December 6, 2010

Sweet Holiday Favorites

Now that the holidays are coming, I’m getting out recipes for deserts that I only make at this time of year, such as these Linzer cookies with raspberry jam, lemon curd tartlets with butter cream bees and twirly lemon cookies. These baking traditions mean so much to my family. When they come over for our holiday gatherings, they can count on finding these little pastries that help connect all the memories of our shared past.

Tuning into the Swing Era

The Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities (CLOSBC) opens a fun musical show this week that features close vocal harmonies from a past era, which include holiday songs known to all, and cute comedy suitable for all ages. The cast of “1940’s Radio Hour” is an eccentric group of 11 wannabe radio stars.

Santa and sleigh makes Hermosa stops!

For a fourth year the Hermosa police and fire departments will escort Santa and his sleigh through several neighborhoods Wednesday,

Baleen [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Baleen’s menu has a daring focus that ignores modern trends, a sign this menu was designed by a chef rather