Coastal Premier Properties Welcomes Stephanie Long

Coastal Premier Properties is pleased to welcome Stephanie Long! Stephanie will be working out of our 4S Ranch office.

Bio:

I’ve had the privilege of moving around and meeting new people from a young age.  I’ve lived all over the southern and northwestern states.  I finally married the love of my life and settled in beautiful San Diego, my most favorite place on Earth.  I have lived in San Diego for over 15 years and call this breathtaking place, home.

My husband and I instilled in our daughters an appreciation of family, community and nature.  We’ve also taught them that they can achieve any goal through hard work & determination. I want my daughters to be strong and know the importance of compassion.  Together my husband & I provide a quality family life.  This love & guidance has shaped my believe structure to set goals, work hard, be fair, honest, give back to the community, and live life to the fullest.

I am passionate about providing professional client satisfaction & have a desire to serve my clients best interests. “To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” – Douglas Adams

I’m excited for this opportunity to be a REALTOR® working with Coastal Premier Properties.

Click here to contact Stephanie! For more about Coastal Premier Properties, visit our website!

Recipe: Pesto Turkey Burger

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons basil pesto
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
2. Mix together ground turkey, pesto, garlic, feta cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, and breadcrumbs in a bowl until evenly blended. Form into 4 patties.
3. Grill pesto burgers until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Sprinkle with seasoned salt halfway through cooking.
4. DO AHEAD: Galette can be baked 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Reheat slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Turkey Burgers

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 354

% Daily Value *

Total Fat: 19g – 29 %

Saturated Fat: 7.0g

Cholesterol: 124mg – 41 %

Sodium: 907mg – 36 %

Potassium: 351mg – 10 %

Total Carbohydrates: 11.7g – 4 %

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g – 4 %

Protein: 34.1g – 68 %

Sugars: 2g

Vitamin A: 273 IU

Vitamin C: 1mg

Calcium: 209mg

Iron: 3mg

Thiamin: 0mg

Niacin: 12mg

Vitamin B6: 1mg

Magnesium: 39mg

Folate: 30mcg

 

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Importance of a Home Inspection

As a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting. Don’t take anything for granted, not even what you see or what the seller or listing agent tell you. A professional home inspection is something you MUST do, whether you are buying an existing home or a new one. An inspection is an opportunity to have an expert look closely at the property you are considering purchasing and getting both an oral and written opinion as to its condition.

Beforehand, make sure the report will be done by a professional organization, such as a local trade organization or a national trade organization such as ASHI (American Society of Home Inspection). Not only should you never skip an inspection, but also you should be present with the inspector during the inspection. This gives you a chance to ask questions about the property and get answers that are not biased. In addition, the oral comments are typically more revealing and detailed than what you will find on the written report. Once the inspection is complete, review the inspection report carefully.

You have to demand an inspection when you present your offer. It must be written in as a contingency. If you do not approve the inspection report, then do not buy the home. Most real estate contracts automatically provide an inspection contingency.

Restaurant of the Moment: Eureka!

4353 La Jolla Village Dr

San Diego, CA 92122

www.eurekarestaurantgroup.com

If you’re looking for that classic American meal of burgers and fries with a higher level of quality and atmosphere, Eureka! is perfect for you!

The atmosphere of the restaurant is ambient and dimly lit, with soft house music playing in the background giving the setting a more relaxing and luxurious vibe. The menu consists of mainly gourmet burgers and other Americanized finger foods such as hot wings, quesadillas, and fries. But all cooked and prepared at a higher standard than your average diner or fast-food chain. Although the prices might be slighter higher than other burger joints, you can easily recognize the quality of the ingredients and freshness of the meal. The burgers can range from classic American burgers to special meats such as bison burgers, turkey burgers, and even vegetarian burgers. They also offer a range of sides including fries (regular, garlic or cajun), onion rings, and even mac and cheese slaw.  Eureka! is a great restaurant for date night, an outing with friends, a business lunch, or family gatherings!

 

Recipe: Salted-Butter Apple Galette with Maple Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter
• ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• Basic Tart Dough (click for recipe)
• All-purpose flour (for dusting)
• 1 pound baking apples (such as Pink Lady; about 2 large), scrubbed, sliced ⅛” thick
• 3 tablespoons dark muscovado or dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Directions

1. Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 375°. Place butter in a small saucepan and scrape in vanilla seeds; add pod. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns (be careful not to burn), 5–8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and remove pod.

2. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a rough 14×10” rectangle about ⅛” thick (alternatively, roll out into a 12” round). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Arrange apples on top, overlapping and leaving a 1½” border. Brush apples with brown butter and sprinkle with muscovado sugar. Lift edges of dough over apples, tucking and overlapping as needed to keep rectangular shape.

3. Beat egg with 1 tsp. water in a small bowl and brush crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake, rotating once, until apples are soft and juicy and crust is golden brown, 40–50 minutes. Let cool slightly on baking sheet before slicing.

4. Beat cream in a medium bowl to medium-soft peaks. Fold in maple syrup and serve alongside galette.

   DO AHEAD: Galette can be baked 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Reheat slightly before serving.

Nutritional Facts:

Servings Size: 8 Calories (kcal) 471 | Fat (g) 37 | Saturated Fat (g) 23 | Cholesterol (mg) 163 | Carbohydrates (g) 32 | Dietary Fiber (g) 1 | Total Sugars (g) 17 | Protein (g) 5 | Sodium (mg) 229|

 

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Coastal Premier Properties Welcomes Dana McIntyre

Coastal Premier Properties is pleased to welcome Dana McIntyre! Dana will be working out of our La Costa office.

Click here to contact Dana! For more about Coastal Premier Properties, visit our website!

Recipe: One-Pan Harvest Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
  
• 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
  
• 2 tomatoes or 4 roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
  
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 19 – ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
  
• 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  
• 1 cup dried whole grain elbow macaroni
  
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  
• Kosher salt
  
• Ground black pepper (optional)
  
• Snipped fresh basil
  
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a very large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, red onion and garlic. Cook, uncovered, 7 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Add beans, broth, pasta and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 7 to 10 minutes more or until vegetables and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper; serve topped with basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Facts:

Servings Per Recipe 4, Riboflavin (mg) 0, sat. fat (g) 2, Niacin (mg) 2, Monounsaturated fat (g) 2, vit. C (mg) 20, Fat, total (g) 10, Thiamin (mg) 0, chol. (mg) 4, calcium (mg) 173, pro. (g) 16, iron (mg) 3, vit. A (IU) 674, cal. (kcal) 357, Potassium (mg) 568, sugar (g) 7, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0, fiber (g) 14, sodium (mg) 628, carb. (g) 52, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 5, Folate (µg) 45

 

Restaurant of the Moment: Board & Brew

1212 Camino Del Mar

Del Mar, CA 92014

www.BoardandBrew.com

Board & Brew has been a Del Mar staple for over 30 years. They stick to a simple menu, offering quality sandwiches and craft beer. It’s a simple concept, but Board & Brew does it really well. With a laid-back, beach-inspired environment, it’s no wonder Board and Brew has become the iconic hotspot for surfers and business professionals alike.

Quality ingredients and simple, California-style sandwich creations are what keep people coming back. The Turkado is their most popular sandwich. However, the real secret that puts Board and Brew above the rest has got to be their sauce. A sweet and sour creation, their sauce is unlike any other and goes great with any type of sandwich. Many have claimed to have developed a physical addiction to this sauce, but this phenomenon has yet to be supported by scientific evidence. Kids and adults agree, Board & Brew is one of the best spots in Del Mar to grab a lunchtime bite!

Live outside of Del Mar? Board & Brew has expanded in recent years with locations across San Diego in Scripps Ranch, Del Sur, Pacific Beach, and even two shops in Carlsbad!