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Tips for hosting a new years party that shines Entertaining with family and friends is one part of the holiday season that we all look forward to. But holiday hosting can sometimes be harried.

To keep you and your guests merry this season, consider hosting a wine party that shines.

David Mirassou, wine expert and sixth generation of America’s oldest winemaking family, believes that food and wine enhance one another and are best shared with family and friends. His secret to hosting a stressfree soiree is planning for a creative, small-bite menu with wine pairings that highlight the flavors of each dish.

“The wine you select should complement the food, look beautiful on the table and inspire toasts,” says Mirassou. “The right wine can add elegance to any holiday occasion and it can play an important role as both a gift and entertaining staple at celebrations throughout the season.”

Here are a few wine entertaining and gift-giving tips to get you in the holiday spirit: * Offer small bites and festive fare.

Prepare an assortment of appetizers and small plates for entertaining, allowing your guests more sampling opportunities and letting you out of the kitchen to mingle more.

* Create a cozy setting. Consider setting up food stations in your home to allow guests to congregate in different areas. Floor cushions around a coffee table and coasters on the mantle will encourage mingling. * Plan to offer your guests both a red wine and a white wine. A Chardonnay has wide appeal because it has fruitforward flavors to maximize food pairing options. A Pinot Noir also has great versatility in food and wine pairings. * How much wine should you serve? A general rule of thumb is to plan on about one glass of wine per person for each hour of the gathering. * Stretch your wine dollar. Now is the time to take advantage of price breaks for purchases of six or more bottles at many supermarket chains.

For an event, the savings can really add up. * Personalize a gift from the vine.

Not hosting this season? With very little effort, wine can be a gift with a personal touch. Embellish wine gift bags or boxes with festive ribbon and trim or add a custom neck tag by writing a note about the wine you are giving. Having trouble picking the right wine to give as a gift? Visit Mirassou.com to take their quiz and

see what’s right for you, along with some wine pairing ideas. You can also visit the site or Facebook.com/ MirassouWinery for more entertaining tips and recipe ideas.

Try this Belgian Endive and Dried Cherry Quinoa Salad - an easy-toprepare recipe that is also festive in its presentation.

Belgian Endive with Dried Cherry Quinoa Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook/stand time: 22 minutes Chill time: at least 1 hour Ingredients: Salad: 1 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or broth 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 24 Belgian endive spears Dressing: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste Directions: Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve; drain well. Bring stock and quinoa to a boil in a small

saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

Fluff with a fork, then let cool. Whisk together all dressing ingredients and stir into quinoa with cherries, chives and thyme. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Stir in walnuts and spoon into endive spears. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Recipe tip: This light appetizer may be prepared one day ahead.

Add walnuts and spoon into endive spears just before serving. Use a tri-color quinoa blend for extra color.

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Dazzling New Years party looks from head to toe ‘Tis the season for glitzing up a sparkling holiday look. From office parties and family gatherings to community events and charity galas, now is the time to look and feel your best. It may be a hectic time of year, but with a little preparation and creativity you can dazzle all season long. Try these quick and easy tips from beauty and style expert Jennifer Walsh for a stellar head-to-toe holiday look: * Start with your hairstyle. Create a chic and classic look by pulling your hair back into a simple ponytail and embellish with a jeweled headband to shine in the festive holiday lights.

Complete the look with understated stud earrings. * When it comes to makeup this holiday season, you can be more daring with your eyes and lips. A deep smoky eye in shades of gray, bronze or plum is sure to turn up any look.

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are a great way to show off your personality and are sure to turn heads.

Follow these tips to create a holiday style that is all your own and get ready to hit the town while enjoying the season’s festivities with family, friends and loved ones.

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Trending holiday makeup looks add s i zz l e t o h o l i d a y c e l e b r a t i o n s

Tis the season to be merry as your social calendar fills up with festive events. Don your favorite winter wear and get ready for some fun with glamorous looks to suit every occasion, from brunch with girlfriends to elegant cocktail parties.

The holidays are a fantastic time to amp up your makeup routine with cheerful hues, subtle shimmers and bold, beautiful eyes.

To help bring your look together for the holidays, make transforming your holiday makeup look effortless.

Whether a gift for you or a loved one, a good brush set will make you feel like a makeup pro. From a flawless base to a smoky eye.

Try out these makeup looks to get into the holiday spirit.

Everyday glam makeup look For girly gatherings, festive first dates and the legendary holiday office party, this look tastefully embraces the sparkle of the season using just three versatile makeup brushes.

1. After prepping skin, sweep your face with powder using an Angled Powder Brush to flatten skin and set your face.

2. Using the same brush, work bronzer all around your face. To add a contour, pinch the brush and work it down your cheekbone, letting the brush do the work.

3. Brighten eyes and lift dark circles by applying concealer under the eyes and in the inner corners, also applying around the base of your nose to cover imperfections, using an Oval Shadow

Brush.

4. Flip the shadow brush to apply a pop of eye shadow over the eyelids for a subtle wash of color, and finish eyes with two coats of black mascara.

5. Use a Tapered Blush Brush to apply blush to the apples of your cheeks.

6. With the same brush, layer highlighter on the top of the cheekbones for a slight glimmer.

7. Finish off the look with a light pink lip gloss.

Festive holiday party makeup look From dinner parties with friends, to hitting the town to toast the New Year in style, only an ultra-glamorous holiday look will do.

1. Start with a tapered foundation brush to work primer into the skin.

2. Layer foundation over the top, working the product through the center of the face toward the jaw,

making sure to also sweep under the eyes for a flawless base.

3. Apply eyelid primer using the base shadow brush, then set with a powder.

4. Next, run a gray shadow through the socket of the eye to create a soft shadow.

5. Dip the fine liner brush in gel liner for added definition. Use the side of the brush to draw a long, straight line and the tip of the brush to create a soft cat eye.

6. Complete your enhanced eye look with a sweep of black mascara.

7. For a pop of color, work blush across your cheeks using the multi task brush.

8. Using the angled highlighter brush, apply a cream highlighter to the tops of the cheekbones and under the brow bones.

9. Complete the look with a bold red or dark plum lipstick.

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Good Luck Foods to Serve for New Year Celebrations

By Shelly McRae New Year celebrations symbolize the setting aside of the past and looking forward to a new year of prosperity and good health. When planning your New Year’s party, invite good fortune into your home with some of these good luck foods and traditions.

Southern Traditions Hoppin’ John, a dish made from black-eyed peas and pork fat, is thought to have its origins from the African slaves of the early 1800s. As for its powers to attract good luck, that lies in a civil war legend. Lauren Salkeld, writing for Epicurous. com, explains that during a prolonged battle in Vicksburg, Mississippi food stores were nearly depleted when a large cache of black-eyed peas was discovered. The legume has since been considered a symbol of good luck.

Serve the Hoppin’ John with an abundance of greens and cornbread. The greens, preferably collard greens, represent money, or more specifically, folding money, while the cornbread represents coin because it is the color of gold coin.

European Traditions Greens aren’t just found in the good

luck lore of the south. In Germany and Ireland, green cabbage is served with braised pork or corned beef. Legumes also grace the tables of New Year revelers in the European tradition; lentils in particular are paired with pork, as the lentils resemble coin and pork has its own place in the celebrations.

Pork as a New Year’s Eve celebratory food has origins from Spain, Portugal and Austria, among other European countries. The traditions include such delicious dishes as roasted suckling pig, roast pork, pork sausages and pigs’ feet. The pig is a good luck symbol for a prosperous New Year because of its habit of rutting forward; it digs in and pushes forward, letting nothing prevent it from reaching its goal.

Hispanic Traditions The tradition of eating a grape at each stroke of the clock at midnight on New Year’s Eve originated in Spain, and was a response to a grape surplus in 1909. It was a practical solution and is now associated with foretelling the fortunes of the coming year.

The tradition is common throughout Mexico and South America.

The idea behind this tradition is

to eat a grape at each chime of the clock, not to be confused with each second of a countdown to midnight.

At midnight, in Spain, the clock in the Plaza del Sol chimes 12 times. A chime lasts just long enough to eat a grape- quickly.

Each grape represents one month of the coming year. The first grape is indicative of January, then, and

if sour, January may be a difficult month.

Along with the tradition of 12 grapes is custom of placing a coin in the pan dulce, a Mexican sweet bread. The baker in the family hides a coin in one of the treats, and the recipient of the coin is said to have good luck throughout the year.

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Pageant of the Masters Director Plays Matchmaker with 2016 Show, “Partners” Tickets for the much-anticipated 2016 Pageant of the Masters are on sale now and make the perfect holiday gift for the art lover on your list. This holiday season share the excitement with tickets to next summer’s production of Partners.

The 2016 Pageant of the Masters sets out in search of stories of compelling collaborations that led to the creation of unforgettable artworks.

“My inspiration for Partners began during research for the 2012 show, The Genius,” said Pageant Director Diane Challis Davy. “We discovered a portrait of the Lavoisiers, an influential husband-and-wife team doing scientific research in 18th century France. Theirs was a partnership in both science and art.” She continued, “Then, in the midst of planning a salute to movies in 2013’s The Big Picture, I began to think ‘dance in the movies’ might be a wonderful subject for an end-of-act-one finale, including a tribute to the masters of cinematic choreography and iconic dance partners, Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire.”

The 2016 Pageant will feature artworks from many nations including France, Spain, Sweden, Italy and Mexico, in search of memorable art made possible by partnerships – between husbands and wives, artists and models, even artists and their patrons. This theatrical and musical journey will also consider how partnership can become an ideal

subject for masterpieces devoted to family, love and courtship, as well as historical, scientific and even fictional quests. Director Challis Davy acknowledged the challenge she’s already faced. “There are so many artworks inspired by partnerships, it’s difficult to narrow them down.”

From the warm familial scenes of Sweden’s Carl Larsson to the surreal originality of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Partners promises a doubledose of theatrical fun and surprises.

Next summer’s production will find new and exciting ways to tell the stories to be found within a gallery of masterpieces, many appearing on the Pageant stage for the very first time. As a preview, Challis Davy said, “We’re planning to incorporate video and live action sequences along with a behind-the-scenes look at how tableaux are created, and how volunteers are selected for the show. We will use the lovely moonlit landscape of our amphitheater as a perfect setting for some of the sculptural tableaux.”

Challis Davy also shared a bit of Pageant history that resonates with this theme. Eighty years ago, in 1936, Laguna legends Roy and Marie Ropp presented their second summer production they had christened the Pageant of the Masters. Their blend of live music, narration and living pictures effectively created the template for today’s internationally-acclaimed

Pageant. And that year, the Ropps concluded their production with its largest and most ambitious tableau.

The first presentation of Leonardo’s The Last Supper brought national attention to the Festival and Pageant and effectively changed the course of history for this Laguna Beach tradition. With only three exceptions, The Last Supper has been the program’s traditional finale ever since.

Back in 1936, Roy Ropp looked to his friends and neighbors to realize his Pageant dreams. Today, director Challis Davy depends every bit as much on the devotion and dedication of her army of volunteers who join together each summer as cast members and backstage volunteers.

Challis Davy summed up her ambitions for next summer’s Pageant.

“I think there will be partnerships presented that everyone can relate to. We hope Partners will be beautiful and entertaining, and encourage our audiences to think about the people they know and love who have inspired and encouraged them.”

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5 Ways to Make the Most of your new Tech Gifts No matter the occasion – holidays, birthdays or promotions – technology gifts are always on the top of wish lists. With today’s devices spanning a wide range of price points and features, selecting the right item is just the beginning. When buying a tech gift, there are several things to keep in mind.

Ensure your intended gets maximum enjoyment from your tech gift with these tips.

1. Features and functions. It can be tempting to buy the latest model with a plethora of fancy functions, but if the person you’re buying for won’t use them, you may be better off saving money on a version with a lighter feature package. Remember, too, that for those with little tech experience, the excess can be overwhelming.

Your best bet: shop for the features you need, but don’t over-reach.

2. Support and guidance. Who doesn’t want a tech hero waiting in the wings to answer questions, help with set up and solve problems? With so many tech gadgets connecting via apps through your smartphone, you may be surprised to learn that your wireless company offers comprehensive tech support from Asurion. Tech experts are available via chat, phone

and email to provide help across any device or platform. They can help with things such as troubleshooting a specific operating system or connecting devices to a digital home network.

3. Power source. Even devices with superior battery life run out of juice eventually. Help extend the usability of your tech gift by supplying extra batteries or a charging plug if they aren’t included in the original packaging. Or consider a car charging system to help restore battery life on the go.

4. Add-on accessories. The market for tech devices is far and wide with options that simply add some bling to more practical choices that help protect devices from damage. Most devices don’t truly require many additional accessories, but covers and cases that help protect devices against dropping are a smart investment. Other smart bets are accessories that will enhance the product’s use, such as a pair of quality headphones.

5. Smartphone protection. An insurance plan helps protect your purchase from loss, theft and accidental damage, ensuring it can be enjoyed longer. Research your options before shopping, and be sure to thoroughly

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he highlight of the holiday season is often the gathering of friends and family for a seasonal meal. Whether hosting and planning a full menu or attending a holiday get-together, keep in mind the perfect wine and spirit pairings for either a traditional feast or a more modern soiree featuring a variety of hors d’oeuvres.

Wines, such as La Crema Chardonnay and Liberated’s Cabernet, and spirits or liqueurs, can serve as more than just a terrific accompaniment to your holiday spread; they also make great gifts for those wine connoisseurs and liquor aficionados on your shopping list.

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An elegant choice for your favorite hostess or connoisseur, this limited production La Crema Chardonnay is a true expression of the Russian River Valley in Northern California. Complex and nuanced, with flavors of ripe pear, nutmeg and hints of nougat, this lush wine is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday celebration and pairs well with roast chicken, creamy cheeses or seafood.

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S E RV E S P I R I T S LIKE A PRO Spirits can be served in a variety of ways, and different people prefer their drinks certain ways, so when entertaining this holiday season it is important to be familiar with some of the most common serving techniques: n Neat: When spirits are served and consumed at room temperature with nothing added. n On the rocks: When spirits are served and drank over ice. n Up: When spirits are shaken or stirred with ice or chilled but drank with the ice filtered out. n With a mixer: Some spirits lend themselves well to mixing, with ingredients such as tonic water, cola or juice. n With a twist: When spirits are served with a thin strip of citrus peel, traditionally lemon, on the rim of the glass.

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Liberated wines are for anyone looking for something a little different, whether for themselves or as a gift. This new collection celebrates individuals that break free from boundaries to reach their full potential with nine stunning labels, all featuring a unique personality archetype. The Cabernet is a favorite for the holidays with hints of black cherry, a rich, silky texture and three labels to choose from: the Explorer, the Business Man and the Adventurer. Learn more at liberatedwine.com.

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One brand is recognized all over the world as the ultimate expression of the art of chocolate – Godiva. Belgian Master Chocolatier Joseph Draps developed a unique rich chocolate with unparalleled smoothness more than 80 years ago, and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur is the ultimate embodiment of the original chocolate collection. Each bottle combines chocolate with enticing flavors from around the world that mix well with a variety of spirits.

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Whether you plan to store that wine you received as a gift for weeks, months or years, here are a few tips to ensure your wine ages well: n Store bottles on their sides. The cork can dry out and crack if not in contact with wine. n Keep bottles between 55-65 F. The perfect cellar temperature to store wine is 55 F. Cooler temperatures can slow the aging process. n Keep humidity between 60-80 percent. Low humidity can cause evaporation and oxidation while high humidity encourages mold. n Keep temperature swings to a minimum. Temperature fluctuation causes wine to expand and contract, damaging the cork. n Store in a dark place. Light exposure can cause wine proteins to become hazy and also cause aroma and flavor change. n Store in a location free of odor and vibration. Vibration can hinder wine’s development and odors can seep in through the cork.

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Segerstrom Center Raises $2.1 Million for Arts and Education Programs Photos by Doug Gifford, Kimberly April and Joesan Diche Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrated its 42nd annual Candlelight Concert and raised $2.1 million to support the Center’s internationally renowned artistic programming and acclaimed education and community engagement programs. Nearly 400 people attended Candlelight Concert, this year co-chaired by the ‘Candlelight Quartet’: Marta and Raj Bhathal and Kelly and Jim Mazzo.

The entertainment was stellar, with Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum jazz star Diana Krall followed by Billboard magazine-topping legend KC & the Sunshine Band! Krall was a favorite of Henry T. Segerstrom, the Center’s Founding Chairman who passed away earlier this year. As a tribute to Segerstrom, Krall sang the Beatles’ “In My Life (I Love You More)” for him as she talked how special he was to her. Other hits she charmed the audience with was “Do I love You”, “Let’s Fall In Love”, “Sunny Side of the Street” as well as a medley of Christmas tunes that delighted everyone.

Candlelight Concert 2015 colors were purple and silver, and guests entered across a lush purple carpet and past Costa Mesa’s California Elementary School hand bell choir to begin their evening. Once inside, they were welcomed by a Nutcracker who posed for photos and selfies.

Candlelight Concert has many traditions, and the biggest surprise awaiting guests was the return of the coup de theatre ‘reveal’ and dinner on the Segerstrom Hall stage itself. With All the World’s a Stage as its theme, guests were taken on a virtual tour of three cultural capitals of the world: St. Petersburg, New York and Paris. Following Krall’s concert on a temporary stage built in front of the Segerstrom Hall proscenium (that also served for the performance by KC & the Sunshine Band and dancing), the towering red velvet curtain rose to ‘reveal’ the actual stage transformed into a spectacular candlelit ballroom room with crystal chandeliers and movie theater-sized screens on three sides. The screens transitioned first with sequences of images of the great artists, companies and shows that have performed on that very Segerstrom Hall stage, then paused to surround guests with famous landmarks of those cities viewed through imagined French windows and snowfall.

A new transition signaled the beginning of each dinner course and another city. The fourth ‘wall’ was a view of Segerstrom Hall glittering with 2,000 tea lights, one set on every seat on the Orchestra Terrace, Lodge and Balcony levels.

Candlelight Concert began in 1974 to raise funds for a major performing arts center in Orange County. The spirit of imagination and creativity remain integral to the evening’s fascination. The first was held in a vacant Kresge five-and-dime re-imagined into an elegant ballroom whose flaws were concealed with the clever use of candles and entertainment was the eponymous concert. Since then, the annual gala has been called Candlelight Concert, with entertainment by celebrated artists such as Diana Ross, Frankie Valli, Jay Leno, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Kenny Loggins, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Mathis, Donna Summer, Smokey Robinson, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Broadway stars Kristen Chenoweth, Sutton Foster and many others.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an acclaimed arts institution as well as a beautiful multi-disciplinary cultural campus. It is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of its stages, offering unsurpassed experiences, and to engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring programs.

The Center’s education programs are designed to inspire young people through the arts and reach hundreds of thousands of students each year. In addition to the presenting and producing institution Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the 14-acre campus also embraces the facilities of two independently acclaimed organizations: Tony Award®-winning South Coast Repertory and a site designated as the future home of the Orange County Museum of Art. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is also proud to serve as the artistic home to three of the region’s major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and the Pacific Chorale, who contribute greatly to the artistic life of the region with annual seasons at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. For more information, visit www.SCFTA.org.

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Jennifer and Alette Segerstrom, Diana Krall, Anton and Elizabeth Segerstrom

Co-chairs Raj & Marta Bhathal, Kelly & Jim Mazzo

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New Year’s Eve Champagne

By Julie Wimmer Champagne is a New Years Eve staple. Most people, when they hear the word Champagne, think celebration, and New Years Eve is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, celebrations in the world.

Whether you are a Champagne and/or wine drinker or not, it is always fun to toast the new year with a sip of the bubbly stuff. Lucky for us, there are different kinds to choose from depending on your palate and budget.

What are the different kinds of Champagne?

Champagne, as most of us know, is basically sparkling wine, however, there are different types. There is sweet Champagne and dry Champagne, just like wine. When the bottle claims the Champagne is “Extra-dry,” that obviously means it is dry, however, “Brut” means it is the driest kind of Champagne.

The sweet bottles of Champagne are called “Sec,” which is sweet, and “Demi-Sec,” which is the sweetest.

Picking a dry Champagne or a sweet Champagne can depend on taste, food or price. My father is a wine connoisseur. He has been buy-

ing, tasting and testing wine’s since before I was born. We even had a full wine cellar, although it was raw (dug out from the basement with a metal rack put inside,) in our house growing up.

Suggestions from my father: Sweet wine and Champagne, according to my father, go with cheeses, red meat and saltier fair. Dry wine and Champagne are better paired with desserts, fruits and sweeter dishes like a chicken dish with a sweet sauce.

Buying Champagne When my husband and I went on our honeymoon in Nantucket years ago, we decided to over-splurge one night on dinner. We’d heard a particular restaurant was worth it, and it was, so we even splurged on the Champagne we ordered to toast ourselves. Each glass, however, was $25. We picked out what was considered an expensive Champagne, and it was certainly delicious, however, that price is steep. You can get a great Champagne at $25 for the entire bottle. You just have to know how to pick it.

There are many brands, Korbel, Taittinger , Veuve (with that familiar

yellow label,), Dom Perignon, Freixenet and many more that we have seen at liquor stores or heard about from commercials or magazine ads. If you are having guests who know nothing about wine or Champagne and are only going to have a sip at midnight, then it’s okay to go with a Spumante (which you can get for $6) or Freixenet.

If you care about the taste however, do some research. Dom Perignon is high end, and yes, delicious no matter what type you pick, but a bottle can run you $100 and up.

If you have that sort of cash and want to spend it, great, you are very fortunate.

Taittinger has been rated in wine magazines and they have bottles, both dry and sweet, that start at $23.

A nice pick for a dinner party or New

Years Eve. Veuve is very popular, however they also have great prices (like Taittinger) and many fantastic tastes to choose from. This brand is a great option for a large party on New Years Eve.

Don’t let new year’s fervor fizzle: 6 ways to achieve meaningful change

By Paul Kriegler Every year, many Americans resolve to change or improve something in their lives in the coming months. Too often, their January fervor to take control fizzles by February. But a new approach to managing resolutions could make 2016 the year you achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Six tips to help you make a commitment for the new year and capitalize on the energy surrounding the change in the calendar.

Avoid ambiguity Aspiring to “lose weight” isn’t an effective resolution. Instead, you should focus on a course of actions rather than the outcome such actions produce. Focus on making small, realistic commitments to goals you can achieve along the way. Lose five pounds of fat over the next three months is a much better - and more achievable resolution, plus you’ll be able to track your progress and set new goals once you achieve it.

Kick off your commitment in a healthy way Demonstrate your commitment by kicking off the new year with an activity that will help you reach your goals. Walk your first 5K with your friends or family. Bring the kids for some football-inspired fitness fun or a winter pool party in the indoor pool, or even try a tri with a 60-minute indoor Page 14

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Resolve to take daily action - no matter how simplistic it is Most of us bite off more than we can chew and forget about what’s not within our direct control. Life is busy, everyone has demands to meet and responsibilities often prevent us from carrying out your grand intentions of turning our lifestyles on end by working out, sleeping eight hours each night or perfectly portioning our home-prepped meals. Instead of setting grand plans, resolve to string together 365 days of tiny battles won and see what happens. Chances are, if you’re constantly building up small wins each day, you’ll stay motivated and even find room to do more than the minimal effort you’d envisioned.

Expect to fail sometimes If you keep things simple, an occasional failure shouldn’t be a problem. In fact, it should seem so easy to get back on the right track that you almost have to laugh at yourself for falling off in the first place.

Set behavior goals that appear easy but are effective enough to make progress even if you only hit the target 80 percent of the time. Missing one day of sticking to your plan shouldn’t ruin your desire to continue, especially if the miss is an expected part of the process.

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The types of food you eat can be as important as, if not more important than, the calories they contain. This year, commit to really thinking about the foods you eat, every time you eat.

Keep a food journal for a week and write down everything that you eat and drink as well as how much and make a point to note how you feel.

Be honest with yourself about those occasions when you may choose to eat something that isn’t in the interest of your healthy eating plan. When you do an honest assessment of your eating patterns, you will likely see where moderation can work for you

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Take others with you on your course of action If you get down on yourself when you can’t stick to your intentions, add to your support system. Using a group or partner approach is known to increase adherence to exercise habits and healthier eating, but it also makes the process more enjoyable and more fun with the shared intention. Not only can your resolutions foster better health and happiness in your life, but they can inspire positive energy and change in others’ habits as well.

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What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?

By David Robertson Christmas has past and the new years celebrations are upon us, but has all this over indulgence had an effect on our health? The new year is a great opportunity for kicking some of those bad habits and working off some of those gained extra pounds! Lets look at the most popular new years resolutions; Spending more time with those important to you Make plans to spend more quality time with friends, family and loved ones. Sometimes it just takes a moment to step back and re-evaluate what is important to you in life and to make sure you reflect this in your free time. There may be a need for big changes in your life to free up time to do this, maybe you’ve been devoting too many evenings to selfish activities.

More exercise In these times, many of us don’t get enough regular exercise from our daily working lives. This can lead to long term health problems both physically and mentally, effecting your motivation, zest for life, well being, physical appearance, stamina, life expectancy and many more factors. Whether you decide to join a gym, go for daily jogs, cycle or work out at home etc.. the trick is to keep at it.

Try to find a way of exercising that is enjoyable to you and will fit easily into your daily life otherwise you may not stick at it for long.

Dieting Everyone loves to indulge over Christmas with all that extra food in the cupboards. The New Year is the perfect time to re-evaluate your eating habits,

so that the over indulgence in food and drink doesn’t turn into a habit that follows on into the new year.

Enjoy life It’s very easy in this day and age to get caught up in the rat race and lose perspective of what we are doing on this planet. Sometimes we need to look at whats important to ourselves and begin making sure our efforts in life complement what you feel is important as an individual.

Quit smoking Everyone knows, or should know the terrible effects that smoking has on the body. After a matter of weeks of quitting the habit the quitter will feel noticeably healthier physically, but the battle will still be a long and challenging one.

Quit drinking Many people undertake a detox around this time of year, or even go the full hog and give up completely. Many people over Christmas and new year drink more than they normally would and this alone can be a reason to start a detox. The effects of alcohol on the liver can be fatal when in excess and even on a small scale drinking effects sleep and energy levels.

Get out of debt Christmas affects all of us financially and for some this may have pushed the bank balance into the minus. In other cases the bank balance may have already been in the minus, either way this is a great time to make those changes needed in order to get your life back on track financially.

Learn something new

Learning or doing something new is a great way to start the new year, this could be something that puts you in good stead in time to come, such as doing evening classes or it may be something just for personal enjoyment such as horse riding.

Dazzle Guests with Easy Holiday Eats Creating a delicious holiday spread that your guests will love doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple and serve a table of tasty appetizers rather than a full meal, especially during a season when guests likely have several stops to make.

Simple Starters. Cheese and crackers or vegetable trays are reliable starters that can serve as a precursor to any meal. For an easy and eye-appealing appetizer, serve a hand-crafted cheese inside a wreath of fresh rosemary and pomegranate seeds, along with honey and premium deli crackers. The Litehouse Simply Artisan Reserve line cheeses are

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Making delectable appetizers doesn’t mean you have to spend hours in the kitchen. Timesavers, such as the easy-to-serve feta cheese crumbles used in this Holiday Bruschetta, are also a quick way to enhance any salad, cheese plate or side dish. Then round out your menu with a diverse offering of other crowd-pleasing, quick-prep items, from deviled eggs and pinwheels, to shrimp cocktail and bagel pizzas.

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olive oil 1 tomato, diced 1/2 cup red pepper, diced 1 container (6 ounces) Simply Artisan Reserve Feta Cheese 1 teaspoon Litehouse Instantly Fresh Basil 1/2 cup Litehouse Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette Cut baguette into 1/2-inch slices.

Brush with olive oil and grill lightly.

In bowl, combine tomato, red pepper, feta cheese, basil and just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat.

Place heaping spoon of mixture on each baguette slice and drizzle with more vinaigrette, to taste.

Blue Cheese, Pomegranate and Quinoa Caviar 2 ounces Simply Artisan Reserve Blue Cheese (Crumbles or Center Cut) 1/3 cup pre-cooked red quinoa 1/3 cup pomegranate arils (seeds), 1 tablespoon reserved 1 teaspoon Litehouse Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 teaspoon Litehouse Instantly

Fresh Thyme 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

assorted crackers In small bowl, add blue cheese crumbles, quinoa, pomegranate arils and vinaigrette. Stir gently to combine.

Transfer to 6-ounce ramekin dish and use back of spoon to tightly pack down.

Place serving plate on top of ramekin and quickly invert. Carefully lift ramekin, leaving mixture in mold form.

Sprinkle top with thyme, walnuts and reserved pomegranate arils.

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D i l i j a n C h a m b e r P l ay e r s M a k e s I t s S e g e r s t r o m Center Debut with an All-Russian Program Los Angeles-based Dilijan Chamber Players makes its Segerstrom Center debut on Thursday, January 14 at 8 p.m. in Samueli Theater. The evening features works by four of Russia’s great composers from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The program includes Rachmaninov’s Trio Élégiaque No. 1 in G minor; Shostakovich’s Quartet No. 7 in F-sharp minor, Op. 108; Scriabin’s Prelude in D-flat Major, Op.17, No. 3 and Op. 59 No. 1 and No. 2; and Taneyev’s rarely performed Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 30. A free preview talk by musicologist and author Herbert Glass will take place at 7:15 p.m.

The Dilijan Chamber Players is a group of musicians who have a long-standing connection with the Dilijan Chamber Music Series, directed

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Tickets for Dilijan Chamber Players start at $29 and are now available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds the Colburn Foundation for its support of the Chamber Music Series. Kia is the Official Automotive Partner of the Center and United Airlines is the Official Airline of the Center. Classical KUSC is the Media Partner of the Chamber Music Series.

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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.

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Come and join us for delicious authentic Italian food in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Sushi and Japanese Cuisine.

American cuisine, steaks, seafood, lamb, pork chops and not to mention an array of appetizers and desserts.

The quality of food here is amazing.

28562 Oso Pkwy, Las Flores 949-216-9029 Diho Siam

Bahar Restaurant

They offer moderately priced and high-quality Persian food made fresh from scratch. We promise great service and clean restaurant. Your total satisfaction is always guaranteed.

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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.

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27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K7, Ladera Ranch 949-429-6666 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.

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27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K6, Ladera Ranch 949-429-2772 Loving hut Gourmet cuisine made with wholesome, vegan ingredients, and it offers an accessible starting point for those making the noble transition to a plant-based diet.

27522 Antonio Parkway, Suite P2, Ladera Ranch.

949-365-1077 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill

Don Gustavo’s

Offering an extensive menu of premium American Wagyu and Kobe beef burgers, along with salads and entrees such as chicken, salmon and salmon risotto. There is a full bar with more than 50 craft beers, more than a dozen draft beer, and bottles of your favorite domestic and imported beer.

Authentic Mexican food with homestyle flavor, menu items include chile relleno, carnitas, fajitas, eggs machaca, chimicangas, veggie burrito, fish tacos, shrimp enchiladas, taco salad.

26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 949-348-2386 Harlow’s Cuisine & Cocktails Harlow’s Kitchen is a beautiful blend of old school and contemporary styles boasting West coast farm-totable seasonal fare, a craft bar, and a passionate staff. The décor is a rich and elegant throwback to 1800’s Europe with a bit of a New Orleans vibe.

31111 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949-240-8100 Jerry’s Wood Fired Dogs

Located at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club we have daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.

26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo.

949-305-5100 Paul’s Pantry The best family owned breakfast and lunch menu that specializes in homestyle cooking.

27409 Bellogente, Mission Viejo.

949-364-1088 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.

27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 949-859-9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro

Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.

Smokey Joe croissants, sausage, eggs, bacon also try their hot link breakfast burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.

27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 949-461-7170

1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch 949-364-7080

800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, 949-364-6661

Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery

Jalapeno’s Restaurant

The Ranch Sports Grill

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Famous for their pancakes as big as your plate and their breakfast combos.

They also serve a variety of lunch and dinner items as well as homemade pies and cookies.

27522 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-4439

Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Authentic Mexican food including chili Verde, omelets, huevos rancheros, tostadas, carne asada, menudo, traditional burritos including beef, chicken, fish, beans (Vegetarian), chile relleno, taquitos, enchiladas, imported and domestic beers.

27602 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-5614

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Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.

All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games plus Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights.

27412 Antonio Pkwy. Ladera Ranch 949-429-7737

31105 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949-481-9596 Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar Contemporary setting for Italian fare plus an extensive wine list with recommended food pairings.

27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano 949-661-8466

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