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Photos: The party’s in Pasadena, and Paula Deen is bringing the cake

Tweet   When the Tournament of Roses this morning announced Paula Deen as Grand Marshal of the 2011 Rose Parade, we just knew she’d bring the goods — the baked goods. Take a gander at the sugar rose-petal cake she … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Build up your Halloween reserves at Montrose Candy Co.

Tweet   Who, really, can resist the old-fashioned candy shop, with gleaming rows of clear plastic bins and shovel-sized scoops standing ready to deliver sugary goodness? If that sounds romantic, you’re due for a visit to the Montrose Candy Co., which … Continue reading

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Pictured: Ecole de Cuisine Pasadena kicks things off with couscous

Tweet   How do we love our couscous? Let me count the ways: Hand rolled, steamed, or maybe prepared with shellfish and a touch of argan oil drizzled on top, as they do in the Moroccan port city of el … Continue reading

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2 Foothill cities, 2 wine and jazz benefits, this Saturday only

Tweet And there’s no reason to miss either free-flowing, beat-filled soiree. Organizers of the Pasadena Wine Festival will offer free admission to anyone who shows a ticket for the nearby Sierra Madre Wine and Jazz Walk benefiting City of Hope. … Continue reading

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10 reasons to be excited about the L.A. County Fair at Pomona Fairplex

Tweet 1. FRIED EVERYTHING It’s definitely best to tackle these bad boys with a group of adventurous eaters, that way the burden of consumption doesn’t rest solely on your shoulders. On my last trip to the Fair, I tried the … Continue reading

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Chef Q&A: Culinary inspiration with Tim Guiltinan of The Raymond Restaurant in Pasadena

Tweet Interview by Claudia S. Palma ROSE: What inspired you to be a chef? Guiltinan: I watched cooking shows growing up. I started cooking at home, then I started working at a restaurant at 16 or 17 years old. I’ve … Continue reading

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Give a dog a bone birthday cake from Three Dog Bakery in Pasadena

Tweet In an alleyway just off Colorado Boulevard, it’s not unusual to see people trailing their dogs on leashes as they zip in and out of this shop for canine baked goods. When it comes to all-natural, oven-baked treats and … Continue reading

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This East Pasadena pet boutique is more than garden-variety

Tweet My Pet Garden does extremely well in balancing the practical with the whimsical. Here, you’ll find safe, reliable essentials for your pet’s diet and grooming alongside the more indulgent stuff: rewarding toys and pet fashions — argyle-print tanks! — … Continue reading

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Pussy & Pooch: A coveted patch of grass for pets in Downtown L.A.’s urban jungle

Tweet At the counter, Janene Zakrajsek is preparing a platter of lamb with pureed pumpkin, to which she adds dehydrated chicken and baked cheese, followed by a few dollops of “secret sauce.” For the second course, she whips up a … Continue reading

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Pictured: The LA Street Food Fest at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl

Even though our staff was sweating under the pressure of deadline as we put together the August-September issue of Rose Magazine, I simply couldn’t miss out on the LA Street Food Fest on July 24 at the Rose Bowl in … Continue reading

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