Cooking on a BBQ pit can be tough, particularly if you are used to an oven. The key to grilling the perfect piece of meat is to set up two zones and use indirect heat. Meats like steak or ground beef for burgers cook quickly and need to be directly on the fire. While meats…
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There may be no better time to attend a music festival than in the summer. There is just something magical about the entire process. If you are looking for an amazing concert festival in July, the Soul Music Festival at Griffith Park is the event to attend. The weekend long festivities will feature live music,…
Summer is always awesome, but if you don’t have plans lined up, sitting in your house on a hot day can be the worst. If you are looking to stay active and have a great summer, now is the time to start planning out your activities and events. The Getty Center Museum, The Japanese Gardens…
Redecorating can be a long process, but if you are not looking to do a total overhaul, here are a few quick tips for upgrading your apartment’s décor this summer. www.pinterest.com Store firewood artfully: even if you don’t have a fireplace (which most apartments do not) you can store firewood and use it as…
Did you know this weekend is National Hamburger Day? Its perfect timing because Monday is Memorial Day and most people will be grilling burgers for the holiday. However, if you are looking to celebrate National Hamburger day beforehand (it falls on Saturday, May 28th), here is a quick look at three of the tastiest burgers…
Getting your carpet clean at the end of a lease can be tough business, particularly if you are trying to get your security despot back. Here are three simple tips for getting your carpet clean this spring. Photo credit: pinterest.com Baking soda and vinegar: if you have an especially deep stain and do not…
Volunteering in Sherman Oaks is a great way to get work experience if you are young and an even better way to give back to the community if you are older. The Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking volunteers for the various community events they host and oversee throughout the year. Summer is…
Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 8 and if you are lucky enough to have a mother or grandmother in your life, here are a few simple ways to make the holiday special. Photo credit: Pinterest.com Cook together: get up early and help mom make breakfast, or if you are confident enough, cook the…
Cinco de Mayo is a huge holiday in the Southern California area, even for those people who are not of Mexican descendent. The holiday, just like St. Patrick’s Day, has turned into a popular American event. One of the easiest ways to celebrate is by visiting a Mexican bar or restaurant and getting an authentic…
The Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a chili cook-off and stroke awareness event at the end of April. The cook-off is free and open to the public and will feature free chili tastings to anyone that attends. The event is free, and will features face painters, balloon artist, music and other activities…
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