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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Isn't It Romantic?


You've got to love a man who leaves garden flowers and the secret heart discovered inside a walnut, on a corner of your desk. Everyday expressions like these don't cost much, but speak volumes. Don't wait for Valentine's Day to slip a sweet note or token of affection into your beloved's pocket or under his pillow. Thoughtfulness counts.



photos by: Lisa Keating 

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Red Delicious Baked Apples

Here's something warm and wonderful for chilly mornings or after-school treats - simple and satisfying; baked apples.

Start with Red Delicious apples. This recipe makes 4 1/2 apples, you can easily double quantities if desired. Preheat oven to 350˚. Oil small baking dish.

2 apples - cored, cut in half and drizzled with fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup quick cooking oats
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 T butter (softened)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 lemon (juice squeezed onto apples, peel for garnish)

Combine ingredients using a fork. Mixture will be crumbly. Stuff into apple halves. Pop into the oven for 30-35 minutes (longer if you use large apples or larger quantities of apples).

Plate and serve warm from the oven, or room temp. Great with Greek yogurt, a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or cocoa. Enjoy!



photos by: Lisa Keating 


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Monday, September 19, 2011

Scarecrow Alternative

It's that time of year when my mind turns to the harvest and scarecrows begin to crop up around doorsteps and driveways in my neighborhood. Here, in this garden plot, a pair of sun ravaged umbrellas turn their summer jobs to a twist on the familiar motif. As their skeletons begin to show, I imagine cobwebs may extend their useful life through the end of October!



photo by: Lisa Keating 

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Back To School

Funny how September invokes feelings of heading back to school - even when school's been out for a decade (or two, or three). When you have kids, it's understandable since gathering up school supplies and hitting the back-to-school sales for new clothes and shoes that fit is a part of the end of summer ritual. But even if you don't have kids, or if yours are grown and gone, there is still . . .  something in the air that stirs longings for new binders, clips, unsharpened pencils, reams of paper and such.

It's especially odd when I find myself lingering over photos of warm woolen sweaters, caps that cover your ears and faux-fur lined boots. It's over a hundred degrees outside! And while there will be a chill in the air, who know when it will finally come. . . January, February? And when it does come, it won't stay long and it will only be a chill, not the face freezing cold captured in those photos with the sweaters. But the longing for seasons persists. Is it human nature? Is it all marketing? Is it just me?

If you live somewhere, where cold weather is as certain as spring rain, you might like to visit our apparel partner Eddie Bauer Weekly Specials: A New Deal Every Monday, now offering their durable coats and caps and things for kids! I haven't purchased any of their kids wear, yet (it's brand new), but I did purchase an amazing pair of aforementioned faux-fur boots! I may have to take a trip to the snow to wear them, but they are wicked cute and comfy, too. :)

photo by: Lisa Keating


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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Super Sweet, End Of Summer Watermelon


Fresh from the Farmer's Market, this super sweet watermelon keeps the taste of summer in the house even when the kids are back to school. Try cutting it in bite sized cubes (or balls) and mixing with some crumbled Feta cheese, a drizzle of olive oil (to keep the melon from getting mealy), mint leaves and a little freshly ground black pepper.

photo by: Lisa Keating


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Friday, August 5, 2011

Taste Of The Chop Stop In Encino

 

Please join me in welcoming the Chop Stop to Encino! Now open on the boulevard (17332 Ventura Boulevard, near CVS and Jamba Juice) this is the Chop Stop's second location - they just opened in Burbank in January of this year.

Owner, Mark Kulkis was on hand at the ribbon cutting and showed us the simple idea behind his eatery's instant success! Everything is FRESH and chopped daily for you to mix and match into a salad (or you can have it in a whole wheat tortilla, if you prefer) of your own design.

The menu also has great tried and true combinations to chose from. I tried The Classic - so many great flavors all working to delight you with every spoonful. That's right. The salads are so finely chopped you can eat them with a spoon!

You can pop into the Chop Stop or look for them at the upcoming Taste of Encino, on the Boulevard, Sunday, October 9th! Either way tell 'em you saw them on EncinoMom, proud sponsor of the 24th annual Taste of Encino. See you there!

video by: EncinoMom Productions 
photo by: Warren Keating


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This video produced on behalf of the Encino Chamber of Commerce for the 24th annual Taste of Encino.