"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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