International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sunday, Sept. 19 and what better way to learn about all things pirate than at our own A Pirate’s Life – An Island Adventure. Eight years ago, columnist Dave Barry mentioned this “holiday” created by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy), of Albany, Oregon, September…
Gayle Bauer of La Verne literally took home the whole enchilada, winning the Best Enchilada Recipe contest at the 2010 L.A. County Fair. She won 1st place in both the chicken and vegetable enchilada categories. The Culinary Styles judges particularly praised Bauer’s Chicken Enchiladas for the creamy texture achieved from her blending of whipping cream…
These folks take their party dips seriously. Actually their guacamole and salsa dips seriously. Peggy Linberg of Upland won first place for the 2010 Perfect Guacamole contest with her Cobb-amole, a recipe incorporating the best parts of the classic Cobb Salad – crumbled bleu cheese, bacon and sour cream – into a chopped avocado mixture. Yum!…
Now that’s a competitor. Lynette E. Favorite drove all the way from San Diego to participate in the 2010 European Pastry competition in Culinary Styles. The 3-hour drive proved worthwhile when her Cashew Macadamia Tart won the blue ribbon. Going the extra mile in culinary creativity was Susan Asato of Aliso Viejo, who created Vegan…
Come out and cheer on your city’s heroes at our Community Day celebrations, presented by the Los Angeles Times. Eighteen local cities celebrate the good works of volunteers, humanitarians, students, neighbors and community organizations during ceremonies and a special parade at the Fair. Also residents can get into the Fair for $5 with a coupon…
Seth Grabel the Acrobatic Magician: Grabel has been perfecting the art of magic ever since he was a child. From the interesting characters he weaves into his stage shows to the amazing slight-of-hand magic he performs up close, Grabel’s talent leaves audiences with big smiles, eyes widened, jaws dropped, and wondering “How does he do…
Mexico marks its 200th anniversary of independence from Spanish rule on Sept. 16 and with so many ways to celebrate here at the Fair, you’ll surely say Olé! Revel in the sheer beauty and color of Mexico at the beautiful Flower & Garden Pavilion. The country’s colorful culture blooms forth below the huge “MEXICO” banner…
We had very special guests yesterday to kick off the Weekend for Heroes here at the Fair. Actors Bryan Anderson and Max Martini, along with talk show host Steve Wilkos started the celebration with a parade and meet-and-greets at Blue Gate Air Frame. And admission is only a $1 for all active and retired military,…
One of the hot trends in the art world today are studio tours where visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at artists and their creative processes. Many tours cover a lot of artists and their means of expression while covering a lot of ground going from one studio location to another. The Millard Sheets Center for…
I don’t know about you, but I’ll take pie over cake any time, and covering the All American Pie contest earlier this week was pure mouth-watering heaven. The contest was intense as judges lingered over each entry, taking just one more bite (two or three – wouldn’t you?) to make sure they picked the right…
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