Apr 23, 2016

Well, it’s sushi for me. O goodness, I love this place. It’s one of the tiny gazillion hole-in-the-wall eateries in the SFV. I’ve gone here since it opened in Reseda, even though I live 25 minutes away in the northeast part of the Valley. It’s a tiny two-person operation. But the flavor is big. I think it’s the rice. It’s the...

Feb 14, 2016

Twice a year the Orcutt Ranch allows the public to pick fruit from the orchards. In January, SFV Granny and Mom gleaned several bags of grapefruit. Early in July, a summer variety of oranges will be ripe for picking. This historic ranch (Rancho Sombra del Roble – Ranch in the Shade of the Oaks) was developed by an early oil tycoon and discoverer of La...

Feb 9, 2016

Yes, we actually get cash back and earn Loyalty points when we get our teeth cleaned! Dr. Miller’s staff is so friendly and gentle. Our family “enjoys” the dental care we receive. We’re also very glad we can get our Lyoness gift cards for the big Loyalty merchants like Home Depot and CVS right at Dr. Miller’s office in Burbank. No...

Feb 8, 2016

A bunch of us (like 50!) crowded into the newest Lyoness Loyalty merchant in SFV. Yummy Sunday lunch! SFV Granny loves BBQ. But what made me especially happy were the onion rings. Just the way I love them — battered, thick-cut. And the collared greens were sweet not bitter (a vegetable choice acquired from living in TX). Use your blue Cashback Card and...

Jan 2, 2016

Starting off the New Year in style with a visit to my favorite nail specialist. Christine Luong has been doing SFV Granny’s nails for several years. My job is very hard on my nails. Christine’s developed a technique for me that lasts for weeks. And they still look good regardless of all the stuff I deal with! Christine escaped with her family from...