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La Petite France Café and Bakery At La Petite France, we strive to bring you the best and freshest bread, croissants, sandwiches and more. For breakfast, stop-by for a cup of coffee, latte, cappuccino or espresso. Dip-in a pecan stick or biscotti. For lunch, try one of our sandwiches. Whatever the occasion may be, we also make cakes the way you want it. Call us for your special events and we will be more than happy to cater your party. Place your orders via phone: (626) 445-0392 fax: (626) 445-0235 email: info@pastrybakery.com Or, come visit us at: 411 E. Huntington Drive Suite 101-D, Arcadia, CA 91006
6070 N. Irwindale Ave., Suites A-D · Irwindale, CA 626.969.6100
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A l l of us feeding a family and going shopping every week know all about the economy without watching Sunday news shows. I am watching certain products every week that continue to go up in price, and as we have said before, you do have choices! Markets are still having “buy one get one” sales and huge sales on items as the expiration dates dictate. You have to be savvy though or you will have a pantry full of green beans that your family really doesn’t like so much or you end up with fattening and useless products. I am trying to consider what the family likes and needs and make slight choice changes while still being tasty and most importantly nutritious.
One weekend treat for many families is the backyard cookout. My husband loves steak, and I have a slight trick to please everyone this Saturday night. I have watched the price of sirloin steaks and found the week my local grocery marked it down. I like to find it by Wednesday of the week I am going to serve it or freeze it until you are ready. Cut two to three pounds of sirloin in 1 ½ inch cubes depending on the crowd you are feeding. Create a marinade as follows: Marinate the cubes of sirloin for several days and turn it a few times. The next step is to decide what vegetables will be added to these kabobs. You can customize and even let everyone make their own kabob which is fun for kids and adults! Cut your onion, green pepper,
mushrooms, red pep pers, tomatoes, or even artichokes into bite size pieces. I even like to run these in the microwave for a few minutes since the steak will not take long to cook. This meal of kabobs needs little else. I serve wild rice or a wedge salad if anything. This steak dinner is so economical compared to individual steaks for everyone. It is actually nice for the kids to have dinner in bite size pieces, but for a special dinner party try this recipe and use the same sirloin steak trick. Beef Burgundy Cut 3 pounds of sirloin into 1 inch cubes. Stir together a can of celery soup, a can of mushroom soup, ½ cup of Burgundy, and ½ package of onion soup mix. Pour this mixture over your meat and place in a covered Dutch oven. Cook at 300 degrees for 3 hours. Serve this over rice or buttered noodles and ad a simple salad. Make careful choices at the market but continue to be creative for your family and friends.
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American Fare Cameron’s Seafood With porthole shaped mirrors and wallmounted fish (sorry, no singing ones) giving this place the classic feel of a seaside fish camp, you’re sure to forget your an hour from the coast. Dine in or take home cuts from the seafood market. 1978 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 793-FISH Shrimp House Casual, comfortable, simple, and family operated for over 48 years. If you’re tired of the typical chain dining experience, give the little guy a try! Daily hand-breaded, huge Jumbo Shrimp, will haunt your taste buds for the rest of your days. Soon you will join generations of Shrimp House fanatics. It’s seafood you will crave. Shrimp, fish filets, steaks, chicken, salads, and food to go. 4488 E. Live Oak Ave, Arcadia (626) 445-6369, (626) 448-8742, www. originalshrimphouse.net
California Cuisine Picasso’s Café, Bakery & Catering Co. Try our upscale fast casual gourmet Restaurant and Bakery, conduct business in Picasso’s Private Dining Rooms, or explore other fresh food choices with our Corporate Catering division. Celebrating 20 Years of Business, and Awarded San Gabriel Valley’s Small Business of the Year 2008, we are focused on providing quality food products and events, consistent service, and competitive prices. Experience our ever-growing selection of menus, services, presentation styles, and creativity; at Picasso’s, Great Food is a true “work of art!” Catering Available 24/7 at www.picassoscafe.com or (626) 969-6100. 6070 N. Irwindale Ave., Suite A-D Irwindale, CA
Coffee, Sweets & Such La Petite France Bakery Not just cakes and desserts but a plethora of choices even not on the menu! Just ask for Chef Daniel and he will immediately come up with catering ideas from breakfast, lunch to a sumptuous cavalcade of home-cooked Mediterranean cuisine. 411 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, (626) 445-0392. Patticakes: The dessert Company Located in Altadena and featuring such heavenly and huge dessert delights as: Truffle dark chocolate flourless cake with dark chocolate truffle cream. finished with chocolate curls. Or if that’s not quite your cup of tea, try their old fashion :four layers of Devil’s Food chocolate cake with a white chocolate mousse center. Glazed with dark chocolate ganache. 1900 North Allen, Altadena (626) 794-1128
Greek
Corfu Restaurant Family owned Greek and International homestyle cuisine set in a casually comfortable décor. Dishes range from waffles to rack of lamb with everything prepared from scratch. 48 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, (626) 355-5993
Italian
Restaurant Lozano A menu peppered with Italian and Mexican dishes like a crispy goat cheese quesadilla with baby spinach accentuate Lozano’s elegant creativity. 44 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre, (626) 355-5945
Thai
Pad Thai You can’t go wrong with the namesake dish at this colorful place with pink booths, bright blue table cloths and red napkins. The garlic pepper mushroom entrée is a favorite among vegetarians. 3500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 568-9288 President Thai Spacious, elegantly attired where hospitality reigns and classic cuisine rules. Wide range of selections from apps to entrees and unique specials. 498 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 578-9814