Blanche Shaheen

A visit to the charming town of Tiburon and Sam’s Anchor Cafe where California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen goes to oyster 101 class and even learns to shuck one! 

“QiGong” Master Lee Holden reveals to California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen how to use QiGong and the principles of Chinese medicine for weight loss and better metabolism. 

California Live Contributor, Blanche Shaheen is at The Guardians of the City First Responders Museum for their annual event to commemorate the 117th anniversary of the great San Francisco quake of 1906.

California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen boils down the difference between stock and broth and best ways to use them to enhance your dishes.

California Live contributors Blanche Shaheen and Berlin team up to show you how to make baklava granola parfait and then use those same ingredients to make a honey yogurt oat face mask.

California Live contributor Berlin goes green and heads out to find out how much people know about St. Patrick’s Day. Meanwhile, California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen surprises him and takes him for a savory tour of traditional Irish dishes.

This is a twist on French Toast like non-other! California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen learns to make fried french toast with vanilla pastry cream served with ice cream, cotton candy, lollipops and sprinkles....

Recipe:...

1 egg...
1 cup of milk...
1/2 tsp orange zest...
1 cup of pancake mix...
1/4 cup of sugar...
2 pieces of Brioche ...
1/2 cup creamy Mascarpone Cheese...

Garnish ...
Vanilla pastry cream, fresh fruit,...

No clowning around, you can join the circus!  California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen checked out Circus Center in San Francisco.  You can learn acrobatics, flying trapeze and of course clown skills.

There’s a place in the Santa Cruz mountains where gravity and the laws of physics don’t follow the rules. California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen explores The Mystery Spot.

Daily Driver of San Francisco shares an easy way to make cream cheese at home with California Live’s Blanche Shaheen....

Recipe: Homemade Cream Cheese...

Ingredients...
– full-fat organic milk...
– 1 lemon...
– ½ tsp salt...
– optional– dried herbs, garlic powder, dried chillies, jalapeños, strawberries, dill, horseradish, scallions....
– Cheesecloth or mesh sieve...

1. Pour the milk in a saucepan. Heat the milk and bring it to boil over medium-high...

It’s always a good time to consider adding some new wellness practices to your routine to help your mental and physical health. California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen has four health and wellness trends to share including body sculpting, journaling, making smoothies, and breathwork.

California Live Contributor Blanche Shaheen introduces us to Jordan Orosco, AKA “That Math Magician!” He’s the Contra Costa County teacher creating fun rap songs to help his students learn math.

California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen learns breathing techniques from a qigong master. See why your breathwork is so important and the easy techniques you can do each day to improve your psyche and body.

California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen met us with two brothers who own an ice cream shop in San Francisco. Hometown Creamery is packed with beautiful murals highlighting different parts of San Francisco and the ice cream flavors celebrate different cultures with Mango Sticky Rice and There is Baklava and even Chicken and Waffles.

This is the pear-fect party treat for that wine-themed wedding or event. Blanche Shaheen dishes up the recipe you’ll want to sink your teeth into!

California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen explores the oldest train depot in the west, located in Santa Clara.

Cannolis are a Sicilian treat, but do you know the art of making them? California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen learns how to make this ancient Italian pastry with the “Cannoli King,” Joey Cappello of Romolo’s Cannoli....

Recipe:...

Cannolis with Pistachio Cream...
1 pound pistachios...
2 cups water...
5 pounds ricotta cheese (firm and smooth as possible)...
2 cups powdered sugar...
2 tbsp pistachio extract (can use almond...

A swing and a jab could make you feel better than you know! California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen learns about the physical and mental benefits of boxing.

Time to saddle up! California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen shares the story of a Napa-based team called Charros de Honrama and one family’s love and passion for Charrería.

It’s an iconic Middle Eastern dessert that has gained popularity worldwide! California Live Contributor Blanche Shaheen learns how to make the filo dough pastry called Kunafah....
Recipe:...
Blanche’s Family Kunufah Recipe...
2 pounds Akawi or farmer’s cheese (you can also use Mexican queso blanco, or can use 50% ricotta cheese)...
1 pound thawed, shredded phyllo dough (called kataifi dough in supermarkets)...
3/4...