Irvin Kipper, owner of Kip’s Toyland, talked with NBC LA about his decades in the toy industry. Photo Credit: Kip’s Toyland/Facebook Read the rest here: Kip’s Toy Story
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, vandals crush the green thumbs of children, Chaz Bono proposes to his girlfriend, drug smugglers get busted and a man suffers severe burns after falling into his fire pit. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Read the original here: Extra, Extra: More Black Friday Chaos, Chaz Bono’s Marriage Proposal, George Michael Rushed to Hospital
In an effort to get back at her French boyfriend, a Temple City woman is suspected of calling authorities and suggesting the man and his companions – all of whom bear Arabic surnames – posed a threat to passengers aboard a flight leaving LAX. Go here to see the original: Temple City woman charged with fake terrorist threat at LAX
With families from the flats to the hills filled with turkey and all the trimmings, residents are not the only ones stuffed with food. Refrigerators across town are also packed—with leftovers. Here are a few ways to prepare what’s left of your Thanksgiving bird. The only limitation is your own creativity. 1. Turkey Sandwiches : On your favorite bread, layer turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Mayonnaise is optional. 2. Turkey Soup : Use some of the pan drippings to make a tasty stock. Add your turkey and your favorite seasonal vegetables and simmer. 3. Turkey Pot Pie : Use 3 cups of cubed turkey, 2 cups of frozen veggies (thawed), blanched pearl onions, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 package ready-made pie crust. Line a deep pie dish with one of the pie crusts. Combine all ingredients and fill pie pan. Place remaining pie crust on top and crimp along the edges. Cut holes in top to vent. Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown. 4. Tarragon Turkey Salad : Cube leftover turkey and combine with a little mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Add finely minced fresh tarragon and a handful of red grapes, cut in half. Serve on wheat bread. 5. Turkey Quiche : Use a ready-made pie crust. Bake at 400°F until just lightly browned (5-10 minutes). Blend together five medium eggs, 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese, 1 cup cubed turkey, dash of cayenne pepper and add to the crust. Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes or until a tester inserted at the middle comes out clean. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . The rest is here: Turn Your Thanksgiving Leftovers into a New Dish
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa spoke at a press conference this afternoon to announce that a deadline has been set for the Occupy LA encampment to clear off the lawn of City Hall. After lauding the movement and its origins, Villaraigosa stressed that the city has been tolerant of the encampment, however the belief has been since the occupation began on October 1, that a long term encampment is not sustainable. more › See the original post: Get Off the Lawn: Mayor Announces Occupy LA Must Clear Out By Monday UPDATED
Some people will sleep on a sidewalk for the best Black Friday deals. Others have already started working out their mouse-clicking finger for Cyber Monday. But if neither scenario appeals to you, there is an alternative—Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday, conceived by American Express to help spotlight the efforts of local small businesses, comes at the beginning of the big holiday shopping sprint—this Saturday—and encourages shoppers not to bypass Main Street for the mega-mall. Patch recently profiled Tom’s Toys and A.sweeT. in an effort to highlight independent shops that call Beverly Hills home. Are there any other small businesses in town that you think locals should check out? Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . Read the original post: Support Your Favorite Small Business With a Patch Shout-Out
Orange County and Beverly Hills have “The Real Housewives.” The San Francisco Giants had “The Franchise” on Showtime last summer. Read more here: Oakland Gets A Reality TV Close Up: “Weed Wars”