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North Coast Current

Lightscape returns for its third season Nov. 15-Jan. 5 at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. (Courtesy photo)

Celebrate the season with tree lightings, Turkey Trots and the brilliance of nature

North Coast Current November 24, 2024
From Turkey Trot races and dazzling light displays representing the beauty of nature to tree lightings and Small Business Saturday, coastal North San Diego County enters the holiday season with a range of activities throughout our communities.
Rubio’s Chicken Tortilla Soup. (Courtesy photo)

Rubio’s Chicken Tortilla Soup returns for fall

News Release November 11, 2024
It’s that time of the year when Rubio’s guests can enjoy the return of Chicken Tortilla Soup, a seasonal fan favorite.
Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

Halloween, Dia de los Muertos round out October celebrations

North Coast Current October 18, 2024
As autumn settles over North San Diego County, the region gears up for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos celebrations, from haunted houses and safe trick-or-treating to costume contests and celebrations in honor of loved ones, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and embrace the spirit of this part of autumn in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Participants celebrate during the Encinitas Oktoberfest & Artisan Faire on Sept. 24, 2023. The event is organized by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy photo)

Fall is Oktoberfest season in North San Diego County

North Coast Current September 23, 2024
The fall season entered with the last week of September, and with it the launch of Oktoberfest celebrations around North San Diego County, including one of the most noteworthy in Encinitas.
Gardening. (Photo by Anthony Wade via Unsplash)

EarthTalk: Fall prep key to spring garden success

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss September 10, 2023
Preparing your garden in the fall is an important step to ensure it’s in ideal condition for the next spring. Depending on the size and scope of your garden, you might have a lot to do.
Roasted butternut squash is ready for use in a variety of dishes. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Season offers lots of reasons to fall for butternut squash

Laura Woolfrey Macklem November 15, 2022
Butternut squash might be tan and plain on the outside, a real ho-hum in comparison. But underneath is a brilliant orange flesh surpassing the flavor of all others. Roasted, zoodled or steamed, cook with it and you will fall for butternut squash.
With a deep, spiced flavor and soft crumb, this homemade gingerbread load the perfect holiday breakfast treat. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Looking to bake some gingerbread? Snap to it with this recipe

Laura Woolfrey Macklem December 17, 2021
My gingerbread loaf recipe, though, is a much-anticipated treat and baked in ornamental pans. With a deep, spiced flavor and soft crumb, it’s the perfect holiday breakfast treat.
Rain. (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside see more than an inch of rain

North Coast Current December 16, 2021
Encinitas, Carlsbad and other north coastal San Diego communities received a significant amount of rain from an atmospheric river-fed storm that swept through the region Tuesday, Dec. 13.
Butternut bacon pasta pairs well with a side salad. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Butternut bacon pasta squashes pumpkin

Laura Woolfrey Macklem November 11, 2021
Don’t get me wrong, I really do enjoy pumpkin and it’s employed in my kitchen in the fall and winter. But butternut squash is something I use all year because it doesn’t depend on heavy fall spices to lift the flavor. Pumpkin has to be gussied up, while butternut squash naturally can stand alone.
San Marcos Fall Festival

San Marcos Fall Festival

OsideNews October 15, 2021

Photos and story by Lucy Wheeler After an eighteen-month hiatus, which resembled a long hibernation period waiting for COVID-19 to reach a safe level of containment, the infamous San Marcos Festivals re-opened...

Toppings take this homemade enchilada soup to divinity status. Creamy avocado sprinkled with lime juice and salt, crisp tortilla strips, spicy sliced green onions and fragrant cilantro make this soup a fiesta in a bowl. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Slow cooker enchilada soup is a tasty fall flavor

Laura Woolfrey Macklem September 30, 2021
With fall and school starting, soup is on the mind of home cooks, often looking to the slow cooker for quick, comforting meals. There’s nothing like a bubbling pot of soup waiting for you after a busy day when fall hits. And even if it doesn’t feel like fall outside for you, the vibe is everywhere, so why not join in?
Fall Activities in Carlsbad

Fall Activities in Carlsbad

OsideNews October 24, 2019

Carlsbad CA— Last minute ideas to celebrate Fall in Carlsbad- Carlsbad Pumpkin Patch: Visit North County San Diego’s largest pumpkin patch this weekend. Visitors can pick their own pumpkin straight...

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