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It’s the back-to-school season in Oceanside, California, which means parents everywhere are scrambling to adjust to new schedules and pressures. One thing that can get trickier during the school year is finding the time to cook meals at home. We’re here to help you with this! Check out these slow cooker meals that are perfect for busy parents all school year long.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Everyone loves a good bowl of chili! This white chicken chili is a lighter, more refreshing take on the dish that’s still plenty hearty. This white chicken chili substitutes chicken, green chiles and jalapeños for beef and tomatoes. It uses white beans in place of traditional kidney beans as well.
This slow cooker recipe can be prepared the night before and can cook throughout the day. You’ll have minimal prep and cleanup at dinnertime, giving you freedom during the evening.
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
It doesn’t get much easier than this. Slow cooker chicken noodle soup is the easiest way you could imagine to make this classic, heartwarming soup. The original isn’t exactly difficult, but this slow cooker twist makes it even simpler. You don’t even need to cook the chicken ahead of time; it can cook along with the soup. After the chicken is cooked (at least six hours in the pot) you’ll need to pull out the boneless, skinless breasts and shred them. But that’s as extensive as the prep gets.
Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is another classic dish that’s not especially difficult to make. Here, too, the slow cooker version simplifies it even further. Place your raw meatballs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover in sauce and cook for hours. Add spaghetti and chicken broth for the final hour, then enjoy.
These slow cooker recipes are perfect for saving you time during the school year, letting you spend more time with your kids in the evening hours. Of course, another thing that helps is living in a great location that you love. If you’re considering upgrading your Oceanside apartments lifestyle, give us a call. We’ll walk you through the great amenities available here, and we can fill you in on which units are available.
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Residents who love living in Oceanside apartments know what makes Oceanside, California, a great place to live. It’s everything people love about coastal living, yet it’s so close to the city of San Diego. Of course, residents also know how hot it can get in San Diego in the summertime. To offset some of that outdoor heat, here are a few cold desserts you can prepare and serve to guests. Stay cool with these cold summer desserts.
Paletas
Paletas are Mexico’s version of a standard summer classic: the Popsicle. These sweet treats are infused with fruit, and milk or coconut milk is often added for creamy flavor. Some even include spices or chilies.
These are available at just about any Hispanic grocery, but you can also make them yourself. Use a Popsicle mold, or, if you don’t have one, shot glasses will do.
You can’t go wrong with these strawberry coconut paletas, the perfect balance of sweet and creamy. And if you’re up for something a bit more complex, check out these chili paletas, which combine spicy flavors like jalapeño with cool cantaloupe, cucumber, and lime. Delicious!
Strawberry Pretzel Pie
A favorite at potlucks across the Midwest, San Diegans will appreciate this cool summer classic just as well. Strawberry pretzel pie starts with a crust of broken-up pretzels, butter and sugar. After that’s baked and cooled, add the cream layer, which is traditionally made from Cool Whip, cream cheese and sugar. Dress up the dish by subbing in real whipped cream. Spread that mixture evenly over the top of the crust.
The top layer is just strawberries in strawberry Jell-O. Nothing too fancy there! But the combination of the salty, crunchy pretzels, the smooth creamy filling, and the bright, sweet Jell-O is something special.
For an adults-only gathering, spice things up with boozy Jell-O.
Agua Fresca
Our last cool summer treat is agua fresca. Just drop water, a favorite fruit, a bit of sweetener and possibly some mint into your blender. Serve over ice.
If you’re ready to embrace coastal apartment living in Oceanside, give us a call. We can review the amenities offered as well as which units are currently available.
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So, you’re on a diet. Naturally, this doesn’t mean you have to eat terrible foods in order to shed pounds. It does, however, mean that you should toss a few select foods that would only hold you back.
Get out the trash bag, open the fridge, and get ready to pitch — these are the foods you should always nix when you’re on a diet!
Top Foods to Say “Bye-Bye” to When You’re Dieting
#1 – Soda
If you've ever heard the phrase "empty calories," whoever was speaking was probably referring to soda. Soda contains tons of calories, but you'd never know it. It might fill you up a little bit, but not in any substantial way.
To the contrary, soda gives you an initial sugar rush, followed by a crash. It doesn't give you actual energy. Furthermore, it adds no nutritional value to your diet.
#2 – Alcohol
Speaking of empty calories, alcohol does you no good either. In fact, studies have shown that those who drink tend to eat more when they drink. You've probably noticed this when you've gone out for beers with friends, intending to only have a salad for dinner with your drink and ending up with a burger and fries.
And if you think you can get away with just a "glass of red wine" for your health, think again. One five-ounce glass of red wine has a whopping 125 to 150 calories.
#3 – Fancy coffees
People who love their fancy coffees love their fancy coffees. Unfortunately, a stylish mocha-hazelnut-frappe-whole-milk-latte with whipped cream can cost you about a third of your daily caloric limit when you’re on a diet.
If you must have a somewhat fancy coffee drink, opt for something like a low-fat flavored cappuccino or a whole milk latte with no flavoring.
#4 – Ice cream
It’s a sad day, isn’t it?
Yes, unfortunately, ice cream is a serious culprit if you love the stuff but also want to lose weight. Just a half of a cup of full-fat ice cream can have anywhere from 140 to 240 calories. If you’ve ever seen half of a cup … you know that’s not enough for a true ice cream-lover. Therefore, it’s essentially better to cross it off your list for now.
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