Get Outside and Explore
Harmony Borax Works is a short 1/2 miles hike through the site of some old machinery used in the manufacture, and mining of borate. You can learn all about the 20 Mule Team, and the mining of this mineral, we find in products throughout our homes today.
B&H Dairy I remember the first time I ever had Borscht. I was in New York City in the East Village, on the lower east side of Manhatten off 2nd avenue. I ordered some at an eastern European restaurant called B&H Dairy. Their menu proudly advertises across the top that they are a "Kosher and… Continue reading Classic Borscht
The swell was building, as massive waves crashed across Dana Point breakwater, a long jetty protecting the harbor. I was standing right by the Ocean Institute with the headlands towering above. I always loved this spot, for checking the waves.
I went for a 6 mile scenic hike at one of my favorite coastal bluffs, at San Onofre State Beach. It’s a kind of strange location to find a state park, sandwiched between a border patrol checkpoint to the east of it, the remnants of a nuke plant to the north of it, and the huge expanse of Camp Pendleton, to the south and east of it.
These are the perfect summer roll. Fresh, not fried, light, yet filling, with no cooking required. What is not to love? I created my own plant based version of the popular spring rolls in Vietnamese restaurants, Banh Trang. I am a big fan of Vietnamese food. I've tried different restaurants all over Orange County, and throughout my travels. The heart of Vietnamese culture is Little Vietnam in Westminster. On one I went to one of the malls, and noticed freshly made Banh Trang just sitting on a counter, wrapped in plastic on a foam plate. Here is a plant based version of these classic rolls. There is bit of a learning curve when it comes to rolling these perfectly. But who says it has to be perfect to taste good? Enjoy my helpful guide to making Vegan Banh Trang.
Serafina Hikes 