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House of the Week

Sarah Auerswald — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

It reminds me of the house I lived in as a 7-year-old in Connecticut.

Well, sort of. 40 years of memories vs. reality…

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Mar Vista Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up: Guest Poster Today

Sarah Auerswald — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:29:17 +0000

Hello Mar Vista Mom Readers,

Mar Vista Mom is visiting a Mission with her fourth grader this weekend so she asked me, Elise, of Elise’s Ramblings, to
guest blog. My subject, Chelsea Magdaleno, is an amazing photographer, so she
wanted to take the pictures. Unfortunately that means she is not in them, but
they are lovely.

Chelsea is making a Burrata cheese appetizer today.(This is not Chelsea. It’s the cheese guy.)

(And this is the cheese.)

She will
be dicing the tomatoes, basil and garlic,

and putting them on a large platter
then drizzling “good” olive oil over them, and sprinkling it all with Kosher
salt and fresh cracked pepper. Then she puts the burrata cheese (this is a
mozzarella-type cheese but with more cream) in the center.

She serves it with a sliced baguette, crackers, or just by
itself.

I’ve actually been fortunate enough to have had her bring
this to my house for a party. It is fabulous, but it doesn’t last long so make
sure you get some before it’s gone, if you decide to make it.

Thanks for having me, it was fun!

Elise

An original post by Elise.

Mar Vista Makeover Update: Venice & Grand View

Sarah Auerswald — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:38:18 +0000

Progress! The cool building on the corner of Venice and Grand View is getting a new tenant: Floyd’s Barbershop. Super hip! I feel some big-time change coming to the neighborhood! More hipsters, ya think? For sure more people with nice hair!!

Geez, when can they fit me in? Hurry up and build the place: I need a trim!

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

Save The Date: Sunday, April 26th from 2 – 6pm: Mar Vista Green Garden Tour

Sarah Auerswald — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:15:27 +0000

In celebration of Earth Day, Mar Vista Community Council‘s Green Committee is organizing the Mar Vista Green Garden Tour, a free, self-guided tour of sustainable, low-water usage gardening techniques in our community.

The tour is in real life on April 26th, and the homeowners and garden designers will be on hand to show off their handiwork and give their tips on how you can do it yourself, but if you want to see the gardens ahead of time and pick out the ones that most work for you — or if you just want to have a look at all the Green gardens in Mar Vista, check out Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase, a virtual tour.

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

House of the Week

Sarah Auerswald — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +0000

I love the wood mixed with the concrete look. I’m on a modern roll here, but I do like other styles of houses. You’ll see!

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Sunday Feature: Mar Vista Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up

Sarah Auerswald — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:28:09 +0000

This week’s special guest is Mar Vista Dad. Well, that’s not his real name, but since he’s my husband, he can be known that way. He’s also a wonderful cook and he decided to make fresh tomato pasta sauce with these beautiful tomatoes

and this delicious lemon basil.

He chops garlic and sautes that in olive oil, then adds the coarsely chopped tomatoes and cooks just for a few minutes. Basil goes in last, just as you’re serving the pasta. Yum!! Thanks for cooking, honey!

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

House of the Week

Sarah Auerswald — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +0000

I just love the clean lines and the manicured landscaping. The wood is gorgeous, too. I usually like an older house, but this one is just so well done.

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Sunday Feature: Mar Vista Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up

Sarah Auerswald — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:06:09 +0000

Today was a blustery day in Mar Vista, cold, windy and rainy, and only the heartiest of shoppers were there first thing when the market opened. One such hearty soul was Agnes Anderson, from the Sivananda Yoga Vendanta Center, who was picking up the ingredients for some split pea soup. The perfect thing to have on a chilly day.

She first picked up some potatoes, then she got some carrots and celery.

She starts by sauteing the chopped vegetables in some ghee, with cumin and home-grown, dried oregano. Then, once they’re soft and the spices are really coming to life, she adds water and the dried peas. Then just let it cook. Sounds pretty easy — and, like I said, perfect for a day like today.

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New Feature: Mar Vista House Of The Week

Sarah Auerswald — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:48:11 +0000

I just want to show off houses in Mar Vista that I love.

I love the landscaping especially, it just really goes with the house.

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

Sunday Feature: Mar Vista Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up

Sarah Auerswald — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:30:48 +0000

Today I checked in with my friend Craig Jaffe as he shopped for dinner for his family, and it sounds really yummy! (That’s Craig on the right.)

He’s going to start with these clams that he’ll steam in white wine, with garlic, onions, salt and pepper, and then he’ll serve them in their broth.

Then they’re going to have Chilean Seabass, sauteed in butter, dill, and salt and pepper, served with artichokes, garlic butter dipping sauce on the side.

I have to say, those are all some of my favorite foods. Wish I were invited over!

Craig is what we call a “Major Volunteer”, by the way (and so is his wife; must run in the family). He’s co-President of Mar Vista Elementary’s booster club, the MVSEG, he’s a cub scout den leader, AND he’s a coach on his son’s little league team up at North Venice Little League, which is where I run into him about three times a week now that the season is in full swing. Oh and by the way, he runs his own business, The Jaffe Insurance Agency. It’s amazing he has time to cook, much less make such amazing food!

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.