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...]
Back to the Kitchen: The Sweet and Romantic Strawberry
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May 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Weekend Cocktail: Say Cheers to Chocolate Chips
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May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Back to the Kitchen: Really Big Salad Recipes for a Crowd (and some fundraising ideas)
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May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Tasty Tidbits: New Restaurants, Food News and More in the San Fernando Valley
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May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]
The Weekend Cocktail: Three Cheers to Mom
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May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Here is a trio of Mother’s Day Cocktail Pitcher recipes to round out your brunch party. (These recipes serve 6-8) The tea recipe can be made without the limoncello and gin for a tasty and refreshing non-alcoholic beverage. … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Recipes for a Mother’s Day Brunch at Home
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May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY “A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” - Tenneva Jordan "We women of one country will be too tender of those of another country … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Dining, Dessert and Tea in the San Fernando Valley 2013
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May 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Celebrate mom or the mom-like person in your life at one of these restaurants and bakeries preparing special Mother's Day offers and menus. MOTHER'S DAY TEAS SWEET BUTTER KITCHEN This Sherman Oaks … [Read more...]
Restaurants: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo 2013 in the San Fernando Valley
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May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Cinco de Mayo is recognized as a regional holiday in Mexico and around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. It is often confused with Mexican Independence Day which is on September 16. Cinco de Mayo … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Recipes for the Best Tea Party Ever
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April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Food Find: Artisanal Bread Handcrafted and Made-To-Order
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April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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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