Cook Local - Strawberry Jam It's easy now as the summer is winding down to drive on by the strawberry stands. The strawberries are smaller and certainly not as pretty. In the beginning of the … [Read more...] about Cook Local – Strawberry Jam Recipe
Book Review: Daughter of Smoke & Bone By Laini Taylor
Editors Note: What's This? Are we a book review website now? Well no. We're still doing all the great things you've come to love about FresYes. However, this is another from Emma. She's in 7th grade … [Read more...] about Book Review: Daughter of Smoke & Bone By Laini Taylor
Ice Cream > Cake?
This may just end up being a shameless plug for ice cream, that would be okay right? I've always been an ice cream kind of person. Perhaps it was the context that surrounded me when I first had ice … [Read more...] about Ice Cream > Cake?
Olympic Sized Open House Weekend
1786 E Everglade Saturday August 6 1-4pm 6657 N Farris Saturday August 6 1-4pm 6604 N … [Read more...] about Olympic Sized Open House Weekend
Eat Local: Edo Ya Tokyo Cuisine
About 20 years ago a family member told me about teppanyaki, where a chef will cook food in front of you. I didn't quite understand the concept, as I had never experienced it. I remember thinking that … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Edo Ya Tokyo Cuisine
Eat Local: Get Wonderful, Messy Breakfasts at Benaddiction
True story: I don’t think I’ve ever finished a meal at Benaddiction without food on my face … or occasionally in my hair. This is not really a bad thing. It’s just a reality I’ve come to accept. … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Get Wonderful, Messy Breakfasts at Benaddiction
FresYes Best Birthday Party Spots: Bulldog Bowling!
It's time for another edition of FresYes' best (yet little known) places to have a kids' birthday party! This time, may I suggest Bulldog Bowling? Bulldog Bowling, located on the Fresno State … [Read more...] about FresYes Best Birthday Party Spots: Bulldog Bowling!
Cook Local – Baja Fish Tacos
Cook Local - Baja Fish Tacos I thought we'd grill up some Baja Fish Tacos today and for the fish, I'm going to send you over to Pismos Coastal Grill - on Blackstone at Nees. In addition to … [Read more...] about Cook Local – Baja Fish Tacos
Eat local: Starving Artists Bistro
Last week I had the opportunity to visit a new (to me) restaurant called Starving Artists Bistro. They recently celebrated their 3rd year of being open, and I'm surprised that I had never been there … [Read more...] about Eat local: Starving Artists Bistro
Big Successes Lead “Painted Press” to New Lifestyle Line
What makes success? There are lots of formulas. Personally, I think it’s hard work, creativity and just little bit of lightning in a bottle. The Painted Press had all of that this past year, and it’s … [Read more...] about Big Successes Lead “Painted Press” to New Lifestyle Line
Get creative with a Girls (Crafty) Night Out at Nola Love!
There’s something very fun about doing something creative as an adult. It’s rare we get to spend our free time making something, and for those who don’t feel they are naturally artistic, crafts can … [Read more...] about Get creative with a Girls (Crafty) Night Out at Nola Love!
Eat Local – Explore beyond the crust!
Explore Beyond the Crust - California Pizza Kitchen I'm mixing things up a bit today and want to share with a tasting from our recent visit to California Pizza Kitchen located at the corner of … [Read more...] about Eat Local – Explore beyond the crust!
Shop Local: Fresno Deli
It should come as no surprise to any of you that I love Mediterranean food. I've written a post about the Fresno Greek Fest (which I attend every year), I've been to many Mediterranean restaurants … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Fresno Deli
BoxLunch: Where Pop Culture Addicts Can Help Fight Hunger
Last week, I finally had the pleasure of visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. And because I have a deep psychological need to be appropriately dressed for every … [Read more...] about BoxLunch: Where Pop Culture Addicts Can Help Fight Hunger
All about Pokemon Go and why even non-gamers are hyped
Pokemon Go? Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you’ve undoubtedly been hearing a lot about the sudden smash hit phenomena that is the mobile app, Pokémon Go. If you’re an adult … [Read more...] about All about Pokemon Go and why even non-gamers are hyped
Movie in the Park!
Free and Fabulous Family Fun! Our Movies in the Park event is the perfect chance to relax and enjoy a special night under the stars. There will be live entertainment prior to the movie starting as … [Read more...] about Movie in the Park!
Cook Local – BLT Spaghetti Carbonara
Cook Local - BLT Spaghetti Carbonara Have you found your favorite Farmer's Market? Hopefully you have and it's quite near your home! I most often frequent the Kaiser Wednesday morning Market … [Read more...] about Cook Local – BLT Spaghetti Carbonara
Book Review: Anna and the French Kiss
Editors Note: What's This? Are we a book review website now? Well no. We're still doing all the great things you've come to love about FresYes. However, this is another from Emma. She's in 7th grade … [Read more...] about Book Review: Anna and the French Kiss
Dinner with Friends
We want to share something with you that we're pretty excited about. It's a new project by one of our Authors, Kendra Glibert. While you might not recognize her face or her name you'll recognize … [Read more...] about Dinner with Friends
5 Grizzlies Game Fun For Kids
One of the best features about living in Fresno is the fact that we have a minor league baseball team-the Fresno Grizzlies. I've been going to the Grizzlies games for years, and even though we may not … [Read more...] about 5 Grizzlies Game Fun For Kids
Find Wine and Fun at Kings River Winery
Kings River Winery in Sanger Confession time: Even after two years of writing for FresYes (yay for my FresYes-iversary this month!), I’m still learning a lot of new things about the Valley. Like, for … [Read more...] about Find Wine and Fun at Kings River Winery
Popolo’s Pizza is Open! Get a sneak peek of the new location with FresYes
Popolo's Pizza Fresno's family-owned pizza parlor and institution has reopened for business in its new location at 7835 N. Palm, Suite 106, just a few doors down from GB3 on Palm and Nees. … [Read more...] about Popolo’s Pizza is Open! Get a sneak peek of the new location with FresYes
Cook Local – Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cook Local - Cucumber Tomato Salad This week my "Cook Local" meal was inspired by our brunch this weekend at Piazza Del Pane. Have you been there for lunch? Wow, what a spread they put out!! … [Read more...] about Cook Local – Cucumber Tomato Salad
Meet the ‘Snake Man’ of the Central Valley
When Todd Cornwell attends a birthday party, he doesn't show up empty handed. Except, it's not gifts he's bringing...it's friends. There's Annie Oakley, the green anaconda; Ambrose, the lemon pastel … [Read more...] about Meet the ‘Snake Man’ of the Central Valley
Eat Local: BJ’s Kountry Kitchen
BJ's Kountry Kitchen Hello FresYes readers! I'm not sure if any of you noticed, but I've been missing for a few weeks. I debated sharing this with you all, but since I've been writing for FresYes for … [Read more...] about Eat Local: BJ’s Kountry Kitchen