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If you have never been to Coronado Taste of Oils, at 954 Orange Ave. in Coronado, I highly recommend it. If you have never tried their monthly cooking-class demonstration, you are missing out! It is not only affordable at $25/person, but patrons go home stuffed on high-quality food, a 60-ml bottle of both the olive oil and balsamic vinegar featured in the cooking class along with the recipes of the food and drink consumed. There is a maximum of 30 people per demo, so you must reserve your spot. Guests also receive a 10 percent discount off any purchases made that day.
Michelle teaches the class and is a wealth of tips and information. Her demonstration is casual and interactive. During the class I attended, the featured flavors included the Persian Lime Oil and a Violet Balsamic vinegar.
We began with a Violet Gin Spritzer, which was deliciously refreshing. The drinks were creative and unique, as I would never think to have added flavored balsamic to a cocktail.
The appetizer was a Savory Asparagus Crepe. We used both the Persian Lime Oil and the Violet Balsamic in this recipe. The food is already prepared for you, so you aren’t actually doing the cooking, but instead, watching Michelle while she provides tips and answers questions. The crepes were flavorful and Michelle offered ideas for different filling options.
Our main dish included Persian Lime and Violet Turkey Skewers and Basmati Rice. This dish was mouthwatering with tender turkey and fresh, tender vegetables on a bed of fragrant basmati rice. I noticed how healthy and fresh the ingredients we used were and how flavored oils and balsamic vinegar can really turn a ho-hum dish into something special.
Last, but not least, was dessert. Although I was already satisfied with my savory meal, I couldn’t resist eating every last delectable bite of the Spring Time Persian Lime Ice Cream with Violet Balsamic. Homemade lime ice cream was assembled in a clay flower pot along with “dirt” served with a real flower sprouting up. It was a cute way to serve a dessert, and perfect for a kids party or bridal/baby shower.
I love to cook and the recipes are simple enough to make on your own. This imaginative and fun event is a great idea for a birthday gift, Mother’s Day, anniversary or a get-together with a group of friends. Michelle can also do private parties at your location. Sign up online at http://www.tasteofoils.com, stop by the store or call (619) 522-0098.
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The curtain has come down on another memorable Summer Pops season by the Bay. The fabulous lineup included a Beach Boys tribute, followed by a lightsaber-wielding, electrifying “Star Wars” fan concert during Comic-Con, and dazzling performances by LeAnn Rimes, Esperanza Spalding and Natalie Cole, among others. The rousing season-ending “1812 Overture” again wowed audiences.
My own experience, as Cole (or as her father, Nat King Cole) would say, proved “Unforgettable” too. A full moon and fireworks capped off a night of classic rock songs at the Pops in late August. Our staff and friends took a “Journey” through “Boston” and Kansas” and other great bands while taking in the beautiful waterfront and venue made possible by local community donors and the Port of San Diego.
Now the curtain goes up on the symphony’s downtown season, revealing a vibrant and robust 2015-2106 program with something for everyone. Performances begin the weekend of Oct. 9-11 with guest artist Yuja Wang, a world-class pianist set to take on Mozart’s 9th piano concerto. Other highlights in the classical Jacobs Masterworks Series include Tchaikovsky’s “Pathetique” in November, Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” in December, Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” in January and Copland’s “Suite from Appalachian Spring” in May.
The Symphony’s also features exciting City Lights, Family Festival, Fox Theatre Film Series, International Passport, Chamber Music Series and a brand new at the Jacobs Music Center for 2015-16: Jazz @ The Jacobs!
City Lights concerts include Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” projected on the big screen accompanied by Danny Elfman’s enigmatic score performed live on Oct. 30-31; “A Tribute to the Music of Marvin Hamlisch” on March 4 and actor Jason Alexander, whose evenings with the symphony April 8-9, bring a hilarious re-telling of his journey to and on the Broadway stage and a program of great music from the theater.
Family Festival concerts are more fun than ever and feature, among others, “Holiday Pops” on Dec. 20. Sing along to popular holiday carols and hits including “Jingle Bells,” “Sleigh Ride” and many, many more in this one-hour afternoon version especially for families with young children.
Experience great American cinema and thrilling live organ music during the Symphony’s unique Fox Theatre Film Series bringing 1920s silent films once again to the silver screen. Films include:
“The Haunted House” (1921) and “The Cat and the Canary” (1927) on Nov. 1; “Cyrano de Bergerac” (1923) on Jan. 24 and “The Flesh and the Devil” (1926) on April 16.
International PassPort performances range from “Compañia Flamenco José Porcel” on Nov.15, a dazzling company of flamenco dancers and musicians, to Moscow Ballet on Feb. 9 to “globalFEST,” a multi-cultural musical tour on March 26.
The first jazz series in the orchestra’s 105-year history, “Jazz @ The Jacobs,” features Grammy Award-winning singers Dianne Reeves (Feb. 19) and Gregory Porter (May 7), along with some other leading names in the jazz world. First up are “Living Jazz Legends” on Nov. 21, featuring saxophonists Charles McPherson and Tom Scott, pianist Mike Wofford, singer Barbara Morrison, bassist Henry Franklin, drummer Roy McCurdy and trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, who is curating the series.
The 2015-2016 season clearly brings many opportunities to hear the orchestra in a broad range of concerts. Buy your tickets today and experience the transformative power of great music at the San Diego Symphony! http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/