KP Publishing has announced the presale release of The Rockaway Chronicles, a nostalgic and deeply personal new book by longtime writer and storyteller Jackie Balestra. In this vivid memoir, Balestra invites readers into six decades of summers spent on the Rockaway Peninsula—a place that shaped her childhood, her family’s history, and her enduring love for coastal life.
Read More“Paris is always a good idea”* and apres the 69th BFI London Film Festival, where I was press delegate in October (since the 46th) that will be featured in December “At The Movies….”
Read MoreHere in the South Bay and along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, sunsets carry an extra kind of magic
Read MoreThere's something about night photography that's different. Night is when the world sleeps. And that darkness brings us close to the dream world , even our subconscious.
Read MoreWhen Keith Willis moved to Southern California from England, he could not work his day job in accounting and finance as he waited for his paperwork to go through.
Read MoreNovember babies are treated to a dazzling pair of birthstones that radiate warmth and positivity: topaz and citrine.
Read MoreI mentioned in the last article that sometimes I drive out to the volcano because I think it is about to go off…and it does not go off.
Read MoreRon Holland is a legend. He has won global acclaim for his racing victories and superyachts far beyond his native New Zealand.
Read MoreWhen Mother Nature delivered 72-degree sunshine and gentle southern breezes for Tour d'Art 2025, six artists opened their studios and the Palos Verdes Art Center, showcasing works by over 30 local artists…
Read MoreIf you read my piece on Edinburgh last month (it’s not too late if you haven’t) you will know that my next stop on my trip home to England was Cornwall, in the southwestern part of England…
Read MoreUnderwater photography is one of the most challenging yet rewarding forms of image-making. It combines the technical demands of diving with the artistic pursuit of capturing life beneath the waves…
Read MoreIf you ever lose a valuable item at the beach and figure it is likely gone forever, sunk into the sand and rock, there is one man you can call to give you a fighting chance at recovery.
Read MoreWhen Vladimir Khomyakov sits at the piano, time seems to stand still. His performances—equal parts technical mastery and emotional depth—have captivated audiences on stages across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Read MoreExplore nature, bird watch and join in preservation efforts with the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy.
Read MoreWhere to See Fall Foliage in Southern California
While New England might be the first region that comes to mind when one thinks of fall foliage, Southern California has its own set of autumnal delights for leaf peepers.
Read MoreAs autumn arrives and the days shorten, spider webs seem to appear everywhere—strung across garden gates, glittering in morning dew, or draped in corners like delicate lace.
Read MoreAs I take my daily walk, at this time of year, I find myself marveling at the fun and creative decorations that I see. When I was growing up in England we did not celebrate Halloween at all, so I still feel like a kid when I see all the decorations!
Read MoreGingerbread houses are a fun holiday activity to do with the kids around Christmas time so why not take the same activity into your Halloween celebration.
For my Haunted Chocolate Spice houses, I use the gingerbread house cookie cutter and decorate it with Halloween candy and use chocolate molds to create spooky skulls, tombstones and ghosts. For the roof, I used shredded wheat cereal. The Death by Chocolate Brownie gives the perfect texture and ground to place your haunted house.
I will be teaching how to make this Haunted Chocolate Spice house at Le Gourmet Culinary (www.legourmetculinary.com) October 24th and 31st 9am.
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