Friday, June 7, 2013
Donuts or Doughnuts. However you want to spell it — today’s a good day to have one or two or whatever. It’s National Donut Day and places like Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts are handing out freebies!
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
There was an uproar when Hostess filed for bankruptcy last November, ending the production of some our favorite sweets likeTwinkies. Now there’s a good chance those golden sponge cakes with the cream filling, will be back on store shelves in Burbank and elsewhere in a few months. The reason: the successful bid of $410 million offered by private equity firms […]
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Go ahead have a scoop or two of your favorite ice cream. It’s National Ice Cream Day! I’m serious. Back in 1984, then President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and July 15 as National Ice Cream Day. Since then, hundreds of new ice cream flavors have been introduced. So what are the two favorite flavors? In […]
Monday, July 9, 2012
I joined friends for lunch on the patio of the Clubhouse Grill at the DeBell Golf Club in Burbank yesterday, and it was a big disappointment. The views of the hillsides and golf greens were terrific, but the food and the service were totally sub par. First, our table was dirty and we had to ask the waitress to clean […]
Friday, June 1, 2012
In case you didn’t know it — the donut or doughnut — that delicious hole in the center confection — is being celebrated today. Back in 1938, the Salvation Army declared the first Friday of June National Donut Day apparently to honor the women volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. Now the day is for anyone […]
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Do you have an original fresh chicken recipe that gets wows and cheers from family and friends? If you prepare your dish with locally grown ingredients then you might have a recipe which could win the $10,000 grand prize in the 3rd Annual Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest. Included in the first place prize, a one-year supply of Foster […]
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Photo courtesy Guest Blogger Jean Youn It’s now the end of July and the beginning of August. The hot summer weather causes people to sweat a lot. Sometimes, excessive heat can make people feel weak. In cases like this, it is good to eat a lot of healthy foods. Some of the best foods to eat during the hot summer […]
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
DIMPLES Dimples Restaurant is known more for its karaoke than its food and drinks. The exterior is a bit shabby, but for years it’s been a popular joint to hang out and have a good time. Also, it claims to be the first karaoke club in the country.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable? This was a question that was on a test I took in elementary school. Regardless of its correct label, everyone knows that tomatoes are good for you. Times magazine listed tomatoes as one of the 10 foods that prevent cancer. There are many different ways to prepare tomatoes to eat. I however, simply […]