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California Dreaming

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  Keep cool by the pool in caftans from Palm Springs. Inspired by Old Hollywood hand made from vintage fabric. Visit laurenofpalmsprings.com and sherijohnson.com.

Wonderland Luxury Real Estate Listings

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          Our Listings   980 Camino Flores, Thousand Oaks 4 bed 3 bath one story ranch on ½ acre. $1,895,000 16425 Huron Drive   Pine Mountain Club 3 bed 4 bath two story. $599.000  

Judaysia's Lemon Cheescake

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    Judaysia's Lemon Cheesecake 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 6 tablespoons butter melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 packages 8 ounces cream cheese 1 cup sugar 6 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest of lemon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream   ·   Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir the crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar in large bowl until moistened. Press mixture onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake until crust is set and golden around edges, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. ·   Reduce oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg yolks one at a time. Add lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until blended. Pour batter into prepared crust. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost se...

Cal Vet Loans

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Memorial Day honoring our Veterans. Helping veterans and their families become homeowners for more than 100 years. CalVet   is   a California state agency authorized to provide home loans to California veterans and their families as a thank you for the sacrifices made for our state and country.   800-653-2510.  

Hollywood Bowl Fried Chicken

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An evening at the Hollywood bowl is the perfect time for Fried chicken Hollywood Bowl Fried Chicken   2 tablespoons sweet paprika 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed   8 chicken thigh or thin breast fillets   2 cups buttermilk   Oil,for shallow frying   2 cups   flour    1 tablespoon baking powder   2 teaspoons pink salt     ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper   Place the paprika and fennel seeds in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Add the buttermilk, mix to combine and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Put oil for frying in a large skillet.   While the oil is heating, place the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine.   Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Roll the   chicken in flour mixture and toss to coat evenly.   Shallow   fry the chicken, in batches, for 5–6 minutes or unti...

Pine Mountain Club

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Welcome to Paradise. Beautifully appointed Pine Mountain Club home offering expansive mountain views. Escape the city and enjoy the great outdoors.3 bedroom 4 bath 2,512 sq. ft.   premiere home. 16425 Huron Dr. Pine Mountain Club, CA. 93222. $624,999.000 Offered by Wonderland Luxury Real Estate. Judaysia   818-987-5620  

Easy Strawberry Filo Tarts

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                                                  Easy Strawberry Filo Tarts We celebrate Spring with these delicious tarts. Strawberries are in season in California. The organic strawberries are sweet and bring back remembrance from your child hood.  INGREDIENTS and DIRECTIONS 1½ cups shredded coconut 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract 5 sheets filo pastry 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 6 or 7large organic strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar Confectioners sugar for dusting Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Place the coconut, honey and vanilla in a small bowl and mix to combine. · Brush each sheet of pastry with butter and layer in a stack. Cut the stack ...