EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in the San Fernando Valley
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BY CARINA WALKER Step aside broccoli smothered in cheese, tricking kids (and some adults) into eating vegetables has just gotten a whole lot more fun, tastier and healthier. Fruigees, an all-natural pudding snack, packed with organic fruits … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY It is the start of strawberry season and the open-air market is overflowing with these juicy berries. The mix of tart and sweet are at theie glorious and abundant best this time of year. I catered a fundraiser last … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG The Oprah Winfrey Show was one of the most successful talk shows in television history with Winfrey inspiring and informing her viewers on a daily basis. The show ran for 25 seasons and won 47 Emmy Awards until Winfrey … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Over the years I have made thousands of chocolate chip cookies so I honor National Chocolate Chip Day in a very special way! Here are a few grown up ways to enjoy a childhood favorite treat! Cheers! Chocolate Chip … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG One of my favorite go-to restaurants "over-the-hill" is Fig & Olive in West Hollywood. I first enjoyed the restaurant in New York (where there are three locations), so when it opened here nearly 2 1/2 years ago I was … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY It is that time of year again — school fundraisers and end-of-the -year potlucks. Event locations like football fields play yards and parking lots can often create logistical nightmares. I have rented equipment and built … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG The Local Peasant just opened its second location in Woodland Hills in the space that formerly housed Casa De Carlos. It's very similar to the original location in Sherman Oaks except they feature 27 craft tap … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG Looking for a gift for mom? Check out some of these local, independently owned businesses in the 818 where you'll receive personal service and beautiful gift wrap. These are some of my favorites across the 818. If there’s a … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY I can always tell when it is Spring because of the many inquiries I receive about afternoon teas for bridal and baby showers, birthday parties and girls reunions. I am also bombarded with requests for tea recipes. I … [Read more...]
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BY JUDITH A. PROFFER You’re strolling on the tree-lined street of one of your favorite Sherman Oaks neighborhoods when the yeasty, hearty, warm and swoon-worthy aroma of freshly baked bread stops you in your tracks. Your head snaps to the … [Read more...]
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