Breakfast

Juanita De Anda Parsons has the secret to surviving a century. Just have a good breakfast and don't stress yourself out, she prescribes. As Parsons sat among more than 125 of her closest friends and family members at her 100th birthday party, she looked back on her long life. She's been a sister to five, a daughter, singer, beautician, divorcee and resident of Glendale, but most importantly to Parsons and those who love her, she is alive and well. As a young woman, she and her sister, Chinta, were regular guest singers on the local radio station in Globe, Ariz.

I did something I've never done before in my whole life.  No, not dye my hair. Last week my youngest son took a class at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena.  Since the class was an hour and a half long for five consecutive days, I indulged myself by eating every morning at my favorite breakfast place in Pasadena, Marston's. In business since 1987, Marston's, located in an actual house on Walnut, offers tasty recipes such as French Toast encrusted in corn flakes and macadamia nut pancakes.

Los Angeles Police arrested a Van Nuys man accused of kidnapping his former girlfriend after an hours-long standoff on Sunday, police said. Police said Wember Ernesto Servellon, 32, kidnapped his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint Sunday and forced her into his apartment, where he allegedly tied her up and assaulted her. Then, police said, he took the woman to eat breakfast, where she managed to escape and call police. Servellon returned to his apartment in the 14600 block of Saticoy Street and holed himself inside.

Marshall Allen LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE -- The Crescenta-Canada YMCA will host a pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge. For the 52nd time, Indian Guides and Princesses will be flipping their spatulas to help fund YMCA programs. Indian Guides and Princesses is a program bringing fathers together with their sons and daughters to share outdoor experiences. Each year, more than 1,900 families gather in the YMCA parking lot and consume more than 5,700 pancakes, 330 pounds of sausage, and countless cups of coffee.

Claudia Peschiutta HILTON GLENDALE -- Breakfast came with more than just eggs, bacon and potatoes for those who attended the Glendale Chamber of Commerce's Friday morning function at the hotel. U.S. Rep. James Rogan (R-Glendale) was on hand to share his views and answer questions on everything from HMO reform to oil drilling in Alaska. Rogan said meeting with constituents at such events keep him from falling into the "beltway mind-set." "This is where I get my sense of are we working on things that matter, are the things we're working on really relevant in the real world," he said.

Truth be told, the broken, faded sign had kept me away for years. But my husband and I love novelty almost as much as we love our Saturday morning breakfasts together, so despite the B rating card in the window, we ventured into Jeremy's Restaurant. Am I glad we did. It's “our” spot now. It's not because of the food, though the food is unfailingly good. It's not even the decor, though the decor is shabbily charming. It's the whole package, really, including the curmudgeonly signs on the walls, the funny waitresses, the weathered faces all around talking about power sanders and long car trips, and the endless cups of diner-style coffee.

The La Crescenta Women's Club is hosting the 11th annual Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at its clubhouse, 4004 La Crescenta Ave. Drawings, door prizes and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for children and adults. Holiday music provided by the Rosemont Middle School Ensemble and a mini-carnival are also part of the event. Door prizes include movie passes, gift certificates to various local businesses, a bed-and-breakfast getaway, dinners for two, tickets to theme parks and more.

Studies abound on the importance of breakfast enabling students to concentrate on lessons rather than on grumbling tummies. Breakfast foods do not need to be cereal or eggs, either. Nontraditional, healthy foods for breakfast are better than nothing, said Chien-Wei Kung, Glendale Memorial Hospital dietary intern. "Breakfast increases concentration and keeps students more alert," he said. "Pizza can be good because of the dairy from cheese, carbohydrates from crust for energy, and nutrients from tomato sauce."

Robert Chacon One local restaurant has garnered top honors from a major Internet service provider for its unique breakfasts. America Online City Guide editors voted Dish in La Canada Flintridge the best breakfast in the Los Angeles area earlier this month. With menu items such as cornmeal jonnycakes, apple oatcakes, other seasonal pancakes such as pumpkin, daily whole-roasted ham and fresh-squeezed juices, apple-wood smoked sausages and bacon, and one-of-a-kind omelets, the costs are still comparable with traditional breakfast restaurants.

The holiday spirit arrived early at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, ushered in with their family-friendly fundraiser Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 1. The Clubhouse was alive with boisterous children, elves, and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The event, organized by the La Crescenta Woman’s Club Juniors, was an occasion for the entire family. A continental breakfast with juice and coffee was served, prepared by Ruth Warner and Debbie Taylor, while the Rosemont Middle School Ensemble played holiday music under the direction of music teacher Rod Yonkers.

The rafters were raised at the Verdugo Woodlands Dad's Club's Youth House for a century-old gentleman. Glendale resident Arthur Chase Moore was feted by some 200 of his closest friends and family in celebration of his 100th birthday (actually on the following day). The location was chosen because Art was the oldest “Ancient Lovely” to participate in the Father's Follies at the Club last year when he was a mere 99-year-old. At that time he received a standing ovation. But on this balmy, Saturday afternoon (Mar.

Sharing stories about how God has touched his life, famed entertainer Pat Boone called on attendees of the 50th annual Glendale Mayor's Prayer Breakfast to let prayer into their lives, now more than ever due to recent acts of mass violence. “Our nation needs prayer, we always do, but we know it now more than ever,” Boone said as he spoke before more than 250 people at the Civic Auditorium. Wearing a white suit with brown-and-blue stripes and a pin featuring both American and Israeli flags, Boone went on to describe prayer as a supernatural conversation between people and God, and gave examples of how it has helped him and others in his life.

Glendale's Prayer Breakfasts have spanned 50 years, and the speakers have ranged from unknowns to celebrities. One major celebrity was Pat Boone, who appeared at 1983's event. Now, 30 years later, Boone is returning to help celebrate our 50th Prayer Breakfast. The rock 'n' roll star grew up in Nashville, Tenn., and was student body president of his high school. He married Shirley Foley, daughter of country music star Red Foley. Boone enrolled in a local college, planning to become a teacher, then transferred to a Texas college where he won a local talent show, thus earning him an appearance on Ted Mack's “Original Amateur Hour,” according to starplus.com.

The La Crescenta Woman's Club Junior Section just held one of the earlier Breakfasts with Santa in the holiday season. On Saturday (Dec. 8), the clubhouse was jumpin' with a holiday buffet, live music, door prizes, opportunity prizes and gifts and crafts for each child to make. All of this was available for $10 per person. This annual event is looked forward to by moms who don't have their Christmas card photos ready. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus were at the ready to remedy the situation.

Truth be told, the broken, faded sign had kept me away for years. But my husband and I love novelty almost as much as we love our Saturday morning breakfasts together, so despite the B rating card in the window, we ventured into Jeremy's Restaurant. Am I glad we did. It's “our” spot now. It's not because of the food, though the food is unfailingly good. It's not even the decor, though the decor is shabbily charming. It's the whole package, really, including the curmudgeonly signs on the walls, the funny waitresses, the weathered faces all around talking about power sanders and long car trips, and the endless cups of diner-style coffee.

Glendale Educational Foundation officials hope to follow one banner year with another, announcing an ambitious $500,000 fundraising goal on Thursday to benefit local school music programs. The sum would double the $250,000 raised during the 2010-11 school year, a record for a schools-focused nonprofit that is trying to gain visibility with residents and business owners in Glendale. “This is really a big leap for us,” said foundation President Laurel Patric. “We will be doubling the amount of donations given to us, and in turn we will be able to give that money to the students of our school district.” The announcement came during the seventh annual State of the Schools Breakfast, which drew 500 people to Edison Elementary School to hear Supt.

Los Angeles Police arrested a Van Nuys man accused of kidnapping his former girlfriend after an hours-long standoff on Sunday, police said. Police said Wember Ernesto Servellon, 32, kidnapped his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint Sunday and forced her into his apartment, where he allegedly tied her up and assaulted her. Then, police said, he took the woman to eat breakfast, where she managed to escape and call police. Servellon returned to his apartment in the 14600 block of Saticoy Street and holed himself inside.

I did something I've never done before in my whole life.  No, not dye my hair. Last week my youngest son took a class at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena.  Since the class was an hour and a half long for five consecutive days, I indulged myself by eating every morning at my favorite breakfast place in Pasadena, Marston's. In business since 1987, Marston's, located in an actual house on Walnut, offers tasty recipes such as French Toast encrusted in corn flakes and macadamia nut pancakes.

IHOP is looking to Wal-Mart to expand its customer base beyond booths and coffee refills. The Glendale-based restaurant chain on Monday announced plans to start selling frozen breakfast entrees at 3,000 Wal-Mart stores this week, with plans to enter supermarkets later in the year. The move comes as IHOP restaurant revenues stall and brand-name chains seek customers who may not walk in the door. “The bottom line is, we are pretty good at breakfast, and we feel we ought to be offering more folks quality IHOP breakfasts more of the time,” IHOP President Jean Birch said Monday.

NORTH GLENDALE — Glendale civic, community and religious leaders on Thursday were advised to find joy in the little things. The message came from Lisa Bowman, a former actress, dancer and sports radio personality, during the city’s 48th annual Glendale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. “If you want to be happy and joyful, well then that starts with connecting with others,” Bowman, the keynote speaker, told the crowd of hundreds gathered at the Glendale Civic Auditorium early Thursday morning.