This Weekend: Events Around the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles and Beyond, Plus a Movie Giveaway

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BY KAREN YOUNG WIN BIG! WIN A FREE DEAL! MyMovieDeals.com Giveaway:   Enjoy a great night out at the movies this weekend for FREE from MyDailyFind and our friends at MyMovieDeals.com. We are teaming up to give you a chance to win the most … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: Say Cheers to Chocolate Chips

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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...]

A Restaurant Worth the Drive: Fig & Olive on Melrose Place for a Taste of the Mediterranean

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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...]

Back to the Kitchen: Really Big Salad Recipes for a Crowd (and some fundraising ideas)

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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...]

Tasty Tidbits: New Restaurants, Food News and More in the San Fernando Valley

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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...]

This Weekend: What’s Happening in the San Fernando Valley and Beyond

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BY KAREN YOUNG     It's Mother's Day Weekend. Check out this list of happenings for some fun things to do.   If you need a last minute gift or reservation, make sure to check out My Daily Find's  guides to gifts and … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: Three Cheers to Mom

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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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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...]

Where to Shop for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts in the San Fernando Valley

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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...]

Mother’s Day Dining, Dessert and Tea in the San Fernando Valley 2013

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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...]