Author: Desiree Arnold

Desiree Arnold is a featured columnist/reporter for the Del mar College Foghorn and is well-known for her "Penny Palate." She joined the staff in Fall 2015. You can reach Desiree at darnold@foghornnews.com or Follow her on Twitter @DesireeArnold17.
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International student striving to reach goals

Desiree Arnold

Perla Covarrubias moved to the United States from Tam- pico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, at age 15. Tampico, a port city, is located six miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Her mother and sis- ter traveled to Corpus Christi with her. Jumping to present day, she has been a resident of Texas for over 10 years. Not only has she taken on the role as a U.S. citizen, but as mother to her two daughters (11 and 6 years of old). Covarrubias also takes on the title as church leader at her church. It is this position that inspires her to become…

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Light up your studying mind

Desiree Arnold

Finals are upon us and time is quite limited right now. The brain requires fuel so if you normally skip breakfast or resort to a light snack as you run out the door, do away with that on test day. Breakfast is incredibly important. The brain needs energy to work at optimal capacity. Protein-rich foods are good choices as they promote brain activity and alertness. Oh the incredible edible egg is a solid choice. One of eggs’ most impressive talents is their ability to embrace and hold various ingredients together in a frittata. Frittata is a very simple egg-based Italian…

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Shrimp salad packed with proteins and also delicious

Desiree Arnold

Proteins are essential for growth and maintenance of our body. It is necessary to incorporate it into your diet to help your body repair cells and create new ones. Eating plenty of protein has a ton of benefits for weight loss, muscle gain and health. Protein is known for its fat-reducing benefits. Eating adequate amounts of protein can reduce hunger and body fat. Consumption of fewer calories occurs because our appetite is satisfied quicker as opposed to gorging and taking in more calories. Seafood is a wonderful source of protein because it is low in fat. Avocado and eggs may…

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She’s giving the community a reason to smile

Desiree Arnold

Eva Sepulveda has been obsessed with teeth since she was a teenager. She recalls having a habit of always looking at people’s teeth, which she feels stemmed from her own desire to have straight teeth. Sepulveda made her obsession a profession. She is instructor and clinic coordinator of the Dental Hygiene Program at Del Mar College. Her dental career began right out of high school in 1990 in the United States Army. She was first trained as a dental specialist (dental assistant) and later as a preventive dentistry specialist X-2 (dental hygienist with expanded duties). Not only did she receive…

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Rebound from Spring Break

Desiree Arnold

Google After an entire week at the beach for some and late-night shenanigans for many others, Spring Break has come to an end. A delicious vitamin boost and detoxication beverage may be a good idea right now, unlike a few not-so-good ideas you may or may not have made over Spring Break. I offer you a simple and tasty five-ingredient Post Spring Break Smoothie. This glass of yumminess includes pineapple, avocado, spinach, honey and H2O. Every one of these ingredients benefits the body. It takes only one cup of pineapple to fill your body with 100 percent of the daily…

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Keeping Spring Break healthy and delicious

Desiree Arnold

Spring Break is near and relaxation and sunshine are on the agenda for most. Fun in the sun can be a nice workout so fuel your body with good foods. It is that time of year to spring clean your diet. Say goodbye to winter comfort foods and welcome spring and its fresh flavors and bright colors. Although it can be hard to maintain healthy habits while having fun on the mini vacation, be sure to pack good eating habits along with your beach attire. Healthy eating is simply just eating smart, especially during the warmer seasons. Spending the majority…

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South Padre Island fun

Desiree Arnold

Spring Break is an academic tradition where students get a much anticipated mental break from the long hours and challenges of the semester. Some students use Spring Break to get away and have a good time with their friends, while others may spend it with family. This mini vacation from school does carry a reputation for having extreme partying and binge drinking on the agenda. One popular destination for Spring Breakers is South Padre Island. Although the area is notorious for being a party town during this time of year, it does offer plenty of sober and fun alternatives. Individuals…

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DMC Police Academy cadets attract recruiters

Desiree Arnold

Cadets in the Del Mar Regional Police Academy must meet an extensive list of training requirements, which leads to them being in high demand. “Del Mar attracts a lot of other recruiting departments” including San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Alice and Sinton, said Stanley Repka, who directs the academy. Among the resources available to students is a simulator that allows them to practice 500 scenarios they may come across in the field. The simulator is a $50,000 program run by instructor Chuck Carpenter. The cadet in the simulator has to make the choice to shoot or not to shoot. He/she must…

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A taste of Ireland’s finest dish

Desiree Arnold

Leap year only comes around every four years and this year, we will find ourselves enjoying an extra day in February. We receive 366 days as opposed to the 365 days that we are accustomed to. This extra day is given to us because of astronomical reasons, and an untidy condition in our solar system and calendars. Leap year keeps our calendars in sync and has prompted some interesting traditions and customs. One known custom is marriage proposals given by women instead of men. This tradition was said to have begun in fifth century Ireland according to Irish history. The…

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A dish so sweet you’re bound to fall in love

Desiree Arnold

Feb. 14 is known as the day of romance, so with that theme in mind, an indulgent choice from the Valentine’s cliché closet seems more fitting in lieu of the simple savory dishes I am more drawn to share. Valentine’s Day and chocolate are pretty much synonymous. A silky and fluffy chocolate mousse is a favorite of mine. Most varieties of mousse are usually prepared with ingredients very high in fat, sugar and loaded with calories. The thought of altering the original sinful chocolate mousse came to mind. This version is incredibly simple to make and is delicious as well…