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Friday, April 27, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Local restaurant Jsix celebrates Celiac Awareness Month with a special menu
Posted by Larimer Associates on 1:06 PM
Do you know anyone with Celiac Disease?
May is Celiac Awareness Month and in celebration, all month long, Jsix Restaurant will be offering $30 prix fixe menus as an extension of their existing gluten-free menu items. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to further celiac disease research.
Described a playful, inviting and passionate, I am truly looking forward to experiencing JSix’s upcoming gluten-free prix fixe menu. Located downtown adjacent to the stylish HotelSolamar, JSix offers a perfect gluten-free night out experience. I am a personal fan of JSix because I feel we share a ”Slow Food”-inspired philosophy that features fresh, local and seasonal ingredients (right up my own alley!).
“A gluten-free diet can be very challenging for those who like to dine out,” said Executive Chef Christian Graves. “The options can seem very limiting. This is why we have created menus that are not only gluten-free, but include dishes that go beyond the norm.”
What a fabulous way to kick-off Celiac Disease Awareness month this May be enjoying one of these gluten-free meals out and supporting the cause. Each week will feature a new menu, complete with an gluten-free appetizer, entrée and dessert course.
Take advantage of these delicious gluten-free menu items nightly from May 1 to May 31, 2012.
And did I mention that in addition to these gluten-free menus, Jsix will also feature gluten-free recipes on their Facebook page all month long. 
View the weekly menus here.
Here is a quick taste of a few of Executive Chef Christian Graves gluten-free menu items for May:
Starter: Organic Baby Lettuces served with St. Germaine-Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Baby Carrot Coins, Persian Cucumbers
Entree: Double Cut Niman Pork Chop served with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Duck Potatoes, Red Wines Sauces, Hollandaise
Dessert: Brule Banana Split served with Caramelized Banana Split, Toasted Almonds, Whip Cream, Chocolate Sauce
I love how the folks in our local San Diego restaurant community are embracing alternative cooking options. Do you have a favorite gluten-free dining spot? If it’s not already, JSix should be on your list!
As many of you already know first-hand, it makes such a difference to be able to go out to eat with friends, family or on a date and be able to trust in honest, clean, delicious gluten-free food. When those of us gluten-free eaters find a great spot – we are a LOYAL bunch! I am so grateful that we have so many delicious choices here in San Diego. You know a few of my favorite gluten-free spots. I hope you’ll stop by and share a few of your own.
When I work with my health coaching clients I often find that they’ve been eating gluten-free for years but still not feeling their best. I love having the tools to support my clients to look and feel their best! It’s truly amazing the power that one conversation has to change your health…
If you’re like me you’re looking forward to May already! Make sure to subscribe to get the latest updates on your gluten-free dining out choices. And check out my Healthy Living Guide for San Diego.
In the meantime, check out these gluten-free menus from the folks at JSix. When you go, stop by and let me know what you loved!
A big thanks to my friends at Edible San Diego magazine for always sharing the great news with me!
Read more here.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Spice it up: Non-traditional Easter decorations
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:28 AM
Looking for a different look for this year's Easter? Check out these super cool ideas from Apartment Therapy!
We enjoy some of the traditions that go along with Easter: hunting eggs, decorating with spring flowers, eating Peeps. But unfortunately, like many holidays, Easter has become commercially cutesy-fied, to the point where we groan and roll our eyes when we see the first plastic baskets and cellophane grass hit the shelves (on February 15th). In minor rebellion, we went in search of some interesting, handmade and non-cutesy Easter décor ideas to share with you. Here's what we found...
We enjoy some of the traditions that go along with Easter: hunting eggs, decorating with spring flowers, eating Peeps. But unfortunately, like many holidays, Easter has become commercially cutesy-fied, to the point where we groan and roll our eyes when we see the first plastic baskets and cellophane grass hit the shelves (on February 15th). In minor rebellion, we went in search of some interesting, handmade and non-cutesy Easter décor ideas to share with you. Here's what we found...
• 1 We're big fans of Elizabeth Soule's photographs at any time of year, but her little lambs seem especially appropriate for Easter, cute without being cutesy. She's also got a very nice rabbit. Available at Poppytalk's wonderful spring-themed Green Pop marketplace.
• 2 Emilyn from Supercozy made these great DIY egg carton flowers. They would be pretty hanging as a garland, or used as shades on a string of lights.
• 3 There's something so beautiful in the simplicity of these plain wooden eggs from TheCraftyDragonfly on Etsy. They're intended for craft projects, but we like them just the way they are.
• 4 An egg-shaped terrarium seems perfect for celebrating spring and the holiday at once. This vintage glass version comes from Etsy seller Greenbriar.
• 5 Another selection from Poppy's Green Pop marketplace, this rabbit lamp from Non Fiction Design is weird and wonderful. Surround him with moss or flowers for a wacky centerpiece.
• 6 There are a lot of felted eggs on Etsy, but we like these because they're not done in pastels and they look very well-made. From Astash.
• 7 Soy candles in egg-shaped porcelain votives would cast a lovely glow year-round. From Revisions.
• 8 Hang this flowering garland by Royal Buffet over your Easter table (for purchase on Poppytalk Handmade).
Read more http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/roundup-nonannoying-easter-dec-80988
Read more http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/roundup-nonannoying-easter-dec-80988
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Cedar Creek Falls to reopen Sunday
Posted by Larimer Associates on 2:43 PM
The falls are back open! Anyone planning a trip?
The U.S. Forest Service will reopen this weekend one of two entrances to a set of trails that leads to Cedar Creek Falls, an area in Ramona that has been closed since a 16-year-old El Cajon boy died after falling from a cliff near the popular swimming hole in July.
The eastern trail, near Julian off Eagle Peak Road, will reopen Sunday with some new regulations: jumping from the 80-foot-tall cliff into the water below, an activity that was wildly popular last summer before the trail closed, is prohibited. Cleveland National Forest officials said in a news release Wednesday that law enforcement agencies will be on site to enforce other rules, such as an alcohol ban that has always been in place but was not closely enforced before the trail closed last year.
The western trail, which begins in a residential area of the San Diego Country Estates neighborhood, will remain closed while the Forest Services prepares a plan to manage traffic in that area. Officials said they will decide whether to reopen the western trail this summer.
Residents of the neighborhood complained about excessive traffic on their residential streets because of the trail last summer. Their objections to the trailhead’s placement became even louder when Joe Meram, 16, fell from the edge of an 80-foot cliff while hiking with his family July 6.
Neighbors said then that they could have predicted a death since visitors regularly showed up ill-equipped to hike the trail that leads to the natural swimming hole fed by a waterfall deep in the foothills of the backcountry.
Cleveland National Forest officials urged hikers in a news release this week to be aware of the difficulty of the eastern trail, which is seven miles round trip.
U.S. Forest Service officials had floated the idea of requiring hiking permits for the trail last year. Permits, however, are not required at this time, according to a statement from the agency.
Read more at UTSanDiego.com.
The eastern trail, near Julian off Eagle Peak Road, will reopen Sunday with some new regulations: jumping from the 80-foot-tall cliff into the water below, an activity that was wildly popular last summer before the trail closed, is prohibited. Cleveland National Forest officials said in a news release Wednesday that law enforcement agencies will be on site to enforce other rules, such as an alcohol ban that has always been in place but was not closely enforced before the trail closed last year.
The western trail, which begins in a residential area of the San Diego Country Estates neighborhood, will remain closed while the Forest Services prepares a plan to manage traffic in that area. Officials said they will decide whether to reopen the western trail this summer.
Residents of the neighborhood complained about excessive traffic on their residential streets because of the trail last summer. Their objections to the trailhead’s placement became even louder when Joe Meram, 16, fell from the edge of an 80-foot cliff while hiking with his family July 6.
Neighbors said then that they could have predicted a death since visitors regularly showed up ill-equipped to hike the trail that leads to the natural swimming hole fed by a waterfall deep in the foothills of the backcountry.
Cleveland National Forest officials urged hikers in a news release this week to be aware of the difficulty of the eastern trail, which is seven miles round trip.
U.S. Forest Service officials had floated the idea of requiring hiking permits for the trail last year. Permits, however, are not required at this time, according to a statement from the agency.
Read more at UTSanDiego.com.
