Recipes: BBQ Chicken and Cheddar Burgers

What You Need: 

• 1 1/4 lb. ground chicken
• 1/3 c. barbecue sauce
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 tsp. canola oil
• 4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
• 4 whole wheat buns
• Thinly sliced green apple
• Microgreens

How To: 

1. Combine ground chicken, barbecue sauce, green onions, salt, and pepper. Form into four 1-inch-thick patties.
2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat canola oil on medium; add patties. Cook 7 minutes per side or until cooked through (165°F).
3. Top each patty with 1 slice sharp Cheddar cheese; remove from heat and cover skillet to melt cheese. Serve on whole wheat buns topped with green apple and microgreens.

Food Truck of the Moment: Kiko’s Place

4404 Texas St

San Diego, CA 92116

San Diego is known for its amazing seafood and Mexican dining options, ranging from taco stands to fancy restaurants. Kiko’s Place (the “place” actually being a mobile food truck) takes the best of both worlds and serves delicious Mexican-style seafood dishes! They are well-known for their quality fish tacos offering everything from octopus to shrimp! They also serve different kinds of ceviche, oysters, clams, quesadillas, burritos, and more. Their fish items are always fresh and match the quality of seafood served by other highly esteemed, San Diego restaurants. Their primary location on Texas St is always busy especially during meal times so make sure you get there early to beat the crowd!

 

Coastal Premier Properties Welcomes Andie Ford

Coastal Premier Properties is thrilled to welcome Andie Ford! Andie will be working in both San Diego and Temecula!

About Andie:

Andie Ford is known for her great customer service, consistent communication, and strong attention to detail. She does everything she can to ensure a positive experience for her clients, only taking on a project when she can give it the full measure of her attention. Moreover, she works diligently with her clients to identify the best options in order to streamline their search process. In her tenure in the business, she has first and foremost strived to be someone in whom her clientele and colleagues can put their trust and faith. Every transaction, she believes, is always about her clients. “In every transaction I help to educate, to be the guide and to provide the best service possible.” Andie’s success has also been the result of her professional demeanor and dedicated work ethic. She knows how to listen; her main intention is to understand her client’s needs and build a relationship that will last a lifetime.

Click here to contact Andie. To learn more about Coastal Premier Properties, visit our website!

Design Trends: Bronze Bathroom Accents

Looking to do something a little different during your bathroom remodel? Bronze accents are a hot bathroom design trend! This earthy gold color provides just the right amount of shimmer and can work well with a variety of styles. Take inspiration from our favorite Pinterest finds below and swap out your faucet, sink, or curtain rod with pieces in 2017’s hottest metallic!

All images via our Pinterest 

 

 

Recipe: Savory Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

What You Need: 

• 2 medium bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 tbsp. fish sauce
• 1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 c. packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 3 tbsp. lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• Lettuce cups and Sriracha Hot Sauce, for serving

How to: 

1. In a 12-inch skillet on medium-high, cook bell peppers in vegetable oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add ground turkey and fish sauce. Cook 5 minutes, break up meat.
2. Stir in cilantro, mint leaves, lime juice and sugar. Serve in lettuce cups with Sriracha hot sauce, if desired.

Restaurant of the Moment: Oink and Moo

121 North Pico Ave

Fallbrook, CA

www.hstrial-oinkandmoo.homestead.com

If you’re in the mood for the best BBQ in San Diego and you’re looking for some place that isn’t Phil’s, Oink and Moo is well worth the drive up to Fallbrook. Just make sure you make a reservation as seating is limited!

Oink and Moo primarily serves burgers, BBQ, and stuffed pork chops. If you’re looking for BBQ, get either the pulled pork sandwich or one of the platters. We recommend the rib sampler platter which comes with a little bit of everything: Baby Back Ribs, Pork Spare Ribs, and Bronto Beef Ribs. On the burger side of the things, you can’t go wrong with the Oink a’Doodle Moo, which is a burger topped with a fried egg, bacon, and your choice of cheese. You can also BYOB (Build Your Own Burger). The OINK brand on the burger buns is a nice touch! They also have specials including rare meats like alligator! For sides, we recommend loading up on the mac n’cheese, waffle fries, onion rings, tater tots, and biscuits. The sides are almost as delicious as the main course!

Oink and Moo is open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner – come hungry and bring the whole family!

The Pinteresting Five: Hammocks

Hammocks can be added to a porch, yard, or room to provide an interesting focal point in your decor while also making a great lounging spot. They help fill a large space and come in many fashionable styles that you can tie into the rest of your home’s design. Whether you hang a hammock inside or outside, take inspiration from these five ideas for stylish hammocks!

All images via our Pinterest

Where to Find EV Plugs at 5 Iconic San Diego Destinations!

Live in San Diego and own an electric car or thinking of purchasing one? You may be wondering where you’ll be able to charge your car during your summer adventures around the county! Whether you’re spending the day on Coronado or cruising out to Mount Laguna for some stargazing, alleviate your range anxiety with this list of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in San Diego’s most iconic destinations!

1. Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, CA

Have brunch at the Hotel Del Coronado while charging your car! The Del offers its own EV chargers (you need to either be a guest of the hotel or park in their lot), but you can also find more EV chargers at Coronado City Hall located at 1825 Strand Way.

2. Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

While at Balboa Park you can thoroughly enjoy the museums and beautiful grounds without the anxiety of wondering how you’ll make it home! Balboa Park offers more than fifteen EV chargers. You can find charging stations outside the San Diego Air & Space Museum, the Fleet Science Center, and at the San Diego Zoo. Bonus: If you ever find yourself with nothing to do on a Tuesday, visit Balboa Park as different museums and facilities offer free admission for San Diego residents!

3. La Jolla Shores, La Jolla, CA

If you’re thinking of swimming with the leopard sharks at La Jolla Shores know that you can plug in your car at the La Jolla Shores Hotel or the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. There are also some additional EV charging ports at the Hotel La Jolla. You will want to check with each establishment about any fees for use.

4. Del Mar, CA

Whether you’re spending the day at the beach or shopping in the Del Mar Village, you can rest easy knowing that there are many EV charging ports in the general vicinity. Visit L’Auberge Del Mar, Del Mar City Hall, or the Del Mar Community Services Department. Don’t forget to come visit us at our Del Mar office location at 1217 Camino Del Mar!

5. Mount Laguna, Cleveland National Forest, CA

If you plan to do some stargazing this summer, plan a trip to Mount Laguna during the Perseid Meteor Shower (which peaks around Mid-August). Just be sure to charge your car before you head up the mountain! There are no EV chargers at the actual observatory however you can find some charging stations on the way at Santa Ysabel, Julian, and Pine Valley.

To find even more EV stations in San Diego, download the free Plus Share app!

(All Information in the Guide Was Sourced From Plug Share)

Recipe: Easiest-Ever Paella

What You Need: 

• 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 8 oz. (16 to 20 ct.) shelled, deveined shrimp
• 8 oz. squid (bodies), rinsed, patted dry and sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 can (14 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 c. Arborio rice
• 3 1/2 c. seafood broth
• 1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
• 12 littleneck clams, scrubbed
• Parsley and lemon wedges, for garnish

How To: 

1. In deep 12-inch cast iron skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot but not smoking. Add shrimp, squid and pinch salt. Cook 2 minutes or until shrimp starts to brown, stirring once. With slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and tomatoes. Cook 8 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring.
3. Transfer to skillet, add broth and clam juice, stirring to distribute rice evenly in pan. Heat to boiling on medium-high. Boil, without stirring, 15 minutes. Nestle shrimp, squid and clams on top of rice. Cover skillet with lid or foil; cook another 10 to 16 minutes or until clams open and rice is just tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemons.

Restaurant of the Moment: Pacifica Del Mar

155 Camino Del Mar

Del Mar, CA 92014

www.PacificaDelMar.com

Experience award-winning coastal cuisine and stunning views in one of San Diego’s most sought-after ocean view restaurants! Pacifica Del Mar’s dramatic setting is a canvas for their highly acclaimed cuisine, served daily for lunch and dinner.  Pacifica has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medallion for “Best Seafood Dining in San Diego,” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence”. Seafood is their passion and it shows in their thoughtfully selected menu.

While Pacifica Del Mar is normally open for lunch and dinner, they also serve a spectacular weekend brunch.Standout brunch items include the cinnamon brioche french toast and sugar spiced salmon hash. Some of our favorite menu items for lunch/dinner include the lemongrass shrimp cocktail, macadamia crusted mahi mahi, and the blackened fish tacos. For desert, try the chocolate bon bon or lemon tart!

For a world-class dining experience you won’t soon forget, make a reservation at Pacifica Del Mar!