Extractions: The Renaissance Pleasure Faire lets you imagine yourself in the world of 16th century England. A cast of 1,000s in period costume, music, dance, jugglers, games of skill, kings, queens, Shakespeare, Punch and Judy, BBQ turkey legs, straw, jesters ... it's all waiting for you from May through June in the San Bernardino County. Despite the pedestrian web page, one of the wildest, craziest nights in LA has got to be West Hollywood's Halloween Carnaval . Billed as the largest Halloween party in country ... over 350,000 revelers stroll up and down closed to traffic Santa Monica Blvd. with thousands flaunting their outrageous costumes. Live music, food, and festivities until midnight make this R-rated (gay themed but straight friendly) event an experience not to be missed. The Watts Summer Festival is going on 40 years of being the pre-eminent African American cultural event. Held every August, this 3 day festival provides art, film, fashion, food, games, concerts and more.
Christmas Cooking A DownHome Menu for those less fond of cooking and more fond of meat and potatoes. Christmas Cookies are fun when kids are included in baking and eating. http://www.holidaycook.com/
Extractions: Christmas has always been a treasured time of year. Writers such as Charles Dickens and Laura Ingalls Wilder remind us how it was celebrated in our simpler past. Although we now live in an information age, we can still harken back to that time with wonderful meats with gravy, suculent vegetables, filling potatoes and rich desserts. The kids eagerly await the presents on Christmas morning, but it is the adults who look forward to the true gift of the season, Christmas Dinner. When you explore this Christmas site you will find: Elegant Dinner Menus with recipes to make your Christmas bright. A Down-Home Menu for those less fond of cooking and more fond of meat and potatoes. Christmas Cookies are fun when kids are included in baking...and eating. Christmas Candy is a must for guests and just to have as a light between meal snack. Desserts top off a meal. Your choice here is often crucial, but always delicious. Christmas Drinks such as Eggnog and Wassail must not be forgotten. Such spirits add zest to a winter's eve. Christmas