Food

You can easily save money and increase your nutrients by growing your own garden. ©ADOBE STOCK

Grow Your Own Salad Bowl 

It’s easy to grow your own “salad bowl.” Lettuce, radishes, tomatoes and other salad ingredients can be grown in containers in your backyard or on your patio. Add in a

One of the newest arrivals on the “food trail” scene is the Oxnard Taco Trail. ©ADOBESTOCK

Exploring the Oxnard Taco Trail

As culinary tourism increases nationwide, local tourist boards throughout California are finding that establishing food and drink “trails” are a tasty way to increase tourism. One of the newest arrivals

Valentine’s Day this year falls on a Friday so you can spend the entire weekend celebrating. ©ADOBE STOCK

Valentine’s Day Fun and Adventures

It’s the sweetest day of the year. This year romance blooms on a Friday, a perfect day for a romantic dinner, weekend adventure or a Valentine’s date night. This year

Super Bowl Recipes to Help Make the Game Great. ©ADOBE STOCK

What’s Your Game Plan? 

By Bridget Lowell  The Super Bowl is here, and if you’re anything like us, you haven’t done much of anything to prepare a menu. But food is every bit as

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A culinary trip through Italy

Dreaming about a trip to Italy? Italy is a magical, mystical blend of timeless history and artistic masterpieces, scenery that will take your breath away, warm, friendly people who will

Everyone looks forward the traditional Thanksgiving meal. But, maybe a little twist on somethings might be interesting. ©ADOBE STOCK

Refresh Your Traditional Thanksgiving

The most comforting parts of most families’ annual Thanksgiving celebrations are the traditions. Everyone looks forward to grandma’s “secret recipe” creamed onions, Aunt Sue’s “special once-a-year-only pumpkin pie” and dad’s

Timing is everything when planning a family Thanksgiving dinner. ©ADOBE STOCK

When to Cook Every Dish for Thanksgiving Dinner

By Hannah Doolin Delish.com From battling crowds at the grocery store to wrangling all your relatives into one room, there’s plenty of stress that comes with cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Avoid

Toss off your shoes, roll up your pants and get ready for Sonoma Valley’s Historic Grape Stomp. Photo The Vintage Festival.

September is California Wine Month 

Like a kid in a candy store, wine lovers eagerly anticipate California Wine Month. It can be argued that every month is wine month in California, but there’s a magic

The Cold Truth: Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee 

Cold brew and iced coffee are the go-to choices for those seeking a refreshing caffeine fix. But what sets these two beloved beverages apart? Lisette Gaviña Lopez, fourth-generation coffee roaster

Smart Starts for a Healthy Heart

Improve hydration, skip added sugars with better-for-you beverages How you start your morning can impact the rest of your day. If you’re looking to incorporate healthier choices into your morning

There will be lots of fun at the Los Angeles County Fair.

May the fun be with YOU! 

May is nearly here and so are many of our favorite May celebrations including Stars Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo.  Stars Wars Day is celebrated on May 4. The

Saugus Cafe, 1957 or 1958. The new 1952 building is seen at left (after 1963, the only building). The 1925 cafe building is at right. Signal file photo.

Some Landmarks Change But Stay the Same

A common refrain heard throughout the Santa Clarita Valley is: “Everything has changed so much in the last few years.”  It is true that the addition of the Vista Canyon