International Picnic Day - June 18th! Dust off the baskets, fold up the blankets, and grab a bottle of wine to go: June 18th is International Picnic Day! Picnic, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary, is an outing or occasion that involves taking a packed meal to eat outdoors. It is believed that originally a picnic was similar to a potluck, where each person present would bring a specific dish. The exact moment when picnic went from meaning everyone bring food, to everyone eat outdoors is unknown. Picnics date back to Medieval hunting feasts and informal outdoor banquets of the social and wealthy. A picnic is not so much about the food that is consumed but the spirit and celebration of dining outdoors that makes it special.
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Join us for a YUMMY BBQ Event! |
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Date: Saturday, 6/27/09 Time of event: 11am - 2pm Location: in front of Yummy Store
6020 S. Seabluff Drive Playa Vista, CA 9094
We will have delicious BBQ for you to sample during the event. Come shop at the Farmer's Market and stop by for some Gayle's BBQ Sauce!
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Happy Father's Day June 21st!
Congratulations to our Father of the Year winner, Ken Caouette!
Why my dad is the best... By Danielle Caouette "In the beginning, my father had to learn parenting... my parents were separated, and I was living with my dad. I thought I had it easy, but he learned quickly, and I soon followed. He needed to know where I was, who I was with, and what was going on, at all times. Whenever I thought I was smarter than he was, I quickly learned another lesson; I couldn't outsmart him! My friends came to him for advice and he always cared about what I was doing, all of the time... sometimes it may have frustrated me back then.... My friends were allowed to be out late, why wasn't I?!?! I wanted to dress a certain way, hang out with who I wanted, and do what I wanted...I'm sure when I become a parent I will realize even more, what he must have been going through when I was late getting home... When I was late, I would see the light still on in the living room... that meant he was up... Waiting for me... And probably upset. His bark was always worse than his bite... and I understand why he watched over me so close... I am a better person because of it. He taught me everything I know about survival, making something out of nothing, and a never-ending desire for the best. He always rises up out of the ashes and he has a great sense of humor! Even when times are tough, he is always there for me. He is able to make things happen when nobody else can...That's my dad! He deserves to win the Gayle's Father of the Year contest!" |