Victor Vener founded the California Philharmonic. He strives to showcase "great music," whether it be a traditional classical piece or something outside other orchestras' customary repertoire. (photo courtesy Cal Phil) At the end of the California Philharmonic's evening performance in July with the Fab Four, a Beatles cover band, Victor Vener, music director, conductor and founder of the Philharmonic, joined the conga line in front of the stage as the band played "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." Fans...

We added creamy peanut butter, almonds, dried apricots and honey to Fiber One original bran cereal for a quick and easy breakfast bar for the family on the go. Ingredients Steps 2 In large bowl, mix cereal, almonds, apricots and peanut butter mixture with spoon or hands until well coated. Drizzle with honey; mix again until well coated.

Turn taco night into a delicious buffet with this quick fix array of tasty salsas that use the same base ingredients. Ingredients Traditional Salsa Avocado Salsa Mango Salsa Expert Tips You’ll need 1 large red onion and 1 bunch of cilantro to get the right cup amounts to make all 3 salsas. For more flavor, add 1 chopped garlic clove in either the traditional or avocado salsa. The mango salsa does better without the garlic. Jalapeños get most of their spicy kick from their seeds. Include as...

Mm mm…we added creamy peanut butter and peanut butter cookie mix to Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix to make a dessert that's pure, peanut-chocolaty heaven. Ingredients Steps

A good mole sauce doesn't have to be complicated. This doable dish features Muir Glen organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chipotle and a bit of chocolate. Ingredients Steps 2 Return skillet to heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, the onion, garlic and raisins; season with dash salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is translucent and raisins are puffed. Add onion, garlic and raisins to tomatoes. 5 In blender, place tomato mixture and 1 cup of the chicken broth....