My Top 5 Obsessions This Week

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Hello all of my lovely semi constant readers! As a special Christmas present from me to you, I have added a bonus blog just for you! So sit back , put another log on the fire. Also be sure to listen to Priscilla Barnes' new podcast " BarneStorming" on http://radiotitans.com. It is fantastic, interesting and a great listen. Please check it out🎁

1) Irving Berlin'sWhite Christmas The Musical , showing at Golden Gate Theatre is one of the highlights of the holiday season. Featuring all the beautiful songs you know and love with lots of dancing and singing in the old Hollywood tradition. The cast was energetic and very talented but every time Lorna Luft appeared on stage the real old Hollywood Magic happened. Lorna was a joy to meet and very gracious. The perfectly wrapped Christmas gift for anyone you love.

2) One of my favorite all time things to do is get on Hulu and check out all the Holiday classics from The Brady Bunch, Family Guy and SNL. Don't forget to look for Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special on Netflix. Grace Jones......enough said. 

3) No Christmas is complete for me without The Cliff House. Sitting atop a cliff jutting out over the beautiful Pacific Ocean in San Francisco, it remains a local favorite romantic spot no matter the weather. Full sweeping views of Seal Rock and the old Sutro Baths while enjoying a lovely Christmas Dinner and a bubbly glass of chilled Champagne in this historic place. The view is ever changing- you might get frolicking seals, enthusiastic surfers and if you are lucky rumor has it there is a family of dolphins that have been spotted occasionally.

4) Finn Town the new Castro eatery from Chef Ryan Scott is a joy to discover . A nice clubby feel and that magic sensation of this place having always been here. Excellent dishes like the Cornflake Crusted Sandwich on a homemade Brioche bun, and the made -to -order Pecan Madeleines are standouts. The fanciful handcrafted cocktails are a hit and a must mention are the Fanny Farmer rolls with bacon butter.

5) A new holiday tradition is a little known Preston Sturges film starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred McMurray with a holiday twist called "Remember The Night" The snappy dialogue and chemistry between the two stars is unforgettable.

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But my favorite Christmas present is my husband's famous Chicken Verde Enchiladas and mini Cranberry Margaritas. The perfect Yuletide dish so warm and hearty!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone