Holidays 2017

M-A Leo Club initiates Virtual Giving Tree for homeless veterans in Menlo Park

Throughout the month of December, the Leo District 4-C4 created and executed the first Virtual Giving Tree for veterans. The Leos provided gifts to approximately

Spotted: Studio Cake with a snow flake theme

We're lucky enough to attend a Christmas dinner hosted by long time friends that each year has a different theme. This year is was snowflakes,

Merry Christmas and goodwill to all people!

Squirrel is likely culprit in Christmas Eve fire on San Mateo Drive in Menlo Park

Shortly after 6:00 am this morning, Menlo Fire responded to smoke coming from the roof of a home on San Mateo Drive in Menlo Park

Merry Christmas cheese tree to wow your guests

Cheese platters are a crowd pleaser. Cheese platters are easy. Cheese platters are delicious. Cheese platters should never be boring! I keep lots of cheese on hand during

Rishan Patel gets involved with Alley Oop Kids by raising money for Ecumenical Hunger Program

Over the years, we'e covered the activities of Menlo Park teen Shay Patel and his Alley Oop Kids organization. Now his 11-year-old brother, Rishan, is getting involved.

Cranberry-Orange Pistachio Biscotti that I have been making for years

Traditional biscotti, also known also at “Cantucci or Cantucci di Prato,” are Italian almond biscuits, or cookies. The English translation means “twice-baked.” The name is

Encinal Students have the “write stuff” when it comes to thank you notes

This Fall students at Encinal Elementary School in Atherton added something extra to their weekly library time. They combined kind thoughts and skilled hands by

Five fun things to do with gumdrops – even on a busy December weekend

Gumdrops just make me happy. They are bright, colorful and festive any time of year.They are also one of the most versatile of all the goodies

Toy drive for Ravenswood students extended — 1 more day to help!

Despite the towering pile of toys taking over Dana Shields's living room, there's still a need for hundreds more to ensure that every child in