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A SLICE OF LUXURY BEHIND THE BRIDLE COOKIES AND COCKTAILS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Your Table is Waiting Crudo is about the passion of traditional cuisine from the Mediterranean coast with Japanese-inspired infusions.

Crudo prides itself with authentic yet delightful ingredients with simple presentations.

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Lifestyle Letter

Holiday Cheer The Holidays - one of the most anticipated times of the year. A time of hustle and bustle - family memories, celebrating with old friends. It's a time of traditions - some old, some new. What I love most about the holidays is the timeless classics like that song that just brings back happy memories or shopping in your favorite store for that perfect gift for someone special!

One of my favorite memories growing up was the much anticipated Holiday Open House my parents would throw every Christmas Eve. Dozens of friends, family and neighbors would swing through for cookies, cocktails and stories. Cousins and casual friends would call at our doors to celebrate. Togetherness, sharing food, and fun and laughter...I don't think I truly valued it as much as a child as I do today.

From our family to yours, here's wishing you abundant love and happiness this holiday season!

DECEMBER 2016 PUBLISHER

Dan Austin | Dan.Austin@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

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Here are just a few of my holiday favorites I enjoy every year...

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- I know we live in Bing Crosby Country, but Burl Ives evokes in me the holiday spirit...from Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer to Holly Jolly Christmas, Burl Ives reminds me of all that is cheerful about the season.

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HOMEMADE EGG NOG - Nothing harkens me back to memories of my childhood as much as this festive drink. Still a perennial favorite, I've been known to add some spiced rum or bourbon for extra holiday cheer.

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- Now I get to really see the magic of the season come to life in my children's eyes - I can't tell you the immense joy this gives me each year at this time!!

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Taste of Del Mar

Del Mar Village presented the first evening Taste of Del Mar earlier this Fall. A sell out event saw locals stroll and sample Del Mar's finest food, along with beer, wine, mead and cider at Sip Stops throughout town. Musical entertainment on the KAABOO-sponsored stage near L'Auberge Del Mar. VisitDelMarVillage.com PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS BRAKE

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Molly O'Neil "Reveal" Open House

Molly O' Neil Architectural Interiors celebrated their 3rd anniversary with a "Reveal" of their newly expanded studio space and Open House event in October. Guests enjoyed food and wine with live music as well as Tasting Room Del Mar meet and greet and a pop-up shop by Glassbaby. MollyONeilDesigns.com

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Mint Studio Opens in Carmel Valley

Mint Studio - A DIY paradise opened this Fall in Carmel Valley. Mint Studio offers the opportunity to create, inspire and gather. Bring your Pinterest ideas to life at Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. Mint Studio offers parties, kids activites and much more. For the latest calendar listing visit TheMint.Studio

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Jake's 34th Annual Beach Fun Run

100% of the proceeds from the event go toward their Legacy of Aloha program created to help fund community organizations, protect the environment and perpetuate much loved water sports. Proceeds benefit The La Colonia Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito and Friends of the Powerhouse. JakesDelMar.com

Participants enjoyed healthy barbeque lunch prepared by Jakes, accompanied by a spectacular Polynesian dance show

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! Don’t wait for a sore tooth to ruin family gatherings - schedule a checkup now and enjoy the season!

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Fox Law Sunset Happy Hour to Benefit BGC San Dieguito

Fox Law APC welcomed Rebecca Morrison as Special Counsel. Guests participated in a charity raffle, proceeds benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito. Live music from Michael Tiernan, open bar, plenty of tasty hors d'oeuvres from Il Fornaio and another iconic sunset at the Del Mar Plaza. FoxLawAPC.com

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St. James Academy's Third Annual Bocce Ball Tournament Held September 24th at the Hazel home in Rancho Santa Fe. Over 150 current and alumni families as well as school faculty and staff gathered for an afternoon of bocce, fellowship and fundraising to benefit North County’s premiere Catholic school which welcomes students from Preschool through 8th Grade. SaintJamesAcademy.com

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Tasting Room Del Mar's First Local's Only Open House

Tasting Room Del Mar's First Local's Only Open House was a sell out success. Guests enjoyed an array of fresh culinary delights from their kitchen as well as wine and beer with fresh cheese and meats. Look for the next "Local's Only" event coming soon. TastingRoomDelMar.com PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS BRAKE

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PASCAL LORANGE BRINGS CRUDO TO CARMEL VALLEY Making a big splash and not to be missed for foodies and locals - Pascal Lorange's Crudo is the newcomer to Carmel Valley. The new concept highlights the passion of traditional cuisine from the Mediterranean coast with Japanese-inspired infusions. Crudo is inviting, elegant, simple yet makes a powerful statement from the moment you walk in. Presentation is passionate, informal, inspiring, a sophisticated simplicity. A must try is

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Crudo’s trio dipping sauce selection served with several of their dishes. Chef Lorange replaced the traditional Asian served ginger, wasabi and soy sauce with the elegant, yet refined homemade trio. A world renowned chef who has cooked in Michelin-star kitchens, Chef Lorange brings an incredible resume and background to Carmel Valley. He has travelled the globe but most recently launched

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the concept of Fig & Olive Restaurants, and managed the openings from LA to NY and DC for over a decade. He has cooked for numerous dignitaries, including Bill and Hillary Clinton as well as President Obama. Head to Crudo to see his latest creation and what all the buzz is about at the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. CrudoPL.com

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LA VALENCIA HOTEL’S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Tickets are on sale for the December 15th Gatsby Gala, 90th Birthday Celebration at La V – a charity celebration to benefit La Jolla Historical Society. The luxurious Roaring 20s themed event will feature live music

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and dancing. The hotel’s dining and public spaces – THE MED, Café la Rue, La Sala Lounge and the mezzanine Galeria – will be transformed

into a palace Gatsby himself would envy with speakeasies and a Jazz Age dance hall.

Tickets $290 per person. LaValencia.com

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Open House

Luxury

A SLICE OF

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esigned by Gold Nugget Award winning architects, Altevers Associates, and

inspired by designer Addison Mitzner, The Villas are a modern day revival of the Mediterranean architecture of the early 1900s. This Private Residence Club is nestled in the luxurious grounds of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and fully furnished with mediterranean sophistica-

tion. The Villas are just steps from the worldclass concierge and all of the resort's five-star amenities. When in residence, owners have membership and unlimited access to the nationally acclaimed par 72 Tom Fazio designed Grand Golf Club. For companions and guests who do not golf, there are an infinite number of activities including the world-renowned amenities and treatments at The Spa at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Plus enjoy access to the fitness center, tennis courts, equestrian center, luxurious pools and restaurants. Don’t feel like leaving The Villas? No worries! The spa, and Addison & Amaya restaurants will come to you. Vacation like royalty with luxury fractional ownership at The Villas, offering five weeks a year per owner, starting at $375,000.

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1. FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Formal two-story foyer with breathtaking wrought-iron spiral staircase and marble floor greets owners and visitors to this palatial mediterranean getaway.

2. FORMAL LIVING

Start the day with coffee in the stately formal living room with coffered ceilings, lush upholstered seating and chestnut floors. Marble columns and a custom, handcarved fireplace complete the space.

3. AL FRESCO

Dine in the well-appointed dining room or al fresco in the patio. The elegance continues in the outdoor living space with built-in grill island, fireplace and sunken saltwater Jacuzzi tub. The perfect vista for catching the sunset with some champagne.

4. GAME ROOM

Enjoy an Arnold Palmer or Pinot Noir at the wet bar with climate-controlled wine storage.

Tickle the keys of the baby grand piano and play a game of chess at the gaming table. Or take in a movie in the private, fully insulated media room with plush recliners, 60-inch plasma TV and Bose theater surround sound.

5. REST EASY

End the day in the master suite which includes separate his and hers bathrooms, a home office with WiFi, computer and printer, plus an exercise room with cardiovascular equipment and free weights.

6. RELAX IN LUXURY

Need to relax? Floor-to-ceiling marble, deep-set tubs and steam showers are available in the three master bathrooms, a truly luxurious way to unwind after a day at the tennis courts or equestrian center.

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to host and our holiday home is what we present to our guests as they mingle near the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa. Times may have changed and different color palettes have taken their turn as popular, but there is something special about the classic Christmas colors of red, green, white, silver and gold. Quintessentially Christmas and forever timeless, you simply cannot go wrong. Maria Barry and Cindy Cerenzie at Le Dimora always pull out all the stops this time of the year. They, along with their team, transform their place into a show-stopping holiday extravaganza with every nook and cranny outfitted in rich and luxe layers of holiday cheer.

This year, they will convert their new space at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch into a luxurious holiday wonderland. It's worth taking a stroll through their new showroom, to inspire you for the holiday season. Not only will you find furniture to outfit your home, but you will also find the little details that make your holiday home extraordinary, plus gifts for the discerning hostess as well.

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Local Limelight

BEHIND THE BRIDLE DR. TARKAN SIDAL SUPPORTS GRAND CIRCUIT CHAMPION ALEXUS WILLSON ARTICLE SHANNON BARR PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE SCOLMAN

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here’s a unique and unparalleled bond between a horse and a rider. “I love the connection that you get with the horses, and figuring out all of their special quirks that they all have,” says 16-year-old Alexus Willson of Ramona.

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This year marks the second in a row that Willson has earned High Point Junior Rider in San Diego from the Greater San Diego Hunter Jumper Association. The title is given to the rider with the highest total show points accumulated throughout the year.

“I’ve been riding forever, but showing since 2009,” says Willson. In just a few short years, her track record is already impressive. She has been Grand Circuit Champion at Thermal and High Point Junior Amateur at Del Mar Nationals. She performs many local shows at Del Mar Show Park and the Fairgrounds. The shows include jumping and equestrian performances; riders compete for ribbons, trophies, medals, and prize money.

Each show typically costs a rider $1,000 to $1,500 in fees; an expense that adds up quickly. For the past year, Willson has been sponsored by Dr. Tarkan Sidal, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who owns Torrey Pines

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, located in Del Mar/Carmel Valley. “I wanted to give back to the community,” says Dr. Sidal. He moved from San Francisco to San Diego in 2012, and in July 2015 continued the legacy at Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practice. “I don’t ride horses, but I liked her ambition.” He relates to her devotion to the sport; he recalls all the studying and training he underwent in his early career. “In a sense we each work hard, striving to reach our goals.”

Having a sponsor has been key to Willson’s riding success. “He covers one show a month, and we’re super fortunate for that,” says Willson’s mother Jennifer. Before Dr. Sidal’s sponsorship, the Willsons would often have to sell a horse to enter a show. “She wouldn’t have won Rider of the Year if she didn’t have that sponsor.”

Aside from her mother, Willson also trained with Hap Hanson, a renowned winning grand

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prix rider and Encinitas local. She often competes in shows against experienced trainers.

“They’ve been doing this for 20-30 years, and I’m the youngest one out there.” Instead of riding trained show horses, she rides horses that her mom rehabilitates on their ranch. “We get horses off the racetrack and then we retrain them for jumping so they can have a second career,” says Jennifer. “I think that’s why she can ride so well. Because from day one, she’s always had to ride the thoroughbreds; the ones that are off the track that think they’re still racehorses.”

Willson has other sponsors that offer to pay for show clothes, or they pay for her show as long as she uses their horse; a common practice in horse show sponsorship. However, Dr. Sidal’s sponsorship completely supports her shows, while enabling her to use her own personal horse, a generous offer graciously acknowledged by the mother-daughter duo.

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ave Fox, Founder of Fox Law APC, is a former federal prosecutor and local personal injury trial lawyer that has dedicated his law

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firm to helping individuals going through extraordinary circumstances.

One evening, March 2014, a 27-year-old Ph.D. student at Scripps Institute of Oceanography lost her life after being fatally struck by a speeding drunk driver at the corner of Camino Del Mar and Coast Boulevard. The family hired Dave Fox and his firm brought a civil case against the driver and his employer.

After successfully resolving the case, Fox went a step further by working with Del Mar City Council to enact safety changes to that same crosswalk. “We fight to ensure our clients are reimbursed for everything they have gone through, and we also strive to make our roads safer when we can.”

Fox Law is heavily involved with several local foundations, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The firm was recently the presenting sponsor for MADD’s 5K fundraising walks held in Point Loma and Carlsbad. “Many of our clients have come to us after they were seriously injured by a drunk driver, or lost a family member.

We have seen the magnitude of this public safety issue first hand, and are proud to partner with MADD to help put a stop to it.”

Fox is also closely associated with the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito. His firm sponsors an annual sunset happy hour at the Del Mar Plaza and invites local attorneys and businesses to participate in a charity raffle for the B&G Club. The firm also sponsors the B&G Club’s Horseshoe & Cornhole tournament at Del Mar’s Dog Beach, and the Del Mar Powerhouse Paddle & Swim contests. The B&G Club recently awarded his firm a certification of appreciation for his efforts.

Our lawyers represent individuals all throughout California; however, Del Mar has been home for over 10 years, and so helping neighbors and those throughout North County is extra special for me.

Fox was recognized by his San Diego peers as a Super Lawyer, which extends to just 5 percent of San Diego lawyers, an “Outstanding Trial Lawyer,” and Distinguished Alumni of the University of San Diego School of Law where he has taught trial skills to law students.

In this past year, Fox Law has recovered over $10,000,000 for its clients. “We are a bit different than other firms in this field in that we take a select amount of cases so that we can truly connect with our clients, completely understand the magnitude of their injury or loss, and then fully convey their story to the defense attorneys, judge, and jury. This specialized approach consistently increases the value of our clients’ cases. We take great pride in our work and try our best to make a difference in our clients’ lives and our community.”

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ake the hustle and bustle out of your Holiday Shopping by spending the day in our neighbor to the north - Beautiful Solana Beach. Come early and explore - drive, walk, or better yet ride your bike since it's so close! Solana Beach offers free parking city-wide and the Train Station is centrally located to the beach and local shopping.

Once you arrive, we recommend strolling two miles of unspoiled beach, which LA Times voted as ‘Southern California’s friendliest beach’ but chances are you've already expereienced that friendly vibe if you've been in town recently. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at Beach Grass Café, Curious Fork, Java Depot or T’s Cafe located right on Highway 101. Spend a few hours perusing the hidden retail gems there, which are all within walking distance.

Walking around, you will find beautiful artwork on the sidewalks and along the Coastal Rail Trail. Browse the unique shops on Cedros Avenue - Sea Breeze Mercantile, La Femme Chic, Hand Crafted, The David Alan Collection, Strawberry Intimates, Aaron Chang, Cokas Diko, Solana Beach Art and Frame, Temecula Olive Oil Co., Satori Designs, Carruth Cellars – you will be spoilt for choice!

Wander up the road just a bit to the Solana Beach Towne Centre, where you will find exceptionally fun and creative shops. Wax & Whimsy brings you clothing, jewelry, candles and fun gifts (always something new in stock) and around the corner is Village Gifts and Engraving offering beautiful keepsake items that are perfect holiday mementos.

If you are taking a break, pick up a tasty sandwich from Which Wich for a picnic at the Fletcher Cove Community Park that has artistic tabletops overlooking the Pacific Ocean along with breathtaking views and beautiful sunsets. For dinner, enjoy a fun cocktail and dine at one of the many exceptional restaurants in the area.

Find authentic Mexican cuisine at Alfonso’s of La Jolla, nouveau Italian specialties at Solana Beach Crush or head for a taste of Local Craft beers at SD Beerworks. If you are looking for the locals, find them hanging out at Tidewater Tavern, enjoying award-winning fare at Pamplemousse Grille, and enjoy amazing Thai food at Similan Thai.

Join the fun at the Pillbox Tavern and sample Chef Shelly’s famous sauces. Treat yourself to the best sushi at Station Sushi, find the freshest seafood at The Fish Market and who can resist arguably one of the best dining experiences in North County at Red Tracton’s? For a special evening to remember, catch a show at the Belly Up. Plan on dining next door at the Wild Note Café or visit the North Coast Repertory Theatre and watch one of their live theatrical performances. Finish your evening with a quick stop at the Saddle Bar. Better yet, extend your stay a night or two in one of their beautiful hotels – The Holiday Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Winner’s Circle Resort - to turn your day trip into a quick weekend getaway!

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Cookies & Cocktails

ARTICLE JENNIFER AUSTIN | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINA TUTTLE

A Delicious Party to Share Holiday Cheer

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday parties, decorations and merrimaking around every corner. What inspires you and gets you into the holiday spirit? It could be a song or movie or perhaps it’s a festive cocktail that stirs memories of holidays past. For many, it’s the smells of the holidays, specifically grandma’s sugar cookies baking in the oven or mom’s freshly baked apple crumb pie in the kitchen, begging to be sliced and topped with old fashioned vanilla bean ice cream.

It’s with this festive spirit that we hosted a cookie exchange with close friends and loved ones. A casual gathering where we shared our fond memories of the holidays, the recipes for our favorite treats, and laughter. Some of our perennial favorites made the cut: snowball cookies, iced sugar cookies, sugared plums and raspberry almond rugelach. However, we discovered some new cookies which will definitely be added to our recipe collection: chewy ginger cookies, peppermint bark and rosemary shortbread cookies. Of course, there were libations to be enjoyed, which always makes for holiday cheer: Winter Sangria is a seasonal twist on the summer favorite and Spiced Vanilla Pear Cider because it is traditional but fun, and smells divine as it mulls...it could be served minus the bourbon. How many cookies actually made it home to share with our families? We will never tell, but each cookie was amazing. Enjoy!

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SNOWBALLS (RUSSIAN TEA CAKES) INGREDIENTS:

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup butter at room temperature, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds toasted, powdered sugar PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Sift flour and salt together. Cream butter in large bowl until light, then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla.

Mix in dry ingredients in three batches. Mix in almonds. Refrigerate at least one hour or up to 12 hours. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Space 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until just firm to touch, about 15 minutes.

Transfer to rack and cool slightly. Roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely.

Roll cookies in powdered sugar again.

Adapted from Epicurious.com

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Raspberry Almond Rugelach

PEPPERMINT BARK INGREDIENTS:

30 crushed peppermint hard candies divided, 1 1/2 pounds milk chocolate candy coarsely chopped, 1 1/2 pounds white chocolate chopped, 1 teaspoon oil-based peppermint flavoring or to taste PREPARATION:

Spread 1/3 of peppermint candy over 9x13-inch baking pan lined with wax paper. Melt milk chocolate in top of double boiler, stirring frequently and scraping down sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, just until melted. Pour melted chocolate over peppermint candy in prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/3 of the candy on top of milk chocolate. Keep aside until set, about 30 minutes. Melt white chocolate in the top of double boiler as above, stir in the oil-based peppermint flavoring. Pour white chocolate over the milk chocolate, then sprinkle the remaining 1/3 peppermint candy on top. Keep aside until set, about one hour. Cut or break into pieces to serve.

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COOKIES & COCKTAILS

(CON TI N U ED)

ULTIMATE GINGER COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup dark brown sugar lightly packed, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses, 1 extra-large egg at room temperature, 1 1/4 cups chopped crystallized ginger (6 ounces), granulated sugar for rolling the cookies PREPARATION:

Preheat the oven to 3500 and line two sheet pans with parchment paper. In a large bowl, sift together the first seven ingredients, then whisk together. With an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the brown sugar, oil, and molasses on medium for five minutes. On low, add egg, and beat one minute. Scrape the bowl with rubber spatula and beat for one more minute. On low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl, mix on medium speed for two minutes. Add the crystallized ginger and mix until combined. Roll each cookie into a 1 3/4-inch ball and flatten them lightly with your fingers. Press entire cookie in granulated sugar and place them on sheet pans. Bake for exactly 13 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Sugared Plums

Recipe Ina Garten on FoodNetwork.com

SPICED VANILLA PEAR CIDER

INGREDIENTS:

2 quarts pear juice (no sugar added), 2 cinnamon sticks, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1 star anise, 1 vanilla bean pod, Rum or Bourbon (optional) PREPARATION:

Add juice and spices to a large soup pot or crockpot. Slice vanilla bean pod in half lengthwise and toss in pot. On low heat, bring the cider up to a simmer, whisking often. The spices and vanilla will infuse into the cider. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Ladle into a big mug and add a shot of rum or bourbon (optional).

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WINTER SANGRIA

INGREDIENTS:

1 red apple thinly sliced into strips, 1 green apple thinly sliced into strips, ½ cup fresh cranberries, ¼ cup fresh pomegranate seeds, 2 cinnamon sticks, ¼ cup bourbon, 1 bottle cold sparkling white wine, Prosecco or champagne PREPARATION:

Fill a pitcher with all of the fruit and the cinnamon sticks and then add the brandy or bourbon. Top with the cold sparkling wine and serve immediately.

Adapted from HeatherChristo.com

Iced Sugar Cookies

Rosemary Shortbread

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Driver’s Notebook

T

he Porsche Panamera filled a major void in the world of automobile enthusiasts upon its official unveiling in 2009.

Further solidifying its historical, brain-engraving slogan, “Porsche. There is no substitute,” the German automobile superpower debuted its first four-door, luxury sports car named after the renowned Carrera Panamericana race during the early ‘50s. It aimed to embrace its famed 911 Carrera, while stretching out the body with an additional pair of second-row entrances made to truly pamper a quartet of adults. It worked. Of course, there was the backlash of the automaker’s purists who feared Porsche’s prestigious reputation of making rear-engine performance cars primarily for a driver and a lucky passenger would be compromised by the addition of this new, elongated family member. Throughout the years, however, the noise from naysayers became virtually inaudible due to the critical acclaim and booming demand of the Panamera.

Certainly, subtle augmentations to its numerous trims

The 2017 Porsche Panamera Is Reborn.

COULD THE ACCLAIMED PORSCHE PANAMERA GET ANY BETTER? 2017’S SECOND GENERATION SAYS YES.

including the S, 4, 4S, Hybrid, Diesel, Turbo, Turbo S, and GTS have been made during its lifespan. The latest model of the first-generation Panamera—the 2016 Panamera 4—maintains its life-long wow factor, boasting 310 horsepower thanks to a seven-speed, 3.6-liter engine. Extras including the Premium Package Plus ($2660); 20-inch 911 Turbo Design Wheels, front seat ventilation and an overall mind-blowing driving experience seemingly make every penny of the $84,300 price tag worth it.

And even then, Porsche found ways to significantly improve the Panamera to date with their second generation—the 2017 models that are now entering the market. Shawn Evans, General Manager at Porsche of San Diego, was among the new Panamera. “Cruising down the Autobahn at slightly over 250KPH, with the Burmester sound system playing and the massage front seats was an unforgettable moment. Tried to be extremely critical of the new car, but couldn’t find a flaw!”

The most immediately noticeable alteration could be loosely termed a butt lift. The original hatchback designed to create more trunk space and better accommodate its four passengers was consistently criticized for its overly rounded appearance, further distancing it from the Carrera’s frame. The 2017 addressed this with a sleeker, more creased backside; raised bumper; and a sexy LED light bar embedded between the taillights. But that was just the beginning. Other body enhancements feature a longer wheelbase, lowered roofline, and with certain models, an expanded retractable rear spoiler.

Inside, there is a redesigned dashboard embellished with two 7-inch screens swapping out the dials, a centrally located 12.3inch touchscreen to operate infotainment, and Apple CarPlay to mention a few tech upgrades. Along with its improved physical features, the all-new transmission and engine configurations will truly bring the Panamera the closest it has ever been to a bonafide luxury sports car for four. PorscheOfSanDiego.com

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City Scene

HOLIDAY CHEER RIGHT HERE ARTICLE KATE BELLO

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SANTA BY THE SEA: December 4, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at L’Auberge Amphitheater

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Take your kiddos to see Santa and Mrs.

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our upcoming New Year’s resolutions? Instead of calling these resolutions “New Year’s resolutions”, how about calling them “end-of-the-year resolutions”, putting them into effect perhaps on December 1st or 15th.

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together for festive fun, food and attractions

next Local's Only Event returns with a holi-

exciting family event brings together world-

throughout the park, including complimentary

day flair, 6 p.m. RSVP required as this will sell

class marching bands, magnificent floats,

admission to Balboa Park muse-

out. $45 per ticket not including tax or ser-

entertaining drill teams, and a procession of

ums from 5-9pm. The largest free

vice charge. This event will also be collecting

enormous balloons – more than any other

community festival in San Diego,

toys and gifts for children to be donated for

parade! SanDiegoBowlGames.com

December Nights is expected to

the holidays. TastingRoomDelMar.com

attract more than 350,000 visitors

JANURAY 22, 2017

p.m. - 11 p.m. and Dec 3, 12 p.m. - 11

PERFORMANCES THROUGH DECEMBER 24TH

p.m. BalboaPark.org

THE GIRL SINGERS OF THE HIT PARADE

RANCH

Photography Isaiah Leggett

HOLIDAY SHOW

Award ceremony will take place at the Post

NORTH COAST REP - SOLANA BEACH

Party at 9 a.m. Post Party Hours 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

to the park over two days to revel and enjoy the season. Dec 2, 3

DECEMBER 4 - 23

5TH ANNUAL PARDEE HOMES CARMEL VALLEY 5K & FUN RUN VILLAGE AT PACIFIC HIGHLANDS

The Girl Singers bring to life popular holi-

5K start - 7:30 a.m., Fun Run - 8:30 a.m. Run-

WINTER WONDERLAND

day songs of the 50s including “Santa Baby”

ners will enjoy the flat, fast finish and running

PETCO PARK

made famous by Eartha Kitt, “Rockin’ Around

along the new Manzanita

Holiday Wonderland is back at Petco Park

The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee, as well

trail; a beautiful scenic path,

for the second year and it's bigger and better

as favorites to sing-a-long to like “Winter

hidden in Carmel Valley.

than ever. Be transported through a spec-

Wonderland”, “Silver Bells” and others. “The

There will also be a 1k Family

tacular holiday wonderland full of fun for

Girls” will also be celebrating the music of

Fun run for all ages!

the entire family for 12 nights in December.

Hanukkah. Wonderful holiday musical for the

CarmelValley5K.com

PetcoParkInsider.com

entire family! NorthCoastRep.org

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Run Carmel Valley!

January 22, 2017 www.CarmelValley5k.com 5K & Fun Run start & finish in The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch Cash Prizes, Music, Awesome Medals, Family Post Party Supports Local schools & charities

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Local’s Choice

Parker Caddie Lace Dress in Cranberry, PoppyRSF.com <

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FASHION INSPIRATION FOR FESTIVE HOLIDAY NIGHTS

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Rebecca Taylor Floral Velvet Blazer, RebeccaTaylor.com

^ Judith Leiber Crystal Minaudiere Clutch in Gold, Fashionphile.com ^ Via Spiga Velvet Sandal in Bordeaux, ViaSpiga.com

< Paige Edgemont Jeans in Black Satin, PoppyRSF.com

^ Crystal Ear Crawlers, BaubleBar.com

Citrine Sterling Silver Ring, MadeInEarthUS.com

^ Loeffler Randall Tassled Suede Clutch, Net-a-Porter.com

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