Happy Mother’s Day, remembering Penne

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who are mothers and to my mom,  Penne~  I was truly blessed to have you for my mother.

If your Mom is gone… know that she is still with you, watching over you, and she will always be there for you.

When I find a penny… I know my Mom, Penne  is thinking about me and sending her love.

A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.  ~Author unknown

Rockwood Grill Open at Marriott in Palm Desert!

The JW Marriott Resort in Palm Desert is a flag-ship hotel for the Marriott chain or hotels and resorts.  When I first moved to the desert in the late 1980′s I would take people there just to see the lobby!  It is truly a spectacular and stunning hotel!  How many hotels have you seen that have boats coming in and out of the lobby to deliver you to different restaurants located on the property?  Live parrots greet you as you come in the doors and real pink flamingos live in the lagoons and lush gardens.

The brand new Rockwood Grill & Blue Star Lounge opened Thursday at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert.  Rockwood Grill was previously the LakeView restaurant and has undergone a complete renovation of the main dining room and other areas.

The all-day restaurant features an “upscale-casual menu of diverse American classics” and features a takeout counter for guests.

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa celebrated its 25th anniversary with a $25 million renovation that included improvements to the resort’s Ted Robinson-designed Palm golf course and updates to 884 guest rooms and suites.

Next time you visit the desert… visit the JW Marriott in Palm Desert on Country Club Drive & Cook Street and see this amazing hotel !

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Chili Relleno Casserole

Chili Relleno Casserole

• 1 pound ground beef, ground turkey, or ground pork… or sausage.
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
• 10 roasted pasilla chilies with skins removed or 10 anaheim chilies skins removed
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 can black beans
• Cilantro chopped for garnish
• Avocados sliced served over casserole.

1. In a skillet brown ground beef.  Add green pepper and onion and cook until both are tender.
2. Add drained black beans, green chilies, salt, and spices to meat mixture and set aside.
3. In a bowl combine eggs and milk.
4. In a 9 x13 pan layer 1/2 of meat and roasted pasillas, sprinkle the layer with cheeses.
5. Add another layer of meat, pasillas and another layer of cheese. Leave remaining cheees to use on top after baking.
6. Pour egg milk mixture over the top of the cheese.
7. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 7 more minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let sit about 10 minutes before serving.  Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sliced avocados.
9. You could eliminate the meat mixture and make this a veggie/egg dish!  I made up 3 of these and froze 2 of them.  Thaw the night before in the refrigerator and they bake up perfect the next day!
10. Enjoy!

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Skinny Margarita Rooster!

SKINNY MARGARITA ROOSTER

Several years ago I was introduced to a frozen cranberry-orange vodka infused slushy drink called the Red Rooster.  It inspired me to create several other variations of this make-in-the-freezer-overnight cocktail.

Skinny Margarita Rooster!

SKINNY MARGARITA ROOSTER

64 OZ. SUGAR-FREE MARGARITA MIX ( I like Baja Bob’s– BevMo)

32 OZ. TEQUILA

8-10 OZ. FROZEN LIMEADE

SLICED LIMES FOR GARNISH

In a plastic gallon jug mix the margarita mix, tequila, and frozen limeade.  Put in the freezer overnight– the next morning stir the slushy mixture together.  slide the sliced limes down on the inside of jug for garnish.  Return it to freezer until happy hour!

Enjoy in a margarita glass with or without salt.  To lighten it up even more… scoop some of frozen margarita into a glass and then top with club soda!

Desert Club in La Quinta… where winter never comes!

La Quinta 30th Anniversary– Desert Club

Kids now swim, frolic and play at the Fritz Burns Park and Community Pool, but it was once an exclusive playground for adults know at The Desert Club.  In the 1930′s and 1940′s  the Desert Club was a magnet for celebrities like Rita Hayworth. There were frequent poolside parties  in an informal setting, where guest could wear anything from “dress clothes to dungarees.”

Desert Club Estates is now a neighborhood in La Quinta with eclectic homes ranging from $250,000- $600,000.  Currently there are 7 active listings with 3 of them with offers and “contingent” status. The homes in Desert Club Estates are single-story, most with private pools, and no HOA’s.  The neighborhood is located close to Old Town La Quinta, La Quinta Resort, golf and shopping!

Desert Club advertisements touted La Quinta as the place “where winter never comes!”

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911 Memorial Fund Raiser for La Quinta

911 Memorial Fund Raiser for La Quinta!

Support Andrew Davis and his dream to build a 911 Memorial in La Quinta using a steel piece of the World Trade Center. 

May 8th, 2012 at Louise’s Pantry, 47150 Washington Street in  La Quinta, CA.  Come enjoy a 3-course Italian dinner for $35, and it includes beer and vino!

 

The amazing thing is… this is the brainchild and effort of a 16 year old Eagle Scout…and what he has accomplished to date is really something! He is setting a great example to others his age…and quite frankly, all of us!! It would be wonderful if you could support it!

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Palm Royale 2 Bedroom La Quinta Fairway Condo 

PALM ROYALE 2 BR/2BA LA QUINTA FAIRWAY CONDO

Come live the Palm Royale resort lifestyle!

Amazing views of the golf course, mountains, and lake from the patio of this clean 2 BR/2BA ground level, end unit condo!

Fun golf course location with unlimited golf included in the reasonable HOA of $350.00~ which also includes building maintenance, landscaping, cable TV with premium channels,insurance on the structure, six pools and four lighted tennis courts. This bright condo has no unit above it…so it not only is an end unit– it is quiet!

It includes a remodeled kitchen and stacked washer/dryer in the hallway. Palm Royale has the low electric Imperial Irrigation District rates. Gated with incredible resort style amenities… this condo is your perfect desert getaway!

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Palm Springs Restaurant Week 2012– 4 CHEFS…4 COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS!

Palm Springs Restaurant Week 2012– 4 CHEFS…4 COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS!

 2012 Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week eateries will offer cooking demonstrations at the Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market.

Beginning May 5 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center at the Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, the chefs will show off their skills and answer guest questions from 9 to 10 a.m.

The schedule includes:

•MAY 5TH:  Trio Executive Chef/co-owner Mark Van Laanen o

•MAY 12TH:  Rio Azul Executive Chef and owner Ernesto Gastelum

• MAY 19TH:   Tinto at the Saguaro Hotel Executive Chef Dave Conn on May 19

• MAY 26TH:   Ace Hotel and Swim Club’s King’s Highway Executive Chef Craig Mattox

10 DAYS OF DELICIOUS DINING!

The 2012 Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week runs June 1-10 at nearly 70 restaurants across the Coachella Valley. The three course meals are priced at $24 or $36 for the prix fixe dinners.

Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration featuring restaurants from the entire Valley from Palm Springs to Indio!

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience some of the best restaurants the desert has to offer. Restaurant Week is the perfect time to visit your favorite restaurant or try something new!
Information on cooking demonstrations:   (760) 898-5250,www.certifiedfarmersmarket.org

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25 Checklist for Closing your Home for the Summer!

SUMMER CHECKLIST

25 CHECKLIST FOR CLOSING YOUR HOME THIS SUMMER!

Homeowners who are leaving for an extended vacation or the entire summer need to take steps to protect their home. Desert locals share these 25 steps they take to protect their homes:

summer checklist

Local homeowners differ on whether to turn the air conditioner off or leave it at a high setting, but all agree to make sure it doesn’t run constantly.
Clean food out of refrigerators, freezers and cupboards.
Lock all doors and windows.
Unplug all appliances, TVs, lamps, radios, washers, dryers and small electronics.
Close all blinds and curtains.
Set lights and sprinklers on timers.
Enlist a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on the property or hire a property management company.
If applicable, notify the homeowners association that the home will be vacant and provide them with emergency contact information.
Arrange landscaping and pool care.Use earthquake safety straps and brackets to attach heavy furniture to walls.
To help add moisture to furniture, place buckets of water throughout the home.summer checklist
Close drains.
Turn off inside water valves to the washer, under sinks and at toilets.
Turn the water heater to the “vacation” setting.
Turn off telephone ringers.
Bring in outdoor furniture.
Take out all trash.
Strip beds to allow mattresses to air out.
Vacuum carpets and floors to ensure that no sources of food remain for vermin.
Take all small valuables with you.
Arrange for mail forwarding, and stop the newspaper.
Put candles and clothing items with elastic — bathing suits, undergarments, etc. — in the refrigerator to prevent the heat from destroying them.
Lay lamps on the ground to prevent breakage in the event of an earthquake.
Oil wooden furniture.
Cover furniture with tarps to protect from dust and/or plastic in the event of a roof leak.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

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