Posted in Community, Farmer's Market on 28. Apr, 2009
Even though it’s of course the TRES de Mayo, you can still celebrate CINCO de Mayo at the Mar Vista Farmer’s Market next Sunday. There will be musical performances featuring the 9-piece salsa band OPA OPA and dance by Folkloriko Veracruzano. For the kids, there will be crafts and pinatas, and since it’s the first Sunday [...]
Posted in House of the Week on 27. Apr, 2009
Looks like a little fairy-tale castle! An original post by Sarah Auerswald.
Posted in Farmer's Market on 27. Apr, 2009
Today our shopper was Leslie Weil, who was picking out sugar snap peas for Chicken Pot Pie. Her recipe comes from the Silver Palate New Basics cookbook, and involves homemade chicken stock, pearl onions, carrots, rosemary, chicken, and this amazing-sounding crust of puff pastry. The real recipe with all the details can be found in the [...]
Posted in Community on 24. Apr, 2009
Celebrate Earth Day this year by touring local gardens that feature drought tolerant and California native plants and highlight sustainable gardening practices. It’s this Sunday from 2-6pm. This free, self-guided tour can be previewed at Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase, which includes 4 walking/biking tours that have been mapped out for you! Green AND convenient! [...]
Posted in Community on 23. Apr, 2009
Swapping furniture, that is! (Get your minds out of the gutter! This is not Marina del Rey, people.) Some of your very own Mar Vista neighbors will be featured on the Oprah Winfrey show Monday, April 27th. And what are we doing? Swapping furniture! It’s a budget makeover on 4 houses in Mar Vista, so to [...]
Posted in Business Profile on 22. Apr, 2009
Looking for adorable clothes for your adorable kid? Or how about the coolest toys? Come to Mechie! The store is stocked with the latest styles from brands like Rowdy Sprout, Bloomies, and Twirls and Twigs, in sizes ranging from newborn – 8 for girls, newborn – 7 for boys. It’s a great spot to pick [...]
Posted in House of the Week on 20. Apr, 2009
Cape Cod! In Mar Vista! An original post by Sarah Auerswald.
Posted in Farmer's Market on 19. Apr, 2009
Today I shopped with Cory Cooperider, who was picking up ingredients for a beautiful vegetable soup. She sautes garlic and onion in the stock pot, then adds veggie stock, about 8 cups, because she’s making enough for the week. To that she adds diced sweet potato, celery and carrots, and if she’s feeling like it, [...]
Posted in Business Profile on 16. Apr, 2009
This morning I treated myself to a coffee and canelle at Hotcakes Bakes. Yummy!! And such a nice little, affordable treat. I had been feeling stressed out the last few days, and this was just what the doctor ordered.
Posted in House of the Week on 16. Apr, 2009
I just love a red tile roof. An original post by Sarah Auerswald.
