Food

Three ideas to freshen up your favorite treats

This time of year brings lots of picnics and barbecues, along with tasty treats everyone loves to share. Want to make yummy desserts your friends will rave about, but with your own unique twist?

7 easy travel snack ideas for diabetics

Do you have diabetes and stress about finding healthy and convenient snack options while you’re traveling? Here are some smart snacking tips to consider.

Pumpkin spice and everything nice

Though temperatures remain high, it’s Sept. 1, which means it’s officially time for the pumpkin-flavored cravings to come out of hibernation — pumpkin spice to begin appearing on menus everywhere.

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.

Toss some shrimp on the barbie at your next party

The popularity of cooking-based television shows has led many people to look at food through a new lens. Experiencing food in new ways may involve trying certain types of cuisine for the first time or even preparing beloved foods in new ways.

Michele makes….ice cream

It’s summer in the Santa Clarita Valley. It’s hot. What can you do with the family that’s fun and gives you a sweet, cool treat as a reward? One of the simple joys of summer is ice cream. A great family activity is making homemade ice cream with your kids.

It’s wine o’clock in the SCV

Enjoying a glass of wine is much more than a companion for a good meal. The tradition that stretches back thousands of years can now be celebrated at a number

Keep vegan guests in mind

From food allergies to dietary restrictions to conscious decisions to avoid certain foods for ethical reasons, peoples’ diets tend to be as unique as they are. That can make it tricky when hosting a crowd and preparing a menu.

Skewered chicken goes great on the grill

Grilling chicken is an easy way to transform this versatile food into something even more delicious. Various cultures serve chicken in kebab form after grilling it over an open flame, and taste is a big reason this particular method of cooking chicken is so beloved.

5 tips for stress-free outdoor entertaining

Good food, great company and the beauty of the outdoors: dining al fresco with family or friends is the perfect way to enjoy beautiful weather. For many people, though, the

Michele makes…summer salads

Summer is the time of the year that people want — and crave — light, refreshing food. Summer salads are the perfect way to satisfy those cravings. These salads can

The Original Saugus Cafe and Lounge is the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County.

Historic eateries around Santa Clarita

When my husband and I first moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1978 we quickly adopted Cal Islands as our “special occasion” restaurant. It was a magical place with

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

Dining Guide

American All Star Sports Grill28200 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus661-296-8000 Backwoods Inn17846 W. Sierra Highway, Canyon Country 661-252-5522 The Backyard Grub n’ Brews 26509 Golden Valley Rd, Santa Clarita661-286-1165 Bergie’s16404 Delone