Coco’s Bakery Restaurant is a great spot for a casual meal in a relaxing Stevenson Ranch setting. Stop by in the morning for hearty breakfast options such as banana walnut pancakes, cinnamon roll french toast, a croissant breakfast sandwich with eggs, cheddar cheese, and bacon, or a California omelet with avocado, jack cheese, and apple wood smoked bacon.

Later in the day, you can curb your hunger with one of the artisan bread sandwiches, such as the California chicken ciabatta, french dip baguette or turkey, avocado, and jack croissant. Entrée salad options include spicy Asian chicken, chicken Caesar, spicy shrimp and avocado, and prime rib. Angus steaks, pasta, and grilled seafood are also on the menu. Be sure to take home one of the freshly baked pies.

Coco's Bakery Restaurant
24930 Pico Canyon Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 254-2776
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Your morning cup of coffee is a beautiful sight for weary eyes—but not when it's spilled down the front of your go-to work shirt. Keep these stain-fighting tips handy so you can meet common household stains with a plan of attack.

To remove coffee and tea stains:
Coffee and tea are categorized as "tannin" stains. These types of stains should be treated with detergent as opposed to soap. If the fabric is washable, you'll want to pre-treat the stain with a stain remover, then toss the garment into the wash with an enzyme detergent on the hottest water temperature permissible for the fabric. If you prefer, you can pre-treat the stain with a solution of one part white vinegar and two parts water, then wash.

To remove wine stains:
Also a tannin stain, wine stains are easier to remove when fresh. First, blot the stain using a lint-free towel to remove as much of the wine as possible. Before the stain can dry and "set" into the fabric, soak the garment in a solution of water and oxygen-based laundry booster. Afterwards, wash the garment in a regular laundry cycle of hot water.

To remove ink stains:
Place a towel underneath the stain, then blot the ink with another lint-free towel that's dampened with rubbing alcohol. The rubbing alcohol will transfer the ink to the towel that's underneath the shirt, so don't use your favorite bath towel for this method!

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Family-run, fun and friendly, Rose & Crown Pub is where you can get a pint of ale and a plate of Bangers & Mash without having to hop on a plane to London. Don’t let the plain-Jane exterior fool you, the warm, inviting ambiance more than makes up for it.

Fans of the place say it’s perfect for relaxing with a pint of beer and a bite to eat. The menu features typical British pub fare, along with a few Americanized options. Pasties are traditional British fare consisting of pastry shells stuffed with fillings like diced beef, potatoes, onions & carrots. Other menu options include Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips, Steak & Mushroom Pie, Bangers & Mash – sausage with mashed potatoes, peas & gravy, and Scotch Egg – hardboiled egg wrapped in sausage & bread crumbs.

Rose & Crown is open Tuesdays through Sundays.

Rose & Crown Pub
24246 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 255-504
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