In this issue, we explore more ideas for backyard living — perhaps the essence of Southern California lifestyle: the grill, what to grill, the garden, what to plant and the creation of outdoor space. While we may not all aspire to grand creations, we can each take away an idea to play with and improve on in our own space. Also inside, art and craft at the Maloof home, local landmark restaurants, a doctor’s leap of faith in Kenya, ideas for planning a destination wedding, taking flight in Temecula, exercise for life, my friend Carla Sanders — and more.