Month: December 2015

A Christmas cake that’s hard to slice – but dazzling to see and good to eat!

Once again Beth Ann Goldberg, who owns Studio Cake in Menlo Park, has outdone herself in creating a totally edible masterpiece of a cake, this

by Linda Hubbard
on December 26, 2015

It’s freezing in Menlo Park!

Well, at least it was this morning, with frozen puddles to attest to chilly temperatures. The forecast is for temperatures to dip to 32 degrees

by Linda Hubbard
on December 26, 2015

It’s a wrap – and Santa is exhausted

The sun is shining this Christmas Day, and Santa Claus has feed the reindeer and stored his sled until next year. On to the New

by Linda Hubbard
on December 25, 2015

Spotted: Pretty Christmas clouds

We had occasion to be out and about before sunrise this morning, and spotted this pretty and colorful clouds. It was nice way to greet

by Linda Hubbard
on December 25, 2015

Waiting for Santa (patiently) on Christmas Eve

We're guessing these kids' parents won't let their "waiting for Santa vigil" last all night. What we know is the "longest day in the year"

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2015

Luminaries will again line streets of Hillview Manor on Christmas Eve

We checked in earlier this month with Jim Schott, who along with Debbie Hall and John Dumulac, organizes the display of luminaries on Hillview Dr.,

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2015

Showers and wind mixed with patches of blue is the Christmas Eve weather menu

Lots of raindrops on Menlo Park roofs overnight yielded to patches of blue by mid-morning, making it look like Santa will have an easy journey.  InMenlo

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2015

Chocolate Teddy Bear milk is perfect holiday treat

Here's a tradition we've had since my kids were little, chocolate treats filled with milk. This year I put an unBEARably adorable spin to it —

by Alexis Murphy
on December 23, 2015

Spotted: Rushing water in San Francisquito Creek

It's been awhile since we've seen rushing water in San Francisquito Creek but the recent series of rain storms has gotten it flowing quite nicely.

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2015

Retired M-A counselor, Alice Kleeman, honored at Rotary Club’s holiday luncheon

Alice Kleeman was honored at the Rotary Club of Menlo Park’s Holiday Luncheon held at the Quadrus Conference Center. Alice retired this year after 20 years

by Contributed Content
on December 22, 2015