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O’side Turkey Trot sees largest turnout in 7 years

News Release • December 11, 2024

More than 8,300 participants came out for the O’side Turkey Trot on Nov. 28, the largest field size the race has seen since 2017.

It wouldn’t be the holidays without: Tradition began with San Marcos native

Lauren Ciallella • November 28, 2024

Is it stuffing or is it dressing? “There’s really no difference,” says Leo Pearlstein, Mrs. Cubbison’s PR man since 1948. A personal friend of San Marcos legend Sophie Cubbison, Pearlstein watched as this inventive entrepreneur used her passion for health food to become a national icon.

Smoke your Thanksgiving turkey for a tasty twist on tradition

Culinary.net and Family Features • November 6, 2024

Make room in the oven this Thanksgiving with a Spatchcock Smoked Turkey recipe that stays moist and tender. By relying on the smoker rather than a traditional baked bird, you can keep the oven freed up for savory sides and delectable desserts.

Bring holiday happiness to the table with easy, festive sides

Family Features • November 6, 2024

Many people would agree the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year — but also one of the most stressful. Replace the stress with smiles by cooking easy, delicious dinners that can help make the season a breeze and bring a little holiday happiness to mealtime.

Preserved Home: Sugar-frosted cranberries are dazzling, versatile

Laura Macklem • December 14, 2023

Cranberry enthusiasts employ this seasonal berry in creative ways including cranberry salsa, mustard, syrup, liquor, and as a meat sauce. However, the most impressive way to feature fresh cranberries is to frost them with sugar.

Donations still welcome for Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Thanksgiving dinners

OsideNews • November 21, 2023

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside still welcomes donations to help feed member families this Thanksgiving holiday.

Preserved Home: Homemade stuffing bread can help ensure there’s plenty to go around

Laura Macklem • November 12, 2023

This year, we can confidently have company for holiday dinners without our secret greed for stuffing. Even though this is my recipe for stuffing bread, the actual stuffing recipe will always be my mom’s, and like any mom, she’ll be glad I’m doing a better job sharing.