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North Coast Current

Not only are sugared cranberries a stunning addition to a charcuterie board, they can dazzle the top of a holiday dessert or bob in a holiday cocktail. (Photo by Laura Macklem)

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.
This holiday season, the North Coast Current highlights news from local nonprofits, fundraisers and other outlets in support of our communities. (Hugo Humberto Plácido da Silva, FreeImages)

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.
Stuffing bread isn’t just more economical, healthier and delicious, but it can be made months ahead of time because the cubes should be dry. You can also put together stove-top stuffing kits in individual jars for a quick weeknight side. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

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.
The fall season. (Photo Autumn Mott Rodeheaver via Unsplash)

It’s a month of variety, from the Punk Rock Food Drive to the Ukrainian Mosaic Orchestra

North Coast Current November 7, 2023
November has diverse offerings in our coastal north San Diego County communities, from arts and crafts fairs, literary events and Oaxacan culture to the Punk Rock Food Drive and Ukrainian Mosaic Orchestra.
(OsideNews file photo)

Oceanside Police Encourages Everyone to Buckle Up for the Thanksgiving Holiday

OsideNews November 24, 2021

Every Trip, Every Time Oceanside CA— With millions of families throughout the state expected to hit the road to visit friends and family for Thanksgiving this year, the Oceanside Police Department reminds...

Thanksgiving at Crown Landing, Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Thanksgiving at Crown Landing, Loews Coronado Bay Resort

OsideNews November 9, 2021

San Diego CA— At the luxurious Crown Landing, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Executive Chef Chris Aguirre presents a four course menu featuring starters that showcase the season’s bounty, traditional main...

Urban Plates Thanksgiving

Urban Plates Thanksgiving

OsideNews October 25, 2021

Spend time with your family, not your kitchen San Diego CA— This year, Thanksgiving is all about gathering and spending quality time with loved ones, making up for time spent apart. Urban Plates prides...

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Chef Brad Wise and the Trust Restaurant Group

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Chef Brad Wise and the Trust Restaurant Group

OsideNews October 24, 2021

San Diego CA— Friends. Family. Turkey. All the trimmings. Trust Restaurant Group’s Chef Brad Wise is offering a multi-course menu focused on classic Thanksgiving dishes prepared in his signature style....

Be Safe and Take a Sober Ride Home this Thanksgiving Holiday

Be Safe and Take a Sober Ride Home this Thanksgiving Holiday

OsideNews November 25, 2020

Oceanside CA— Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Oceanside Police Department encourages drivers to arrive at their destinations safely by not driving impaired. During the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 25-Nov.29,...

Pumpkins. (Photo by Freddie Collins, Unsplash)

Preserved Home: Cut the can and promote real pumpkin pie

Laura Woolfrey Macklem November 24, 2020
Pumpkin pie is a must-have for Americans around the holidays. In fact, an estimated 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed every year at Thanksgiving. But what if I told you that’s not real pumpkin pie you’re eating?
Sophie Cubbison in a publicity photo advertising her products. (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Cubbison’s Foods)

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

Lauren Ciallella November 24, 2020
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.
Feeding San Diego Provides Thanksgiving Meals for Families across San Diego County on November 25

Feeding San Diego Provides Thanksgiving Meals for Families across San Diego County on November 25

OsideNews November 24, 2020

1,400 special holiday meals available to those in need San Diego CA—— Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Feeding San Diego is proud to distribute Thanksgiving meals at five of its distribution...

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