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By JACQUELINE PRIMO nukkah top the list. ing at Il Piccolo Ritrovo, Mai- Reporter When she is not cooking up son Giraud, Kay ’n’ Dave’s a seasonal storm in her home and Tivoli Café in Pacific Pal- When walking into Ame- kitchen, Saltsman spends time isades. lia Saltsman’s home in Rustic with 10-year-old granddaugh- “What we put on our table Canyon and stepping into her ter Delfina Buonocore who reflectsour past. It’s part of us,” kitchen—replete with natural attends Canyon Charter Ele- Saltsman said, adding with a sunlight, freshly-cut sunflow- mentary. laugh, “This is Jewish cooking ers and a library of cookbooks She can also be spotted din- for everyone!” against the walls—one of the first things you notice is the spread of seasonal produce Best Potato Latkes adorning the tables and coun- tertops. Makes 24 Latkes, 6 Servings Kennebec, and King Edward are Gourds, apples, potatoes Pareve Or Dairy all wonderful here. This recipe and pears—some of Fall’s sea- is easily doubled or tripled, and sonal harvest she has gathered Amelia Saltsman cooks up one of her recipes from “The Seasonal Jewish Kitch- These latkes are thin, crisp, it works well with other wintry from the Santa Monica Farmers en: A Fresh Take on Tradition.” Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer and pan-fried, not deep-fried. vegetables. Market—color the kitchen. My family’s traditional recipe is On a cool late October day, made it,” Saltsman said. what you have available,” she inspired by Sara Kasdan’s, from Ingredients Saltsman greeted the Palisadi- With “The Seasonal Jewish said, adding that, “The holiday her hilarious 1956 cookbook 2 pounds (900 g) starchy po- an-Post into her home just as Kitchen,” Saltsman hopes to foods are already seasonal!” Love and Knishes, which my tatoes, peeled she was taking a pan of Roasted make home-cooks comfortable Saltsman’s cookbook is di- mother received as a gift near- 1 small onion Smashed Apples and Pears out re-working classic holiday dish- vided into six “micro-seasons” ly sixty years ago. You need a 2 heaping tablespoons un- of the oven. es to suit whatever is available that highlight the deep connec- starchy potato for good latkes; bleached all-purpose flour or If you are imagining the at local farmers markets—or tion of Jewish traditions to the the starch helps bind the pan- potato starch baked fruit smelled divine, you whatever you have at home. year’s cycles. cake together. Sierra Gold (a 1 teaspoon kosher salt are not far off. “When you cook seasonal- As for her own favorite hol- cross between a Yukon Gold and ½ teaspoon baking powder The dish is one of 150 ly, it’s okay to substitute with idays, Thanksgiving and Ha- a russet), German Butterball, Freshly ground black pepper recipes beautifully featured in Saltsman’s new cookbook, “The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Tradition” that has been warming shy cooks to the idea of seasonal Jewish cooking since the book’s re- THANKSGIVING MENU lease in August of this year. ORGANIC TURKEY Home Style Gravy & Recipes like Zengoula BREAST DINNER Cranberry Sauce with Lemon Syrup; Iraqi Fun- Traditional Sage Stuffing nel Cakes; Roast Chicken with Whole Breast or Caramelized Pearl Onions Tangerines, Green Olives and Carved 3.5 lb & Peas Healthy California Cuisine Silan; and Yemenite Pumpkin Feeds 8 persons Glazed Jewel Yams and Carrot Soup are among the WHOLE TURKEYS AVAILABLE Mashed Potatoes book’s November and Decem- RESERVE BY NOV. 20 Enjoy a unique blend of flavors that ber offerings. come from freshly made food prepared Saltsman’s collection of CALL FOR DETAILS with wholesome, natural ingredients. traditional and contemporary 310.230.6000 548 Palisades Drive Jewish recipes, with a focus on seasonality and sustainability, Happy Holidays! is the perfect countertop com- panion for the home-cook tack- ling holiday feast preparations. KNOLLS PHARMACY “Everybody eats Jewish Wishes everyone a Happy Holiday! food, whether you know it or Come in and see our holiday gift selection! not,” said Saltsman, appropri- ately dressed in an apron during an interview at her dining room table. “One of the main reasons I wrote the book is because a lot of times what happens is we cook seasonally, but when Your Reliable, Friendly, Neighborhood Pharmacy EAT WELL, LIVE WELL it comes to traditional foods for Proudly Serving the Palisades for 25 years! Open Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm & Saturday, 9 am-2 pm the holidays, we tend to sud- 8 : 0 0 A . M . - 9 : 0 0 P. M . D a i l y denly forget we were seasonal (310) 454-6000 shoppers and make Great Aunt 16630 Marquez Ave. (Marquez business block) • fax: (310) 454-0605 15317 Antioch St., Pacific Palisades, 310.573.1335 Suzy’s dish exactly the way she November 19, 2015 Palisadian-Post 90272 Magazine Page 7 Roasted Smashed

Potato Latkes (cont.) Apples and Pears

2 eggs, lightly beaten a tiny bit of batter sizzles on con- you must gild the lily, add spic- Mild oil with a medi- tact, start spooning in the latke es sparingly so that you don’t um-high smoke point, such as batter, making sure to add both mask the flavor of the fruit. Use grapeseed, sunflower, or avoca- solids and liquid. Using the back any of the interesting tart apple do, for pan-frying of the spoon, flatten each spoonful varieties available at farmers’ Coarse finishing salt, such into a circle 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to markets, such as Spitzenberg, as Maldon sea salt 10 cm) in diameter. Do not crowd Winesap, Northern Spy, or Applesauce or Roasted the latkes in the pan. You’ll get 4 Cox’s Orange Pippin. If you like Smashed Apples and Pears and/ or 5 latkes in a 12-inch (30.5-cm) your fruit sweet, include Gold- or sour cream skillet. en Delicious or Golden Russet apples in the mix. Use Bartlett, Directions 4. Cook the latkes, flipping D’Anjou, or Bosc pears. This 1. Using the large holes of them once, until golden on both dish can be made using all ap- a box grater or a food proces- sides, 5 to 6 minutes total. Trans- ples or all pears. sor fitted with the grating disk, fer the latkes to a prepared baking grate the potatoes. You should sheet. Cook the remaining batter Photo courtesy of “The Seasonal Jewish Ingredients have about 5 cups (730 grams). Best Potato Latkes in the same way, stirring the bat- Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Tradition” 3 pounds (1.4 kg) medi- Place the potatoes in a sieve to Photo courtesy of “The Seasonal Jewish ter before adding more to the pan um-size apples and pears (8 or drain. Grate the onion on the Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Tradition” and adding oil as needed at the Makes About 3 Cups (750 G) 9 total) large holes of the box grater or edge of the pan. Pareve/Vegan A few sprigs thyme (option- fit the processor with the metal 3. Line 2 or 3 sheet pans with al) S blade and grate. It should look paper towels. Place the prepared 5. Arrange the latkes on a Roasting apples and pears 2 to 3 tablespoons water, like pulp; mince or discard any pans, the latke batter, a large warmed platter, sprinkle with fin- in their skins produces concen- fresh lemon juice, Calvados, large onion pieces. spoon, and a spatula near the ishing salt, and serve with apple- trated fruit-forward flavors that pear brandy or eau-de-vie, hard stove. Heat 1 or 2 large skillets sauce or sour cream. don’t need any added sweeten- cider, or dessert wine 2. In a large bowl, stir to- over medium heat. Generously ers or seasonings to shine. All Ground cinnamon or nut- gether potatoes, onion, flour, film the skillet(s) with oil (not Reprinted with permission you’ll need here is a sheet pan meg (optional) salt, baking powder, and a few more than ¼ inch/6 mm deep). from “The Seasonal Jewish Kitch- or shallow baking dish, a knife, grinds of pepper. Stir in eggs. When the oil is shimmering and en: A Fresh Take on Tradition.” a fork, and a piece of foil. If Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve the pears and apples through the stem end, King’s Head Gift Shoppe & Bakery then core them and place the Brings You e halves, cut side down, on 1 or more sheet pans, spacing them Best of Britain in Santa Monica 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) apart. If using the thyme, scatter it YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR among the apples and pears. BRITISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE Cover the pan(s) tightly with aluminum foil. Freshly Baked Mince Pies, Scones, Christmas Cakes and Christmas Puddings from our In-House Bakery. 2. Bake the apples and pears Boxed Chocolates/Biscuits, Christmas Stockings, until tender when pierced with Christmas Crackers, Selection Boxes and more... a knife tip, 30 to 40 minutes. When they are cool enough to handle, slip the fruits from the skins and back into the pan(s), scraping any pulp from the skins. Discard the skins and thyme stems.

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eating more because the plate another way to eat less. This looks full. behavior allows your appetite The Doctor Is In Also, try having some wa- center in your brain to catch ter or a broth-based soup be- up with your stomach and tell fore the meal. This will help your body you are full. Eating your stomach feel less empty too quickly can disrupt that and curb your appetite to eat system. By DAMON RASKIN, M.D. | Special to the Palisadian-Post more calorie-rich foods later in If you are still finding your the meal. blood sugars are spiking or out I have Type 2 dia- ar under control? Even better, have a small of whack, talk to your doctor betes and during the While I am not a miracle healthy snack a couple of hours about possibly adjusting your year, I do a pretty worker, I can give you some before the main holiday meal diabetes medicines during this good job of keep- helpful hints to stay healthy for the same effect. Small fre- time. ing my blood sugar levels during the holidays. Although satisfaction of those favorite quent meals, especially those I am, however, a firm -be under control. I watch what this can be a tricky and tempt- foods without sacrificing too with protein and complex car- liever that lifestyle changes can I eat and exercise on a regu- ing time for diabetics, the key much. bohydrates will help you keep be more beneficial than adding lar basis. When the holidays is moderation and balance. The initial enjoyment of your blood sugars on a more more medicines! come around, however, I have For example, if you know taste really occurs in the first even keel. So, have your cake and eat a harder time keeping it in you will be at Aunt Martha’s three bites. After that, most Furthermore, keep your al- it too…but just a couple bites. check. We usually travel to vis- house for the holidays, do your people stop relishing the food cohol intake moderate as well. Because what would the holi- it my in-laws and stay at their best to plan ahead. and just finish what is on their Alcohol is full of empty calo- days be without a little indul- home during the holidays and Try to lose a couple plate because it is there! So, ries, can cause spikes in blood gence? they have pies, cakes and cook- pounds in advance, so you will load up your plate with the tur- sugar, and can also increase ap- ies everywhere, not to mention have a head start before the key and vegetables, and have a petite for those drinking before Palisadian Damon Raskin, the wine, mashed potatoes and calorie bombs begin. Keep few bites each of the stuffing the meal. M.D., is a board-certified in- stuffing with holiday meals. up your exercise regimen as and mashed potatoes. This is in addition to the ternist who offers preventative How can I do a better job with much as possible during the There are some other tricks undesired effect of alcohol, medicine, concierge services my blood sugar? season, and this will make that I have learned as well when making you less inhibited and and addiction medicine to pa- you feel better as well as keep I talk to my patients about nu- breaking down those desires tients in and around the Pal- DR. RASKIN: If I understand your blood sugars in control. trition, especially around the of yours to “stay in control” of isades. Contact: (310) 459- your question correctly, you Then comes the hard part: holidays. your food intake. 4333. To submit your medical want to know how to have tasting anything and every- First, putting your food on Simply chewing slow- questions, like or follow us on your cake and eat it too, all thing, but keeping the portion a smaller plate will deceive ly and keeping conversation Facebook.com/PalisadianPost while keeping your blood sug- size small will allow you the your brain into thinking you’re going during the meal is yet or Twitter.com/PalisadianPost.

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By MICHAEL AUSHENKER the horizon, here is a list of holiday-themed films with Pacific Pal- Contributing Writer isades ties. From the romantic (“Four Christmases”) and the family-friend- The holidays are almost here, and what better way to spend ly (“Polar Express”) to the corny (“All I Want For Christmas”) them than keeping cozy by the fireplace, roasting chestnuts, pop- and the snowy (“Snow Day”) to the profane (“8 Crazy Nights,” ping popcorn, sandwiching some S’mores and watching beloved “Bad Santa”), actors and actresses with Palisades connections have holiday films. With Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s Eve on played in holiday movies as rich and diverse as they are.

Jingle All the Way (1996) How The Grinch Stole Christmas Bad Santa (2003) (2000) Howard Langston por- Erstwhile Pacific Palisades trayed by former Palisadian Directed by Ron Howard and pro- resident Billy Bob Thornton Arnold Schwarzenegger is a duced by one-time Riviera resident plays a grumpy, Grinch-like con workaholic father who has em- Brian Grazer (“Splash” starring Tom man posing as a department store barked on a mission to find the Hanks; “8 Mile”), this big-budgeted Jim Santa Claus in order to rob the perfect toy for his son. Long- Carrey comedy became the first feature place on Christmas Eve. This dark time Palisadian Rita Wilson film adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s classic comedy, the narrative film-de- plays Langston’s wife Liz, a children’s books and it proved a huge but of Oscar-winning documentarian Terry Zwigoff (“Crumb”), devoted mother who is intent hit. Carrey plays the titular misanthropic proved a surprise hit with Thornton a deft comedic actor: Who on her son enjoying Christmas. creature who hates Christmas with a vengeance, and “Transparent’ could forget him as the drunken, vituperative Willie, spewing those It’s a light-hearted tale of the star Jeffrey Tambor as the vain adversary Mayor May Who, the venomous one-liners? Thornton’s bold performance notwithstand- importance of family time and municipal leader of Whoville. With three Academy Awards nomina- ing, late comic actors Bernie Mac and John Ritter also star. Good brings the quest of gift-giving tions, “Grinch” won one category for Best Makeup, created by leg- news for fans: On Oct. 29, it was announced that “Bad Santa 2” is to a whole new level. endary makeup master Rick Baker and Gail Rowell-Ryan. – M.A. in the works for the 2016 holiday season. – M.A. — DAYNA DRUM

All I Want for Christmas (1991) Four Christmases (2008)

This movie’s “Parent Trap” plo- Two Palisadians played in this tale tline revolves around Harllie (Tho- of a young couple visiting all four of ra Birch) and Ethan (Ethan Embry) their divorced parents for the Yuletide: scheming to reunite their divorced “Wild” star Reese Witherspoon and mother, who is about to remarry, Sissy Spacek, best known for her iconic with their dad. Pacific Palisades res- roles in “Carrie,” and “The Coalminer’s ident Kevin Nealon plays Tony, the smarmy new guy (and villain Daughter.” Vince Vaughn and Wither- 8 Crazy Nights (2002) of the story) in their mom’s life in an cast that also includes Andrea spoon play a couple avoiding visiting Martin (best remembered as Martin Short’s crony on “SCTV”), their crazy divorced parents (whom Long before the “Transylva- “Naked Gun” star Leslie Nielsen and legendary screen siren Lau- they feel are horrible marital role mod- nia Hotel” blockbusters arrived, ren Bacall. – M.A. els), even pretending to do charity work Adam Sandler made his first overseas. In the third Christmas of their feature-film foray into anima- relationship, after being trapped at San tion with this offbeat, off-color Francisco Airport and outed by local television, the couple final- Chanukah tale. ly visit their respective parents, played by Spacek, Robert Duvall, In a New Hampshire burg, Mary Steenburgen and Jon Voight. – M.A. wild man-child Davey must do community service coaching youth basketball with 70-year- old Whitey. In a vocal tour de force, Polar Express (2006) Love Actually (2003) Sandler voices four characters while Sandler’s real-life wife, Based on the popular chil- A romantic comedy and a holiday classic all rolled into one, Jackie Titone, voices love inter- dren’s book by Chris Van Alls- this movie follows the journey of several characters to find love. Al- est Jennifer. Sandler’s frequent burg about a little boy’s event- though former Palisadian Billy Bob Thornton only has a small role, onscreen co-horts Rob Schnei- ful and imaginative train ride it’s one the audience der and Palisadian Kevin Neal- to the North Pole, uber-Pacific Palisades resident Tom Hanks won’t forget. Thornton on voice Mr. Chang and Mayor plays six different roles in this animated film, in which drawings fills the role of the Presi- Dewey, respectively. were completed atop live-action footage in a sort of Rotoscope dent of the United States, Of course “8” includes technique. who gets a little too a version of “The Chanukah Directed by Robert Zemeckis, who in the 1990s directed friendly with the British Song,” one of the “Saturday Hanks in “Forrest Gumpy” and “Castaway,” this elegant holiday Prime Minister’s staff. Night Live” bits that put Sandler movie broke a pair of animation-world records. – M.A. — DAYNA DRUM on the pop culture map. – M.A. November 19, 2015 Palisadian-Post 90272 Magazine Page 11

Holiday Movies (cont.)

Elf (2003) Christmas Vacation (1989)

This Will Ferrell favorite fol- Things don’t always work out so well lows the journey of Buddy the for the Griswolds, and Christmas time is no Elf to find his biological father exception. This holiday comedy features in New York City. Buddy leaves two Palisadians. Former Pacific Palisades the North Pole and Santa Claus Honorary Mayor Chevy Chase plays Clark Santa Clause 3: (played by Ed Asner) behind to Griswold, the dad who’s determined to The Escape Clause (2006) go to the big city on a comedic ad- make this year’s Christmas the best yet for venture. Asner served as the grand marshal—along with his seven his family. Palisadian Julia Louis-Dreyfus Longtime Palisadian resi- grandchildren—of the Palisades 65th Fourth of July parade in 2013. plays Margo Chester, the uptight neighbor who is fed up with the dent Martin Short and one-time — DAYNA DRUM Griswold’s antics. — DAYNA DRUM Palisades resident Judge Rein- hold star in this third installment of the popular comedy franchise, Christmas With the Kranks (2004) New Year’s Eve (2011) which reunites Short with his “Jungle2Jungle” co-star Tim Al- This comedy stars two of the Pal- Set in Manhattan on New len. Short gets his scenery chew- isades’ biggest free spirits: “Scream Year’s Eve, longtime Pacific Pal- ing in as Jack Frost, the ultimate Queens” star Jamie Lee Curtis; isades resident Hilary Swank arch-nemesis of Allen’s would- and Cheech Marin, one-half of the rounds out an endless ensemble be Santa Claus, Scott Calvin, as legendary comedy duo Cheech and cast that includes Robert De Niro, this time-travel story has Santa Chong. Based on John Grisham’s Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Michelle Claus and Jack Frost heading “Skipping Christmas,” the story re- Pfeiffer, Sofia Vergara, Alyssa Mi- back to 1994 in an epic battle for volves around a couple breaking from lano, Jon Bon Jovi, Abigail Breslin, Ashton Kutcher, Seth Meyers, Christmas supremacy. celebrating the Yuletide because their daughter spends her holiday Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zac Efron, Katherine Heigl Bonus trivia: this movie be- with neighbors…only to be surprised when she comes home. Co-star- and rappers Common and Ludacris. The Garry Marshall dram- came the final movie released ring longtime Paseo Miramar resident Dan Aykroyd, “Kranks” was edy, with its series of vignettes, was the follow-up to Marshall’s before the death of late comic directed by producer Joe Roth and written by Chris Columbus, who similarly structured 2010 holiday themed hit, “Valentine’s Day” actor Peter Boyle (“Young Fran- also wrote 1980s gems “Gremlins” and “The Goonies” (both pro- (which also included Biel). This spiritual sequel was not as suc- kenstein,” “Everybody Loves duced by Riviera resident Steven Spielberg) and recently directed cessful as its predecessor but still proved a hit with moviegoers Raymond”). – M.A. Adam Sandler in “Pixels.” – M.A. about to ring in 2012. – M.A.

Jack Frost (1998) Surviving Christmas (2004)

In this heartwarming holiday mov- Family time during the ie, Palisadian Michael Keaton plays holidays can cause a certain Jack Frost, a blues musician who dies amount of chaos and unpre- in a tragic car accident trying to make it dictable moments of hilarity. home in time to celebrate the holidays “Surviving Christmas” is a with his family. Keaton’s character comes back to life as a snow- fun comedy starring Ben Af- Family Stone (2005) man to forge a lasting bond with his son before he rests in peace fleck that highlights both the forever. — ALEXANDRIA BORDAS beautiful moments families Family dysfunction and experience when bonding and the holidays seem to go hand- addresses the desperate lengths in-hand. Add in meeting a sig- Snow Day (2000) some will go to not to spend the holidays alone. Affleck plays nificant other’s family for the Drew Latham, a wealthy businessman who is dumped by his girl- firsttime and you have a mov- Set in Syracuse, New York, friend right before Christmas and he refuses to spend the holidays ie worth watching. Palisadian a group of elementary school alone. Instead, Drew hires a family who is living in his childhood Diane Keaton plays the role kids try to keep their snow day home and drama unfolds as true feelings are revealed. of Sybil Stone, the matriarch going. The Palisades’ Chevy —ALEXANDRIA BORDAS of the Stone Family. Keaton Chase plays a TV news mete- acts as a protective and eccen- orologist in a bitter rivalry with tric leader of the family, while another one played by “The “The Good Dinosaur” Hits Theaters This Thanksgiving holding the secret that this Dukes of Hazzard” star Jon Schneider. The movie, which plays Christmas could be her last. like a pre-teen “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” proved to be a surprise “The Good —DAYNA DRUM success at the box office. – M.A. Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the as- 200 Cigarettes (1999) teroid that forever changed life This ensemble comedy features a who’s on Earth missed who of Palisadians—Ben Affleck, Jay the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Mohr, Kate Hudson—in a film that follows Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into multiple story arcs set in New York City on the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice New Year’s Eve in 1981. Affleck’s brother, of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend. While Casey Affleck, also stars; part of an abundance-of-riches cast that includes Dave traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns Chappelle, Paul Rudd, Courtney Love, Janeane Garofalo, Christina Ricci and the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is tru- Martha Plimpton. This indie flick has music-world pedigree, too: Rock singer ly capable of. Directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Denise Elvis Costello makes a cameo in the movie playing himself while Devo front Ream (“Cars 2”), Disney•Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur” opens in man Mark Mothersbaugh scored the soundtrack. – M.A. theaters on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Page 12 Palisadian-Post 90272 Magazine November 19, 2015 Guide to Local Holiday Boutiques and Events

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By JACQUELINE PRIMO roles of Dew Drop, Lead Mir- High dancers, Westside Ballet Reporter liton, Lead Spanish and Lead of Santa Monica’s production Angel,” Power told the Palisa- features young dancers from Three Palisades Charter dian-Post during the final few the affiliated Westside School High School seniors—Erin weeks of intensive training be- of Ballet performing alongside Power, Karina Wilson and fore opening night. acclaimed adult professional Isabella Davies—will plié, “The amount of training guest artists. pirouette and grand jeté in this you need to be able to perform The 2015 production also year’s presentation of the hol- these lead roles is tremendous. welcomes several young new iday classic “The Nutcacker” I go to ballet class every day male cast members from West- with Westside Ballet of Santa for three hours, and I have re- side School of Ballet’s Boys Monica. hearsals every Saturday for Division, and Lucia Connol- After selling out its 2013 eight hours to prepare [for] ly will return as one of three and 2014 performances, the dancing in front of hundreds of dancers cast in the role of Sug- company will return to the people,” she said. ar Plum Fairy. Broad Stage at the Santa Mon- Power has been dancing Special effects include a ica Performing Arts Center for (L to r): Isabella Davies as Dewdrop for 15 years, since she was growing Christmas tree, a fir- a total of nine “The Nutcrack- Fairy, Erin Power as Lead Mirliton and only 3 years old, and has been ing cannon and falling snow. er” presentations scheduled Karina Wilson as Arabian dancing in the production for It is truly a spectacular holiday Lucia Connolly as Sugar Plum Fairy from Nov. 28- Dec. 6. Photo: Todd Lechtick nearly as long—first as a blue occasion for all ages—dancing Photo: Todd Lechtick Because the three Pali High soldier. background or no. ballerinas will be graduating ceives a nutcracker for Christ- “It is very sad knowing this and times: Nov. 28, 1 p.m. and from high school this year, it mas before being transported to is my last ‘Nutcracker,’” Pow- The Nutcracker will be 5 p.m.; Nov. 29, 11 a.m.; Dec. will be their last year dancing The Kingdom of Sweets where ers added. “I will definitely performed with the Santa Mon- 3-4, 7 p.m.; Dec. 5-6, 1 p.m. in Westside Ballet’s production she is entertained by dancing miss doing ‘The Nutcracker,’ ica College Symphony at the and 5 p.m. All tickets are $40. of “The Nutcracker.” candies and childhood fantasy but I will always look back on Broad Stage at the Santa Mon- Tickets may be purchased on- The quintessential Christ- characters come-to-life. it as the best moments of my ica College Performing Arts line at westsideballet.com or mas ballet that tells the story “In my last ‘Nutcracker’ childhood.” Center, 1310 11th St., Santa by phone (additional fees ap- of Clara, a young girl who re- performance I am dancing the In addition to the three Pali Monica, CA 90401. Show dates ply) 800-595-4849 (4TIX).

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By DAYNA DRUM | Reporter “It’s the entire experience of a massage that boosts the ‘killer cells,”’ Ross said. The holiday season brings a multitude of unwanted things, The massage therapist has a quiet studio in her home where from that cousin you never see to a few extra pounds to an she works on her clients and provides a serene environment to assortment of germs. create this beneficial experience. Although people might worry In preparation, building your immune system often sounds about falling asleep during a massage, Ross emphasizes that like unpleasant effort that involves green smoothies and eat- being asleep will not hinder you from getting the results. ing things you don’t like. But what if it involved the sound of “You’ll wake up feeling like you just had a beautiful walk crashing waves, a warm bed and a full-body massage? through the woods,” Ross said. Getting a regular massage not only helps you feel re- To book an appointment with Ross, email claudross3@ freshed, but it boosts lymphocytes or “killer cells,” which help gmail.com or call 310-866-7481. the body fend off sicknesses, explained massage therapist Claudia Ross. Ross has been a Palisadian for 20 years and in the massage therapy business for over 10 years. She said that boosting your immune system isn’t the only health benefit of massages. It also reduces cortisol, called the “stress MASSAGE THERAPY hormone,” increases circulation, lowers blood pressure and improves sleep. the “The link is the ‘feel good’ hormones and brain best chemicals,” Ross said. massage Although a 2010 study in the Journal of Alternative $ and Complementary Medicine shows that improvement 50/hr in the can be seen in the blood after just one 45-minute mas- SWEDISH Palisades sage, having some sort of regularity is beneficial. “It’s just knowing that you’re going to go back is DEEP TISSUE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

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By DAYNA DRUM | Reporter and Fire Station 69. They will be accepting coats of all sizes This season, you may want and in good condition. to give the gift of your time to a Palisades Lutheran “Knowledge is Experience” good cause. Here are a few vol- Church will be a collection unteer opportunities that will site for Operation Christmas warm your heart and as you Child, an annual project by help others. Samaritan’s Purse. Palisadi- La MuragLiNa Price uPoN request 745 LachMaN LaNe $3,295,000 The Palisades Elementary ans can bring a shoebox filled Girl Scout Junior Troop 12845 with toys, school supplies or will be collecting winter coats hygiene items to Palisades Lu- to donate to non-profit orga- theran from Nov. 16-23. For nizations from Nov. 1- 20. more information about how Collection bins are located at to participate in Operation Palisades Elementary, the Christmas Child, visit samari- Palisades Recreation Center tanspurse.org.

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t was a bittersweet sendoff for more than 630 Pali- sadesI High School seniors at the Stadium-by-the-Sea day,” Smith said, adding that on Monday, marking the her mother passed away two school’s 60th commence years ago and is walking itaLy PaciFic PaLisades ment. with Breaa in spirit. Rich Schmitt/Staff- Photographer Principal Speaker Kevin Her gee reminded Dr.attendees Pam thatMa- nandez said during the cer the high school is known emony that he told his first - for its diverse student body grade teacher at Pico Can - Brett O’Brien, Karen Murphy O’Brien, Christopher O’Brien, Nicholas O’Brienfrom and all Palisadians over Los ChristineAngeles. and Gary Bishop yon Elementary School that celebrate at the Teleflora Plaza. Several students welcomed he wanted to build jets and - ARTICLE REPRINTS the audience in some of the rockets, but admitted that many languages spoken on his inspiration “got sucked Palisadians Join Murphycampus, including O’Brien Arabic, into a black hole” when he Farsi, Serbian,- creating Japanese, a special signature drink for the evening, the Macua. Passed appetizers started hanging out with the Hebrew, Portuguese, Ko included lobster rolls from Shutters on wrong crowds. Nestled in the heart of Tuscany is “La remodeled Mediterranean 4 bed/4.75 bath Hills’ General Manager Offer Nissen To Celebrate 25threan, AnniversaryMandarin,the Beach,Spanish, house smoked potted salmon “My anger went down baum and Director of Marketing, Rob - Swedish and German.and summer Ma wild berry gazpacho from when I came to Pali,” Her Roche, and Tender Greens founder, early 200 friends, clients and media gee welcomed theThe parents Peninsula of Beverly Hills, sliders from nandez said. “There were Erik Oberholtzer, along with media- joined longtimeand Palisadians Brett O’Brien Karen on the Class of 2014. The Counter,- Citrus Olive Oil cakes from many times this graduation - N friends from the Los Angeles Times, Murphy O’Brien TravelAge Tender Greens and assorted cheesecakes Los Angeles Magazine, KTLA“You Mornhave trusted us day seemed like a fantasy. Thursday, June 12 in celebration of their from The Cheesecake Factory. - ing News, Huffingtonwith Post, your children and to My friends and family nev- company’s 25th anniversary. Murphy Live music was provided by deBois - West, the Dr. Phil showgether and we many have more. guided- them er gave up on me when I • great keepsakes O’Brien Public Relations, specializing In addition toto their where sons, Nicholasthey are - Entertainment,today,- custom lighting was pro was ready to give up.” His in travel, lifestyle and real estate, was MuragLiNa” an exclusive villa estate with spectacular ocean and canyon views in vided by DJZ Productions, and floral ar (15) and Christopherready (12), to embark Mark Lor on the next advice? Never give up and founded by the entrepreneurial couple in rangement and design were from Lace anger and Elizabethphase Daly of fromtheir Chrys educations, May of 1989 and is now the third largest and Stems. 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HANNAH MEGERY, 15 GAVIN ALEXANDER, 8 One of my favorite holiday For the winter break I am going to St. Lucia and Antigua. This will be my traditions would definitely be ninth year in St. Lucia. I go with my mom and dad and my cousins from Con- going to the Grove and Third necticut and my dad’s parents. My favorite thing to do in St. Lucia is swim Street Promenade throughout in the ocean. I celebrate Hanukkah. This year I want a self-balancing two- the month of December. Each wheel scooter. The best present I have ever received was a Texas Longhorns complex dresses up its buildings football helmet. The best gift I have given was a giant coffee cup I painted and trees extravagantly with for my dad. colorful lights, and both put up massive Christmas trees. The decor definitely sets the mood JULIETE SEO, 15 time with family and catch up with for the holidays. Every winter Pumpkin spice lattes, what everyone’s been doing! How- my friends and I tend to go to crisp cool air, and warm fuzzy socks. ever, Thanksgiving doesn’t even Third Street even more for the These are some of my favorite things compare with my all time favorite ice rink, movie theater and gift shopping. Many of the stores play about the fall and winter season! Be- holiday... CHRISTMAS! It seems jazz music to represent the holidays, which I absolutely love. sides being the first day of a brand to be a magical time of year, put- Although these particular areas during this time of year are prone new month, November first has ting everyone in a good mood. From to being commercialized, I can’t help but enjoy the warm and much more significance than -day spending time with family, three vibrant atmospheres they bring! light savings and getting an extra weeks off for winter break, and get- hour of sleep. It means that the hol- ting a Christmas tree, how could you iday season is quickly approaching, not fall in love with this holiday? Send Your Letters to Santa to the Post and with it all of my favorite winter What I love most about Christmas holidays! Of course Thanksgiving is though are the annual traditions that Got a wish list for Santa? Send your letter to Santa the first one, and one of my personal favorites. Ev- come with it. From listening to Christmas songs to to the Post and we will make sure it is forwarded to the ery year, my family and I get together at our house the anticipation of exchanging and opening heart- North Pole. You may even see your letter printed in the to cook delicious turkey, savory cranberry sauce, felt presents on Christmas morning, I am overjoyed Post. Email letters to: [email protected] or mail them to creamy mashed potatoes, and all of our other fa- to revisit these traditions every year, reminiscing Santa Claus, Palisadian-Post, 881 Alma Real Drive #213, vorite traditional foods. We also go around and say about the past years, and excited to create new ones Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. what we’re thankful for. It’s so much fun to spend that will last a lifetime.

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The holidays are a per- Materials Needed Step 1: fect time to give the kids some A stick Cut several pieces of ribbon to equal length. They art supplies and let them get Ribbon don’t have to be exact; it will just make it easier to manage. crafty. Creating an ornament Scissors is simple and it can be a staple Twine on the Christmas tree for years Hot glue gun to come. This ornament ties to- Step 2: gether a little bit of nature and Begin tying the strips of ribbon in whichever pattern creativity, to produce an easy yet you choose. Double knotting might be a good idea to make unique addition to your tree. sure it all stays put.

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By MELINDA MYERS the help of LED pillar lights. Or add a ery and houseplants for some instant Special to the Palisadian-Post string of LEDs to your garland. Look for color. Stick your greenery and flow- something unusual like pinecone string ers in dampened floral foam to create a Liven up your holiday décor with lights (gardeners.com) to add sparkle and long-lasting holiday centerpiece. Or place lights, a bit of glitz and some colorful charm to your display. cut flowers in floral picks and set them in blossoms this season. If you have artificial greens that could dish gardens and houseplants to brighten Start by gathering greenery from use a facelift, add fresh berries, cones and things up. Then swap out the flowers as your landscape. Use needled evergreens seedpods for a more natural look. Increase they fade. like pines and firs, broadleaf evergreens the glitz with the help of silver and gold And consider making a few extra like boxwood, holly and evergreen mag- metallic paint or glitter. Paint milkweed, planters or centerpieces to give as holiday nolia as well as junipers and arborvitaes lotus and other pods and then tuck them and hostess gifts this year. to create wreaths, swags, centerpieces into the greens. Painting allium seedheads Now is the time to put on your gar- and garland. And don’t forget to include white will add the appearance of flowery dening shoes, grab the pruners and get cones, holly berries, crabapples and the snowflakes in your indoor arrangements started decorating for the holiday season bluish-colored fruit of junipers. and outdoor container gardens. ahead. Be selective as you prune your trees And don’t forget the fresh flowers and Gardening expert, TV/radio host, and shrubs when collecting these ma- flowering plants. Poinsettias are a long- author & columnist Melinda Myers has terials. Use sharp bypass pruners that time favorite, but you may want to change a master’s degree in horticulture and have two sharp blades and will make a things up with Amaryllis, spring flower- has written over 20 gardening books, in- clean cut that closes more quickly. Make ing bulbs and lily of the valley. Look cluding Can’t Miss Small Space Garden- your cuts above a healthy bud, where the for unusual varieties or combinations to ing and the Midwest Gardener’s Hand- branches join another branch, or back to aging your woodwork and furnishings. increase your enjoyment. Combine large book. She hosts The Great Courses “How the main trunk. Take only a few branch- Check your greenery for freshness flowered amaryllis with small flowering to Grow Anything” DVD series and the es from each tree or shrub to maintain the every few days. The needles, leaves and bulbs like star of Bethlehem. Or go for nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden plant’s beauty. stems should bend, but not break. Replace a unique size shape or flower color like Momentsegments. Myers is also a colum- Place freshly cut greens in a cool lo- dried greens with fresh materials. that of the Honeybee Amaryllis with its nist and contributing editor for Birds & cation away from heaters, fireplaces and Then brighten up the display with beautiful yellow flowers that are sure to Blooms magazine. Her web site, www.me- open flames. Set them on colorful fabric some cool burning LED lights. Cre- brighten your days. lindamyers.com, offers gardening videos, or paper to catch the sap and avoid dam- ate a mantle display or centerpiece with Add a few flowers to your green- podcasts and monthly tips. November 19, 2015 Palisadian-Post 90272 Magazine Page 39

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By ALEXANDRIA BORDAS ing away,” Lavenson added. Department Major Crimes Bu- and if you see something sus- late at night and if they are go- Reporter When it comes to house- reau gives residents additional picious, say something and in- ing shopping with their friends hold safety, keeping your tips to “protect your elf on the form law enforcement,” Maher always use a buddy system. With the holiday season in lights on a timer is important shelf.” said. With chronic homelessness full swing, officers from the as well as leaving a few in- “There are low radio de- Drunk driving is also ram- being coined as a state of emer- Crime Prevention unit of the house lights on if you go away vices you can pant during the gency, LAPD said instead of Los Angeles Police Depart- for an extended period of time. purchase to keep holidays and giving directly to a homeless ment issue warnings to shop- Lavenson suggested put- on in your home LAPD urges par- person donate to a charity in- pers and vacationers about ting a hold on your newspaper if you are going tygoers to take stead or donate your time. how to enjoy the season with- and mail delivery so it doesn’t out of town to uber. “If you want to give back out any incidents. back up in your driveway, give the appear- According then give back in the right LAPD Officer Jimmy which is a red flag for burglars. ance that you are to LAPD, law ways,” he said. Lavenson said when you go “Make sure you tell your home,” Maher enforcement Lavenson reminds com- shopping and have to make neighbors if you are going out told the Post. authorities are munity members if people multiple stops, put all your of town for the holidays so Maher not- out in full force come to your door, especially items in the trunk and possi- they can keep an eye on your ed that packages during the holi- at night, do not open the door bly cover bags with a towel or house,” Lavenson told the left on doorsteps are especially days so be careful and watch but let them know someone is blanket. Post. vulnerable. out for drunk drivers in your home. “People will follow you Solicitors during the holi- “Indicate to your mail neighborhood. For more tips, visit www. to your car and then smash day season can be particularly service providers not to drop Lavenson also said do not lapdonline.org/crime_preven- your windows and basically pushy but LAPD said do not, packages off on your doorstep let your kids wander around tion. go shopping in your backseat,” under any circumstances, give Lavenson told the Post. them anything or give them He said that if you are your information. shopping alone go during the “Do not put your bags th day and not at night, when it down when talking to some- is more dangerous, especially one on a sidewalk because you THREADS on 17 since it gets dark before 5 p.m. will turn around and they will “If you do go shopping at be gone,” Lavenson advised. Designer Consignment Store night then ask a security guard “Basically don’t be distracted Offering the finest selection of new and gently used in the area to walk you to your shoppers.” car and have them wait with Sergeant Michael Maher designer clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories. you till you are secure and driv- of the LA County Sheriff’s

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This FREE 0 , a AGENT B Organizer McInerney was said in an email to the“From Post. “They preparing the property for sale to negotiating and the escrow process, your team community event will include ore than 1,000 Palisadians resident, was taking it all in with his thrilled with the turnout and ex - are amazing in their commitmenthelped us get through it all with excellent advice and unparalleled expertise. You constantly MICHAEL EDLEN - Catherine & John Lawrence music, science, magic, interac- turned out for the third two-year-old daughter Stella, who t oedutitarg52 desserp- ehtlpu s to this community. Thegave entire us Park updates and were always available for questions. You are all professional, smart Paul CalBRE# 00902158 tive games, face painting, arts and annual EggstravaganzaFILTER: 1/1/13at Thru:was 12/31/13decked Totalout inSides: an 1-999Easter Prop. Bunny Types: SFHvolunteers Areas: Pacific from Palisades PaliHi and Board also lends a handand to steergood at what you do. Overall, we knew that we could entrust you with our home sale crafts, plus local activities, includ- Mthe Palisades Recreation Centerinformational anddress. may not “She’s be completely having accurate. so much Therefore, fun ColdwellRevere Banker Middle does not School guarantee who the datahelped accuracy. this Data successful maintained by event. the MLS’s It (especiallymay is truly not reflect a sinceall realUPCOMING estatewe lived activity out in the of market. state) and youEVENTS acted in our very best interest until the end.” - and is excited to see the Easter Bun- with the event preparations. She team effort.” ing summer schools and camps. on Saturday, according to event“We or want to express our appreciation for the fine work done by you and your team regard- ganizer Susan McInerney. ny,” Poon said. ceR sedasilaPThe effort eht paiddetiderc off. osla Millie Join us for some family fun. ing the sale of our home. We have moved numerous times, and this is the best experience [email protected] Henry Edwards Center for providing the space and- Elaine Slow & Bob, a six-year-old Bauer at Palisades April 29: Dem Club Kids and their parents enjoyedwe have had by far. Each member, who gradu- of your team is an expert in their area and everyone was In This Issue! the eggs-citing festivities, includ- ated from Palisades High in 1997, thanked director Erich Haas and Elementary who was waiting pa -310.230.7373 extremely responsive, pleasant and most helpful. The advice we received was very valuable Izzy Hosts State Senate ing bounce houses, face painting,throughout a came withthe sale. his daughter The entire Nylah, process 3. exceededhis staff for our all expectations!” their assistance. tiently with little sister in line Spring Home & Garden petting zoo, arts and crafts and, of “She’s having a lot of fun seeing “We could not do this with- for the petting zoo, said, “This is Candidates Forum Special Section course, an Easter egg hunt. The Eas- the animals in the petting zoo and out the support and leadership of so fun!” On Tuesday, April 29, at 7 You don’t need to have a p.m., the - green thumb to enjoy the Spring Contact Michael today to experience the difference. cratic Club will host a State Sen- Home & Garden supplement in ate Candidates Forum at Pierson Crystal Ballthe Coldwell Banker Predicts Logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International® Fire and the Coldwell in Banker PreviewsPaseo International Logo, are registeredMiramar service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. If your Property is currently listed for sale this is not intended as a solicitation of that listing. this issue of the Palisadian-Post. Playhouse/Theatre Palisades at Inside this special section, you’ll By DICK BRODIE ting on the top of the stand. 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. The - Special to the Palisadian-Post To get the ball out of the way candidates for SD 26’s seat in isades Spring Garden Tour, tips of the two workmen installing the the State Senate are SM-Malibu on creating a successful food gar- have a one-room cottage and new windows, I had placed the Board of Education, educator and den, a closer look at the gardens music studio on Paseo Mi - - attorney Ben Allen; former Calif. of the Getty Villa, a glimpse of the ramar on the west end of the hind the back edge of the curtain. State Assemblymember (AD 53) Marquez School garden, an intro- IPalisades that I inherited from Unbeknownst to me, in the course Besty Butler; activist and attor- duction to aeroponic gardening, my parents in 1981 (our family of the job, one of the workmen ney Sandra Fluke; and State Sur - moved to the Palisades in 1952 chose to use the electric outlet geon, CA Army National Guard much, much more. when I was 9). On Wednesday, behind the curtain for his power and educator Vito Imbasciani. tools, an outlet that just happened With Q&A. Snacks served. Ad- Here is what happened. to be blocked by the ball. mission free, donations welcome. I was having new ultra-clear To gain access to the out- For more info, palisadesdemclub. picture window glass installed to let, he moved the ball, as chance org, [email protected], replace the tinted glass picture would have it, in front of the cur - (310) 230-2084. windows that my parents had put tain where the sun’s rays could hit in when they built the cottage in it. And that was to make all the May 1: Republican 1970 that I felt diminished the difference. Palisadian-Post - At 4 o’clock the workmen oor. Alternative Vision for ones canyon to the west. left, and I spent a half hour in par- Photo: Dick Brodie Healthcare At the foot of my 9-foot adise admiring the enhanced view Bechstein concert grand piano through the new glass, then left to through a huge magnifying glass - A panel of local, prominent, near the sliding-glass door, I had walk the dogs on the beach. and torched the 11-foot by 25- partment, alerted by a neighbor, well-versed and respected physi- a book stand. One hour later I returned to the damage was not worse. cians will discuss the Republican - Ironically, one could say, in - Alternative Vision to Obamacare. with my priceless collection of way. Apparently, while I was st daeo fp gnitciderf ta,e hti sp ra- They will offer their own opinions music books, with a huge, 8-inch gone, the afternoon sun hit just in the process charred one whole ticular crystal ball caused some- about Obamacare and what they crystal ball that I had bought at a the right angle. The rays focused side of my beloved Bechstein thing fateful – and horrible – to feel needs to change. The panel rock shop in Quarzite, Ariz., sit- through the crystal ball, as though grand piano. happen. will include Dr. Dan Lieber, Dr. Joel Strom and Dr. Bernard Wein- traub. Dr. Peter Galier will act as moderator for the event, which 881 Alma Real Dr., #213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Rabbi: Anti-Semitic Incidents Appear Isolated will take place Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Palisades Luther- By MATT THACKER ed. There have been other incidents Rabbi Amy Bernstein of Ke- on trust and openness. an Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd. A Special to the Palisadian-Post in recent years, including a swasti - hillat Israel said they have not per- “I think there are tensions Q&A will follow the panel discus- ka which was spray painted on the ceived any increase in anti-Semit- around Israel more than Judaism,” sion. For more info and to RSVP, ocal Jewish leaders have not City National Bank at Swarthmore ic incidents. The issues that have she said. email palisadesrepublicans@ noticed an increase in an- and Sunset. occurred appear isolated and may Rabbi Steven Reuben agreed gmail.com or call (310) 454-4345. - One area of growing concern not have directly targeted Jews, she he has not seen an increase in an - Ld esedaspsi f eaw et cere itn nedicnts is Murphy Ranch. Neighbors say said. For example, the vehicle van - ti-Semitic incidents, although he ‘Walk With Love’ Palisadian-Post which have raised alarm. the compound has become a popu- dalism included derogatory terms believes some people hide their an- Phone: 310.454.1321 • Fax: 310.454.1078 • E-mail: [email protected] An Anti-Defamation League lar attraction for neo-Nazis due to for various groups. ti-Jewish feelings behind anti-Israel Seeking Volunteers Serving the Community Since 1928 report released this month shows online articles claiming it served “The Palisades feels an in- like rhetoric. anti-Semitic incidents nationwide as a home to Nazi sympathizers in credibly respectful place. We have Outside of the community, Ber- The Dr. Susan Love Re - decreased 19 percent last year, the 1930s. Riviera resident Steve really good relationships as rabbis nstein said there is too much vitriol search Foundation’s Walk With while California saw an even great- Bardack said there had been a dra- here with other clergy in the area,” between not just religious groups Love 2014 er decrease. However, the report citam rcnie sae “ tni avn ,sreggalads she said. “I actually feel like this is but also between Republicans and innovative breast cancer research also highlighted a growing trend and neo-Nazis” during the last two one of the really amazing examples Democrats. She believes everyone programs will take place in Pa - of epithets and vandalism against years. of what it means to still live with Jews in Los Angeles and surround- The Upper Riviera Home- a sense of neighborhood and com - on issues like feeding the poor and Palisadian-Post is a presenting ing counties. owners Association has been munity.” taking care of children. sponsor of the annual 5K Walk/ November’s vehicle vandalism working with law enforcement to Bernstein said they have in- “There’s so much polarization Run, which is seeking volunteers. increase patrols near the Rustic creased their programming in hti evah eb ot sevol dluow I taht incident listed in the report. A vehi- Canyon hiking destination. Resi - the last couple of years and have one model of how we can respect - out about volunteer opportuni- www.PaliPost.com cle belonging to one Jewish victim dents have reported property dam- more interfaith events than ever. fully attach ourselves to values that ties, visit: actwithlove.org/walk saw psr apin yat s whtiw de sakitsaage and even assaults caused by She believes they have built rela- are bigger than our own opinions,” or contact (310) 828-0060 or and racial epithets, the report not- the groups. tionships with other faiths based she said. [email protected]. 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Phone: 310.454.1321 Fax: 310.454.1078 E-mail: [email protected] www.PaliPost.com/subscribe November 19, 2015 Palisadian-Post 90272 Magazine Page 45 ElEl NiñoNiño isis Coming!Coming! Come Worship with us during Let us clean your rain gutters and downspouts Rev. Eric Schaefer, Pastor Rev. 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A couple years ago, Sue palipost.com Try to get a photo holiday spirit of helping oth- Kamins, a retired elementary before you eat the whole thing! ers by doing your part to clean school teacher in Pacific Pali- up the mess. sades—and gingerbread house Step 8 expert—stopped by the Pal- Make sure to keep in the isadian-Post to teach us how to make our own gingerbread houses. Readers contacted us to reprint the recipe. So here it is!

Materials Needed: Square piece of foam board or thick cardboard (for the base) Tinfoil 1 lb. box of powdered sug- Sue Kamins shows off her famous gingerbread house. ar Photo: Frances Sharpe 3 egg whites ¾ teaspoon of Crème of sugar glue to build your gin- This is the really fun part! Tartar (not tartar sauce!) gerbread house. Warning: Be Using the frosting, decorate ½ cup of granulated sugar sure they wear rubber gloves your house with all of your Graham crackers and be very careful because favorite candies. You might Pretzel sticks the sugar will be hot! want to make a path leading Candies for decorating up to the house, built some (candy canes, mini marshmal- Step 3 candy trees or even a whole lows and gumdrops work great) With the help of an adult, candy garden! use an electric mixer to com- It is up to you to make Step 1 bine the powdered sugar, egg your gingerbread house look Cover your foam board or whites and crème of tartar to- exactly the way you want it. cardboard square with tin foil. gether in a large bowl. Mix for This will create the base for three to four minutes, or until Step 6 your gingerbread house. the icing is as thick as tooth- Once you have decorated paste. your house with all of your fa- Step 2 vorite treats, let it sit for two Ask an adult to help you Step 4 hours until the icing has dried with this step. Heat the gran- Spread a thin layer of like cement. ulated sugar in a saucepan on frosting on the bottom of your low heat. Once it has melted, gingerbread house to stick in Step 7 it will look like clear glue. Ask to the base you made earlier. Take a photo of you with an adult to dip the edges of your gingerbread house to send your graham crackers into the Step 5 to the Palisadian-Post at info@

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