SCV’s Best Salads

For many years, I prided myself on being a woman who would not order a salad as a meal in a restaurant. Nope, I liked hearty food, no matter the season, not a bowl of limp, uninspiring vegetables drowned in dressing.

Surreal beauty at Bryce Canyon

Attracting about 2.7 million visitors per year, Bryce Canyon National Park might be a bit crowded but is way more manageable to navigate than neighboring Zion National Park, which hosts 4.5 million visitors annually.

It’s the time of year to groom your pets

Liz Otis of Castaic has several poodles that require frequent grooming to prevent matting around the ears and all over their bodies. She takes Saxby, 8, and Grizwald, 1, to

Crafting Like the Pros

It’s a Thursday night at A R Workshop in Saugus and between the sounds of wood being sanded and electric drills whirring, there is laughter and the occasional cheer. Veronica

What’s Fresh at SCV’s Farmers Markets

Just about every Saturday for the last several years, Chris Barreca can be found at the Old Town Newhall Farmer’s Market to shop for the week. On this day, he

Classic Mexican Food, Served with a Smile

Already a mainstay in the Antelope Valley, where it has operated three restaurants for several decades, Medrano’s Mexican Restaurant headed south 9 months ago to open a new location in

Spring & Summer Gardening Tips

Are you feeling a need to get your hands dirty and grow something beautiful (or tasty)? You’re not alone! “Spring has sprung. When people see flowers blooming everywhere, they want

A Taste of Hawaii in Santa Clarita

The Hawaiian plate lunch can trace its humble roots back to the late 1800s, when plantation workers would take along a carb- and protein-rich combination of rice, macaroni salad, and

Paleo: A primitive approach to modern dieting

For years, Ashley Howard, of Valencia, suffered from food allergies that would cause bloat and discomfort. While undergoing blood work to determine the cause of her allergies, Howard discovered the

Seniors keep moving with Sit N Be Fit

It’s 9:30 a.m. and the auditorium at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is swinging to the sounds of Elvis Presley. “I’m in love, I’m all shook up,” Linda Bennett

Looking at some of SCV’s best delis

Authenticity, freshness and flavor served with a side of personal interaction is what makes a deli become a neighborhood favorite. On a Friday afternoon at Bob’s Country Meats in Canyon

Flea watch 2019: Protect your pets

Fleas aren’t super common in the Santa Clarita Valley, but due to recent record rainfall, that could all change in 2019. “Usually I see maybe three pets a year that

Chyll is full of delicious surprises

What’s a cross between an ice cream parlor, American diner and an Asian food court? Chyll Rolled Creamery and Boba in Castaic. Anyone familiar with the Valencia location knows that

Best soups in the SCV

When it’s cold and rainy outside, what really hits the spot? Soup, of course. It’s got everything you need in one hot, steamy bowl of goodness. If you don’t have

Cooking for your furry friends

When I adopted my dog Melvin in 2014, he was 9 years old and appeared to be in great health, except for some dental issues common to smaller breeds. A

Jasmine Thai hits all the right notes

Of all the Asian cuisines, Thai food is my favorite. There’s something about its unique ability to marry sweet, sour, spicy, salty, and bitter that really satisfies. Jasmine Thai Noodle

Old Meets New at Barn & Charm

From the time she was a little girl, Carol Reesha appreciated the appeal of antiques. “My mom took me to antique stores all the time. I just loved the quality

Presenting the SCV’s Panini Palace

The humble sandwich isn’t always cause for excitement. Unless you’re talking about a hot, toasty, melty bundle of goodness, like those found at Newhall’s Panini Palace. Take their popular chicken

Presenting the SCV’s Panini Palace

The humble sandwich isn’t always cause for excitement. Unless you’re talking about a hot, toasty, melty bundle of goodness, like those found at Newhall’s Panini Palace. Take their popular chicken

Putting his heart and soul on the airwaves

Henry Urick may have made his living in television and digital communications, but his heart has always belonged to radio. Growing up in Middletown, Penn., Urick listened to stations like