R.O.C. Race

The R.O.C. Race (Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge) is happening on May 11th at the Del Mar Race Track.  This event is to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation.  I have never done it before so this should be interesting.  I will probably need that free beer at the end!!  It should be a great time and a great cause at the same time.  Win/Win for all!!! Check out the race's web site www.rocrace.com .  If this year is full, come stay with us next year at Pelican Cove Inn www.pelican-cove.com and join in the fun!

Carlsbad Street Fair May 5th

The Carlsbad Street Fair is coming back to Carlsbad on Sunday May 5th.  This one day event is a great way to get your Mother's Day shopping done.  So many unique things to buy and see.  Stay at the Pelican Cove Inn www.pelican-cove.com and you can walk to the Street Fair from here.  See you there!!

Lovely Roses

Our roses are coming in so beautifully this year!  I had pruned them back so far in January I kind of wondered if I had killed them.  Guess not!  They liked it.  This time of year is so lovely in Carlsbad.  Flowers everywhere you look.  Come stay at Pelican Cove Inn www.pelican-cove.com and enjoy spring!

San Diego Jazz Festival Held Here In Carlsbad

This event will be held just over Memorial Day weekend.  A fun way to listen to some great music when you are on your Carlsbad Beach Vacation.  The venue is just a short 10-15 minute drive away from the Bed and Breakfast.

Ham Asparagus Strata

My neighbor, Anne, brought over some fresh asparagus from her garden.  I used it in my Ham Asparagus Strata and it made it even more delicious than usual!!  The recipe is below.

Asparagus Cheese Strata

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh asparagus       

Boiling salted water

6 slices whole wheat bread

Butter or margarine

2 ¼ cups (9oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup coarsely chopped cooked ham

5 eggs

2 tbs instant minced onion

¾ tsp each dry mustard and Worcestershire

¼ tsp each salt and garlic powder

Dash cayenne

1 ¾ cups of milk

Directions:

            Remove tough ends from fresh asparagus and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Drop into boiling salted water to cover; cook rapidly just until tender (about 4 minutes). Lift from pan with slotted spoon, drain, and set aside. (If using frozen asparagus, cook as directed on package; drain and set aside.)

            Trim crusts from bread. Butter slices lightly and fit into a lightly buttered 7-by-11-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of the cheese over bread slices. Top with ham and asparagus pieces in even layers.

            In a bowl, stir together eggs, onion, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne. Add milk and beat together until mixture is well blended. Pour evenly over layered ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

            Bake, uncovered, in 350 F oven for 30 minutes; then top with the remaining ¾ cup cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until center of strata appears firm when dish is gently shaken. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Make 6 to 8 servings.  

Carlsbad 5000: Another Successful Race in 2013

The Carlsbad 5000 was run here in Carlsbad on this past Sunday.  It is so nice that the Inn is walking distance to the Start and Finish of the race.  I had 7 of my 10 rooms occupied by at least one runner.  Come stay with us next year for this fun weekend! www.pelican-cove.com