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How to Care for Your Poinsettia After Christmas By Deborah Anderson Now that Christmas is over, and the New Year has arrived, some people are facing the question of what to do with that Poinsettia they enjoyed during the holidays. With the proper care, enjoying these beautiful plants for many years is possible. Poinsettias seem to follow the seasons when it comes to caring for them. During the late winter or early spring, in February or early March, these plants will need the old flowering stems cut back to 4-6 inches in height to promote new growth. During this period, the plants will also need fertilizing monthly; they will need 6 hours of light, they will need to be kept away from heat sources and the moisture must be checked daily. Water when the soil is dry. In late spring or into the summer, repot the plant using a pot 2-3 inch larger in diameter than the one the previous one. Moisten the soil, and then set the plant in a sunny window. When all threat of frost has passed and the night temperatures are above 60 degrees, move the plant outside. The poinsettia will need to be set in a shady spot for a couple of weeks so it can acclimate to the outdoors.
After the acclimation, the plant, still in its pot, is ready to place into a sunny, protected flowerbed. Turn the pot regularly to keep the plant from rooting through the hole in the bottom of the pot; a quarter of a turn weekly should be enough to prevent the rooting. The turning will also help the plant grow evenly. Shaping the plant also takes place during this season. If you desire a short plant with many flowers, pinch the growing shoots off to produce a bushy plant with more flowers. Pinching will only need to occur every 3-4 weeks, according to how fast the plant grows. Be sure to leave 2-3 large fully expanded leaves below the pinched area for a guide to tell when the shoots are ready for pinching. Continue the pinching until midAugust. The poinsettia plant should be kept growing actively throughout the summer by watering regularly and feeding every two weeks with a complete 20-20-20 soluble fertilizer. In the fall, before night temperatures drop below 55 degrees, check the poinsettia for pests and diseases, then brought indoors and placed in a sunny location, preferably in a south window. Reduce fertilization because
the plant will begin growing slower and the plant will begin its flowering process. Poinsettia flowering is photoperiodically induced, meaning that the flowers will begin forming when the days are short and the nights are long. With this in mind, the poinsettia must not receive any light at night or the flowering will not occur. If the plant is in a location with light, cover it with a heavy paper bag, or place it in a dark closet at dusk every day, beginning in late September or early October. Because the flower set depends on dark periods longer than 12 hours, keeping the plant completely dark from 5p.m. to 8 a.m. from the end of September to at least December 15 is very important. The dark period should continue until the floral bracts show definite color and
are almost fully expanded. Temperatures should not fall below 55 degrees or go above 70 degrees and the poinsettia will need as much sunlight as possible. If you are having trouble with your poinsettia, look at the temperatures, light intensity, nutrition, and moisture in the soil or the photoperiod method. All these can cause delayed maturity in a poinsettia.
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Saddleback Memorial Foundation and Hospice of Saddleback Valley Honor Loved Ones at Tree of Light Ceremony at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Kerry and Antoinette Choppin honored three of their family members who were under the care of hospice at Saddleback Memorial’s Tree of Light ceremony.
Debbie Lind of Mission Viejo officially lit the Saddleback Memorial Tree of Light and thanked Jan Schlimmer of Hospice of Saddleback Valley for the care they gave her mother-in-law during her final days. A former Lieutenant Commander of the U.S. Navy, Lind now works as a nurse practitioner with Hospice of Saddleback Valley.
Saddleback Memorial Foundation and Hospice of Saddleback Valley held the 18th annual Tree of Light ceremony at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills on December 6. The annual ceremony provides a meaningful way for members of the community to come together and remember loved ones during the holiday season. Arnold Berman of Laguna Hills, Debbie Lind of Mission Viejo and Kerry Choppin of Long Beach spoke of their gratitude to Hospice of Saddleback Valley for providing comfort to their loved ones before their passing, and for making their final days with them more meaningful. Guests gathered around the tree and lit a candle representing the person they were honoring. Lind then officially lit the Tree of Light. Each light on the tree represents a person being remembered. The Tree of Light will remain on display through the holiday season on the garden level outside conference rooms 1 and 2 at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. In addition, loved ones’ names
pital at Saddleback Memorial – Laguna Hills offers special comfort and care to new mothers and their babies. A proud member of the MemorialCare Health System family and named Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for three consecutive years, Saddleback Memorial continues to provide comprehensive care for patients at every stage of their lives. For more information, go to memorialcare.com/Saddleback. Saddleback Memorial Foundation raises funds for Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in support of its mission of improving the health and well-being of individuals, families and the community. The generous support of donors enables Saddleback Memorial Foundation to continue to keep the medical center at the cutting edge of procedures and medical expertise, as well as provide programs and services for the community. To learn more about supporting Saddleback Memorial Medical Center through the foundation, please call (949) 452-3724 or visit www.memorialcare. org/smf.
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that have been honored with a donation to Saddleback Memorial Foundation are listed in the Book of Remembrance, which is on display through January 7, 2013 in the chapel of the hospital. All Tree of Light donations benefit Hospice of Saddleback Valley, a team of caring, compassionate people who provide comfort and care to the terminally ill and their family members. To date, the foundation has received approximately $15,000 in Tree of Light contributions this year and is continuing to receive donations. To make a donation in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please contact Saddleback Memorial Foundation at (949) 452-3724 or visit www.memorialcare.org/smf. With campuses in Laguna Hills and San Clemente, Saddleback Memorial provides exceptional medical expertise across a range of treatment areas including in cancer, stroke, and cardiac care. Innovations like robotic surgery, low dose CT, and dedicated breast MRI set us apart. In addition, The Women’s Hos-
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Diane Anawalt of San Juan Capistrano lit a candle for her father who passed away 18 years ago at Saddleback Memorial’s Tree of Light ceremony.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) in a shinny red fire truck courtesy of the crew of Battalion 7, Fire Station 24, of the Orange County Fire Authority (Capt. Mark McGrath, Engineer Guy Grindle, Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Varker and Firefighter Brian Hseith). Mr. and Mrs. Claus were attending the Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas party for Special Kids (“Guests”). To Greet the distinguished couple from the North Pole (AKA Elks Ed and Pam Mackey), two hundred and forty (240) Guests, caregivers and Elks sang “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”. Boys and girls, men and women of all ages filled the Elks Lodge and enjoyed a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Every guest received a large holiday bag full of gifts. A hot lunch was served and a contingent of clowns from the Laguna Woods “Clown Alley” entertained. Throughout the afternoon DJs Larry and Irene Stephens provided the music that kept the happy Guests dancing and singing Karaoke. Dozens of Elk volunteers saw to the safety and comfort of each and every Guest. Event chairperson Sandy Bergan said “This year’s party was wonderfully cheerful and although we had more Guests in wheelchairs than ever, we somehow managed. The smiles on their faces and laughter indicated they were having a very good time.” Guests are invited from care homes and a few Guest’s parent’s homes from throughout the Saddleback Valley. Due to room capacity requirements, admission is by in-
(L to R): Capt. Mark McGrath, Engineer Guy Grindle, Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Varker and Firefighter Brian Hseith.
vitation only. The Christmas event is one of two such annual parties sponsored by the Elks Lodge for the developmentally challenged. A summer Sock Hop is the second. Both are funded by the Elks Lodge Bingo Charities Committee. Elks Exalted Ruler Harvey Boelts said of the Christmas Party, “I wish the Elks Lodge bingo players of the Saddleback Valley could be here to witness this grand party. It would surely warm their hearts to see so much happiness generated because of their support of our charities through their participation in the Elks Lodge bingo events.” The Mission Viejo / Saddleback
Elks Lodge No. 2444, celebrating forty-two (42) years of service to the Saddleback Valley communities, is one of ten lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 144 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.”
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Holiday Foods for Everyone Gluten-Free Tips for Entertaining As guests descend on your holiday party, are you prepared for the growing list of food allergies, dietary demands and menu requirements? For instance, the number of people eating gluten-free has grown to more than 20 million households, so it’s likely that you will receive a gluten-free RSVP. By relying on a few simple changes and substitutions, hosts can feel good about serving delicious and festive dishes everyone will love. First, gluten-free breads and other products have come a long way in the past several years, making them delicious enough for everyone to enjoy. By finding a gluten-free baguette for appetizers or dinner rolls for family meals, no one will have to worry about separate foods. This makes hosting simpler and removes the guesswork for gluten-free guests, so everyone can enjoy each other’s company and savor this festive time of year. Celebrity chef and author of the New York Times best seller “Now Eat This! Italian,” Rocco DiSpirito, uses this strategy in his dishes. “Bringing people together at the table is one of the great joys of being a chef. But finding delicious options that are safe
for everyone at the table is often a challenge. When you do, there’s a greater sense of community and connection,” DiSpirito said. “I like Udi’s Gluten Free because they taste like the real thing, so no one notices the difference.” When planning a holiday menu, here are some other useful tips for less stress and more celebration this season: Focus on foods that are naturally gluten-free. Satisfying side dishes featuring fresh vegetables or hearty sweet potatoes are always crowd pleasers. Be careful of hidden gluten traps like bread crumb toppings or certain marinades and salad dressings. Read the labels to avoid ingredients like soy sauce, malt and modified food starch; or simply make your own. Make an impression with a signature drink. Since beer is not gluten free, create a signature cocktail. Give it a fun name that fits the holiday season for even more festivity. And, try this recipe for Apple Cranberry Cobbler, which is completely gluten-free. The naturally sweet fruit pairs perfectly with a golden brown biscuit topping made from Udi’s Gluten Free blueberry muffins.
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Apple Cranberry Cobbler Serves 8 5 1
Nonstick cooking spray Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut into large slices tablespoon lemon juice mixed with 2 tablespoons of water tablespoon cornstarch teaspoon ground
cranberries, and apple butter. Pour fruit into prepared ramekins. Place 4 pieces of muffin evenly over the fruit and drizzle with remaining liquid from apple mixture. Bake cobblers until fruit is tender and biscuit topping is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serving size: One cobbler. Fat Grams 2.5, Calories 166.5
1 1/4 ginger 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons apple butter 1 Udi’s Gluten Free Blueberry Muffin, torn into 16 even sized pieces
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray eight 3 1/2 x 2-inch ramekins with cooking spray and set aside. In medium bowl, mix together apples, lemon juice, cornstarch, ginger, cinnamon,
Local Dentist Dr. Michael Tessier Discusses How Soon Should my Child be Visiting the Dentist Many parents ask me “How soon should my child be visiting the dentist?” I disagree with the American Dental Association opinion that infants should be seen be a dentist by the time they’re a year old. I called the ADA, and then two pedodontists (dentists who specialize in treating children) for elaboration. Over my thirty-five years of practicing dentistry, I have felt that, except in very extreme cases, the earliest a child needs to be seen by a dentist is in the third year. After my recent conversations, my opinion hasn’t changed. The specialists and the ADA all agree that the reason to bring the child in earlier is to make sure that the parents know how to take care of their children’s teeth. Here’s what I like to tell parents: Parents should examine their children’s mouths routinely. Once teeth are in, visually checking the mouth is important; and if something looks out of the ordinary, then the child should be seen by a professional. With regard to what a child puts in his or her mouth, sugars (simple carbohydrates) should always be avoided. Apple juice, in particular, is very sugary and acidic; when a child is allowed to drink it from a baby-bottle, irrespective of how enjoyable it may be to the child, it is very bad for the teeth. If a child is thirsty, give your child cool, fresh water. Complex carbohydrates, like fruits or vegetables, probably don’t break down enough in the mouth to cause cavities, so they’re OK. Babies should never go to sleep with a bottle of milk or formula, either, and for the same reasons. And, soft drinks should NEVER, EVER, cross a child’s lips. Teaching your child the importance of brushing, of course, is something a child should be taught early. Having said that, a child will clean the teeth probably better by eating a carrot, or a stick of celery, or an apple, as by brushing. That’s because they have neither the concept nor the coordination to brush effectively. Unless there’s something out of the ordinary going on such as an accident or a parent has a question, I like to see kids when they’re about three years old. Children do better in the chair on their first visit when they’ve been to my office before with mom or even an older sibling. So, bring your little-one with you when you come in to your get your teeth cleaned. Dr. Michael Tessier’s office is located at 28562 Oso Parkway the intersection of Oso and Antonio Parkways (near the car wash). Most major credit cards and dental plans are cheerfully accepted. Telephone (949) 459-7212.
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Last Minute Christmas Gifts
By Sunshine Wilson Some Christmas shoppers wait until Christmas Eve to go shopping for last minute Christmas gifts. Department stores and malls in metropolitan areas are often crowded and some stores stay open late to accommodate shoppers looking for those last minute Christmas gifts. Last minute shoppers usually can’t be too choosy since the most popular items may already be gone from store shelves. Shoppers may find that some stores will be advertising sales on Christmas Eve. But don’t count on it. Sale items may be items that are not good sellers that the store is just trying to get rid of. If you are one of those last minute shoppers, here is a list of some last minute Christmas gifts that are usually always available at most department stores, even at the last minute on Christmas Eve.
Last Minute Christmas Gifts - Electronics Gifts Portable DVD Player - $75 to $100. GPS - $100 to $200 Digital Photo Frame - $30 to $100 Flip Pocket-Sized Camcorder - $130 to $150
Iced Tea Maker - $20 to $30 Wine Chiller - $75 to $100 Bread Maker - $50 to $75 Set of Kitchen Utensils - $20 to $40 Cookbook - $25 to $50
Cordless Drill - $30 to $100 Electric Tire Inflator and Gauge - $30 to $50 High Intensity Flashlight - $15 to $35
Last Minute Christmas Gifts - Home Gifts
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Pointsettia Plant - $5 to $30 2010 Desk Calendar - $10 to $25 Robot Vacuum - $250 to $300 Gourmet Coffee and Coffee Cups - $25 to $50 Last Minute Christmas Gifts - Kitchen Electric Blankets and Throws - $40 to $100 Men’s or Women’s Robe and Slippers - $50 to Gifts Set of Bath Towels - About $25 to $75 $100 George Foreman Grill - $30 to $150. Portable Hand Vacuum - $35 to $50 Box of Chocolates - $10 to $100 Crockpot or Slow Cooker - $30 to $100. Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer - $10 to $40 Scrapbooking Kits - $10 to $100 Electric Food Processor - $150 to $270 Gift Basket of Bath Items - $10 to $80 Cutlery Set - $50 to $100 Last Minute Christmas Gifts - Tool Scarf and Gloves Set - $10 to $30 Waffle Maker - $75 to $100 Gifts Barbeque Accessory Kit - $50 to $100 Cutting Board - $15 to $25 Cordless Screwdriver - $30 to $50 Travel Alarm Clock - $20 to $50 The Ladera Ranch News
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Bring Authentic Tuscan Flavors to Your Holiday Table Unable to travel to Tuscany this holiday season? DaVinci® Wine’s popular Storyteller Experience brings the authentic flavors of Tuscan food and wine to your holiday table. In its second year, the Storyteller Experience has become a fan favorite, recruiting artists, writers, photographers and foodies to join the storied Italian wine brand for a oncein-a-lifetime trip to Tuscany. In July, the chosen Storytellers traveled to Tuscany to meet and experience the people and place behind the 50-year-old wine cooperative that produces DaVinci’s wines. From the winery’s hometown of Vinci (birthplace of Leonardo) to the storybook hillside town of Montalcino—and every sun-dappled vineyard in between—the journey offered the Storytellers no shortage of culinary inspiration. Selected as the “Culinary Arts” Storyteller, food blogger Cathi Iannone of The Brooklyn Regazza was inspired to create an array of mouthwatering Tuscan-inspired dishes. From her crowd-pleasing Chianti Balsamic Chicken to palate-cleansing Sorbetto di Melone, Iannone’s recipes and wine pairings make for a delicious addition to any holiday gathering.
For more authentic Italian recipes, wine pairing ideas, and to see all of this year’s Storyteller creations, follow DaVinci Wine on Facebook by visiting www.Facebook.com/DaVinciWine.
Chianti Balsamic Chicken 4 1/4 1 3 8 2 1 1/4 1
chicken leg quarters, or breasts (with skins) cup flour tablespoon butter tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ounces porcini mushrooms cloves garlic teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped cup balsamic vinegar cup DaVinci Chianti Sea salt and cracked pepper
pan to the oven to finish cooking and allow liquid to reduce by half and become syrupy. Serve with greens or arugula, and drizzle glaze over chicken and greens. Pair with a glass of DaVinci Chianti.
Sorbetto di Melone
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cantaloupes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch squares 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup DaVinci Pinot Grigio 1 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of sea salt Cracked black pepper or red peppercorns
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large skillet, on medium-high heat, add the olive oil and butter, and brown the chicken (lightly floured, about 3 minutes on each side). Remove chicken from the pan. Add garlic, rosemary, Combine wine and sugar in a small and mushrooms and sauté about 5 saucepan, stir and bring to a slow boil. minutes. Return chicken to the pan and add Remove from heat and cool (about 30 the vinegar and Chianti. Transfer minutes).
In a food processor, blend the cantaloupe and a pinch of sea salt until very smooth. Add the sugar-wine syrup and blend again. Pour mixture into an ice cream machine, and freeze the sorbetto according to manufacturer’s directions. Scoop out churned sorbetto into a sealable container and freeze until ready to serve. Before serving, sprinkle with a little freshly cracked black pepper. Pair with a glass of DaVinci Pinot Grigio.
The Perfect Holiday Roast When it comes to holiday entertaining, there is nothing more elegant — or easy — than serving a beautiful roast. The elegance factor we can all understand, but easy? It’s true. There is no need to be intimidated by a roast ever again. Tender roasts are always cooked uncovered using dry heat methods, which results in producing the flavorful, deep brown crusty exterior. It’s also important to allow the roast to rest before carving to ensure that the juices in the center have time to redistribute for maximum flavor and tenderness. This recipe for Blue Cheese and Cabernet Sauvignon Demi Glace is easy to make and just the right touch for the perfect holiday roast.
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1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped Add Cabernet Sauvignon to pan and reduce 1/2 cup Cabernet Sauvignon by half. 1 cup Demi Glace* Add Demi Glace to pan and slowly bring to a boil. B l u e C h e e s e a n d C ab e r n e t 2 ounces Maytag Blue Cheese, Stir in blue cheese. Sauvignon Demi Glace crumbled Serve with Beef Roast or Steak. Serves 4 to 6 1/2 teaspoon olive oil In a sauce pan heat olive oil. Sauté shallots and *Demi Glace can be made from scratch or 2 tablespoons shallots, garlic until transparent. purchased from a specialty food store such as finely chopped Omaha Steaks.
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Dream Guild of JDRF OC Raises $20k at Holiday Luncheon It was full room at Charlie Palmer’s in South Coast Plaza where around 150 ladies (and a few men) gathered for the Dream Guild of the Orange County Chapter of JDRF annual Holiday Luncheon. The event was hosted by Analisa Albert of Newport Coast and Pamela Lowry of Dove Canyon, CoChairs of the luncheon. Montblanc partnered with the Dream Guild hosting a champagne reception at their boutique as well as donating a beautiful timepiece from the Montblanc Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco valued at $6,600- the lucky winner was Nanette Buccola of Dana Point. Each lady at the luncheon received a complimentary femme individuelle fragrance from Montblanc; the event raised more than $20,000. Dream Guild President Donna Longo welcomed JDRF Chapter President John Giovannone who thanked the Guild for their support of JDRF. Two adorable eleven year old girls then came up to speak, they were very gracious and mature for their age - Caroline Brewster and Katherine Hellmers spoke about their challenges of living with type 1 diabetes and their hope for a cure. The girls, who renamed themselves the “YuleT1De Girls” were selling mistletoe to “Kiss Diabetes Goodbye” and raised $500 to go directly to Fund a Cure to support research. James Cueva and Richard Rodriguez of Montblanc were thanked for their generous support of the Dream Guild over the past few years as well. The silent auction featured some beautiful handbags from the Jessica Grant Collection created by Dream Girl Susan Paek, Burberry and a gorgeous Chanel handbag. More than thirty items were in the holiday raffle that would spark any shoppers interest, especially mine! After purchasing the raffle tickets, one would select the container of the item that you would want to win. A savvy past winner explained to me that if you really want the item, put all your tickets in one container or if you’re lucky, just put one raffle ticket in. Seriously, it was hard to select where to put your tickets as the selections was so desirable. Items offered were the traditional Dream Guild Basket of Champagne, wine, a signed book and basket from Charlie Palmer, trips to exotic locations, designer wallets, gift certificates to South Coast Plaza and Neiman Marcus, jewelry and fragrances. James Cueva of Montblanc had the pleasure of pulling the winning tickets; it was a real treat to hear the squeals of excitement from those that had won when their raffle ticket was pulled. Guests enjoyed a three course meal with wine pairings from the Loire Valley specially created by Chef Kim. Starting off the festivities was your choice of Baby Red Oak Salad with Manchego, Asian Pear, Cucumber, Cardamom Walnut in a Pomegranate Vinaigrette or a Tuscan White Bean Soup with Torn Croutons and Parsley Pistou. Our main course was a choice between Slow Poached Scottish Salmon with Herb-bacon crust, Israeli Couscous Risotto, Acorn Squash with Brussels Sprouts in a red verjus vinaigrette; or a Crisped Skin Mary’s Farm Chicken with Black Truffle Gnocchi, Sweet Potato Puree with roasted root vegetables or a 8oz Flat Iron Steak with a blue cheese crust and herb potato rosti with red wine jus. Dessert was a scrumptious trio of Chocolate Moelleux, cheesecake tart and a lemon guava tart. Today as many as three million Americans have T1D. Each year, 15,000 and 15,000 adults—approximately 80 people per day—are diagnosed with T1D in the United States. Additionally, studies have shown that Americans with diabetes incur medical expenses that are approximately 2.3 times higher than those incurred by Americans without diabetes. The goal of JDRF research is to improve the lives of all people affected by T1D by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating and preventing T1D. JDRF will not rest until T1D is fully conquered. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and Page 12
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James Cueva of Montblanc poses with Co Chairs Pamela Lowry and Analisa Albert
Natalie Wackeen with Lucy Fernandez and Sharon Wackeen
Caroline Brewster and Katherine Hellemers - The “Yule T1De Girls”
research-related education Mark your calendars now as the Dream Guild presents the 2013 Dream Gala, “Lighting the Way to a Cure” on Saturday, March 23 at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. For information on sponsorship, tickets or donating, please contact Donna Mogilski at 949.885.5021. For more information about JDRF, visit the JDRF website at www.jdrfoc.orgor call 949.553.0363.
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The Tradition of Santa Claus Santa Claus: A Christmas Tradition that is Celebrated Throughout the Entire World By Brenda Hoffman Everyone, everywhere celebrates Christmas. Santa Claus is the number one fan and symbol of this holiday. However, since Christmas is celebrated differently throughout the world it only makes sense that Santa is also seen differently throughout the world. Let’s take a look at some of the different countries and how they celebrate Christmas. Our first stop is France. Here Christmas is known as “Noel” and the children call Santa “Pere Noel.” The French have a Christmas tree that is decorated with real candles and bright red ribbons. They also decorate the outside of their house, especially if they have evergreen trees. They put lights on these trees and they leave them on for the entire night. Our next stop is the Eastern European country of Hungary. Here Santa Claus is called “Mikulas” which means “Winter Grandfather.” On December 5 children clean their rooms and take baths in expectation of Mikulas’ arrival on December 6. For children who are good Mikulas leaves candy and toys in their clean shoes. For naughty children Mikulas leaves a golden birch. This means that these children should get a spanking. On Christmas Eve baby Jesus and His angels bring presents and the Christmas tree. In order to give baby Jesus and His angels time to set everything up families either go to the movies or to a relative’s house on Christmas Eve. Our next stop is in Germany where they truly love to decorate for the holidays. Germans really like to put up electric candles and cover their homes with all kinds of lights and colors. The one special decoration that the Germans are known for is the Adventskranz. This is a leaf wreath that has four candles in it. Germans also like to place a manger scene inside of their home. The Germans do enjoy two times of gift receiving though. The first is on December 6 when St. Nicholas brings children small gifts. Then on Christmas Eve Father Christmas brings gifts to everyone. From Germany we move on to Latvia. This is one country that all children should think about moving to for Christmas time. In Latvia there are 12 days of Christmas celebrated, starting on Christmas Eve. This is also the home of the first ever Christmas tree, which came into being in the year 1510. The traditional Christmas meal consists of brown peas with bacon sauce, sausage, cabbage, and small pies. Now we are onto New Zealand. Here Christmas arrives in the middle of summertime. The Christmas dinner consists of foods that can be barbequed. This includes ham, shrimp and fish. There are parades in most towns during the holiday season. On Christmas Eve Santa Claus brings the children presents that they get to open on Christmas Day. It is interesting though that Latvia also celebrates Christmas again around July 15. It is at this time that it is actually cold enough to enjoy the type of Christmas dinner that we enjoy here in America. Regardless of what country you go to, Christmas is celebrated in some way. So, you should not ever worry that Santa will be unable to find you because he will
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National Charity League, Inc.’s Showcases Philanthropy Spirit With Its Fashion Show and Fundraiser Twenty five young women from the Saddleback Valley Chapter of National Charity League, Inc., helped raise funds for 18 local charities as they graced the runway for the Chapter’s 29th Annual Fashion Show and Fundraiser event. This year’s event, themed “Ooh La La...FASHION!” also included a vendor boutique, photo booth, airbrush booth, and candy bar. The event brought 600 family, friends, and community supporters together on November 18th and was held at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Hotel. The Saddleback Valley Chapter’s Annual Fashion Show and Fundraiser spotlights the junior class members who volunteer their time and energy in support of the local philanthropies that they serve over the course of their six years together in the organization. The junior class, along with its entire Saddleback Valley Chapter, served its community with more than 12,970 hours of philanthropic service last year alone. The young women modeled fashions from Macy’s, and showcased everything from chic sportswear to elegant evening gowns. The models consisted of the junior class members
from South Orange County including Aliso Viejo, Coto de Caza, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and San Juan Capistrano. This year’s Class of 2014 Models included: Ashlyn Arbuckle, Annie Ashby, Morgan Begg, Deanna Bird, Bianca Burtin, Alison Calentino, Katie Cheng, Natalie Christiansen, Corryne Cross, Carlye Cunningham, Chloe Deol, Madeline Kim, Christina King, Kimberly Kolenic, Alexandra Krogius, Kayleigh Meech, McKenna Murphy, Allie Nishimi, Jenni Warren, Alissa Welch, Annie Whelan, Ashley White, Mallory Winston, Ashley Jo Zaccagnini, and Emily Zielonko. The show also included male models from local high schools.
“We applaud these amazing young women who are in their fifth year of their six year Ticktocker program. With their impressive number of cumulative hours donated to our local philanthropies, these young ladies serve as valuable role models for our younger Ticktockers, as well as for our entire community,” said Lisa Oudt, Saddleback Valley’s Chapter President. Following is the list of local philanthropies that the Saddleback Valley Chapter serves: Aliso Viejo Public Library, City of Laguna Hills, Bethany’s Gait, Florence Sylvester Senior Center, Hope for Hannah, Jessie Rees Foundation (NEGU), Loaves & Fishes, Norman P. Murray Senior Center, Operation Help A Hero, Operation Valentine, Pediatric Cancer
Research Foundation, Rainbow Kids Achievement Center, Rancho Santa Margarita Library, Rebuilding Together Orange County, Serra’s Pantry, Shea Therapeutic Riding Center, South County Outreach, Susan G. Komen, TOPSoccer, Wheelchair Sports Camp, and Working Wardrobes. National Charity League is a mother daughter organization that strives to inspire and empower its members to succeed as confident, well-rounded and socially aware contributors to their communities. Please visit our local Chapter website at www.svcncl.org for more details about our organization or to contact us.
Chamber Music Duet with Grace Fong and Jacob Braun Reflections of the Ocean Classical Keyboard Series at Saddleback College, Department of Music, is pleased to present an afternoon of wonderful chamber music with concert artists Grace Fong on piano and Jacob Braun on cello on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 3 pm in the McKinney Theatre. Praised as “positively magical,” an artist of “rare eloquence and grace,” American pianist Grace Fong enjoys a career as an international concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and teacher. She has gained critical acclaim in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, making appearances at major venues around the world, including Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Severance Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, Phillips Collection, Disney Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Great Hall in Leeds, UK, the Liszt Academy in Budapest, Konzerthaus Dortmund, Germany, among others. Dr. Fong is a Professor of Piano at Chapman University and a recording artist. . “Every note audible with perfect phrasing, clean articulation and delicate nuance—seemingly effortless passage and octave work in the difficult final movement . . . one sits back and goes, wow!” ~Tom Aldridge, Indianapolis Newsweekly. Fong played with an easy elegance. . . painting impressionistic landscapes with hardly any drips or smudges…” – Washington Post Jacob S. Braun serves as Lecturer of Page 14
Cello at The University of California, Santa Barbara and as adjunct faculty at Chapman University’s Conservatory of Music. Mr. Braun enjoys a multi-faceted career as a solo cellist, chamber musician and professor. In the fall of 2009, Mr. Braun joined the Penderecki String Quartet as Professor/Artist in Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. With the Penderecki String Quartet, he has appeared worldwide, having recently completed auspiciously recognized tours of Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico, Spain and The United States. Mr. Braun won the Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition with the Biava Quartet. Subsequently, In 2006, Mr. Braun joined the 2006 London String Quartet Competition 1st prize winners, the Formosa Quartet. Jacob Braun has earned praise as one of the most versatile and accomplished cellists of his generation, a cellist with “a distinctly warm . . . and gorgeous dark tone” --The St. Louis Dispatch. Tickets are $12 general; $7 seniors; $5 students; 17 and under FREE with paying adult; teachers with MTAC/CAPT contact the box office to receive complimentary tickets for your students or guest. The ticket office is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 or order your tickets online at any time at www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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LADERA RANCH NEWS R est aurant Antonucci’s Restaurant Serving authentic Italian seafood and award-winning pizza since 1976 with exciting appetizers and a full bar and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
24190 Alicia Parkway Mission Viejo. 949-472-4332 Cinnamon Productions Bakery Café
Breakfast can be delightfully decadent with sugary cinnamon rolls like grandma used to make or lighter eggs and toast or scones. Some interesting sandwich possibilities and strong hot coffee OPEN Sunday/Monday 6:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00am to 8:00pm
25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. 949-218-1515 Claim Jumper Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.
27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 461.7170 Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen Owners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher celebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday.
28562 Oso Pkwy 949.216.9029 Diho Siam Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies. Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu and Vegetarian! Barbecue Chicken, Crispy Duck, Beef w/Oyster Sauce. Spicy Cat Fish. Hours: Open daily from 11am to 9pm; Sat. & Sun. until 9:30pm.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3 365-8777 Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican Food with homestyle flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimicangas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Weekend Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center,
26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 348.2386
Jerry’s Wood Fired Dogs
Breakfast served daily from 8am to 11am Smokey Joe Croissants, Sausage, Eggs, Bacon.Try their hot link Breakfast Burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.
1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch (949) 364-7080 Jalapeno’s Restaurant
The Ranch Sports Grill All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games. Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights. Happy Hour 11am to 6pm Mon.- Fri.
27412 Antonio Pkwy. 429-7737 Roma D’ Italia
27602 Antonio Pkwy, 364-5614
Menu items include Calabrese Pizza, Pasta Estiva, Gnocchi Catanzaro, Grilled Halibut or Salmon, Shrimp Calabrese, Mostaccioli Arrabbiata, Veal Sorrentino, Osso Buco, Eggplant Sorrentino and more. Don’t forget to try one of the homemade desserts like Tiramisu, Rum Cake, Cannoli and Cheesecake. You can also order beer and wine with some good, inexpensive Chiantis by the bottle.
Latte Da Bagelry & Grill
25606 Crown Valley Pkwy. 276-5712
Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Vegetarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchiladas. Imported and domestic beers.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day. Fifteen different types of bagels made daily. Salads, burgers, plus Italian specialties like Chicken Alfredo. opens at 6am daily; closes at 9pm Monday through Saturday, open until 4pm on Sunday.
21612 Plano Trabuco Road at Santa Margarita Parkway in the Albertson’s Center in Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-589-6405 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sunday Brunch at O’Neill’s is a delicious and leisurely experience. Zagat calls it the “best value in Orange County.” Daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the Lake, expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
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Simply Fondue Fabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegetables with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to
31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 240.0300
Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Forty years serving choice meats and seafood. Home of the famous “2-pound steak.” Relax while you sip one of our sumptuous wines or cocktails or a frosty beer. Everyone welcome - straight from work or off the trail or dressed for a night out. OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 5pm to 9pm; Fri. and Sat. 5pm to 9:30pm. Please call after 2pm for reservations.
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27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 859.9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.
800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Ruby Rosensteel, 364-6661
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LAGUNA ART MUSEUM RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT GIFT FROM COLLECTOR YVONNE BOSEKER
Laguna Art Museum ends 2012 on a positive note with a significant contribution from collector Yvonne Boseker and grants from Pacific Life Foundation and the Laguna Beach Community Foundation. Yvonne J. Boseker has made a significant pledge of $100,000 to Laguna Art Museum, establishing the Edward H. and Yvonne J. Boseker Fund for Early California Art. The Fund, named for her and her late husband, will be used for the conservation and framing of works in the museum’s permanent collection as well as exhibitions and educational programs related to the field of early California art. “Ed and I both felt, and I still believe that we are just caretakers of this art,” said Mrs. Boseker. “It was here before us and will be here long after us, if everyone does their part to take care of it. As caretakers, it is our responsibility to take excellent care of it and to always be willing to share it with others. This was my goal in establishing the Boseker Fund for Early California Art at Laguna Art Museum.” Yvonne has been a supporter of Laguna Art Museum since the 1980s. and she and her husband lent works from their collection to the museum’s Page 16
exhibition Early Artists in Laguna Beach in 1986. The Boseker collection is encyclopedic, with more than 200 works by 175 different California artists. It spans 1856 through the 1940s and consists mostly of oil paintings. In addition to the Boseker gift, the museum recently received grants of $10,000 from Pacific Life Foundation and $4,000 from the Laguna Beach Community Foundation. Both grants will support community engagement programming at the museum on Thursday evenings. In February 2012, then new executive director Malcolm Warner instituted new hours of operation, keeping the museum open until 9:00 p.m. every Thursday. “The idea was to give people an alternative time to visit, outside of the working day and the weekend,” said Dr. Warner. “The change opened up opportunities for extra programming, and over the past year we have built up our regular Thursday evening offerings almost to capacity, which these grants will now support.” Thursday night programming at Laguna Art Museum includes the artist discussion series Conversation With..., which takes place the first Thursday of
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fourth and fifth Thursdays. “These grants help us to continue our robust schedule of programming, and to maintain our newfound partnerships with other organizations such as Laguna Beach Live! and Laguna Dance Festival,” said Dr. Warner. “We want to do all we can to engage the community and our Thursday evening programs play a big part in that. We hope people will take advantage of them and visit the museum often. There’s always something new and different to enjoy.”
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The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: JANUARY 3, 2012 at 1:30PM in Dept. L-73 located at 341 THE CITY DRIVE, ORANGE, CA 92868-3205 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: TRACY MURPHY, SBN 223506 ATTORNEY AT LAW 9070 IRVINE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92618 949-916-6020 Ladera Ranch News – 12/7/2012, 12/14/2012, 12/21/2012
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-12-525349-LL Order No.: 120289263-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/9/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RAYMOND SZU, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 5/15/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000325756 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 1/14/2013 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim – Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 in the Grand Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $389,474.30 The purported property address is: 67 GAZANIA WAY #2, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694 Assessor’s Parcel No. 931-89-520 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:
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The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-12-525349-LL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-12-525349-LL IDSPub #0043422 12/21/2012 12/28/2012 1/4/2013
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Christmas Dessert Ideas bowls for additional colors. Additional multi-colored sprinkles can be added on top of icing before it dries for more decorative cookies, if desired.
By Heather Shockney Everyone loves the smell of cookies baking in the oven and pies cooling on the counter, what goodies will you be making for your dessert table this Christmas? Here are a few suggestions of some tried and true dessert recipes. First we will start with the cookies, this can be a great way to spend a snowy day with your children, and they will love to help you bake. A favorite Christmas cookie is the Sugar Cut-out cookie they are easy to make and lots of fun to decorate, here is a recipe for them from the food network, I use it every year and they turn out great.
Sugar Cut-out cookie
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 3/4-cup butter (1 1/2 sticks) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Colored Icing, recipe to follow Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy and light. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, a third at a time to make stiff dough. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll out a portion of cookie dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out shapes us- Peanut butter Blossoms. ing cookie cutters. Place on lightly 48 Hershey’s Kisses greased or nonstick cookie sheets. 1/2 cup shortening Bake until lightly golden, about 10 3/4 cup creamy Peanut Butter minute, rotating baking sheet halfway (I always use Jiff but you can use through cooking time. Cool complete- whichever type your family prefers) ly on pans about 5 minutes, transfer 1/3 cup granulated sugar to cooling racks and cool completely 1/3 cup packed brown sugar before decorating. 1 egg Colored Icing: 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1-teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 tablespoons water 1-1/2 cups flour 1-teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Granulated sugar 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates. Hide them or there won’t be any left when you need them. 2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and the brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; slowly beat into peanut butter mixture. 3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, I use sugar thats been colored red and green,
3 to 4 drops food coloring, plus more as needed Colored sprinkles, optional In a small bowl, mix sugar and water to form a thick, smooth icing. Stir in food coloring to reach desired shade. Drop icing onto cookies using a small teaspoon and smooth with the back of the spoon. Make additional
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place on ungreased cookie sheet. 4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around the edges. Remove from cookie sheet .Place on
rack to cool . This recipe will make about 4 dozen cookies. What dessert table wouldn’t be perfect without some delicious pies? These can be the traditional pumpkin and pecan or you can add a few new ones to the bunch. Here is a great recipe for a easy Chocolate Mousse pie
Chocolate Mousse pie
1 Oreo pie crust (pre-made from store) 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding 1 tub of cool whip Chocolate chips to garnish Mix up pudding according to box for pie, with half the tub of cool whip with mixer. Put into crust then cover with remaining cool whip. Add chocolate chips on top to garnish and refrigerate till ready to serve. You might want to consider making two of these they usually go fast. The next dessert is for a Low Carb pumpkin Cheesecake; this would be great for your guests that are watching their weight.
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RANCHO’S NEW CINEPOLIS LUXURY THEATER OPENS TO PACKED HOUSE LAST WEEKEND Over a Thousand Enthusiastic Movie Fans Attend Opening Night Ribbon Cutting
Rancho Santa Margarita mayor Tony Beall and council members Carol Gamble, Matt Heyman, Jesse Petrilla, Brad McGirr, Steven Baric, as they joined Cinepolis executives - Cinepolis Head film buyer (with scissors), Adrian Mijares - Cinepolis CEO (right, white shirt) in cutting the ribbon to the new Rancho Santa Margarita Cinepolis.
Rancho’s glittering fountain illuminates the exterior of the new Cinepolis across from City Hall .
All the beautiful people of Rancho Santa Margarita were out and about last Friday night when Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, opened its fifth luxury U.S. location and second Orange County Location at the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center . The mayor and the entire city council and prominent members of the Rancho Santa Margarita chamber of commerce were all on hand to attend the opening .The well-dressed society crowd seemed thrilled with the elegant amenities which have made Cinépolis the go-to theater for a first-class movie-going experience. The Cinepolis in Rancho Santa Margarita includes six state-of-the-art, digital auditoriums, leather reclining chairs, swivel tables and call service buttons that summon cinema servers to take moviegoers’ food and beverage orders during a film. With all the fanfare of a Hollywood premiere,the Cinepolis staff treated the opening night crowd to cocktails and appetizers before the ribbon cutting and even passed around some free future movie tickets to the excited fans. Cinépolis enhances the traditional movie-going experience by pampering customers in an intimate and comfortable environment bringing its completely revolutionized concept in movie theaters to Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch and surrounding communities,With successful U.S. locations in Del Mar, La Costa, Laguna Niguel and Westlake Village, Ticket prices range from $13.50 -$19.50—with a surcharge for 3D films. Guests are invited to socialize with friends in the lounge-style lobby, bar/ restaurant area or outdoor patio dining area beforehand, complete with full dining and bar service. The menu offers restaurant-quality favorites such as a chopped short rib burger, Cobb salad, spicy buffalo chicken wrap and sushi. Guests can also enjoy traditional movie snacks such as popcorn (available in Butter, Light, Caramel and Spicy Chili), soft drinks, specialty coffee drinks, milkshakes, gourmet finger foods and desserts such as Chocolate Godiva Cheesecake. Excitement over the opening of the new luxury cinema has been building for months among local area residents of Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, and Ladera Ranch. Movies will be shown in both 2D- and 3D-formats. Cinépolis Rancho Santa Margarita is 33,000-square-feet with six screens and 500 seats. The Rancho
The chilly night air could not discourage an overflow crowd that packed the elegant movie house for last Friday’s opening.
Santa Margarita location is equipped with completely digital projectors and sound. The theater continues to screen new movies and blockbuster hits. Cinepolis says they are also working on a new program to add opera, musicals, special sporting events and similar one-time unique presentations. Tickets can be purchased online (www.Cinépolisusa.com) or inside the Cinema at the Concierge desk in the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center at 30682 Santa Margarita Parkway. The Ladera Ranch News
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