Entertaining

A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away...

A blockbuster was made

BY JOHN VAUGHN

In just its opening weekend in May 1983, “Return of the Jedi” took in about $30.5 million in box office receipts, according to IMdb.com.That alone almost matched the estimated $32.5 million budget to make what was then the third in the St... Full story

A New Era: Fans talk about Disney acquiring Lucasfilm

SARAH WOMER - @YSSARAHWOMER

Many fans are anxiously awaiting the end result after learning that Walt Disney Co. entered into an agreement to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. from George Lucas to continue on with the Star Wars movie saga — not to mention that J.J. Abrams will direct... Full story

Hellhole or country club? Yuma Territorial Prison was both during its heyday

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - @YS_CMCDANIEL

Was the Yuma Territorial Prison a gruesome “hellhole,” as depicted in many Hollywood films? Or was it a progressive and humane prison well ahead of its time? “The irony — it was really both,” said Charles Flynn, executiv... Full story

Cooking for the Corps

Welcome to the mess hall at MCAS Yuma

JAMES GILBERT - @YSJAMESGILBERT

The Marines assigned to the mess hall at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma work long and hard hours every day to make sure there is plenty of good food available for their fellow brothers- and sisters-in arms who arrive hungry at the chow hall.“We ... Full story

Meals Ready To Eat

MREs are nutritious, even if not pleasing to the palate

Sylvia Allen

Grandma's cooking it is not. And it is definitely is a far cry from gourmet, but the MREs — Meals Ready To Eat — that military personnel are issued when they have to go for extended periods in the field serve the purpose for which they we... Full story

110 Things to do in Yuma - Part II

When it's 110 degrees outside

John Vaughn

Personal Growth and Enrichment57. Take a martial arts class from any of the area instructors in the comforts of a studio or gym with A/C. As any of them will tell you, the martial arts — karate, judo, tae kwon do, etc. — are not only abou... Full story

110 Things to do in Yuma when it's 110 degrees outside!

BY JOHN VAUGHN - SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Sometime during the summer, 110 degrees is no longer just a high. It's the norm.With the break of day in the middle of summer, the mercury surges, eclipsing the 90-degree mark, then 100 and settling at 110. It will reach this same mark, or thereabout... Full story

Summer cooking

Summer Recipes to keep the house cool

Karla Billdt

BY KARLA BILLDTSPECIAL TO SOUTHWEST LIVINGSummer is here in Yuma. There is no getting around it at this point. I think we have had all our cool day surprises till September. Now we need to think of ways to stay cool in the over-100 degree weather.Whe... Full story

What is real Mexican food?

Cuisine varies from region to region in the U.S. and Mexico

MARA KNAUB - YUMA SUN

Mexican food is not just about tacos, tortillas and enchiladas. It's also menudo, seafood, tortas ahogadas, poc-chuc, chiltomate and papadzules.Although some of these dishes might not be found on a Yuma menu, the authentic dishes are favorites in dif... Full story

Rule one: Enjoy the wine

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

BY JOHN VAUGHNFOR SOUTHWEST LIVINGToo many rules can spoil an occasion. But a few guidelines can help in one's initiation to fine wines.Here are a few dos and don'ts intended to make your wine-drinking experience more enjoyable.• Hold a wine gla... Full story

Red wine goes with ...

A few, but not too many, rules can help in wine appreciation

Mike Shelhamer

Editor's note: Mike Shelhamer is the owner of the Old Town Wine Cellar in downtown Yuma. He shares his insights about wine selections for the table in this edition of Southwest Living.BY MIKE SHELHAMERSPECIAL TO SOUTHWEST LIVINGYou're picking a nice ... Full story

Welcome to the World of Wine

Some wine varieties for your enjoyment

Some wine varieties for your enjoyment:WHITE WINESChardonnay: Usually a dry wine that can take on a wide variety of flavors.Savignon Blanc: Dry wine that is very versatile as a pairing with food.Pinot Grigio: A light, crisp wine that can take on a va... Full story

Comfort Food

Historic Family Cookbook

SARAH WOMER - @YSSARAHWOMER

Green corn tamales, succotash chowder, and date pudding are just a few dishes that the women of Yuma whipped up for their families 100 years ago. “We're trying to cut down our cholesterol today, these ladies were not,” said Tina Clark, hi... Full story

Quinceaneras...a coming of age

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

One day last January, Annaa Laura Lopez put on a pair of tennis shoes, as might any child or teenager getting ready for school or the playground.But this occasion was different. Along with the sneakers, Annaa Laura wore a long, flowing formal dress a... Full story

Impromptu Parties

No Occasion parties are a good chance to get together with friends

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

What is the occasion for serving a beer on the end of a stick?There is none — unless you and your friends decide you want get together to try brewed shish kabobs.That beverage evolved from one of the informal get-togethers of a group of Yumans ... Full story

Local chefs transform locally grown ingredients into culinary delights

MARA KNAUB - YUMA SUN

Yuma chefs are proving that there's no need to search the world for the best ingredients. They're taking locally grown vegetables and transforming them into culinary delights.“We could get ingredients from anywhere in the world,” said Ale... Full story

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