News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Vegan food options. (StatePoint photo)

Vegan curious? Here’s how to get started

StatePoint June 6, 2023
Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits, making it no surprise that a plant-based food movement is on the rise.
Fresh peach pie using McCormick ground cinnamon. (McCormick photo)

Turn up the flavor this summer with bold, bright meals

StatePoint June 6, 2023
From the hearty and warm flavors of winter to the bold, rich and bright flavors of summer, herbs and spices are not only a delicious and better-for-you addition to any dish, they can transform it into unforgettable memories.
Native flowers bloom in the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve. (Lagoon Conservancy photo)

Cool on the Coast: Celebrate moms and more with these fun-filled events

Samantha Cox May 5, 2023
Event highlights for Encinitas, Oceanside, Carlsbad and the region.
JB & the Movers perform at the Stone Brewing Beer Garden Stage on April 29, 2018, at the Encinitas Spring Street Fair. (NCC file photo by Jen Acosta)

20 bands slated for this weekend’s Encinitas Spring Street Fair

North Coast Current April 28, 2023
The winter and early spring’s unusually stormy weather has cleared just in time for the return of the Encinitas Spring Street Fair on April 29 and 30.
Vegetarian Flautas de Papas Especiales are three homemade tortillas with chipotle seasoned potatoes, mashed with onions, sweet peppers and garlic and lightly fried until golden brown. (Casa de Bandini photo)

Spring into flavor: Casa De Bandini’s seasonal menu is available

News Release April 22, 2023
Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini Mexican Restaurant in The Forum Carlsbad recently released its 2023 Spring Seasonal Specials menu, which highlights fresh takes on Mexican classics, seasonal dishes and vegetarian and vegan-friendly offerings.
Family-friendly event. (StatePoint)

Cool on the Coast: No fooling around when it comes to April events

Samantha Cox April 8, 2023
Event highlights for Encinitas, Oceanside, Carlsbad and the region.
Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its newest restaurant in Oceanside on March 10. (Courtesy photo)

Dave’s Hot Chicken opens location in Oceanside

News Release March 20, 2023
Dave’s Hot Chicken, the scrappy late-night pop-up turned hot chicken sensation, opened its newest restaurant in Oceanside on Friday, March 10.
Crumbl cookie stores recently opened outlets in Oceanside and San Marcos. Pictured are Crumbl’s signature milk chocolate chip cookies. (Courtesy photo)

Crumbl cookie outlets open in Oceanside, San Marcos

News Release March 20, 2023
NewMark Merrill Companies recently announced that Crumbl, the fastest growing cookie company in the U.S., is now open at four of the 30 shopping centers it owns or manages from its San Diego County office, including Mission Marketplace in Oceanside and Nordahl Marketplace in San Marcos.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad are pictured in March 2022. (Photo by Samantha Fortney via Unsplash)

Cool on the Coast: Get ready to shamrock and roll with local events

Samantha Cox March 6, 2023
Event highlights for Encinitas, Oceanside, Carlsbad and the region.
(FreeImages photo by Bas van de Wiel)

Cool on the Coast: Events we are loving this February

Samantha Cox February 13, 2023
The flowers are starting to bloom in San Diego as the region approaches spring, making it the perfect time to see what coastal North County has to offer, from Oceanside’s annual International Film Festival to seaweed pressing in Encinitas.
Homemade energy bars are a good way of using less-expensive bulk items for an affordable, healthy treat. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Energy bar recipe part of bulking up to keep food budget down

Laura Woolfrey Macklem February 7, 2023
The grocery game of creating a bountiful pantry with a frugal approach is always profitable, lulls concerns of shortages, and provides more spontaneous creative freedom in the kitchen. Even with rising grocery prices, you can still eat up the savings.
San Diego County beach. (Photo by Frank McKenna, Unsplash)

Cool on the Coast: Local events for a plentiful year ahead

Samantha Cox January 9, 2023
2023 has begun and we are welcoming in the new year with fun attractions to attend with family and friends. North County is hosting many local events from classic farmers markets to NOLA’s Mardi Gras.
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