Putting Our Best Food Forward

Millions of pounds of produce are wasted each year in this country. At the same time, one in nine Californians lack adequate access to food. Local nonprofit Food Forward provides a great solution by connecting surplus fruit and vegetables with hunger relief agencies. Food Forward’s originsIn January 2009, Food Forward Founder/Executive Director Rick Nahmias was […]

The Loss of a Legend

People around the world will never forget exactly what they were doing on the morning of Sunday, January 26, when news broke that a helicopter chartered by NBA legend and father of four Kobe Bryant had crashed in the hills of our Calabasas backyard. Many Calabasas residents heard the crash while some witnessed it firsthand […]

Synergy Academics

Helping Students Achieve Their Educationa Goals and Beyond Synergy Academics in West Hills helps students not only reach their educational goals but even surpass them. Academic tutoring and comprehensive educational services have been provided at this location for the past 11 years. This has afforded students from kindergarten through college the confidence to accomplish their […]

The Tasty Benefits of Matcha

Long before coffee and teahouses graced our neighborhoods, the Chinese and Japanese ground tea leaves into a powder to drink in hot water. In Japanese, “ma” translates to rubbed or ground, while “cha” means tea. Matcha tea’s rich umami flavor and many health benefits make it an ideal beverage for tea drinkers today. Simply whisk […]

Solving the Dining Dilemma

With Food Restrictions While many of us think of restaurant dining as a luxury, those of us with specific dietary restrictions can feel deterred by the challenge of finding a suitable restaurant. But diet-restricted foodies, fret no longer! The days of packing food from home are over. Whatever your food sensitivity may be, restaurants are […]

Key to Decanting Wine: Let It Breathe

Before taking a sip of that splendid Beaujolais or Cabernet, be sure to decant it and let it aerate. This simple act of pouring wine into a container or glass where it can sit for a while helps bring out its full flavor and delicate aroma. Say, “When”Knowing which wines to decanter takes patience and […]