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Recalling past vacations when you were younger and raising families, did it occur to you that someday you would be comparing travel notes with other geezers and boomers and find yourself saying, "Been there, done that"? It's a condition we won't complain about, and even if true, the travel industry keeps inventing enough specialty vacations to keep us coming back year after year. Examples are arts and crafts, bicycling, birding, boating and sailing, fishing, food and wine, golf, hiking, hunting, language schools, rock climbing, photography, scuba diving, spiritual trips and wildlife. Food and wine have been atop the list of popularity for a long time, but of late, culinary schools have become hot, especially for retired seniors who want to put a little spice in their lives, both figuratively and literally.
Recipe stacks up well in contest
Robert Anderson, a culinary arts student at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), and his recipe for a stacked avocado salad with red wine vinaigrette earned the $1,000 second prize in the 2007 Avocados From Mexico "Fiesta Time" Student Recipe Contest.
The contest, sponsored by the Avocado Producer and Exporting Packers Association of Michoacán, included entries from several top culinary schools.
Chef Leslie Sieferle, Anderson's advisor, received $300, for a fund to encourage other students to enter recipe competitions, Sieferle said.
- Kathy Stephenson
Stacked avocado salad with red wine vinaigrette
Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh shallot, finely minced
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Salt, to taste
Semi-coarse black pepper, to taste
Salad:
2 slices (about 3 inches in diameter) fresh mozzarella cheese
4 slices Roma tomato, about 1/8 -inch thick
1 avocado, cut into 10 slices, about 1/8 -inch .
School and College News
PEPPER PIKE - Michelle Christine Robinson, daughter of John (Patrick) and Marsha Robinson, Marion, and Don and Susan Paroda, Cleveland, graduated May 18 from Ursuline College with a bachelor of science in nursing. She received a four-year scholarship from John Marshall High School in Cleveland in 2002. She finished her fifth year and took her State Board on July 10. .
Around the Valley
EL MONTE - The city is looking for nearly a dozen people to work in its after-school sports programs. "We're looking for people who are highly motivated and enthusiastic and have sports backagrounds and want to help improve the lives of kids," said Carl Brown, recreation services manager. The salary range is $8-$9 an hour for up to 15 hours a week. Recreation Leaders II help plan, direct and lead in activities, track fees and keep accurate records of all paperwork. The person will also help coordinate and supervise after-school sports. Candidates must be at least 18, be a high school graduate, have current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates (training is available) and a valid California Driver License. The candidate must have good communication and customer service skills.
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