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This French cuisine delicacy is a savory tart that’s perfect for a light meal. Resembling a pizza shape, these delicious artichoke galettes will give you a taste of France’s recipe for pizza. Bon Appetit!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 8 baby artichokes
  • ½ cup of white wine, crisp
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of black peppercorns
  • 5 shallots, peeled and quartered
  • 5 French breakfast radishes, cut in half
  • ½ package of refrigerated pie dough
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 1/3 cup of pine nuts, toasted and chopped
  • 3 ounces of Asiago cheese, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
  • Cooking Spray

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Combine 1 cup of water and lemon juice in a bowl. Trim the stems and tops off the baby artichokes. Cut the artichokes in quarters and place in the lemon juice bowl.
  3. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of water with the wine. Place peppercorns in the center of a cheesecloth and tie the ends. Add the tied peppercorns to the pan and bring to a simmer. Drain the artichokes and add them to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes, then drain. Discard the peppercorns.
  4. Heat a small skillet over medium to high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray and add the shallots. Sauté for 5 minutes; combine with artichokes and radishes.
  5. Roll out the refrigerated pie dough into a 15-inch circle. Rub with garlic. Place the dough on a baking sheet and sprinkle with nuts and cheese, leave a 2 inch border around the circle.
  6. Top the dough with your artichoke mixture, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Fold dough edges over to cover the mixture partially.
  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Top of galettes should be browned.

Artichoke Galette Recipe found on Cooking Light.

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When you live in an apartment, you won’t be expecting a big back yard to come with it. The surroundings you can appreciate are the neighborhood parks and communities; however, they are becoming increasingly harder to take care of with a growing population. Let’s continue to help our local communities and appreciate what nature has given us.

Here’s how you can help your community stay beautiful:

Plants

San Diego is a great place for plants to grow; the weather is perfect and succulents grow wild. Start participating in your neighborhood to plant trees or other plants around the public streets and local parks. Many neighborhoods are beginning to incorporate a community garden for the town residents. Check to see if there’s an opportunity to work in the garden among similar locals with the same interests in changing the community.

Neighborhood Clean Up

Trash in the streets is not only unsanitary but it looks bad. Furthermore, many research studies have indicated a strong correlation between neighborhoods with litter issues and committed crimes. Make your neighborhood a safer and cleaner environment by participating in a local cleanup. Imperial Beach, Pacific Beach, and San Diego Bay all have cleanups throughout the year—sign up and feel good about preventing danger before it happens.

Change your Bad Habits

We all need to realize how much trash we waste everyday. Be more mindful of the trash that you use and ensure none of it becomes litter. Keep a trash bag in your car so you aren’t tempted to toss it out the window. If you’re a pet owner, always ensure that you are prepared to clean up after your dog. Every little bit goes a long way; prevent litter from coming back to your community by picking up after yourself.

Give Back

There is always someone in need. In San Diego there is an increasing number of homeless people every year and they need our care more than ever. To help these people get started, donate your unwanted items to the local volunteer agencies or Goodwill. You are helping people eat, be clothed, and have shelter by simply donating your things to those who truly need them.

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Maintaining your Apartment’s Spring Clean

April 13, 2012
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Whenever I do a huge spring cleaning session, I want it to stay in its same pristine condition forever. However, after a few weeks the clutter creeps back to the countertops and my goals of maintaining my clean apartment seem to slowly drift away. Fortunately this year has been different than all the rest. With [...]

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Healthy Springtime Southwest Veggie Burgers Recipe

March 30, 2012
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For a healthy alternative to a burger cookout, try these flavorful veggie burgers with a southwest kick. With the essence of chili and garlic combined, these burgers will add an extra kick to an ordinary meal to home. You’ll enjoy this healthy

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Apartment Living: What you Need to Know about a Potential Roommate

March 23, 2012
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When you have to live with someone, it will always be an adjustment. Whether you’re going to be living with a friend, a co-worker, or a complete stranger, you must go over the larger topics to make sure things are clear about living arrangements an

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Gear up for St. Patrick’s Day with a Tasty Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

March 9, 2012
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. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a delicious Shepherd’s Pie recipe that serves up to 8 people and is really easy to make. The delicious Irish specialty is perfect for a hearty meal and it’s pumped with Ireland favorites—meat

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Living in an Apartment with a Pet

February 24, 2012
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If you’ve ever searched for an apartment complex that accepts pets, you might already know the difficulties associated with pet owners trying to find an apartment. There’s a difference between owning a pet and living in a house and having a pet i

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Add a Useful Herb Garden to your Apartment Lifestyle

January 20, 2012
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Sometimes living in a furnished apartment can feel like it’s missing something… it may not feel like home but there are some ways to change that. Adding plants and greenery to your apartment can bring new life to your apartment lifestyle and

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Indian Cuisine with a Twist: Cauliflower-Lime Curry

January 6, 2012
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Spice up your dinner options with this flavorful lime and cauliflower curry! A hit with the entire family—and perfect for any season! Try something different this week for a simple and easy crowd-pleaser. It only takes 35 minutes to make 4 main

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New Year’s Resolutions for your Living Space

December 30, 2011
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Happy New Year’s! Every year, we always make the traditional New Year’s resolution to improve upon some aspect of our lives. Instead of choosing a resolution that’s hard to keep or commit to, a resolution dedicated to your apartment or apartm

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