These artisan grilled cheese sandwiches are simple enough to make for a crowd and gourmet enough to wow your guests. Assemble them ahead, then griddle them when you’re ready to serve them hot and melty. INGREDIENTS 1 loaf rustic bread 3 cheeses (Muenster, Gruyere and white cheddar cheese 2 tomatoes (1 red / 1 yellow) 1 bunch arugula Extra virgin olive oil Sandwich spread (mayo, dijon, lemon) Salt and pepper Melted butter for brushing White balsamic vinegar PREPARATION • Trim the crusts off and slice the artisan bread. Slices should be thin, about 1/3 inch thick. You’ll need 16 slices…
Author: Rose Wright
INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 Spanish onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 5 cups chicken broth 1 (28-ounce) can whole/peeled tomatoes (with liquid) 3 parsley sprigs 3 fresh thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 1 cup heavy cream 1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper PREPARATION Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate…
by ET Russell Rick Herrick believes, “The California dream is real, but we need a state government that gets back to basics: using science to combat COVID, reducing homelessness, ending traffic gridlock, keeping housing affordable, and making sure our students get a world-class education. Our California dream is alive regardless of how hard Sacramento tries to hold it down. Together we can work to make this region of California the envy of all the others!” Teamwork plus hard work equals a successful outcome. Being confident in themselves and having a strong commitment to serving others has kept Rick and Cathy…
by ET Russell “The high cost of living here is hurting people and taking away their dreams. There’s an urgency to engage.” Rosilicie knows a lean, focused government is better for our families. And she’s proven herself ready to lead. Now, we can have a strong voice in the State Senate. Rosilicie, a native Californian, has always believed that homeownership signifies the American Dream. She’s a believer in goal setting and keeps her eye on mark. When husband, Greg Ocha Bogh and Rosilicie purchased their first home, she remembers her teary-eyed father proudly saying: “You’ve made it.” A 17-year realtor…
He did the Work and Stayed the Course by ET Russell With a record of experience and results, Jay Obernolte is the conservative choice for California’s 8th Congressional district. The road to Washington D.C. has been a work in progress for the Obernolte Family. In the early days, Heather and Jay brought their young two sons to make their home in the San Bernardino Mountain community of Big Bear Lake, California, the family’s history of their journey has been a consistent unfolding of ‘doing the best they knew how’ and always with an open mind to learning ‘how-to’ do better.…
GET READY TO BE SCARED! In the safety of their own vehicles, guests will enjoy a drive-thru where scare seekers will experience immersive story-telling and terrifying sets. Guests will be entertained by live performances throughout their drive, plus experience three interactive show zones and an immersive show of lights, sound, special effects, and monsters will come alive. The producers behind Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s annual holiday tradition, have developed an innovative and safe way for Halloween revelers and scare seekers to experience the thrills and chills of Halloween, while safely social distancing. “Urban Legends of Southern California” is a…
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The Assistance League of Huntington Beach is a longtime supporter of Golden West College Going through nursing school at Golden West College, Mary Ann Gaedig, R.N., can recall several examples of how the Assistance League of Huntington Beach supported her. Books and study guides to help her get better test scores. Paper and toner so she could print out her lectures and assignments. Gas in her car so she could drive to school and clinical sites. And lots of highlighter pens for the important concepts she was learning. Gaedig graduated from the GWC Nursing Program in May 2013, thanks to…
When the pandemic hit, GWC leaders created the Case Management Project (CaMP) to personally connect with students to make sure their needs were being met In March, Golden West College, like most schools, closed its campus to students and nearly all staff members because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Student Services Team had their work cut out for them. With all classes moved online, many students were anxious and confused. “I called a student who was very worried and confused about the online process for her classes,” says volunteer case manager Meredith Carr, a staff aide in Enrollment Services. “I…
As a global pandemic loomed, the Online Instruction Department at GWC worked quickly to make the transition to online learning as seamless as possible for faculty and students When COVID-19 hit, Juli Van Dorn and her two colleagues in the Online Instruction Department, David Vasquez and Julie Nguyen, along with their leader, Jorge Ascencio, were put to the ultimate test. The small team of four had already been supporting some 150 online courses using Canvas — GWC’s learning management system — but had to quickly pivot to provide accelerated training and support as instructors rushed to convert hundreds more courses…