February 3, 2012 • www.myvalleynews.com • The Valley News


21 Home & Garden Recipe of the Week – Golden Baked Macaroni and Cheese


Stephanie C. Ocano Copy Editor / Staff Writer


Dating back to the nineteenth


century, macaroni and cheese has filled the plates of Americans and had them begging for seconds. With its enticing aroma and rich taste, it is no wonder that this traditional plate has become one of America’s most popular comfort foods. Adding a couple of spices and a


layer of breadcrumbs, this recipe will have your family sitting at the table before you even call out “Dinner’s ready!”


Ingredients: • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter


• 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed and pulsed into coarse crumbs in a food processor • 5 1/2 cups milk


• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1 egg yolk


• 2 teaspoons salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg


• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 4 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar


• 2 cups grated gruyere cheese • 1 pound elbow macaroni


Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.


Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside. Place bread crumbs in medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 table- spoons butter. Pour melted butter into the bowl with the bread; toss. Set the bread crumbs aside. Warm milk in a saucepan over


medium heat. Melt remaining butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook; stirring for 1 minute. While whisking, add hot milk a little at a time to keep mix- ture smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until mixture bubbles and thickens, 8 to 12 min- utes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, both peppers, 3 cups of cheddar, and all of the gruyere. Stir and allow to cool slightly. Place egg yolk in a bowl and add one spoonful of cheese mixture and whisk until well blended. Add egg mixture to remaining cheese mix- ture and stir until well combined. Cover a large pot of salted water,


and bring to a boil. Cook macaroni for 2 to 3 minutes (the macaroni will continue cooking in the oven). Drain and run under cold water. Add macaroni to cheese mixture and combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread until even. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and reserved bread crumbs over top. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!


Recipe and photos courtesy


of Over The Hill & On A Roll. To see this recipe online, go to http://www.overthehillandonaroll. com/2009/11/post-bump-maca- roni-and-cheese.html.


BARN OWLS! Rats or gophers destroying your yard?


usenature’s pest control… Don’t poison,


AIR SUPERIORITY Attract barnowls to your yard by


installing anowl nesting box! www.owlnestboxes.com


A nesting pair


consumes up to 2,000 gophers, rats and mice per year!


760.789.1493 Golden Baked Macaroni and Cheese Courtesy photos


Rose Society to hold presentation on attracting butterflies to your garden


TEMECULA – The Temecula


Valley Rose Society will be having a Membership Drive at their Thurs- day, Feb. 16, meeting at 10:15 a.m. at the Temecula Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Marcia Van Loy, a master garden-


er, will be giving a presentation on “Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds to Your Garden.” The Temecula Valley Rose Society


is inviting all interested gardeners to come and enjoy Marcia Loy who has gardened for over 30 years in the Clairemont community of San Diego. Loy will have educational resources and handouts available. The presentation will include in- formation on topics such as what plants provide nectar, berries, fruit, seed, or nesting materials; how to use nectar feeders for humming- birds and orioles; how to provide a safe habitat; and the benefits of birds in the garden. Guests and perspective members


are welcome. There is no admission charge. A light luncheon is avail- able after the meeting. For more information on the


Rose Society, go to www.temecula- valleyrosesociety.org or call Kathy at (951) 551-5505.


live·work·play


myvalleynews.com Check it out. Often.


Don’t miss a beat on what is happening throughout the Temecula Valley, including Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, Menifee, Sun City, Anza, Aguanga, and Lake Elsinore. Whether it is breaking news, local youth sports, or information on events and activities, you will fi nd it quickly and easily at


NEWS 760723-7319 VALLEY


the Elder House fallbrook


Do you have a dream of starting or moving your business/organization to Fallbrook’s historic downtown?


Village News is looking for businesses to share space and we would like to hear your ideas.


Th e property is perfect for health or beauty-related businesses, retail, professional, or a restaurant.


127 West Elder Street


Fallbrook, California 92028 call Julie Reeder 760.723-7319


Large inside space available with 10’ ceiling, faux painted walls, beautiful open beams and lots of natural light.


Outside patio near year-round stream – perfect for a café, health-related businesses


Beautiful 2-story Historic Victorian Elder House SPACE FOR LEASE


What could you do with a one-acre historic property, complete with tree-covered patio and stream, signage, and 1/2 acre of parking on Main Ave?


Various spaces or entire 2500 sq. ft.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24