Rebecca Bryant of the Pasadena Sun states that the “aptly named crack mac could indeed create a dependency issue…a ridiculously rich dish.” (Pasadena Sun) King’s Row Gastropub Crack Mac Serves 25 Portion size = 1 cup Ingredients: 2 pounds elbow macaroni, uncooked 2 onions 1 shallot 1/2 gallon whole milk (8 cups) 1/2 gallon cream [...]
Five “glorious” gardens, a catered lunch with cocktails, and the Gardener’s Dream Boutique & Marketplace. This is the allure of this year’s Glorious Gardens Tour presented by the Spiritual Care Guild of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles taking place on Sunday, April 28th. Last year’s event drew over 600 attendees who strolled through the private gardens [...]
“Thank you” to South Pasadena resident Dex Ragatz for allowing us to publish a few of his pieces… Growing dense in this deep valley whence we will depart, a sweeping ocean of tall fragrant sage breaks erratically along the rolling edge of the rising slope. Skittish lizards, alarmed as we move [...]
Scallops with Gnocchi by Chef Laurent Quenioux Vertical Wine Bistro Ingredients: 6 diver scallops 12-14 gnocchi 2 ounces peas Broth: 8 liquid ounce chicken stock 2 ounces caramelized yellow onions (fine julienne) or simply sautèed 2 ounces small cubed bacon bits 2 teaspoons thyme leaves Salt to taste Cooking: Pan sear diver scallops to wellness [...]
Fresh Produce Clothing is opening a boutique in Old Pasadena this weekend with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, February 8th. Fresh Produce has 27 company-owned stores nationwide, sells their line in 400 independent retailers and has an online store. Their clothing line for women also has plus sizes and apparel for girls, with an emphasis on comfort [...]
Jane Austen wrote only six novels, but Impro Theatre allows Austen fans to consider what could have been. The company deftly creates a world of love-struck girls, brooding noblemen and charming cads, and although hearts are sure to be broken, true love will win out in the end. Members of the cast will perform in [...]
Does your child want to be an artist when she grows up? Let her chat with a bonafide artist at Kidspace this Saturday. Your boy is bandaging up the family dog, even when it’s not hurt? Let him talk with a veterinarian. Is he hooked on Llegos? Have a tête-à-tête with an architect. Children will [...]
Coming Home: November 4, 2008 (Written November 8, 2008) By Gale Cohen The TV screen was very small and encased in a furniture cabinet. The news segment showed a crowd of African Americans in their Sunday best church clothes. Men were holding their hats, clutching the hands of their children and wives, arm and arm [...]
The Spot Gourmet in Glendale is offering to take you out of the kitchen this Valentine’s Day with their Love Potion #99 menu: Teaser: Bacon-wrapped dates with chevre and almonds Passion Plate: Radicchio, red leaf lettuce, red endive, pomegranate seeds, red apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, and a raspberry champagne vinaigrette Satisfy: Beef tenderloin served [...]
What exactly is a lunar year? A lunar year or lunar calendar is one that is based on the cycles of the moon phases. The problem with a lunar calendar is that it drifts away from the seasons. Each year, the start and end dates of each month drift by 11 days. In order to [...]
