WARM UP YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH CHICKEN POT PIE STEW
Printer-friendly version Restaurant Recipe Favorite Series This savory seasonal favorite recipe is provided courtesy of Garden Fresh Restaurant Corporation, owner of Souplantation, a San Diego-based restaurant. If your restaurant has a recipe you would like to share with our readers, please send recipe and .jpeg photo to editor@eastcountymagazine.org. CHICKEN POT PIE STEW 1 ¼ lbs. ¾” cubed red potatoes Boil water and add potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes 8 cups water until tender. Strain potatoes and cool in ice water. Drain and set and set aside for later. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 1 lb. raw chicken breast Cook and slice into bite size pieces. Set aside for later. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2 tablespoons canola oil In a saucepan, combine ingredients and sauté on ¾ lb. carrots – ¼” sliced medium heat for approximately 10 minutes until ½ lb. celery – ¼” sliced tender. Set aside for later. ½ lb. mushrooms, medium size – quartered ½ lb. pearl onions 2 ½ teaspoons dried thyme _______________________________________________________________________________________ ½ lb. margarine or butter Melt margarine or butter in a 5-quart pot. Add the 1 tablespoon garlic – finely minced garlic and sauté for on medium heat 2 minutes _______________________________________________________________________________________ ¾ cup white flour Stir in white flour and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Stir constantly. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5 cups chicken broth Add broth and spices to the pot. Whisk together 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt with a wire-whip. Heat to a low boil on medium 1 teaspoon white pepper heat and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. ¼ teaspoon black pepper Stir constantly. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2 ½ cups whole milk Stir in milk and cream. Simmer for 3 minutes. 1 ¼ cups heavy or whipping cream _______________________________________________________________________________________ ¼ lb. peas Add peas, parsley, cooked potatoes, vegetables and ½ cup coarsely chopped parsley chicken to the broth. Heat and serve. Season to taste Cooked red potatoes from above with salt and pepper. Cooked vegetables from above Cooked chicken breast from above Yields 1 gallon. Printer-friendly version
SHERIFF LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO COMBAT DUI DEATHS & INJURIES
Printer-friendly version October 23, 2009 (San Diego) — William D. Gore, Sheriff, San Diego County, has announced that the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department (representing the cities of Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Poway, Santee, Lemon Grove and Imperial Beach) is set to commence a year-long anti-DUI program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways. New enforcement measures to combat impaired driving are coming as a result of a recent $ 602,600 grant awarded by the Office of Traffic Safety to The San Diego Sheriff’s Department. According to Traffic Coordinator Lt. Michael Cea, “Alcohol-related fatalities have increased in California for the seventh consecutive year.” Lieutenant Cea, who is the director for the department’s grant, added, “If you are going to drink, don’t drive! This advice is so simple and could save your life.” The special DUI Enforcement and Education grant is to assist in efforts to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol and other drug related collisions. The grant activities will specifically target impaired driving offenders as well as educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving. This will be done through the use of DUI/driver’s license checkpoints, warrant searches and stakeouts for repeat DUI offenders, saturation patrols, and court stings where DUI offenders with suspended or revoked driver licenses get behind the wheel after leaving court. Drunk driving is one of America’s deadliest crimes. In 2008, over 11,700 people died in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. “Last year in California 1,029 died in alcohol impaired crashes, a 9 percent reduction in deaths from 2007,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety. “This grant will help keep that trend going by getting drunk drivers off the roadways of San Diego County making it safer for everyone.” Funding for the grant comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Printer-friendly version
JOIN SDSU IN THE ANNUAL BOO! PARADE
Printer-friendly version Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 am – 6 pm October 23, 2009 (San Diego) — Hop on your broomsticks to experience a day of Halloween thrills and chills! It’s the return of The Boulevard BOO! Parade and Carnival, where ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to encounter the magic. This Halloween tradition features the SDSU All-Greek Float Competition, the SDSU Homecoming King and Queen, the renowned Marching Aztecs band, and numerous SDSU student organizations. Sponsored by Blessed Sacrament Parish School and presented by the Campus Plaza Shopping Center, this FREE event is action-packed with a parade, carnival games and rides, live entertainment, tasty treats and costume contests. The BOO! Parade begins at 11 am at The Living Room Café at 59th Street and travels along El Cajon Boulevard ending at Rolando Boulevard. San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald is this year’s Grand Marshal for the BOO! Parade. State Assemblyman Marty Block will ride the Wells Fargo Stage Coach, and even Smokey the Bear will be making an appearance. San Diego State parades have been taking place since the 1930s, and the fifth annual BOO! Parade follows in that tradition. When the clock strikes noon creep on over to the BOO! Carnival located around the corner at Clay Park (4759 Seminole Drive). From Noon to 6 pm everyone’s funny bones will be tickled as they take a wicked ride down the inflatable slides or whirl on the merry-go-round, and display their talents at the various carnival games. Don’t miss out on the kids and pet costume contests. You can even try your luck at the Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest to win the honor of becoming this year’s Pumkin-ator. Tradition comes alive as little witches and vampires trick-or-treat their way down the Boulevard BOO! Parade and Carnival and discover everything that the College Area has to offer. Don’t miss out on this experience full of exciting activities guaranteed to cast a spell on you. For more information, visit www.booparade.com or call 619-582-1093. Printer-friendly version
SUPERVISOR JACOB “WORRIED” OVER SHORTAGE OF SWINE FLU VACCINES
Printer-friendly version October 22, 2009 (San Diego) – “I’m worried,” Supervisor Dianne Jacob told East County Magazine when asked about H1N1 (swine flu) vaccinations. “These should have been here yesterday.” Jacob expressed concern over the fact that San Diego has only received 28,000 doses of the vaccine, yet the County has 12 million people. She added that she is now receiving hourly updates on the situation. Thus far, 25 San Diego County residents and three non-residents have died from swine flu in San Diego County. While most had underlying health conditions, last week a healthy five-year-old girl died. The lastest victim, a 31-year-old woman with other health conditions, succumbed yesterday. As of today, 348 people have been hospitalized county-wide. Swine flu has now been reported in 29 schools, with the outbreak causing 20% absentee rates at some schools. The H1N1 vaccine is given in either a nasal spray or a shot. A limited number of H1N1 nasal flu vaccines were recently distributed throughout San Diego County. Initial shipments of the vaccine were distributed primarily to doctors and medical providers who care for children. The nasal spray vaccine is designated only for healthy children ages two to 18 and for healthy people ages two to 49 who live with an infant under six months old. Check with your medical provider to see if the vaccine is available yet. More doses are expected, with those at highest risk to be given priority: • Pregnant women • Caretakers of infants under six months old • Children and young adults six months to 24 years old • Adults 25 to 64 years old with underlying medical conditions • Health care workers. If you do not fit within the above target groups you will most likely not receive a H1N1 vaccine until the supply of vaccine increases. County health officials urge that you stay home from work or school if you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills and fatigue. People with underlying medical conditions who experience flu-like symptoms should contact their doctors promptly. For more information, visit the San Diego County’s swine flu update page at http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/Portal/News/swineflu.html. Printer-friendly version
SPRING VALLEY MAN DIES AFTER FALL AT QUALCOMM STADIUM
Printer-friendly version October 22, 2009 (Spring Valley) – Walter Daniels, 66, has died following injuries sustained in a 30-foot fall from the pressbox at Qualcomm Stadium, where he worked, on October 19. Daniels, a Chargers staffer and long-time sports official, resided in Spring Valley with his wife. The Chargers have issued the following statement: “The San Diego Chargers’ family is greatly saddened by the loss of Walt Daniels. Walt loved the team and loved working in the press box on game days for more than 20 years. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this most difficult time.” Daniels played football and basketball at Hoover High School as well as basketball at San Diego City College. He also served as an official for 42 years in amateur games around San Diego County and served on a selection committee at The San Diego Hall of Champions, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. After falling from the press box, Daniels was transported by ambulance to Sharp Memorial Hospital and diagnosed with a head injury. Despite medical intervention, he died the following morning, the County Coroner’s office reports. Printer-friendly version
OLD WEST HARVEST FEST OCT. 23-25 AT SACRED ROCKS RESERVE IN BOULEVARD
Printer-friendly versionSeasonal Family Activities, Camping and Old West Costume Contest All Part of the Fun October 21, 2009 (Boulevard) – Sacred Rocks Reserve and RV Park, a 163-acre wilderness reserve with RV and tent camping sites (formerly Outdoor World RV Park), is offering a taste of the Old West with their “Old West Harvest Fest,” celebrating the harvest season and Southern California’s historical heritage. The event will be held Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25. Seasonal family activities to include a hayride, pumpkin painting contest (paints provided, pumpkins $5 or bring your own) bonfire and cookout, stargazing, an old time radio play (“The Lone Ranger”) and an Old West 1850’s costume contest. Two nights of camping will be offered for $40 during this event weekend and will include the hayride and hotdog roast. A day visit on Saturday will be $10 per person and will include hotdog roast and hay ride. Sacred Rocks is located near Boulevard, California, approximately 60 miles East of San Diego along Interstate 8, at the head of the Pacific Crest Trail. Sacred Rocks Reserve is located at 1331 Shasta Way in Boulevard, California. Reservations are required. For information, call: 619-766-4480 or visit: www.sacredrocksreserve.com. Sacred Rocks RV Park (formerly Outdoor World RV Park) is situated within Sacred Rocks Reserve, a 163-acre wilderness playground for RV enthusiasts, campers, hikers, nature lovers and retreat seekers. Families of all ages come to camp at Sacred Rocks RV Park, enjoying the time to play together in nature. Surrounded by the outcroppings of giant rocks, 400-year old oak trees and plenty of fresh mountain air, families of all ages can hike, climb rocks, go off-roading, bird watch, read, lounge in a hammock, swim in the new outdoor pool, or soak in the spa. The park also offers a 100-foot outdoor labyrinth (the largest in California) laid out on the ground in an ancient form, which provides a place to walk or meditate. 151 extra large RV sites with complete hookup facilities are available, as well as a tent camping area, mountain cabins, a bunkhouse, general store, clubhouse, shower facilities and Wifi service. Event Schedule: Friday, October 23: Check in for campers, community bonfire, star gazing at the park’s Stargazer Plateau Saturday, October 24: 1850’s Masquerade Event and Costume Contest. Prizes given for best Old West costumes. (Ideas: farmer, cowboy, sheriff, cavalry trooper, vaquero and school teacher); Pumpkin painting contest (paints provided, pumpkins $5 or bring your own); Community bonfire and cookout in the evening. An old time radio play (“The Lone Ranger”) will be performed after supper. Off-site adult fun also is available at La Posta Casino. Sunday, October 25: Self-guided Nature Hike. Suggested nearby activity: train ride at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum. Sacred Rocks Reserve and RV Park is located at 1331 Shasta Way in Boulevard. Many family friendly activites are available. RV, tent campers and day visitors are welcome. Cost for two nights of camping, with hot dog roast and hayride included, is $40 per family. Saturday visitors, no overnight, costs $10 per person includes hotdog roast and hay ride. RSVP: RSVP with the number of people in your group to: sacredrocks@gmail.com or call: 619-766-4480. Printer-friendly version