Bonnie Carroll's Life Bites

Happy Thanksgiving! This issue includes more stories on fun in Seattle, Washington. The re-opening of the Sheraton Seattle as the Sheraton Grand Seattle, and #HeartfortheCity" campaign.

Read about the Gelato Festival America held in Santa Barbara and the Best Chowder Festival held at the Maritime Museum in Santa Barbara where the winners were selected and honored by a panel of judges and the general public who attended the 9th Annual event to benefit Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara.

Still waiting to wear my Roma Boots if it ever rains - we need rain! Culinary Coup has some wonderful holiday recipes and our gift guide offerd some great holiday gift items. Check out the chocolate delights being created by Jean Michel of Chocolate du CaliBressan on the California Riviera.

Wonderful holiday entertainment events will be knocking, and Hollywood news is ongoing at Life Bites News. We will be covering Golden Globes, Oscars, and always The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, who will be honoring Hugh Jackman and other great stars this year. Please enjoy a story on the Heroes of Hospice honored by Santa Barbara Hospice.

Entertainment news and fun film tips are seen in TTT - AFI film festival schedule, opening of Santa Barbara Symphony Season at the Granada Theatre, and upcoming holiday events. We are running travel news on holiday trips being offered throughout the world, and assisting our tourism and travel friends with their promotions during the holidays.

Many airlines including KLM, Air France, Alaska Air and Air Berlin are offering some great ticket deals. Use the tourism board offices for helpful information; we have them listed on our links and archive page.

BookBites includes details on some hot new books out and is full of great reads and fine art news. We will be putting up book gift ideas for the holidays. Look for holiday adventures in the arts throughout the country.

See tips for special offers traveling home for fall and winter holidays to colder climates, which is the place to be if you love the turning leaves and the falling snow. Holiday luggage gift ideas in our gift guide section are worth a peek. Culinary Coup covers exciting venues and tastes from around the world, and coverage of exciting charitable events.

Below is a great quick turkey gravy from Mc Cormick, and a fantastic Texas style chili for hungry football fans. Look for an outstanding lobster chowder recipe by Chef Brenda Simon, Secret Ingredient Catering & Cafe 154.

Wishing Cody Chandler Hilton and Joey Tanny very happy November Birthday's! I love you both and hope you have a joyful day.

Please don't forget to keep praying for our men and women fighting in foriegn lands, especially during the holiday season. Pray they all come home safely, or for a family visit during the holidays. Pray for Peace!

Additional contributing writers are included on an individual issue basis. Please contact the editor with questions regarding journalist assignments. Email: writebc@aol.com