In my book, any time is a good time for tea time. On a recent Saturday in downtown Napa, my daughter-in-law Grace and I boarded the Napa Valley Wine Train for a formal tea that featured so many delights we needed take-home boxes. The event is the Secret Afternoon Tea, and patrons embark on a […]
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It’s the ultimate immigrant success story. Vietnamese family in 1975 snags the last cargo plane to safety to the United States before the fall of Saigon. Mother and three daughters reunite with husband in San Francisco where the family opens a restaurant and slowly introduces Vietnamese cuisine to a skeptical audience. Today, the An clan,
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Review of Crustacean, San FranciscoA Place to Admire, Dine, CelebrateBy Kathy Chin Leong It’s the ultimate immigrant success story. Vietnamese family in 1975 snags the last cargo plane to safety to the United States before the fall of Saigon. Mother and three daughters reunite with husband in San Francisco where the family opens a restaurant
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Go-Kit First Aid Cute and portable, and you can plan now for Christmas gifting. This is an indispensable tool brought to you by the Pepper Family, an entrepreneurial clan that has just brought this practical safety kit to market. The water resistant zipper case, available in various patterns, fits snugly in your backpack, diaper bag,
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Children swinging on hammocks. New parents nuzzling babies in the glow of the campfire. Pet lovers playing fetch with Rover. At a time when overdependence on technology is eroding family time, along comes Mendocino Grove, offering 37 acres of glamp-sites designed to unite moms, dads, siblings, and furry companions. For those of us who did
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Sweet Chaos Popcorn: National Movie Night is June 13, and we are here to announce that you can celebrate at home with your favorite flick and a bag of Sweet Chaos Popcorn. We recently tested four flavors of this addictive snack. Here’s what we discovered. This brand uses non-GMO popcorn which is popped in coconut
By Kathy Chin Leong With summer in full force, don’t miss out to see vital gardens and special venues where you can feast your eyes on a cavalcade of colors. The spectacle is wonderful, and we’ve found a few gems for you. -Editors Filoli, Woodside: It is definitely worth getting a family membership to visit
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BUDDHA JUMPS OVER THE WALL RECIPE BOOK: A colorful cookbook that is also a cartoon manga? No way! This clever paperback written by Ying Chang Compestine and illustrated by Vivian Truong is a fun peek into kitchens and campfires of emperors and peasants during various Chinese dynasties. Your eyes will feast upon the cute characters
Lake Tahoe Sugar Bowl Resort Snow Events: April 4-11. Bluebird days are coming to Lake Tahoe. The popular resort offers several family-friendly events this season. April 12 is not to be missed with its Paradise Pond Skim. This end-of-season party sees folks in costumes skimming its resort pond. Live music and food will be on
Mendocino CountyLittle River Inn: One of the best kept secrets in Mendocino County is Little River Inn, an historic lodge full of comfy beds, ocean views, and great food. The Water Dog Package allows you to bring your furry loved one to join in on a day of kayaking and includes a two-night stay. In
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