Archives for December 20, 2022

Last-minute book gift suggestions

Love to bake? This one is a must-buy for the baker in your life! Turn your home-baking skills into professional-grade desserts with this mouthwatering baking book featuring recipes from some of the most incredible bakers and bakeries—including Tieghan Gerard, Joanne Chang (Flour Bakery), Chelsey White, Christina Tosi (Milk Bar), Daniel Boulud, and more!

I just love the recipes in this book! My favorite so far is the Brown Butter Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies (from Chelsey White)! This book retails for $19.99 and can be found on Amazon.com.

Make tasty dishes with your favorite Trader Joe’s® products and the ultimate kitchen appliance—your air fryer! This cookbook is packed with easy-to-follow recipes for crispy and delicious snacks, lunches, dinners, and more. There are so many great recipes to try such as the Roasted Artichokes…yum! Retails for $ 13.62 on Amazon.com.

Love this book!

Watercolor with Markers

An aspiring artist on your shopping list? This one will be perfect for them! I love how this book is really an easy guide to follow! I love using markers because they seem easier and are less messy and this book makes it so much more fun! Retails for $16.28 currently on Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to facilitate this post. Images were also provided.

Frosty, Dec. 22nd Pet of the Week

Frosty has decided that he wants to be a Hanukkah snowman! He was born for it, with his lovely white fur and his Siberian husky DNA. He’s ready to light the menorah and wolf down a few latkes before he spins the dreidel. We want it to land on gimel, which means he gets the whole thing—and we don’t mean chocolate coins (or chocolate anything). Frosty’s only three years old, and he’d love to spend his full life with someone who’ll just kvell over him! You can speed the process to adopt or foster Frosty and any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Even better, stop by during our new open walk-in hours every Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Our shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St. Ask for ID#A689065 to meet Frosty.