EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in the San Fernando Valley
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY When I moved from my house with a big garden into a townhome, the thing I missed most was walking outside and clipping the fresh herbs that I needed for a meal. However, I have do two sunny balconies in my new place — … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY When my daughter had her first birthday I made a cascading cupcake table instead of a cake. I simply used chocolate and vanilla cupcakes surrounded by a scattering of kisses, cracker jacks and animal crackers. The kids … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY People often ask how I come up with my recipes. It is my greatest joy to create new dishes and play with ingredients. When I work I am required to make certain dishes, but when I entertain friends and family for dinner, I just … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Where did the Luau come from and where does Hawaiian food get its influences? Hawaiian chefs are accustomed to mixing and matching a multitude of Polynesian, Eastern and Western flavors. Flawlessly and bravely creating a unique … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY It's the 4th of July. What a great time to celebrate with friends and family. Growing up it meant hot dogs, burgers, boiled corn, and watermelon. These days, there's a twist—it's time to rely on the freshness of the … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY I have pie clients doing cartwheels because peaches are in season and I must say some of the best in years! I love the basic old fashioned deep dish pie and I love mixing peaches up with other non traditional things. Enjoy … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Wandering around the open-air market is a favorite past time of mine. I love to cruise through the booths and check out what is fresh and new. Summer is such an amazing time for berries. There are so many different … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Oh chocolate! My true love! How many nights it has been you and I! The evening ends with me beating myself up after hours at the gym and then the sun goes down and I just can’t resist you! Who knew we were doing something … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY I don’t think I could have been happier to walk into Whole Foods yesterday and be greeted with massive stalks of rhubarb! I know my strawberry rhubarb pie fans are doing a happy dance! As we step into rhubarb season I get … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Quinoa is a delicately flavored grain that was a staple in the ancient Inca diet. One of the world's true super foods, quinoa is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa is also a great source of … [Read more...]
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