A Day in Temecula
Warm wind rushes past as you stick your head out the car window and turn your face to the sun. You smell hot earth and sagebrush as your hair whips around your ears. Turning your eyes to the valley...
Hometown Boys Make Good
Amit Gilad feels authentic from the moment we meet. Clad in a Fire Station 69 shirt, and wearing a big smile, this man is an ambassador of feel good music if ever I’ve seen one. He and his business...
Quinoa Pancakes
Since changing to a gluten-free diet, I have discovered a lot of creative, healthy ways to have some of those dishes that I might otherwise long for. I didn’t used to eat pancakes much, but somehow feeling like I...
Volcanic Roots
“The volcano is a she; the locals know, and that is how we refer to her. La Montagna.” Our guide through the vineyard on a northern slope of Mount Etna casts his eyes across the land. This particular business...
Sage Pesto
Let’s try something new…something different. This week I noticed an abundant amount of sage growing lushly in my garden. Thick, silvery, slightly fuzzy leaves popping up everywhere. I hate to see anything from the garden go unused, so I...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Endures
The Sunnydale High School Class of 1999 celebrated their 25th anniversary this graduation season. The occasion was celebrated by a dance on campus, held by Fandom Charities Inc. Sunnydale High School, the fictional school from the 1997 television series...
How to Handle Discordant Communications
“Despite how open, peaceful and loving you attempt to be, people can only meet you, as deeply as they’ve met themselves. “ This is a quote by writer Matt Kahn. It’s a powerful phrase. When I first read it,...
The Luck of the Pot
The Fourth of July is here and many will gather to celebrate together and share a meal. While our Declaration of Independence in 1776 liberated us from England’s control, our mode of existence has always been much more interdependent....
4th of July Potluck
Herby Cauliflower Chick Pea Salad This is a great little number to whip up ahead of time for a potluck side. The flavors tend to deepen and marinate into a blissful bite of yumminess when laid to rest in...
Local Interest Reads for Summer
Twice a year, TNT showcases books by local authors and a selection of books of local interest. If you are a writer with a new book, please reach out to us at hello@topanganewtimes.com—we’ll be back with our holiday edition...
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