Say Cheese Please! The Grilled Cheese Truck rolls into the San Fernando Valley
February 8, 2010 by Karen
Filed under Featured, Food, My Daily Find, Restaurants
BY KAREN YOUNG
I love cheese. No two ways about it. My basic philosophy is that life without cheese would be bad. Well, let’s just say that life without cheese and tomatoes would really bad.
Perhaps it goes back to those childhood memories of…
...Continue reading Say Cheese Please! The Grilled Cheese Truck rolls into the San Fernando ValleyThe Sweet Cookie and Brownie Madness of Xtreme Desserts
BY KAREN YOUNG
Have you ever bitten into a dessert that instantly made you smile? Well, that’s what happened when I tasted Xtreme Desserts’ Red Velvet Cookie. My face just lit up.
To be honest, the perfectly sweet taste of the cookie/cream cheese…
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February 4, 2010 by Karen
Filed under Fashion & Beauty, Featured, Lifestyle, My Daily Find, spotlight
BY CAROLE ROSNER
“We’re reviving the American tradition of pin-up photography,” exclaimed Stacy Lande. As co-owner of Iconic Pinups with partner Carol Sheridan, these two friends can “transform any woman into a femme fatale.” Think Bette Paige, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield and…
...Continue reading For Valentine’s Day or Any Day: Spice it Up as an Iconic Pin Up GirlBlack Dog Yoga brings in new cardio based yoga and dance at The Dog Pound
BY MELISSA CHUA
Black Dog Yoga has become a Mecca for all yoga lovers near and far, since they opened their doors in 2002 in Sherman Oaks. “We have an amazing community of students who are serious about our yoga, (and) incredible…
...Continue reading Black Dog Yoga brings in new cardio based yoga and dance at The Dog PoundPlush Puffs: Gourmet marshmallows take center stage
BY CAROLE ROSNER
Vanilla Bean, Caramel Swirl, Toasted Coconut and Chocolate Chipetta—these aren’t the newest flavors of trendy frozen yogurt or expensive coffee drinks. They are, however, some of the flavors of Plush Puffs®—light-as-air, melt-in-your-mouth, “oh my god, these are amazing!”…
...Continue reading Plush Puffs: Gourmet marshmallows take center stageTry a slice or a whole pie at Pepe’s New York Pizza
January 31, 2010 by Karen
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BY ANA KACZMAREK
Although I subscribe to the theory that any pizza is better than no pizza, a great pizza can turn a bad day to good, or a fun late night into a fantastic one. I’m always keeping my eye…
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BY CAROLE ROSNER
The Vintage Clothing and Textile Show is back this Sunday in its 25th year at Pickwick Gardens in Burbank. If you like browsing flea markets, hitting garage sales, shopping at thrift stores or just digging through your grandmother’s attic,…
...Continue reading Vintage Clothing and Textile Show at Pickwick Gardens SundayHollywood to You: Studio City outlet store features clothes and props from film and TV productions
BY KAREN YOUNG
Whether you’re into movie memorabilia, wearing clothes and shoes from TV and film productions, name brand and designer clothing, one-of –a-kind items, or just really good prices, the recently opened The Studio Lot Outlet Store in Studio City…
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BY CAROLE ROSNER
Years ago, I lived in New York City and earned very little money in my first grown up job. I searched out cheap eats and often ended up buying food from the small, relatively inexpensive, fruit and vegetable…
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BY SARAH K. TOHL
It’s the beginning of a new year, and the perfect time to follow through with those resolutions to lose weight or tone up. Luckily, for valley residents, Team CrossFit is just the place to make this possible. Located…
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