EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in the San Fernando Valley
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY It is that time of year when there are picnics, concerts in the park, beach days and the Hollywood Bowl. Picnics can be as simple as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with fresh fruit and chips — or, if you hang with a … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY I have pie clients doing cartwheels because peaches are in season and I must say that the crop is one of the best in years! I love the basic old fashioned deep dish pie, as well as mixing peaches up with other non … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY The very best part of my work is playing with food. I have a reputation for certain dishes, such as coconut shrimp; vegetarian moon rolls with apricot, raspberry or ginger mustard; caprese skewers with homemade … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Oh chocolate — my true love! How many nights it has been just 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 … [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 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...]
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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 GWEN KENNEALLY Earth Day, which was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970, was first organized to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet, as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY I was interviewed by The Food Network a few years ago and asked what food most resembles my personality. I had to say garlic — peel the many layers to reveal the heat. It has many flavors — from spicy when raw and sweet … [Read more...]
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BY GWEN KENNEALLY While exploring the history of the symbol of the Easter egg I also realized that it is represented in many other faiths. Eggs, in general, were a traditional symbol of fertility, and rebirth, pre-dating Christian … [Read more...]
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