Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, December 10, 2016

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FOOD AND DRINK

Mountain Views-News Saturday, December 10, 2016 

Julie’s Favorite Family Recipes

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

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TWO HEYS

Many years ago my dad, Elmer Dills, would take us 
all the way up to Oxnard to a little restaurant called 
Tuck’s Point in the harbor for what he thought were 
the best Lobster Rolls Sandwiches this side of the 
Atlantic. A few years back I was in Boston for a 
wedding and made way to Faneuial Hall, an inside 
marketplace with shops and restaurants. It was 
more like counters I should say, and that is where I 
found a lobster roll sandwich which I thought was 
the end all. Teamed up with a Boston Beer (not 
Sam Adams), it was truly a sandwich from heaven.

 Now, in 2016, I have driven past by 
Twohey’s Restaurant on Huntington Dr. if not 1001 
times, darn close. You know the place the cute 
sign with the guy with the clothespin 
on his nose, and the banners of Baby 
Back ribs now until then all you can 
eat specials. Sharing a parking lot 
with In n’ Out must be a competitive 
nightmare or... well I digress. I just 
never felt like going in, maybe I had 
a preconceived thought of Marge 
pouring cold coffee or a patty melt 
that had seen better days. I know they 
are famous for serving breakfast all 
day and night, but I must admit a bowl 
of fruit for breakfast and I am golden. 
But one afternoon I stopped in and as 
I always try to do if I am at Houstons, 
Ruth Chris or now Twohey’s, I sit at 
the bar or counter seating, since I have to be in the 
middle of the action. Twohey’s has over 300 items 
on the menu, a big red flag for me! I think fifty 
is too many. After checking out the menu, hidden 
on the second column of the sandwich selection 
was a Lobster roll, nothing about world famous or 
house specialty, no fanfare, just a brief description 
of Maine lobster, diced and tossed with celery and 
house mayo. Could it be? Could something such 
as this bring back those memories of driving up to 
Oxnard with my dad, or my trip to Boston.? My 
answer is a big Yes! This sandwich, if not right on 
the mark, was so close that I have to do my best 
Paul Revere and let all my neighbors this sandwich, 
served with freshly cut potato chips is a winner. 
I found out that GM Charlie Cristos and family 
hail from Beantown and in fact owned Jimmy’s 
Harborside Restaurant and they still import the 
hot dog bun from Boston. Now, that is authentic. I 
was sold the first time having the Twohey’s Lobster 
Rolls sandwich, but thought I’d take advantage of 
editor Susan’s generous expense account and go 
twice, so I changed things up a little and had the 
carrot salad, and yes thumbs up. What else can I 
discover here at Twohey’s? Jimmy the owner tells 
me that the onion rings being made every morning, 
and they make a pretty mean chili. I will return! 

Peter Dills 

KLAA 830 AM Sundays

BOULDER FLAVOURS’ BALSAMIC NECTAR TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Ingredients:

1 baguette

1 small onion

3 large tomatoes

6-8 leaves of basil

1 clove of garlic

1 Tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Balsamic Nectar

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F

2. While oven is preheating, chop tomatoes and onions and mince garlic and basil

3. Combine these ingredients in small bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well

4. Slice baguette into roughly 1/2 inch slices

5. Coat the slices with a thin layer of olive oil and place on baking sheet

6. Place in oven for 4-6 minutes

7. Top toasted baguette with tomato-onion mixture

8. Drizzle with Balsamic Nectar

 For a sweeter twist, try a Berry Bruschetta by mixing your favorite berries (blueberries, sliced strawberries, 
blackberries...) with mint and Balsamic Nectar. Great over crostini, ice cream, yogurt or any of the artisanal goat 
cheeses and brie in Savor the Flavor.


HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

THE JOY OF YOGA


2016 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR YOGIS

 Looking for gifts to 
promote health and 
healing? How about 
the gift of yoga or 
a special item to 
enrich the mind 
or a yogi’s practice 
space? 

 Feel good about what you’re giving, it could just change 
someone’s life! Here a few yoga-friendly gift ideas:

 1. A gift certificate for a series of yoga classes. Good 
for beginner or seasoned yogi. Everyone needs to start 
somewhere. And, nothing says, ‘I want the best for you’ 
like the gift of yoga. If the recipient is new to yoga, they 
can pick their classes and attend when is good for them. 

2. A private lesson with their favorite teacher. Many 
students find it hard to make the extra splurge for 
a private session with their teacher. This gift is an 
unexpected, and well-appreciated surprise!

 3. Gear and accessories. Every yogi needs a their own 
mat! I recommend a quality Manduka mat. They are not 
cheap, but last forever and give the extra firm padding 
needed for our knees and wrists. Less expensive mats 
such as a Jade or Tapas mat work very well too, but may 
need to be replaced sooner. Other props such as a bolster 
or block are extremely helpful and almost essential for a 
home practice. Don’t forget the meditation cushion, or 
‘zafu’, to allow that perfect lift for a comfortable seated 
position.

4. Sacred Space Essentials. Typically, a student of yoga 
has a space at home for practice or meditation. A set 
of mala beads, or prayer beads, is a very special gift. A 
deity to place on an altar, or dresser is a lovely gift too. 
Any deity, whether it be a statue of Ganesha or Mother 
Mary can make the space sacred. To complete the space, 
a special candle is perfect. Yoga Madre carries Breathe 
In Candles, which are handmade organic soy blend 
candles. They are infused with Reiki healing energy 
and make the perfect gift for yogis and non-yogis alike.

5. Books. There is not enough space in this article 
for all the recommended book titles! Light on Yoga 
by B.K.S. Iyengar and the Secret of the Yoga Sutra by 
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait are essentials. An excellent 
cookbook is The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate 
O’Donnell, which lists recipes by the Season. Finally, do 
not miss the new just released book, by Girish, Music 
and Mantras, The Yoga of Mindful Singing for Health, 
Happiness, Peace & Prosperity.

Happy gift giving this season! Yoga Madre has many 
of these great gifts! Come see us, take class and take 
something home for your special someone. 

Namaste, 

Keely Totten

 
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