Creative hands run in the family
Gilroy artist Marianne Eichenbaum grew up in Ansbach, a Bavarian town in Germany, where she watched the hands of her father create his own art—in cakes. As a young girl, she would spend hours watching his hands sift, stir and mold common kitchen ingredients—flour, butter, sugar—into delightful and delicious bakery treats.
Bed thief brings new meaning to ‘Let sleeping dogs lie’
You'll have to excuse me today. I am very grumpy. Really, really
Scrapbook April 2-6
HONORS: Gavilan employees of the month Gavilan College named Connie Phillips and Fran Lopez as its Employees of the Month for April.
Were you at the Garlic Festival July 28? Stop by here
On the six-month anniversary of the deadly Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s office joined other local officials and service providers to open the Gilroy Strong Resiliency Center.
Located at the Neon Exchange, 7365 Monterey Street in downtown Gilroy, the...
A perfect Valentine’s treat: Homemade truffles
For many, Valentine's Day means purchasing candy for your loved ones. Many years ago, candy was made in the home. I have an appreciation for this largely lost home art, which I hope this week can have a resurrection with recipes for chocolate truffles.
Guerrero gaining ground on big fight? Maybe … or not
The merry-go-rumor circled round and round this week. Robert Guerrero was caught up in the whirlwind. Could his shot at Floyd Mayweather Jr. really be this close? So close yet so far is more like it.
Parking lot campout nets good food, new friends
Most of you probably know by now about the new burger and beer joint - Roadhouse Jack’s - in the Target shopping center in Gilroy. I got an interesting introduction to the restaurant last Saturday night ... er, Sunday morning, when the grand opening was held.
