Our San Diego
Publisher’s Letter
Be Involved in School and After School Most schools are back in session at this time. Once
everyone is settled, check out companies in this issue that offer afterschool activities. Our article on page 16 provides benefits of belonging to a club, playing a sport or other activity. If your child has a serious allergy, it is important to talk with teachers and school staff. Inform them what reactions your child might have and how to handle them. Find helpful information (p. 22) from local writer, Cherie Gough, who has lots of experience managing allergies with her own kids. Schools need help planning field trips and fundraisers. Turn to page 25 for ideas; then access our complete guide at www.sandiegofamily.com. It’s apple-picking time! The crop seems good this year, but the apples don’t last forever, so go early. See page 38 for local orchards. San Diego Family will post info at www.sandiegofamily.com if we hear an orchard has closed for the year. September is All-American Breakfast Month. My favorite family breakfast place is 94th Aero Squadron in Kearny Mesa. Sunday Brunch is great — the grandkids can eat as much as they want. We definitely get our money’s worth. Grandparents Day is Sept. 8. Keep them close!
Families
All-American Breakfast Month was created to emphasize that breakfast is the most important meal of the day — this is especially true for kids in school. Be sure to have a meal plan for school mornings, so kids are nourished and ready to learn. Make breakfast a family affair on the weekends. Here are some of our favorites — whether it’s going out or eating at home. Tony Andrews, marketing representative There are so many great breakfast spots in San Diego, but our current favorite is Morning Glory in Little Italy. The ambiance can’t be beat and the food is a fun fusion of American, French and Chinese. Anne Malinoski, contributing writer I love the breakfast popovers at Great Maple in Hillcrest. I’m tickled that the kids’ menu includes a bread and fruit platter, since those are basically the only foods my sons eat voluntarily. Rik Thiesfeld, art director My favorite homemade Sunday breakfast is a two-egg omelet with sautéed mushrooms, Muenster cheese, avocado and pico de gallo, served with toast, jam, and hashbrowns.
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Jenny Burman, calendar editor Our all-time favorite breakfast is Spam, fried eggs and my husband’s signature fried rice. Not all of us eat breakfast, but when this spread is on the table, it disappears before you can say “Spamsilog” (what Filipinos call this lipsmacking combo)!
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If you’re short on time during the week, don’t skip breakfast! Read our article “Grab-and-Go Breakfasts for Hurried School Mornings” at www.sandiegofamily .com/things-to-do/dining-and-recipes.
sharon@sandiegofamily.com
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