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List of Some of the Best Pumpkin Pies in California

List of Some of the Best Pumpkin Pies in California

List of Some of the Best Pumpkin Pies in California

Thanks giving is coming. It is a national holiday celebrated in Canada, the United States, some of the Caribbean islands, and Liberia. It is a day of giving thanks to all the blessings of harvest of the year or for simply being thankful for your life, for work, for your loved ones and anything you could be grateful of.

Since it’s almost thanksgiving, almost everyone is preparing for this holiday. Some decides to spend it at the comfort of their own home, some wants to spend it on a gorgeous tourist places and some goes to their relatives to spend it with the entire family. For those staying at home, especially those who will be having guests, the first thing that comes to your mind is what to cook and serve for that special day. Well, no matter what you cook, as long as it will be shared by everyone, it’s alright. But wait, you must never forget to serve the foods that are thanksgiving favorites- Turkey and Pumpkin Pie.

When you’re not into making your own pie, you strive to look for the best store where you can buy one. Why? Well, nobody wants to disappoint their guests so everything on the table should be the best tasting treat especially for the most favorite ones. To help you out in making this thanksgiving the most memorable thanksgiving, we have listed the best shops where you can get the best pumpkin pie. The list contains not just the ordinary pie with crust but there are ice cream pie and other variation as well, just in case you want something different.

  1. Magnolia Bakery

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This New York-born bakery offers a lot of delicious pastry for its customers to try. This bakery is known for its classic American baked goods and for the ambiance and the look of its store. Their pumpkin pies also have different variations. Last year they had Pumpkin Praline Pie topped with brown sugar pecan praline, and a traditional pumpkin pie made with pumpkin filling, spices and maple syrup.

 

  1. Mission Pie

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When it comes to Pies in San Francisco, Mission Pie might always be on top of the list. This store might have just started 10 years ago but rest assured that all pies here are of the best quality but comes in an affordable price. Their pies are seasonal and are made from ingredients that came directly from farms that are certified organic or ecologically and socially responsible. Their pumpkin pies are so tasty that you might not resist eating.

 

  1. Sweet Rose Creamery

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In Sweet Rose Creamery, you can assure that everything is at its best because they only use the best ingredients that they can find from organic milk and cream, organic eggs, fresh fruit and nuts from our favorite famers and more.  So for their pumpkin pie, it is no doubt to be healthy, fresh and delicious. But, the Pumpkin Pie is only a seasonal Ice Cream Pie. Yes, Ice Cream Pumpkin Pie. It’s made of Ginger cookie crust filled with spiced pumpkin ice cream, topped with whipped milk, salty pumpkin seeds & dusted with cinnamon sugar.

 

  1. Blackmarket Bakery

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If you want a pumpkin pie but in a smaller portions, you may try Blackmarket bakery’s pumpkin tart. But, it is not directly called a Pumpkin tart as it is named as Jack & Zero. This is made of Honey Pumpkin Custard Filling in our Vanilla Shell, topped with Torched Swiss Meringue Spikes. These tart is not just delicious but is also worth posting on Instagram.

 

  1. Morika’s Southern Delights Dessert Company

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Since this business started by selling Sweet Potato Pies at Thanksgiving, they can assure you that their Pumpkin Pie is also tasty. Though not the best seller, the Pumpkin Pie is something that will truly delight your taste buds. It has a similar flavor as their Sweet Potato Pie but not as rich but still amazing. If you want it to be more special, you can ask them to add Streusel Topping for $5.00.

 

  1. Bouchon Bakery

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The bakery opened its doors to customer last 2003 in Yountville, California. In the style of classic French boulangeries, the bakery features a wide selection of artisanal breads and classic desserts. This bakery gives a great importance to Thanks giving as they have its separate menu for the said holiday. So besides pumpkin pie, you can also buy other Thanksgiving treat.

 

  1. Halo Top

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Yes, the ice cream shop. If you want a pumpkin pie but without the crust or you want a cold dessert, Halo Top’s Pumpkin Pie is worth a try. Hey, it’s Halo Top, you won’t regret buying and it out.

You might have other ideas of other stores with delightful Pumpkin Pies or other Pumpkin Pie variations, go share it with us so others may try them as well. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

15 Neighborhood That Decorate Their Street During Christmas

15 Neighborhood That Decorate Their Street During Christmas

15 Neighborhood That Decorate Their Street During Christmas

Christmas might be one of the busiest holidays of all time. Why? Because his is when almost all of us are doing something, some are busy thinking of what to cook, some are starting to buy their gifts, some are decorating their Christmas trees and some are decorating their homes. Well, aside from being the busiest time, it might also be one of the most colorful and musical night of the year.

It is really rare to see a dull and dark place during this season. When we go out of our houses at night, we can see all types and color of Christmas lights that is available. Some make it more special by adding characters outside their doorstep, a lighting snowman, candy cane, Santa Clause and all things that may represent the holidays. This lights are accompanied by music, it may be from the lights itself or from some of the housed in the neighborhood that enjoys listening to the warmth that every Christmas song can give its listeners.

Did you know that there are neighborhood streets in California that decorate their streets? Well, this are not your typical light display but over the top decorations that will certainly mesmerize and amaze you. If you haven’t been able to see one, we have made a list of some streets that are lightened up during the holiday season that is waiting for you to visit them.


1. El Segunda Candy Cane Lane

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The tradition begins since 1949 where in 26 homes are decorated during this holiday season. Well, that will surely be a colorful street. Houses are decorated and light up with trains, reindeer, horses and anything that will give it a more Christmas feel. Add to that are the music that is playing.

2. Christmas Tree Lane, Long Beach

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During the mid-December, Daisy Avenues lightens 23 decorated Christmas trees. This event started during 1953 and has become an annual practice of the place. There will be parade as well where anyone can join as long as you’ll add color to the parade. During weekends, there is also a Musical entertainment that will surely make feel that Christmas is really nearby.

3. Venice Canals, Marina del Rey

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During the holiday, it is not just the houses along the area are decorated but also the boats as the place held an annual Holiday Boat Parade. Here, you’ll see boats of different sizes lightened up and decorated with beautiful and colorful lights.

4. Hastings Ranch, Pasadena

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The tradition started on 1957 where each block in the neighborhood decorates their houses to a theme. Aside from the lights, carolers and musicians entertain guests as well.

5. Christmas Tree Lane, San Marino

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This street is a sister street of the Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena. These street is said to be more colorful as the houses are lightened up as well. Homeowners are really into decorating their homes all out during the holidays.

6. Sleepy Hollow, Torrance

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This remote place has been decorating the neighborhood as a tradition for 40 years now. Though it’s a bit far from the freeways, the trip will really be worth it as the old country feels adds to the beauty of the decorations.

7. Candy Cane Lane, Woodland Hills

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This is an eight square block full of lights and gorgeous Christmas figures. You may drive along the street but take note that it is on slow traffic. Well, you might be thankful that the traffic is slow because you’ll be able to enjoy these amazing sight.

8. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Dana Point

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There is a 50 foot Noble Fir surrounded by 35,000 lights that will welcome you as you approach the place. But that’s not all as here are hundred thousand lights around the place as well.

9. Cruise of Lights, Huntington Beach

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Boats, streets and houses shines at night at this area as this is a yearly competition on the area. Everyone wants to win the trophy so expect extravagant decors on the place.

10. Christmas Tree Lane, Altadena

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The tradition started since 1920 where in Altadena's famous Deodar cedar trees have been lit with festive strings of holiday lights. This is recognized as the oldest large-scale outdoor Christmas display in the world.

11. Balian House, Altadena

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This is a home to one of the famous ice cream manufacturer. During the holidays, this 3.5 acre estate is decorated with 10,000 lights and other holiday depictions. The place is amazing at night but is also beautiful during the day.

12. Canals of Naples, Long Beach

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When you cruise along the place, you’ll be able to see the beautifully decorated housed along the waterfronts. This will add to the romantic ambiance during your dinner with your loved one.

13. Block-long Light Tunnel, Reseda

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The tunnels connect the sidewalk on both sides of the street and outspread almost to the entire block. You must not be afraid to walk through the tunnels as this tunnels are not your normal dark and quiet place but a tunnel of amazing lights.

14. Los Angeles Harbor Boat Parade, San Pedro

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You will be able to view decorated boats along this harbor.

15. Old Towne Orange

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This is one of Southern California’s classic places. It is considered as an antique capitol but this place is also an eye catcher during Christmas. The place is surrounded by ribbons, wreaths, lights and a lot more decorations. You might even bump into Christmas carolers that are strolling around the streets.

8 Most Magical Places to Spend Christmas in California

8 Most Magical Places to Spend Christmas in California

8 Most Magical Places to Spend Christmas in California


Christmas is the best time for us to spend with our loved ones. Almost everyone is on break at school and on their jobs. This season also brings a calm and cold breeze that seems to be telling us to stay with our family to feel the warmth that each gives. This is the best time to catch up with them and talk about what happened to them the whole year. Some choose to spend this season at home while eating good meals together, opening gifts one by one, drinking wine or beer, playing games and having some chats over the fireplace or while having barbeque. But some chose to spend it out of their house, either by having some road trips to different places, staying in in a different city, going to parks or checking in on the top hotels around.


In choosing a place to spend Christmas at, we try our best to look for the best place that the whole family will enjoy. For long visits, we try our best to look for the most comfortable place to stay and with several activities that can be enjoyed. For those with shorter vacation, they prefer a place with something eye catching or picturesque that may mesmerize and will give additional Christmas vibe to everyone.


Well, since we all want our Christmas to be magical, we have listed some place where you and your loved ones can spend the holidays at.


1. The Mission Inn

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The Mission Inn is one of the most famous hotels in Southern California. Aside from that fact, the hotel has a yearly holiday treat to its guests and the people residing nearby. This was called The Festival of Lights. This is really one festive event as the whole place is filled with Christmas lights! There is no dull place on this hotel this season. You can also walk around the hotel and see more decorations. Aside from that there is a small ice skating rink and festive food on the place that you’ll surely like.

2. Newport Beach

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In Newport Beach, you will be able to experience one of the best holidays in the United States. Why? You might have never seen a floatilla like what the place has. Newport Boat Parade is really not your normal parade. Tons of people participate in this event by designing their yacht and join the four day parade. You may see all of the participants really do their best to make their boat stand out no matter how much it cost, the joy that it will bring is what matters most.

3. LA Zoo Lights

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This is one unique Christmas destination as your normal day zoo will turn into a field of lights! Since the place is really large enough, there are a lot of things to explore and discover. All walkways is lightened up and aside from the lights there’s music and water show as well. You’ll really be delighted with all the things you’ll see around.

4. Solvang

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Solvang is a historic little Danish Town. You’ll find it 3 hours along north of Los Angeles. It is a great place to stop by when you are driving along Highway 101. You might not just want to stop by, you might like to stay for some days when you see how wonderful the place is. Even though it’s not holiday, the place looks awesome and during the holidays, the place looks North Pole but without the snow.

5. Palm Springs

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Palm Springs has Robolights wherein 8.4 million of lights displayed on a 4 acres land in the town. Aside from lights, you might see some strange things that may interest you. This is what makes the display one of a kind since the attractions here are mainly strangely looking and made statues that are truly impressive.

6. Queen Mary

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Right next to Queen Mary you’ll find a winter wonderland called Chill. The place is really amazing as they have new themes each year, so even if you visit the place year after year, you’ll still be seeing something new on the place. But, they still have their yearly attraction, a giant horse, ice tubing and ice skating a North Pole village. The place is also lighted up will Christmas lights to enhance the Christmas feels of the place.

7. Anaheim

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Disneyland’s Christmas Fantasy Parade is always something to look at for every year. Well, even if the parade is not starting yet, the place is already festive. The decorations and Disneyland’s natural beauty is truly a magical sight. It’s like bringing you on your greatest childhood dream.

8. Pershing Square in Los Angeles

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If you do not want to go out of the city, no worries, you’ll still feel the winter magic as a vast ice skating rink is built right at the center of Los Angeles! Yes, around the towering buildings is a place where you can skate around on cold ice! This place is really amazing because even if snow is something that is not existing in Southern California, this rink will make you feel that it does! It is a good place for friends and family to hang out!


We hope that everyone will enjoy the holiday season whether out on an amazing destination or staying at the comfort of your own home with the family.

The Best Doughnut In Portland Is Now In Los Angeles!

The Best Doughnut In Portland Is Now In Los Angeles!

The Best Doughnut In Portland Is Now In Los Angeles!


Doughnuts might be one of the most favorite pastry of all time. Its fluffy bread plus the sweet sugar topped or glazed in it makes it one delicious treat. Doughnuts are deep fried cakes, yes, it’s a simpler and a smaller version of our regular cake. Its roots is still in earlier Middle Eastern Cuisine. It was said that the Dutch from New Netherlands introduced it to America as oliekoecken or oil cakes or fried cakes. Originally, doughnuts or donuts, re just dusted or rolled in sugar but nowadays we can see different toppings or fillings on our favorite donut shop.

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Donuts’ form was not specifically round with a hole in the middle. Since this pastry’s history goes back centuries ago, it was originally a fried pastry strips, then another form was the ball shaped donuts. As time passed by, holes were put on this pastry and it is the shape that almost all of us grew up seeing and eating. People nowadays became so creative as they were able to create donuts with different pastry form and eye catching toppings.

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There are a lot of several donut shops nowadays and add to that are the donuts sold on coffee shops and on our favorite bakery. We can say that now donuts are not just reachable but will also have several unique appearance and taste. The only thing that will matter now is who or which store will be able to fulfill our cravings and will give us satisfaction. But hey, there is a new established store in Los Angeles that you might want to take a look at.
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The Voodoo Doughnuts, you read it right the name is Voodoo Doughnuts. No need to worry, this is not related to Voodoo dolls but it is as uniquely created as the doll. This shop was owned by friends Kenneth “Cat Daddy” Pogson and Tres Shannon as they always wanted to build a business together. You may find Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Denver Colorado, Austin Texas, and now L.A. California. Isn’t Los Angeles a lucky city to be able to have a branch of this very unique doughnut shop on their grounds! The shocking truth is, neither any of them knows how to make a doughnut! But how did they manage to make it work? They went to Los Angeles and met up with several doughnut master and learned about it from them. Though every pastry chef has their secret ingredients or techniques, the charm of these two made them reveal it to them, from proper handling to flipping and several other tricks had been taught to Cat Daddy and Tres. After this, they went back to Portland to build their Voodoo Doughnut shop which eventually became one of the best doughnuts in the world!


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Their bread are of different types, they have Raised Yeast Doughnuts, Cake Doughnuts and Vegan Doughnuts. Their raised yeast doughnuts are so fluffy that you might not be able to resist eating eat. While their cake doughnuts are so dense and rich in flavor, just like your favorite cake but smaller. Vegans won’t miss out on this treat as well as its delight!

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What makes Voodoo Doughnut the best is not just due to its outstanding taste but also due to its eye-catching and out of this world design. It might be usual for us to see donuts in different forms and sizes and on each occasion or season, there are new designs and colorful toppings that are being created. Well, in Voodoo Doughnut it seems like everyday is a special occasion as their donuts are really exceptional. Have you ever tried a doughnut with cereals on top or with bacon strips?! If not, you’ll find it here and you must not worry if it might taste weird, well yeah, it might, but weirdly delicious! The shapes might excite you as well as they have a Voodoo doll and an ice cream looking doughnut. You might also be amazed with their Apple Fritter because the bread is with apple real apple chunks and cinnamon that is glazed. There are more shaped and designs that the store offers but take not that each store might have something different to offer or some might not be available in the store near you.
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So what are you waiting for, go and visit their newest store in Los Angeles. You might be able to try their specials or their tribute doughnuts!

A Restaurant in Long Beach That Will Give You A View Of the Pacific

A Restaurant in Long Beach That Will Give You A View Of the Pacific

A Restaurant in Long Beach That Will Give You A View Of the Pacific

When dining is, aside from good food, the restaurants location and view is very important. This might be one of the top requirement when it comes to romantic dinners. Why? Maybe because aside from the food and the ambiance, the view gives a more dramatic or sincere feeling. When the view is overlooking the beach at day time, it somehow gives us a feeling of relaxation and calmness. During the night, the beach view is like saying that we need to go outside, lay down on the sand, look at the stars and reminisce the most special moments or memories. Well, that’s just for the beach view, there are several other locations in which a restaurant may give a very scenic view. Nowadays there our restaurants that will make you feel cozy as its ambiance and view gives you the feeling that you are just on your garden or in your lawn while enjoying, while there are some that will bring us back in time. This restaurants have different target market that’s why they tend to look and give the best ambiance to their target customers. Aside from target markets, they also have target occasions, some prefer to be a daily hang out place or for romantic dinners.

In California, we will be able to find several restaurants with different views and ambiance. Since the state is naturally beautiful, it is not hard to find a good location for these restaurants and the view that they want to have. If you’re looking for a good place where you can have a romantic dinner, there may be a lot in California but if you want something that will also show the beauty California, the Sky Room is well recommended.

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Sky Room is located at the top of the historic Breakers Hotel and is considered the best restaurant in Long Beach, CA. The fact that it is considered the best simply means that you won’t have to worry about how good their food is besides the gorgeous view. The hotel was originally built since 1926. Since its opening, the Sky Room had continued to be the best restaurant that is loved not just by local guest but also by some known personalities such as Hollywood stars, Politician and other notable personalities of all time.

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When restaurateur Bernard Rosenson acquired Beakers in 1997, he immediately supervised the complete restoration of the place, including the Sky Room. The restaurant reopened on February 1978. And even when it was restored and some changes had been done, the number of its regular guests still continued to increase and even the list of celebrity customers lengthen. Aside from guest, occasions celebrated in the place also increased. According to Mr. Rosenson, there was no day that passed by that they do not have customers that are either celebrating their anniversaries, or their first date. This just proves how romantic the ambiance of the place is.

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Once you arrive, the first thing that will get your attention is its alluring red stairs. The classic red stairs will make you feel like you’re on the red carpet entrance of a special Hollywood event! Also, this will immediately make you expect for something more delightful inside. You won’t be disappointed once you enter because once you sit down it will give you a 360-degree view of the Pacific Ocean and the downtown Long Beach city skyline. The view is enhanced by the city lights at night making you feel that you are really on top of the world, away from all the stress and problems. This will make you enjoy more every single moment you are spending with the person you are with.

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A good view should be matched with delicious food. The Sky Room is proud to say that they can provide you the perfect meal on your special night. Their salad is something that will make you say that it will be one of the most wonderful dines of your life. Their plating makes is more remarkable as their meals are arranged in the most picturesque way. The restaurant is also aware that aside from romantic dates, they will also have guests that wants to have a great dinner with the entire family or group of friends who wants to catch up. So, you may also find your favorite snacks at the place as they also serve juicy burgers and tasty nachos. Their menu is filled with unique and flavorful creation that you will surely enjoy no matter what the occasion is. To make it more special, they also have live entertainment that will sweep your feet on the floor and make you dance to their music.

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Isn’t this one amazing place to create new and special memories at?! You may visit Sky Room at 40 S Locust Ave, Long Beach, CA. Go and make new memories to treasure with your loved ones.

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