"Dinner with the Pros" Charity Event

This March, a unique charity dinner where guests were served by current and former NFL football players was held at the La Costa Resort and Spa. This event, organized by former Charger's kicker John Carney, featured great food, a live auction, and lots of dancing! This great event benefitted four different charities: All for God, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Mary’s Mercy Center and Veronica’s Home of Mercy. This event raised money for great causes, as well as raise excitement for an exciting year of sports!

pictured: Four former and current NFL players, along with singer/actress Lauren Mayhew.

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Recipe of the week- Garlic Parmesan Wings

This weekend while you're watching the masters, or some baseball, impress your guests and your taste buds with some baked garlic parmesan chicken wings!

Ingredients:


1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
24 chicken wings, nude, baked (or fried per your desire)

Directions:


1. In a small glass bowl, melt butter in microwave.
2. Whisk into butter the garlic powder, onion salt and pepper.
3. Arrange hot, fresh-baked nude wings on a serving platter and drizzle with butter mixture.
4. Top with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
5. Enjoy!

Steal a Peek: The Downton Abbey Garden

With Season 3 bringing heart-wrenching new twists and turns to Downton Abbey lovers, one question cannot help but present itself: why don't they shoot more scenes in the garden?  Check out this article for a look at the plants, flowers, and other elements that make Downton's garden such a magical place: http://www.realtor.com/home-garden/garden-trends/landscaping/steal-this-look-downton-abbey-garden.aspx.  You might feel the sudden urge to inject a little Downton-ian elegance into your own garden!

Of course, in our opinion, the gardens of Rancho Santa Fe could certainly give Downton a run for its money. If you're interested in learning what gives Rancho Santa Fe its gorgeous floral charm, give Katie a call, or check out her Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate Website!

Throwback- Phil Mickelson at Torrey Pines

For those of you who have made the trip down to Torrey Pines for the Farmers insurance open (formerly known as the Buick open), you know the excitement that comes from watching the worlds best play a course that has become a San Diego icon. Highlighted in this video is Rancho Santa Fe’s own Phil Mickelson in some of his greatest moments on tour.

Also, It’s Masters week! Do you have any plans to watch the tournament with friends? Family? Pick a winner and give us your feedback in the comments section!

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Household items that double as cleaners!

Ever have an annoying stain or scuff mark that you don’t have the cleaning supplies for? Check out this list of great household items that can help you out! Who knew coffee filters were great window cleaners, or that beer could freshen up your wooden furniture?!? With the good weather on its way, get your house looking new again in time for a great spring!

http://shine.yahoo.com/photos/surprising-household-items-double-cleaners-slideshow/tennis-ball-remove-scuff-marks-floor-photo-2590186-195800210.html

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Great spring break destinations for the whole family!

http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/family/articles/top-10-family-spring-break-vacations

Looking to get away this spring break? Here’s a list of great destinations for the family! It includes exotic getaways, as well as locations within driving distance from Rancho Santa Fe! Whether you would rather learn to surf under the Hawaiian sun, or do some skiing in Colorado, this spring, get away for some rest and relaxation!

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Great turnout at the 4th annual Puppy Love 5k!

This past week, the Helen Woodward Animal Center hosted the 4^th annual Puppy Love 5k. This event raised critical funds to assist orphaned animals. The 5k was a great place to show off your pride and joy (sorry kids), and have a grand old time going for a little jog with your dog! This year's event featured Grand Marshal Raoul Martinez from San Diego's Fox 5, and the future is looking bright for this great fundraiser! The best of luck to the Animal Center, and we hope to see you there in the future!

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