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| Timeliness adds to the big moments in our every day life. The seasons all offer their own special enjoyments as well as those traveling circuses, exhibits, and festivals. Timeliness takes time to enjoy; but if you don't, these special moments will pass until next year. |
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MUMMIFIED DAY
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July is usually a month of fireworks and family vacations in the great outdoors. We have a KTD suggestion for a different kind of day: Seeing mummies in Los Angeles! California Science Center has a new exhibit, Mummies of the World, that includes 150 human and animal mummies from various parts of the world. The exhibit opened July 1st.
We went to the preview (a membership perk we highly recommend for future exhibits) and it was quite eerie to see all of these ancient bodies so well preserved. A mummy, by definition, is a body that has retained more than just the skeleton; it has to include some soft tissue such as hair, skin or muscles. We relate mummification to the Egyptians but according to this exhibit, there were many nations that practiced this process.
We could get gross here and tell you more details about the process but we will leave that mystery to be solved when you visit the exhibit. And the exhibit does answer all of your questions; it is thorough and offers an audio tour for those that seek more detail. |
If you are not into mummies but want your science fix for the summer, the Center has a variety of things to do, including IMAX movies. The Center offers eateries, great gift shops and easy parking (at a hefty price of $8 per vehicle). The hours are very limited though, 10pm-5pm, 7 days a week.
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National Park
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April 17-25 is National Park Week in America. The National Park Service (NPS) is waiving park fees for the entire week on all 392 parks in the nation. If you haven’t been to a national park, this is the month to go. Just about every park is now open (from the winter closings) and the arid parks are not too hot to visit this time of year. Death Valley, for example, offers a variety of flower blooms.
If you can make it to Yosemite, the most popular park in the nation, the waterfalls are full this season. By August they are half
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the size, but still beautiful. Also in Yosemite is Tuolomne Meadows in the northern part of the park. The wildflowers in bloom are a sight for winter sore eyes. Visit the Meadows later in the spring to avoid any left over frost.
We recently took a drive to Sequoia, our nearest national park. Just driving past the grapevine (from L.A.) you get a view full of purple flowers. Driving into the park, through Three Rivers town, you hear a nice rush of water flowing through the riverbeds. The snow is melting and the new growth is popping up. We actually got to play in the snow around General Sherman. Yosemite saw over 8 feet of snow. What a treat to see Sequoia on the first day of spring this year! Do try to see wonders of our National Parks before the summer rush comes.
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Winter Olympics 2010
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We detour from our central California KTD series to remind you of a rare treat that only happens every four years in February: Winter Olympics! They are here (well actually in Vancouver Canada) on NBC every day from February 12-28. We want to pay our respects to the family of Nodar Kumaritashvili. He was a luger for the county of Georgia. At the press time of this newsletter, on opening day, Nodar was on a practice run and on the 16th turn flew out of the track and died. The opening ceremonies were dedicated to the 21 year old.
In memory of Nodar and in the nature of the Olympics the athletes push on to earn the medals of highest achievement against the best who have gathered from around the world.
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We have that rare opportunity every two years (summer Olympics are in London in 2012) to sit in front of our TV and watch the best of the best compete for the best awards given a professional athlete. Sometimes it comes down to milliseconds, and sometimes it comes down to grace on ice. Whatever your preference, whatever the athlete, it’s all here, crammed in 14 days of non-stop adrenalin.
There are some returning favorites to the men’s speed ice-skating, and couples ice dancing. Watch the behind the scenes on these athletes and more that have come from behind, or the ones that were injured earlier in the year and have returned from the casts, pushing out the pain, and pursuing their Olympic dreams.
It is awe inspiring, sometimes painful to watch, as they reach but don’t quite make it. We feel their pain, and we feel their victory. What a joy it is to be an American and to have 215 athletes represent our great county. Business-keepers salutes our athletes and prays for the family of Nodar.
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The Orange County Fair
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Guess what? The Orange County Fair is back in town again. Yes, it is already July and our favorite summer fun is here for all to enjoy. Oh, the things you can do at the fair, let us count: You can see a concert at Pacific Amphitheatre. All the decades and generations are covered from blues, to classic rock, to country; the concert hall has it all. Then there is the sports arena concerts with Fab Four, Radio Disney, BMX racing, and of course, the beloved fair classics, rodeo and bull riding.
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If you’re not into that there is the new Al’s Brain from Weird Al Yankovic. It’s a 3-D adventure new this year at the fair.
Now we get down to the real fair lovers stuff: pig racing, crafts tables, and painting and photographic competition results. If you still don’t know which way the dessert utensil should face, check out the table setting displays in the crafts building.
Oh, the animals! The one place and time in Orange County where you can be transported to the days of ‘ole when we lived off or own land and milked our own cows for sustenance. The fair always manages to have a sow ready to give birth, the sheep are sheered, the cows milking process is on display, and there are enough chickens to make you want to squeak for joy. You can also see some of the larges vegetables and fruit on display from 4H kids who are destined to be our future farmers.
The fair has different hours this year. It is open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday) from July 10th through August 9th. The prices are $5-10 dollars and parking is extra. Opening day is free! The fair is located in Costa Mesa, off of the 55 freeway.
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The Living Desert
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National park week was April 18-26th, however it’s not too late to celebrate this worthy tribute our country’s treasures. May is also the perfect time to make plans for taking your family on a summer vacation to one of many parks. In California alone there is the national favorite, Yosemite. Then there is Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Death Valley (more interesting than you might think), Joshua Tree (a personal favorite of ours), and Redwood in Northern California.
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There is the curiously close, Channel Islands National Park off the coast of Ventura. You have to take a boat or plane to get to the islands but the visitor’s center is in Ventura and Santa Barbara.
Drive farther north and you can visit Crater Lake in Oregon. This lake was created by a volcano blowing its top off. There are still parts around the lake that have ash mixed with the dirt. If you are feeling more adventuresome and want a little history, visit the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. There is a replica of their fort they holed up in before returning east to tell of their findings to President Jefferson.
Want to make it a real road trip? Go up to Washington state and spend some time in Olympic, Mount Rainier, or North Cascades National Parks. What great pictures and landscape you will behold. But book now while the reservations are available, and get your vehicle tuned up for a memorable road trip with family and friends.
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The Living Desert
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Every great town has a great zoo, and the Palm Springs area is no the exception. Palm Desert is home to a wonderful zoo called The Living Desert. The area is nestled between the desert mountains and the vast open space, right off the main drag, Highway 111.
The Living Desert offers a comfortable, up-close encounter with the giraffes. They have built a platform so that you are near mid-neck level of the tall animals. You can sit down, under wooden covering and eat your lunch as you watch the animals graze on theirs. If you get their early, you can feed the tall creatures yourself.
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During Spring break, on Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day, Living Desert offers a Breakfast Behind-the-Scenes. For $45, you get a continental breakfast and a shuttle tour of the park with special attention to the giraffes.
If you’re looking for a more aggressive animal than the quiet giant, you can visit the cheetah domicile. These beasts are so beautiful in this setting. You have to train your eye to see their coats as they blend in very well with the desert colors.
The most unexpected thing we found at the Living Desert was its vast miniature train display. The zoo has gone to great lengths to represent every imaginable type of business, corner of town, and train car you would find all represented in one very large train display. You can sit and watch the trains meander around in and out of each division of the tracks. It’s quite mesmerizing. Visit Living Desert in the spring, when the weather is a perfect backdrop for this wild wonder.
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Joshua Tree National Park
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We revisited Joshua Tree National Park in the winter; it is a great Katch the Day location that needed a second look. In our November issue we talked briefly about this park, but we discovered more to share with you. Pictured is a close up of a Joshua Tree. The Cholla Cactus Garden displays hundreds of these plants with a comfortable pathway around them.
Another wonder are the stars you see in this clear desert sky. We parked at the Cottonwood Springs campsite (first come first served, $15 a night, dry dock, but with a septic dump).
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This campsite offers an array of hikes short and long through the desert’s plants and rock formations. We hiked, then settled into a campsite to light a fire and have a roast. When the fire was out, we laid on the soft ground (it had recently rained) and looked up at the stars for quite some time. Being city dwellers, we see very little in the sky at night because of all the lights emanating from the streets. But in the desert, and particularly Joshua Tree, where there are very few obstructions, the sky lights up with constellations. Best of all, Cottonwood Springs campsite is only 10 minutes off of highway 10, 40 minutes east of Palm Desert. It’s right in our backyard.
Katch Joshua Tree now while it is still in the cool of winter and early spring. For come May, it will be too hot to appreciate its wonders.
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CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY SPIRIT
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Christmas doesn’t ring truer than when you open your heart and home to family and friends. Many people have great traditions of Christmas with their immediate family and extended family. We want to encourage everyone to Katch the Day with the other families you have: your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Because we are in California, we have a lot of transplants from various states and families are smaller and smaller these days. If you live next to empty nesters whose children are far away, invite them over for Christmas.
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How about the couple that doesn’t have children and no extended family? Include them in your Christmas day cheer. No where is it written that Christmas is just for blood family. Christmas is for community. Many times, people only have three members in their family. Ask them to join your family for a blended Christmas. Give one of them a chore in the kitchen so they feel like they are contributing to the festivities. And don’t forget to include a small, inexpensive gift for them to open when all the kids are opening their gifts. You’d be surprised how many people would say yes to a Christmas invite if you asked them. But they are too embarrassed to ask.
Spare an hour and visit a local senior citizen’s home. Most of the residents don’t have family still alive or near by. Sit with them and ask about their work, before they retired. Ask if you can send them a Christmas card.
Speaking of Christmas cards, Katching the Day writing Christmas cards to friends and loved ones who live far away is more rewarding than eating homemade pumpkin pie. Close second?
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Winter Planning
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We know everyone is still in the throws of summer, but we want to plant a Katch the Day seed now to start making your Christmas/New Years break plans now. With kids out 2-3 weeks over this holiday period, there are a lot of places families can go, if given enough forethought . Here are a some suggestions:
•Yosemite National Park: We know we shamelessly plug this world famous park during the summer, but have you seen it in the winter? It is truly a wonderland to explore. Check out our January 2008 newsletter for info on this Park (view past newsletters at business-keepers.com and katchtheday.com archives
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• Joshua National Park: It’s almost too hot to go in the summer and makes for a perfect winter getaway. You can take an RV with your family and make a week of it (there is dumping, but no hook ups)
• Palm Springs: This town hops in the winter. There are many things to do: check out the zoo, hop the tram and go up to the top of the mountain for lunch/dinner, horseback ride, and of course, shop
• Skiing in Big Bear or Mammoth: Winter is the prime season for these quant towns. You have to book now to get the room(s) you want.
• Cruises: There are many cruise lines offering holiday specials but you have to book these now to get in on the specials.
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Orange County-Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach
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Summer rings in a tradition in Orange County-Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. We plan on katching the day during the months of July and August at this annual art experience. The Festival is open daily from 10am to 11:30pm and hosts over 140 local artists and their exhibits. The art on display and for sale are: paintings, sculptures, pastels, photographs, ceramics, and jewelry.
The Festival hosts daily tours, activities for children, and special events. The most special being Pageant of the Masters. The Pageant is an annual show where the art comes to life through models and actors portraying famous paintings. The show runs July 9th through August 30th and seating is in high demand so make your reservations now.
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For those big fans of the Festival, you can become a member and be invited to a Backstage Tour Day on July 19th, and Membership Day on August 9th.
There are several series offered on Sunday during the Festival: Art of Cooking is from 1-2pm, Blues Fest is from 2-4pm, and Beatles Sunday is from 6-8pm.
Of course there is nightly, musical entertainment from 6-8pm for those who have suffered the day’s heat and need to relax in the cool of dusk.
The Festival’s art exhibit is located on six acres at 650 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. Adults are $7 and seniors/students are $4. Make plans now to see the Pageant and start your Christmas gift list early.
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CAMPING
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Summer is right around the corner, which means it is time to Katch the Summer Camps! The Key is to sign your kids up now; good camps fill up fast! Here is a sampling of the variety of camps available in and around OC:
Camp James: an organization out of Irvine offers specialty camps, day camps, and sleep overs for all ages. www.campjames.com
OC 4H offers summer camp to ages 9-12. You do not have to be a member of 4H to go to the camp. The children will go hiking, swimming, dancing, canoeing, and of course learn about nature. www.oc4h.org/camp |
For the computer geek in your clan, there is UCI’s Computer Camp where kids will learn everything computer-ish. www.internaldrive.com/california/irvine.asp?loc=UCIThe Merage
Jewish Community Center offers Camp Haverim, a camp for ages kindergarten through 10th grade. www.jccoc.org
YMCA of Orange County, a non-profit offering summer camps for years, to youth of all ages. It’s a traditional camping experience
Chess camp: Now this is a specialized camp for that child that can’t get enough game time in. Classes are offered all over the nation including So Calif. www.chesscamp.com
Science in nature: OC Department of Education offers their Inside the Outdoors science programs. http://ito.ocde.us/Outdoor_Science_School.htm.
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YOSEMITE
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Our recent trip to Yosemite warrants some more glowing reviews for this great national park. The park is open year around. In the winter, the camp sites are mostly closed, as is the “Housekeeping” Camp ground. The order of comfort level lodging that is available: Ahwahnee Hotel, Wawona Hotel (not in the valley), Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, and Curry Village. We discovered the Yosemite Lodge and give it the Key Note of Approval. Yosemite Lodge, summer or winter, seems to be the hub-bub of accommodations. They have a formal restaurant that serves dinner only, and a food court for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is a lounge for drinks and some live entertainment. There is a conference room, and an outdoor theatre. |
A shuttle runs throughout the valley floor stopping at all the interest points. You can drive into the valley, park your car in the main parking lot next to Yosemite Village, and take the shuttle all day. There is no fee and it runs every 15 minutes.
There are a couple of things to remember when lodging during the winter or summer in Yosemite: Make reservations far, far in advance (winter-6 months; summer 1yr+1day), wear appropriate attire and shoes. No need to bring those high heeled pumps. Good sturdy climbing shoes in the summer, and galoshes in the winter. Wear layered clothes for when you get too hot or too cold. Wear sun screen. And the most important thing: Bring your own straws. Yosemite is very environmentally friendly and no drinks are sold with a straw and only coffee is sold with a lid.
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Sawdust Art Festival
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Summer brings many favorite returns. Another yearly tradition is the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach. This is an open invitation from the city to see all the art from local artists. You can watch them as they make their art, or just walk through the festival and buy the art you see on display.
A huge tradition during the festival is the Pageant of the Masters. This is a special treat that you will return to see every year. Models dress up and pose as people in famous paintings. It’s art coming to life. You get to see the painting come together in perfect harmony with the original painting. This year the theme is Young at Heart. Tickets are sparse this time of year (buy early next year), but there are still seats left last time we checked.
The Festival also has live performances throughout the event, so depending on what day and mood you’re in, chances are you’ll find the music you like. There are also classes, promotions, and tours in which to participate. Plan on wearing comfortable shoes and parking can be a hassle but Laguna Beach has a wonderful trolley system. Don’t forget sun block and water; there is some outside exposure. www.sawdustartfestival.org Festival ends September 2nd.
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Midway Magic
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What better way to Katch the Day in May than to spend it on the USS Midway Carrier docked in San Diego. The carrier takes its patriotism very serious and hosts a whole week’s worth of events to honor its legacy from May 26th through June 2nd. |
If you just want to hang out at the docks of San Diego, Midway has a new night time look. Thanks to several donors, the Midway now lights up at night so you can see her full grandeur. Have a little dinner at Fish Market Restaurant on the wharf and enjoy the carrier’s beauty.
During certain summer nights, you and your family can even spend the night on the Midway. You’ll get to explore the ship, take behind-the-scene tours, and dine in the crew’s mess area.
Of course you can just enjoy a casual Saturday afternoon aboard the Midway. It offers self-guided, audio tours. Midway is scheduled to receive two new additions this month: A Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber and a Grumman Cougar. The Cougar was used for photographic reconnaissance. www.midway.org
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Wild Animal Park
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We headed south again to Katch the Day in San Diego’s Wild Animal Park. We specifically wanted to see the 14th annual Butterflies and Orchards event. The butterflies fly freely in the Hidden Jungle greenhouse. It’s fascinating to watch one sit atop someone’s head, or cling to a little girl’s skirt as she walks around. You feel like you’re in a fastasy land with butterflies and a rainbow of flowers.
What’s different than the Zoo is the animals are in a larger habitat, almost like a safari. There are many lookout points where you can see giraffes co-exist with rhinos and gazelles.
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the animals. We chose to go up on the tethered helium balloon and get a scenic view of the Park (also an extra charge but well worth it).
KTD tip: The Park does not provide lids nor straws for drinks. They are both sold as souvenirs items for a extra charge.
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Griffith Observatory
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Winter is a great time to gaze at the stars; and Valentine’s is a great excuse to treat your sweetheart to a night out and up. The sky is so clear and crisp!
We went to Katch the Day in the newly renovated Griffith Observatory. What a treat to see Los Angles light up the night sky, then to look into a telescope and see the stars light up the universe, well specifically the Milky Way Galaxy. That’s our galaxy, |
but there are many more to ponder. And then there’s the poor plight of Pluto not being considered a planet anymore.
The three highlights that are a must, are the Gunther Depths of Space Exhibit, Leonard Nimoy Theater, and the Steve Oschin Planetarium. Mr. Nimoy donates and supports the Observatory’s efforts and thus has a taped show in his theater providing the history of this L.A. icon. In Mr. Oschin’s Planetarium, you sit in a reclined chair, look up at a doom, and are drawn into a theatrical showing of how space has been explored. Visit our KatchtheDay.com website for more detail. |
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| More fun insight into our visit to the Griffith Observatory: |
The Gunther exhibit is a large room where the planets are aligned in order of their relation to the sun. Under each planet (they are mounted above you), you can stand on a scale to see how much you weigh on that planet, how many rotations are involved in a “Day” (you think 24 hours is fast!), and what other special features it has compared to earth.
There is more to the Gunther depths but we don’t want to ruin the surprise.
The hitch to the Observatory is the parking.
There is no cost to enter the Observatory, only a cost to shuttle up there and the Planetarium show.
Due to renovations and the way in which it is perched on top of a mountain, you have to be shuttled up. There are several places you can park and catch the shuttle (Hollywood and Highland, Observatory Satellite at the LA Zoo, or the Greek Theater). We chose the Observatory Satellite at the Zoo. There is no charge to park at the Zoo (Highland and Hollywood require a parking fee), but the shuttle cost $8.00 round trip and requires a timed shuttle reservation. Allow about 10 minutes to park and get to the pick up place from the Zoo parking lot. You will NOT be allowed on the shuttle without your reservation ticket. You can reserve online or over the phone. (Check out the website for those details).
Also, once you’re up there you will want to immediately reserve a seat for the Oschin Planetarium show. You have to have a reservation and the cost is $5.00. The show runs about 45 minutes throughout the day. The website recommends that you arrive 90 minutes prior to your show time; probably to allow for gathering your tickets (which can only be obtained at the Observatory) and waiting in line.
Here is the best little secret:
Join the Friends of the Observatory (FOTO). It’s only $45 for the basic membership and for that you get to make reservations online for the Oschin Planetarium show and once you’re there you move to the front of the line for first seating into the Planetarium.
You must make reservations 72 hours in advance so they can send you confirmation. Though you have the reservation, you still need to pick up the physical tickets and pay for them at the Observatory counter near the entrance to the Planetarium. WE only had to wait about 10 minutes before we were ushered into the Planetarium and seated close to the back row-apparently great seats; we were very happy with them).
You can’t beat that first-class service for $45.00. For the basic membership you are allowed to reserve up to 8 tickets for the show at one time (includes yourself). You also get discounts on purchases and a quarterly magazine that gives you the latest and greatest news.
There is no reservation needed for the Nimoy show and it too is a must see. He hosts the recorded footage and gives a thorough viewing of what it took to renovate the Observatory. They actually lifted the whole building on hydraulic jacks and built underneath it! Quite amazing.
We hope you get an opportunity in the near future to visit this wonderful landmark.
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Mother’s Day
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We discovered an amazing place to just hang out and relax—the home kitchen. Kitchens have taken on a new life these days with all the remodeling craze in the air.
This Mother’s Day, skip the restaurant-served meal, give your mom a break from her kitchen, and try your own hand at being the family chef in your kitchen.
If you haven’t cooked much before here are a few things to consider:
- Make sure you have forgiving guests. If your Aunt Ruth is coming over and she’s particular about exactly how her filet mignon is marinated
- Pick a recipe that is easy and you recognize all of the ingredients.
- The adage, “Taste like chicken” probably came from the fact that chicken is so easy to make that everyone makes it and tastes it. But make your chicken unique with an easy recipe you selected and call it “chicken-a-la-me”
- For side dishes, a growing popular theme is potluck, meaning all quests brings a dish. You cook the entrée , and other family members bring the potatoes, the salad, dessert, and drinks. Voila! Mother’s Day dinner is served.
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Christmas Tree
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We believe in Seizing the Day early. So, in light of Christmas being around the corner we want to help you plan for the special day. This year, consider buying a live tree. You can actually select the tree that you want, then come back later and pick it up. At that time they will actually cut the tree down for you. Here are the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two tree farms:
Peltzer Pines Farm : (two addresses) 9002 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine (949) 727-4699 and at 8415 E Chapman, Orange (714) 289-1129. They start selling trees on November 20th. Call for hours and prices.
RJ Christmas Tree Plantation: 7740 Stanton Ave, Buena Park. (714) 522-1600. They start selling trees on November 22nd. Call for hours and prices. |
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Tournament of Roses Parade
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The holiday season brings many opportunities to be with family and friends. Appropriately enough, the Tournament of Roses Parade’s theme this year is Celebrate Family. Although we’ve all watched the Parade on TV how many of us have actually seen it live? This is something you have to do at least once in your life, especially living so close to Pasadena. However, if sleeping overnight along the parade route does not entice you, consider seeing the floats up front before the parade. For a small entrance fee ($5) you can see some of the floats being worked on at four different locations in the Pasadena area. You can also sign up to help with the last minute decorations. Check out this website for all the details: http://www.tournamentofroses.com/current/floatbuild.htm. |
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