larry’s office at work. Feeling privileged to have toured this magnificent home, we say goodbye to the gracious Larry and Vicki. May they have many wonderful, happy years in their home on the hill.
Larry’s late wife of 25 years, Sue Cusack, collected hundreds of historic lunchboxes during her lifetime, and Larry and Vicki chose several with a western theme to display throughout the house. There is a “Trigger”, a “Roy Rogers and Dale Evans”, a “How the West was Won”, a “Have Gun Will Travel” and a “Chuck Wagon” lunchbox. And who would not have loved to carry to school “The Magic of Lassie” lunchbox? Vicki and Larry met in 9th grade, where they had lunch together every day. They were re-acquainted in 2010, and it was their relationship that brought Vicki back to the High Desert from Alabama. Vicki and Larry are now engaged.
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Don’t Miss Out on the First Annual Dream Home Makeover! Do you want a home makeover? Just ask! Lamoreaux Homesource Residential Group is accepting applications for their first annual makeover contest. Just drop by the HomeSource office, or get an application from their facebook page. Write a paragraph about why you need or want a makeover, or nominate someone you think deserves it. A random entrant will be selected each week through June, when a panel of judges will review the selections, and pick a winner! Good luck!
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Farmer Boys, Hesperia Road Opa! This Greek-family owned franchise restaurant dishes up fresh like they mean it. And they do! Nearly any day you can find owner Pete Philippou at the counter taking orders, dishing food and patrolling the dining area with an eye to perfection that only comes from pride in ownership. Melissa Philippou, Pete’s better half, is off the restaurant scene momentarily with the arrival of the youngest kitten in their crew of three girls plus an angel. Come for all things Americana: juicy burgers, whoppin’ sandwiches, lavish salads, exceptional fried zucchini and onions rings, real ice cream shakes and one of the world’s better iced coffee drinks! Diner meets drive through at Farmer Boys. Don’t mistake for fast food!
Mary Ann’s If you can’t go home (or if, say, no one at home is that great of a cook), then go to MaryAnn’s! Home cooking in a country kitchen setting is the specialty of the house. Their baked goods are dreamy, including towering cream puffs, luscious cakes, and zucchini bread. American food reigns on the menu. They’re dishing it up for breakfast lunch and dinner, except for Sunday and Monday when they close at 2:00. As the owner, Mary Ann says, “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first!” 8832 Orange Street, Hesperia, CA ❘ (760) 956-7400
12916 Hesperia Road, Victorville, CA 92395 ❘ (760) 243-4844
Juliano’s Italian Restaurant Nice, traditional Italian comfort food. Need we say more? Located in an unassuming strip mall, it’s an easy miss. But the food is lovely, and the service is always great. Pasta, Pesce, Carne, Vitello, Maiale, Caldi, Dolci, Vino. Kevin B. from Hesperia says they have the best meatballs in the valley – if you don’t agree, you can take him on at Yelp. Full bar, take out and catering. Bellissimo! 12052 Hesperia Road # 9 Hesperia, CA 92345-1808 (760) 949-0595
Pita Stop The name sounds fast food, but it isn’t. This Mediterranean grill is soooo good. You have to be dedicated to find this place, because it’s up behind American Security Bank in the Spirit River Center. So really, you have to mean to go there. And it’s worth it! Shish Kabob, Shawerma, Tekkah, Gyros, Falafal, Spanikopita, Hummus, Tabuli – all fresh at this upscale, stylish restaurant. Go today! 16020 Apple Valley Rd # B4 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 946-9010
Chateau Chang Get fancied up, or at least change out of that T-shirt. Chateau Chang is the High Desert’s fine dining destination. A fave for those who know about it, join the white collar crowd for lunch, or come for an upscale dinner. Chang’s features seafood, steak and Asian cuisine, as well as the exotic - including ostrich, frogs legs, escargot and more. Full bar. Not a kid’s place. Take the spouse. 15425 Anacapa Road, Victorville, CA ❘ (760) 241-3040
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h, the wonderful world of food! Whether you’re an avid food critic, or the casual diner, one cannot deny the savory satisfaction of a great meal. I for one, fall into the “avid critic” category which is why it brings me great pleasure to introduce to you the High Desert’s first and only subjective review of the area’s most delectable…and detestable restaurants. Yes, you’ve heard it right! In each issue of High Desert Lifestyles Magazine, I’ll be going under cover to expose the good, the bad and the ugly! My goal is to furnish you, the reader, with an honest to goodness evaluation of each and every restaurant I visit. No paid advertising, no gimmicks and NO bought articles…just a candid assessment of my experience. In my attempt to bring you into the “front of the house”, I will leave no leaf unturned in my quest to identify the choicest restaurants in both the High Desert and Inland Empire. Unlike many food writers, I will not be bound by the conventional approach to rating and reviewing my experience but instead I will be afforded the liberty to write even a deplorable review when one is warranted, providing you with a bona-fide guide to eateries, both big and small; from the hole-inthe-wall to the highly refined. In each and every column, one can expect a criticism on what I like to refer to as the Five Ingredients…here they are in order of importance. Food Quality: Is the food good, really good or just plain disgusting? Am I likely to have an intense craving for this meal in the near future or will the mere thought of this meal throw me into a bout of gastrointestinal failure? Presentation: What’s it look like on the plate? Sometimes, even the most discerning taste buds can be fooled by a superb display of culinary genius. Service: Does the service match the fare? Can a mediocre meal can be masked by a masterful server?
Unlike many food writers, I will not be bound by the conventional approach to rating and reviewing my experience but instead I will be afforded the liberty to write even a deplorable review when one is warranted. Ambiance: Does ambiance matter? You bet your asparagus it does! Is this restaurant an aesthetically pleasing environment? Influence: Regarding the restaurateur, how might his or her unique approach influence a trend in cuisine? In each issue, I will provide a rating from one (lowest) to five (highest), in each of the aforementioned categories using a “forks up” symbol. With this, one can quickly and easily decipher between a restaurant that is worthy of a reservation and one that isn’t worth the takeout. For the more meat and potatoes type, I’ll go on to provide a lengthy review of my experience, affording the reader all the juicy details necessary to make their next dinner out, one to remember. I’ve spent the better part of 20 years trying dozens and dozens of restaurants in search
of that perfect meal. I enjoy food immensely and I’m usually spot-on in my evaluation of a dish. If you know me, you know that I know good grub. Whether it is hardy fare from the north of Italy or a delicate offering reminiscent of the French countryside; a spicy spread from south of the border or even a juicy burger with all the toppings, I’ve consistently demonstrated the ability to discern between the good, the bad and the best; those restaurants that are worthy of a C-Note or two and the those that don’t make the cut. Join me each issue, as I embark on a culinary journey into the world of fine food and ballpark cuisine alike. It is my hope that you find each and every review fun and entertaining, yet tastefully prepared, leaving you with a desire for more...just like a great meal! I wish you a hearty appetite!
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a fun day with ostrich eggs Who knew that creating delightful breakfast entrees could be so fun with ostrich eggs.
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Our photo shoot assistants Margaret, Harriet and Paloma hold a dark green emu egg, an ostrich egg, and a hen’s egg. The girls were in charge of back lighting and spot lighting the food for our shoot!
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Opening the Eggs Ostrich and emu eggs don’t crack easily. In fact, you can stand on them and they won’t break! Use a drill to make a hole on one end or on the side of the egg, depending upon how you want to use the shell.
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Ostrich Egg Omelet, Ostrich Egg French Toast, Emu Scrambled Eggs
Empty ostrich eggs straight into a blender. Add milk and pulse gently for ten seconds. Empty the more delicate emu eggs directly into mixing bowl and whisk by hand. Divide blended ostrich egg into portions for French toast and omelet. For our French toast, we added milk and vanilla to the egg, dredged thick cuts of sourdough bread through the mixture,
Clean the shell immediately Rinse several times with water. Rinse with bleach and water. Rinse again. Do not wait until after cooking to clean the shells or they will not come clean.
Use a flexi straw to blow the egg out of the shell Put the long end of the straw into the shell and pierce the yolk. Turn the egg over a container, bend the short end of the straw up, and blow into the straw.
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sprinkled with cinnamon, and cooked on a griddle. Butter and syrup? You bet. Use a large stovetop skillet for the omelet. You don’t have to try to fit all of the egg into one pan. Make several omelets, or if your heart is set on one big one, you can bake the egg mixture in the oven like a casserole. Our cooks let the egg set in the skillet, then added luscious cheeses, and fresh vegetables purchased from the local Farmer’s Market and BJ’s Health Food store in Victorville. The emu egg was scrambled with fresh herbs and a lighter blend of cheeses. More fresh fruit from local sources, and everybody’s ready to eat!
Did you know OK Corral in Ore Grande ships their ostrich and emu eggs to Whole Foods, five star restaurants and fine hotels all over the nation. Ostrich eggs are brighter yellow, and fluffier than chicken eggs. They make great omelets and French toast. Emu eggs have a dark green shell. They are a light buttery color and are considered to be the finest eating eggs in the world. Emu eggs are best scrambled plain or with light herbs and delicate cheeses.
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Community Calendar
Victorville Speedway
March 17th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm April 7th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm April 28th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Pro racing, Midgets racing, Sprints racing, Youth racing, Sidecars racing and Pee Wee racing. Gates open at 5:00, Racing starts at 6:00. Adults $10, Youth 12 and Under $5. Family Pack 2 adults and 2 youth, $25. Victorville Fairgrounds Victorville, CA Steve Evans 310.309.9418, www.vvspeedways.com
Sunset Cycling
March 23rd, 5:45 pm Ride along Apple Valley Road Bike Route for an evening of fun and fresh air in the beautiful High Desert. Starts behind the Pizza Factory at Apple Valley Road and Bear Valley Road. Ride goes to Yucca Loma and back. Helmets required. No registration needed. FREE 760. 240.7880 for more information
Lewis Williams Passport Travel Series Present “Italian Lakes Adventure” With Filmmaker Stan Walsh
March 25th, 2:30 p.m. $8 General Admission VVC ASB Cardholders are free So magical is the scenery of Italy’s Lake District that Leonardo da Vinci chose it for the background of the Mona Lisa. Join director Stan Walsh for an exquisite journey to the most beautiful locations of this historic region. Sample gourmet cuisine, overnight in plush villas and take in the sights and sounds few experience. Complimentary intermission refreshments will be served and everyone will have an opportunity to meet the filmmakers. 760. 617.1448
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Trout Derby for Kids
March 31st, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Trout Derby for kids between 7 and 14 years old. 25 prizes totaling $1500 including trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and smallest trout caught. Vendor booths, giveaways, music, Reggie the Regional Raccoon and more. Free with $10 vehicle entry fee. Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park 800 N. Archibald Ave Ontario, CA
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Teen Art Festival
March 31st, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Middle and High School Students enter your work into four different categories: drawing, painting, 3 dimensional art and photography. Entry forms available at Town Hall Recreation counter or Apple Valley Library reference desk. Deadline for artwork is Marcy 23rd, 5:00 pm. FREE At the Apple Valley Library 14901 Dale Evans Parkway Apple Valley, CA 92307 760.240.7880
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Calico Easter Celebration
Sunday, April 8th Bring the little ones along and treat them to fun at Calico’s annual Easter egg hunt! Enjoy all that Calico has to offer, and don’t forget to get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Yermo, CA 92398 Sbcounty.gov under parks, Calico Ghost Town
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3rd Annual Apple Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair Exhibits, sponsors, raffle items, free hot dogs, helicopter landing, Scrubby the Bear and more. April 14th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 15500 Tuscola Road Apple Valley, CA 92307
Trout Derby for Kids
April 14th, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm $15 entry fee per person. $10 vehicle entry. State fishing license required. Glen Helen Regional Park 2555 Glen Helen Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407 909.887.7540
High Desert Branch of the California Writer’s Club Guest Speaker, Alan Watt,
author of The 90 Day Novel Saturday, April 14th, 10:00 am – Noon Apple Valley Library Hdcwc.org
Lewis Williams Passport Travel Series Present “Newfoundland & The Canadian Maritimes” With Filmmaker Jodie Ginter
April 15th, 2:30 p.m. $8 General Admission VVC ASB Cardholders are free The Canadian Maritimes is a region of Eastern Canada consisting of the three original provinces New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Join filmmakers John Holod & Jodie Ginter as they explore this this vast landscape and uncover its historical past. Whale watching, rocky seashores & beautiful lighthouses, quaint villages and interesting people make this an unforgettable journey. Complimentary intermission refreshments will be served and everyone will have an opportunity to meet the filmmakers. 760. 617.1448
High Desert Branch of the California Writer’s Club
Writers’ Workshop with Nina Amir Saturday and Sunday, April 28th and 29th $35 each day, or $55 both days. Order online at hdcwc.org under “events”
Concerts in the Courtyard FREE every Thursday in May 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Rock, Jazz, R&B, Swing. Bring chairs. Apple Valley Commons Courtyard n/w Corner of Hwy 18 and Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA 92307
Anatomy of a Novel
May 1st 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Introduction to novel writing, covering character development, plot, setting, bringing storyline to life and mining personal experiences to create better fiction. Ages 12 & up, $42 per participant Town Hall Development Services Building Conference Room 1 14975 Dale Evans Parkway Apple Valley, CA 92307 760.240.7880
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Cinco de Mayo Family Festival May 5th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Celebrate the rich Hispanic Culture at this family event. Victor Valley College Upper Campus around the Lake 18422 Bear Valley Road Victorville CA, 92392
Calico Spring Festival
Fashion Show Luncheon
May 10th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Come for lunch and a fashion of culture – from Africa to England! A Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group Event Spring Valley Country Club 13229 Spring Valley Parkway Victorville, CA
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Calico Spring Festival
Saturday, May 12th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Spring festival featuring American Music, Arts & Crafts Fair, and Cowboy Poetry. Yermo, CA 92398 Sbcounty.gov under parks, Calico Ghost Town
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Candy Crate Candy Wholesaler Mommy groups, schools, organizations and clubs, call for a free tour of Hesperia’s candy wholesaler. All kinds of candy, including retro and novelty candies. 17229 Lemon Street, Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 949-0467
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Arts & Culture Brought to you by Massey Insurance Children’s Theatre Experience Alice in Wonderland, Rockin’ Rapunzel, and The Wizard of Oz
Three shortened versions of each production and will be shown together with one ticket price. Presented by Snowline Players Saturday March 17th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday March 18th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm General Admissions $5.00. Family tickets prices available for families of 4 or more for $20.00 (limited to families of parents and their children). web: snowlineplayers.org email: snowlineplayers@gmail.com Held at Community Center in Wrightwood 1275 State Hwy 2, Wrightwood
Moonlight and Valentino by Ellen Simon
Directed by Stephanie Byrnjolfson Produced with Special Arrangement by Samuel French Inc. This lighthearted comedy by Neil Simon’s daughter captures the warmth of four women seeking answers to life’s biggest questions. Presented by Theater Arts Guild www.hdtheaterartsguild.com Final show March 18th 2:30 pm General Admission $12 - Seniors & Students $10 Held at High Desert Center for the Arts Corner of 8th and “C” Street Historic Old Town Victorville
Newton T. Bass Family Concert Series Indigo Ensemble
March 18th, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Victor Valley College Performing Arts Center 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA 92393 Purchase tickets online at www.vvc.edu/tix or call 760.245.4271 x849
Victor Valley College Spring Music Recital
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spring music recital. Free admission. Held at Victor Valley College Performing Arts Center 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville CA 92305
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Presented by Creative Arts Theater www.creativeartstheater.com April 8th - April 15th Friday - Sunday at 7:30 pm. For tickets call 760-963-3236 Held at High Desert Center for the Arts Corner of 8th and “C” Street Historic Old Town Victorville
Wizard of Oz
Presented by Creative Arts Theater www.creativeartstheater.com May 3rd - May 20th Thursday - Saturday 7:30 pm. Sunday shows 2:30pm. For tickets call 760-963-3236 Held at High Desert Center for the Arts Corner of 8th and “C” Street Historic Old Town Victorville
Desert Rocks Film & Music Event
May 4-6, 2012 The Desert Rocks Film and Music Event is an international film and music festival that will highlight independent films, music videos and upand-coming musicians. • May 4th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Gala Reception at Hilton Garden Inn • May 5th, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm Finalist Films screened all day at Cinemark Theater in Apple Valley • May 5th, 8:00 pm - midnight Finalist Bands perform, venue TBD • May 6th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Awards Luncheon at Hilton Garden Inn Single Film Tickets $5 / All Day Film Pass $15 Live Band Event $25 / Awards Luncheon $30 Event Parking $65 / All Access Pass $140 Desertrocksfame.org
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Reckless by Craig Lucas
Directed by Ed Haeberlin Victor Valley College Theater Arts presents what the NY Times describes as “…a bittersweet Christmas fable for our time…” A funny, quirky, dark comedic drama for adults. Children not permitted. May 25th & 26th at 7:00 pm May 26th & 27th at 2:00 pm June 1st and 2nd at 7:00 pm June 2nd & 3rd at 2:00 pm $10 General Admission, $7 Seniors VVC ASB Cardholders are free Purchase tickets online at www.vvc.edu/tix or call 760.245.4271 x849 Held in the Black Box at the Performing Arts Center, through the double doors near the box office.
Nun of Your Business by Craig Sodaro
Directed by Loni Hunley If you’re ready for some hard-nosed action, spying, deceit involving a stolen painting, a shady real estate deal, and an auto repair shop that’s more a chop shop, stop in at the convent of St. Fermilda. Presented by Theater Arts Guild www.hdtheaterartsguild.com June 15th-17th and 22nd-24th, times to be announced Held at High Desert Center for the Arts Corner of 8th and “C” Street Historic Old Town Victorville
Into the Woods
Presented by Creative Arts Theater www.creativeartstheater.com July 5th - July 22nd Thursday - Saturday 7:30 pm. Sunday shows 2:30pm. For tickets call 760-963-3236 Held at High Desert Center for the Arts Corner of 8th and “C” Street Historic Old Town Victorville
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