Food

Cooking Clean 

With many people focused on achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle, taking actionable steps such as recycling, using less hot water and eating nutritious foods

4th of July Snow Cone Cupcakes 

These snow cones won’t melt. Nope. They’re not icy… but they are frosted.They’re snow cone cupcakes and they were a lot of fun to make. 

Get Fired Up for the Best BBQ 

By Michele E. Buttelman   Signal Staff Writer  If you’re looking to Top Chef-up your Fourth of July BBQ game you’ll want to forgo the obvious

Signature Dishes of SCV Restaurants 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  If Philadelphia is known for its cheesesteaks, Kansas City for its ribs and New Orleans for its gumbo,

Memorial Day BBQ

Though summer officially starts in June, for many, Memorial Day is the annual first chance to get together with friends for a warm weather cookout.

Cheesecake fans have ancient Greeks to thank for this beloved dessert.

Mother’s Day Desserts

MACKENZIE FILSON  We love our moms and we don’t know about you, our moms really love dessert. And when you really think about it, dessert

One of the most picturesque spots for Mother’s Day brunch is Le Chene French Cuisine on Sierra Highway. Photo Le Chene.

Make it a Memorable Mother’s Day 

By Michele E. Buttelman  In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. This year’s celebration

Dinner and Dessert in the SCV

Or just a memorable dessert By Jim Walker Sometimes, you want to go out for a great dinner, followed by a dessert that goes beyond

The California Wine Festival – Carlsbad is a two-day event which includes a Friday Sunset Rare and Reserve Tasting and Saturday Beachside Wine Festival. Photo Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa.

California Beer and Wine Festivals 

By Michele E. Buttelman  May and June abound with California wine and beer festivals. There is a festival for everyone including those looking for high