Life + Culture

Handcrafting Leadership Skills

Board and Brush Temecula owners make giving back to the community an art Article by Melissa Colombo | Photography by Scott Downing Photography Getting creative may not be everyone's cup of tea but giving back to the community certainly is. Locals Mo and Jen Casas own the Temecula franchise location of Board and Brush, a creative studio whose goal is to help customers become DIY masters. From signs to a variety of other woodworking projects, this can be a great experience in studio with...

Food + Beverage

Oak Grove

Culinary Creations gives thanks with Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie Article by Ava Sarnowski | Photography by Shawna Sarnowski & Scott Downing Robin McCoy, executive pastry chef at Oak Grove Culinary Creations, is sharing her special pumpkin sweet potato pie recipe with Temecula this Thanksgiving! "I'm most thankful for health and wellness. That I have family and love in my life. I'm thankful for peace." McCoy shared.   Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Pie 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cup sweet potato...

Food + Beverage

Smoked Turkeys,

from Swing Inn Cafe, to your home. Article by Ava Sarnowski | Photography by Shawna Sarnowski Swing Inn's Pitmaster, Alfonso, demonstrates the great time and care put towards preparing the meat they serve. At two-hundred fifty degrees across the board, spare ribs take four to six hours to cook, while briskets require twelve to fourteen. The convection of their cookers makes two-hundred fifty degrees feel like three-hundred, which crisps up the meat's skin. Everything is locally-cooked and rich...

Local Services

Mission Hope 1st Annual Gala

Visit their new website www.missionhope.com Article by Ashly Sandoval | Photography by Scott Downing Photography Beneath the picturesque glow of lights strung through trees, the warmth of the evening reflected the heart of the charity and fundraising efforts at hand. The night buzzed with familiar faces and was led by Heather Sanford, CEO and Executive Director of Mission Hope. The excitement of the night peaked with a live-action raffle, featuring trips and unique experiences. Delicious...