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June 29th, 2010
Eating from the Sea
Trader Joe’s Roasted Seaweed Snack
By: Karen Lee
If you haven’t tried Trader Joe’s new Roasted Seaweed snack, get over to your local TJ’s. These snacks are so popular, people are literally buying then by the caseload. The Simi Valley store is completely sold out and the only local place I’ve seen them is the Fallbrook store.
Containing pressed seaweed, canola oil, sesame seed oil and sea salt, these 60 calorie packs are a healthy snack you can feel good about munching on at odd hours of the day. The health benefits of seaweed abounds as it is high in essential amino acids, which makes them valuable sources of vegetable protein in a vegetarian or mostly meatless diet.
Like most land vegetables, seaweeds contain vitamins A (beta carotene) and C. Seaweeds are rich in potassium, iron, calcium, iodine and magnesium because these minerals are concentrated in sea water. They are also one of the few vegetable sources of vitamin B-12.
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Posted by Karen Lee on June 29th, 2010
June 23rd, 2010
Free Concerts in Woodland Hills
In the park at the Valley Cultural Center
By: Karen Lee
Concerts in the park will be hosted in the Warner Park in Woodland Hills 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Head over at 6 p.m. on most Sunday afternoons between June 6th – August 29th. These Concerts in the Park have been going on for 35 years; you can imagine they have this thing pretty well oiled. The venue offers food and 20 vendors serving a variety of food and beverage. If you have young kid, there is a Children’s play Zone at the venue.
Here’s the schedule:
June 27th: Young Dubliners
July 4th: July 4th Extravaganza featuring “Mrs. Robinson” (professional tribute band) followed by 20 minute fireworks display
July 11th: Boogie Knights
July 18th: Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey tribute)
July 25th: Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds
August 1st: Dave Mason
August 8th: The Music of ABBA, featuring Swedish group ARRIVAL and original ABBA musicians
August 15th: Blue Oyster Cult
August 22nd: Ticket to Ride (Beatles tribute)
August 29th: Monkees Lead Singer Mickey Dolenz
Parking is available in the parking structure directly behind the stage on Califa Street for a $8 donation. Additional parking is available on Owensmouth Avenue in either parking structure between Califa and Oxnard. For more info visit http://valleycultural.org/concerts-movies/2010-concert-schedule/ or call 818.704.1358.
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Posted by Karen Lee on June 23rd, 2010
May 18th, 2010
Family Art at the Getty
Free resources at the Getty
By: Karen Lee
Art is great opportunity to share educational topics with the family. The Getty Center has recognized the value of Art and will offer Saturday and Sunday Art stop for families this summer. For a half an hour, get hands on gallery experience geared for the family.
Show up at the Getty and you will be provided with your own teacher who will take to an art piece and provide you with information and games to interact with the piece of art.
After your Art Stop experience, your teacher will suggest alternative family0friendly works that will allow you a chance to use your new skills.
To participate: Sign up at the Museum Information Desk beginning at 1:30PM for the 2:00PM program.
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Posted by Karen Lee on May 18th, 2010
May 12th, 2010
27th Annual Strawberry Festival
By: Karen Lee
On May 15 and 16, 2010 Californians frequent one of the best Strawberry festivals in the nation. Since the berries are literally picked just miles from the festival, you won’t find anything fresher than this.
With concerts, over 250 fine arts and crafts booths, strawberryland for kids with rides, contests and special appearances, this years Oxnard Strawberry Festival will be a hit.
There is a free Park & Ride “Strawberry Express” that shuttles from convenient locations off the 101 Fwy make getting to the Festival a breeze. Amtrak offers special Festival weekend discount rates (shuttles meet the trains). Parking is also available for $5 on site at Strawberry Meadows of College Park (3250 S. Rose Avenue in Oxnard). General admission is $12, seniors 62+ are $8 and children ages 5-12 are $5. Kids 4 and under are free. Active military and dependents with ID are $8. Hours are 10:00a.m. to 6:30p.m. both days. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.strawberry-fest.org. Information Line: (888)288-9242.
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Posted by Karen Lee on May 12th, 2010
April 20th, 2010
Get Shaved Truck
By: Karen Lee
Based off Hawaiian shaved ice, The Get Shaved Truck, has brought the “ice cream truck” to a gourmet level. With a fusion of homemade syrup made from pure cane sugar combined with a multitude of delectable add ons, this is not your average shaved ice. Choose a scoop of 3 ice creams, throw on some sweet red bean past and indulge in the light, fluffy ice.
For those distrusting of themselves, choose from the trucks most popular menu items:
-Monkey Brains: Strawberry and Banana Shaved Ice over Vanilla Ice Cream and topped with Sweetened Condensed Milk
-Root Beer Dream: Root Beer Shaved Ice over Vanilla Ice Cream and topped with Sweetened Condensed Milk -Rockin’ Rainbow: Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Pineapple Shaved Ice over Vanilla Ice Cream.
Get Shaved is also opening brick and mortar shop in early May at 9255 Reseda Blvd. Next to Falafel Palace in Northridge.
Check out their website for locations or Twitter. You’ll often find them following Kogi BBQ.
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Posted by Karen Lee on April 20th, 2010
April 6th, 2010
Preparing for Earthquakes
By: Karen Lee
With the cluster of recent major earthquakes, from Haiti to Chile, to Baja California, we are reminded that we live in earthquake territory. We haven’t had a major earthquake in Southern California since January of 1994, and perhaps have gotten quite lax in our preparedness.
With that said, here are some ways we can prepare for earthquakes:
- Water-suggested supply of 3 days for every person in household, along with canned food (make sure to check the dates on your old canned goods and restock).
- Batteries for a portable radio, propane stove/lamps or perhaps an emergency generator.
- Candles and flashlights.
- How about a cell phone charger for your car in case phones and power are out.
- Update your first aid kit. Make sure you have an earthquake kit in your car with water and energy bars, along with walking shoes in case you have to leave your car.
- If you don’t have a gas shut off valve, tape a wrench to your gas valve and know how to turn it off in case of a leak. – And have an emergency plan that you discuss with your family-evacuation, meeting place, etc. Let’s hope we don’t need this but as the Boy Scouts say, “Be Prepared”.
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Posted by Karen Lee on April 6th, 2010
March 9th, 2010
Daylight savings time change spring 2010
2010 Spring Forward
By: Karen Lee
Modern DST was first proposed in 1895 by George Vernon Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist. Since it’s origin, it has been adopted in much of the world. However, adding daylight to afternoons benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours but causes problems for farming, evening entertainment and other occupations tied to the sun. Whether it’s a good thing for our economy is debatable, however, one thing is sure. On March 14th at 2am, we will move the time one hour forward.
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Posted by Karen Lee on March 9th, 2010
November 23rd, 2009
Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in Woodland Hills
Winter Wonderland in the Valley
By: Karen Lee
An ice skating rink will open at the Woodland Hills Promenade in the parking lot at Topanga and Erwin on November 25th through Feb 21st. With over 6,000 square feet of ice, the rink will offer special events such as skating exhibitions, birthday parties and skating lessons.
Please visit www.woodlandhillsice.com for more information.
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Posted by Karen Lee on November 23rd, 2009
November 19th, 2009
Buenos Aires Grill in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills has a great new spot…
By: Karen Lee
This Argentine restaurant recently opened in the former Cafe Bellisimo. The Buenos Aires Grill offers a new taste to the Valley with it’s classic South American flavors. Moderately priced, this restaurant offers Grilled Steak, Chicken, Fish and my favorite, the “Entrana,” Skirt Steak. For dessert, don’t miss their crepes filled with caramel – super delish!
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Posted by Karen Lee on November 19th, 2009
