Dining, Arts & Entertainment

Croeso (that’s “Welcome” in Welsh).  My name is Denise Carbone and I am The Welsh Baker.  I was born in Wales but I immigrated to the United States 20 years ago.  I’ve been making Welsh Cakes all my life from a recipe that was handed down over the generations in my family.  My husband Joe and I started making Welsh Cakes commercially in America just over a year ago.  Since then we have sold more than 100,000 cakes.  We make our cakes right here in Santa Clarita and we sell and ship them daily to people in every state.

This is an exciting time to be a beer drinker!  The vast array of brands and beer styles available today has created a multitude of compatible selections for every occasion and every palate.  For those just getting to know craft beer, it can feel a bit overwhelming, so let’s discuss fundamentals; most beers are broken into two broad categories, Lagers and Ales.  Your typical brewing ingredients are Water, Malt, Yeast and Hops (the stabilizer and flavoring agent). 

The Wham-O Has Heart™ Foundation will throw the first ever Fun-Raiser on June 18th. This philanthropic organization dedicated to improving lives of children in the United States and around the world will host the event furthering this cause. Proceeds will benefit children in Japan who are victims of the recent earthquake and resulting tsunami.

Dianne Curtis was awarded “Woman of the Year” for L.A. County’s Fifth District by Supervisor-Fifth District and Mayor, Michael D. Antonovich.  Dianne was presented the award at the Los Angeles County Commission for Women “Women of the Year” Awards Luncheon at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel on March 14.

Well if you read last month’s article, you saw that Julie has retired to pursue other interests.  I would once again like to thank her.  If it were not for Julie, I would not be writing this article.  A lot of my readers were wondering if I might be leaving to pursue other interests.  I want to calm any fears by saying that all three of my books have already been published, and that all three have become best sellers. 

As a pair, we are lovers of great food.  We prefer simple food done right - fresh, flavorful, and made with care!  The Poached Pair started out strictly as a made-to-order catering company, specializing in scones, cookies, cupcakes, and more, but we are proud to announce the opening of our flagship store!

At Sisley Italian Kitchen, we’ve focused on more ways for our customers to save, every day, any age, whatever the occasion.  Come in and discover your old favorites and new creations, offered at dramatically reduced prices, catered to your specific needs.  Far more than just traditional dining.  We took an entirely new approach to what a customer has come to expect from a restaurant.

Get nautical this spring and discover Middle Eastern culture close to home! Broaden your horizons and indulge in the taste of Mediterranean at It’s A Wrap…Pita Grill, Santa Clarita Valley’s most healthy and exotic restaurant.  Their delicious creations will have you wanting more. 

The Tofu House garners inspiration from bona fide family-held recipes of traditional Korean cuisine with Pan-Asian flair to better serve the diverse clientele in Santa Clarita.  Our mission is to create affordable cuisine with traditionally exquisite taste.  We strive to impart our passion for food, which represents the infusion of our Korean and American cultural roots.

Santa Clarita Valley golfers, get ready for the third annual Summer Showdown, in which the SCV Senior Center Foundation is inviting golfers of all ages and ability levels to bring their “A” game to the Tournament Players Club, Valencia, on Monday, June 20.
The Showdown, presented by Lockheed Federal Credit Union, has earned a reputation among golfers as a fun event with exciting prizes, great food and cocktails.

Heads up, Santa Clarita: spring is here!  It’s time to pack heavier clothing into storage and put down your cozy‚ winter warmer cocktail.  The long-awaited arrival of spring gives you a terrific excuse to break out your favorite light and breezy outfit and pony up to your local watering hole for a taste of sunshine in a glass.

Hello to both of my readers, something amazing happened to me.  I better start this from the beginning.  A few weeks back I met this very nice lady.  She was gorgeous, and we met on a Sunday morning for what else, a coffee date.  It went so well we continued on with lunch, and later for dinner.  We got together every day that week, and on Friday we both had the day off and went to breakfast. 

Numero Uno Pizza is known for casual fining and famous for it’s deep dish pizza.  Owner Daniel Lavalle says it’s a regular occurance for customers to inquire about purchasing the dough it’s so loved!  When I arrived at Numero Uno Pizza, it was nice to find such easy parking and lovely views.  Located on Bouquet Canyon Road, near IHOP and by Jill’s Cakes, Numero Uno is tucked away in a beautiful location with large windows that overlook a flourishing earthy coutryard.  It even offers a lovely little area for a stroll after your lunch or dinner.

Will Santa Clarita become a Ghost Town?  Will businesses continue to flee California and Santa Clarita causing a snowball effect that cannot be reversed.
That’s the cynics’ opinions that drive the streets and see “For Lease” signs everywhere.  They see parking lots that used to be full now bare.  Isn’t it great? SCBJ March issue shows vacancies in office, industrial and retail space all increased this year in the City of SC and SCV.

As soon as you step inside Man’oushée Mediterranean Bakery and Café, it is clear that you are not in a typical bakery in Santa Clarita.  The smells of Lebanese -Armenian savory and sweet treats fill the air and transport you halfway around the world.  The food is fresh; everything is prepared from scratch every single morning and baked in their one of a kind brick oven.  Owner Maral Sabounjian, take great pride in the food and service that she provides. 

Rather, what will happen that weekend will change the lives of many living in poverty in the Philippines through the tireless efforts of Gawad Kalinga (To Give Care) to save five million families from poverty by 2024.
Hope Philippines is not one but two events with this goal in mind that will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 30. 

Hello My Friends,
On May 23, we will be having the second annual J.R.’s Comedy Club Celebrity Golf Classic.  We had a blast last year, and this year’s tournament should be bigger and better!  All proceeds benefit the Santa Clarita Homeless Shelter, which unfortunately just had its busiest year ever.  This shelter provides food and a warm bed for the less fortunate among us right here in Santa Clarita.

With a store practically on every corner, cupcakes have become a pop culture trend.  Cupcakes can be traced back as far as 1796, when author Amelia Simms “American Cookery” noted a recipe “a cake to be baked in small cups.”  Some culinary historians claim there are two theories: the batter was cooked in cups and the other a cup measure was used.