By Kathy Chin Leong With spring 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
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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. This month the Pup Palooza Package allows you to bring your furry loved one to enter the Pup Palooza contest on April 26th. Enjoy dog
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Dungeness crab season is officially in full swing in San Francisco and will last through the end of July. At Pier 39, where you can find prison pajamas at the Alcatraz shop, robots for sale, and a rubber duckie boutique, you can discover fresh crab at the Fog Harbor Fish House. It is now serving
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Look at all the places you can go and fun things you can do with the family! Make more memories this year. Enjoy your Christmas! –Editors at Bay Area Family Travel.com San FranciscoWinter Chalet Experience at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins, now until January 2. Looking for something fun to do with the family this holiday?
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Teddy Bear Tea, Wednesday, now to Dec. 23. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco’s beloved Teddy Bear Tea returns for children ages 2-11, offering an enchanting afternoon of holiday fun. Each child will receive a teddy bear of their very own while they enjoy lively entertainment from animated elves, whimsical photo ops, and more seasonal magic. Families
For the CookEco-friendly consumers will love the attractive Ambrosia Linen Refrigerator Bags designed to keep your veggies, berries, mushrooms, and leafy greens fresh longer. These zippered linen bags, designed for specific food types, are anti-microbial and start at $26 for the mushroom sack and go up to $110 for all four. The company says the
Us folks in the South Bay don’t get much in terms of atmosphere as in the likes of a San Francisco comedy club. You know, those gritty halls or upstairs abandoned wrecks where you would swear that a murder happened recently. I recently discovered a clubby haunt on the bright and cheery Stanford University campus
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Long summer days and nights are the hallmark of living in the Bay Area. The Filoli Estate in Woodside is now capitalizing on that fact, and this season, the mansion and gardens are open 5-8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays until September 19. Members pay an extra $10 per person. Non-members pay $38 for adults
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