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Snow Days at Kidspace Children's Museum

Kids: wear your snow suits, because there's a place to make snow angels and have snowball fights, in Pasadena, of all places!

Location:
Kidspace Children's Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
Free parking in adjacent parking lot "I."

Free with Museum admission; December 26 - December 31.

COUPON - Save $5 off $25 at Whole Foods!

I always love a deal and I don't mind using coupons, especially if it means I can buy myself that packet of chopped prosciutto hocks, or a wedge of Black Pepper Rustico cheese without feeling like breaking the piggy bank. Check out Whole Foods' Whole Deal site to download your $5 coupon. Coupon expires 10/22.

Europane's New Savory Delight

I discovered the new Cheese Ball pastry at Europane, and it's heavenly. At first, it looked just like any puff pastry that is rolled and baked into a big, crusty, fluffy, snail shell-like croissant. It's not a croissant, but it could easily be mistaken as one at first glance. There are light flecks of sharp cheese on top -- likely cheddar -- baked in and crunchy, without overwhelming the soft, delicate and semi-spongy interior. When the lady behind the counter first told me it was a "cheese ball," my first instincts were to say under my breath, "Eww, cream cheese." However, I took a risk, based on the crusted top, which hinted at something savory, rather than sweet.

I tore open the crisp shell, and bit into the "cheeks" of the Cheese Ball. It was so light, and just hints of the sharp cheese enraptured my tongue. A perfect balance. A savory delight. I think the perfect accompaniment for this pastry would have been something other than my decaf coffee. Perhaps a perfect afternoon pairing would be an Earl Grey, or even champagne. The next time I have my Cheese Ball, I will try it with a lemon tea, laced with honey. Perhaps I will special order some for a special dinner.

Pictures to come...

Store Updates

Whoa, it's been a while since I've provided updates here. Well, in case you didn't know, my favorite Wheatberry has been gone for months now, and so is Radhika's, the Indian restaurant next to the Green Street Restaurant in Shopper's Lane. In its place, I heard it's going to be a "build your own burger" place. Hmmm... I don't know about that one.

And, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion restaurant opened on Colorado Blvd. (OMG!), right in the Playhouse District. I'm so looking forward to throwing on my newly-purchased muumuu for that one. Don't worry, it's going to be fabulous, and not like Mrs. Roper of Three's Company.

What else? Juicy Couture opened in Old Pasadena. I'm less excited about that one, because they have a slightly older (by 5 months?) one at the Americana on Brand in Glendale. Been there done that. I really like The Americana at Brand. It's the Grove, but smack in the middle of Glendale. If it weren't for the Americana, I probably would go to Glendale less.

Lots of new stores have popped up in Old Pasadena, so keep your eyes peeled. I've seen retail grand openings on Fair Oaks (Rising Sun & Co. - Tailor Made Denim & Indigo Goods) and Green Street (Asha Frozen Delights -- with free wifi -- and Daily Grind Coffee).

Flashblog: Truck Accident Causes Geiser!

A white truck causes a giant geiser on Fair Oaks Avenue (just north of Walnut) in Pasadena, when it runs over a hydrant and crashes into a fence at the George L. Throop Company, located at 444 N. Fair Oaks Avenue. Video taken at 5:20 p.m. today.

Video taken by Katwalla.