This variation of traditional Shepherd’s Pie is less heavy, but just as comforting as the cold night staple I was craving on a warm night. And with the availability of fresh produce from the farmers’ market, you don’t have to rely on frozen vegetables. This dish does not include meat, and I find it is […]
Tucked into a back corner of the Brentwood Country Mart, the Los Angeles outpost of New York’s famed City Bakery is worthy of a visit, and probably many more after that. The space is clean, large, and brightly skylit. There is a complete self-service buffet that wraps the interior of […]
No, I did not eat them all in one sitting.
In recent years, people have become more interested in dark chocolate and educating themselves about its production and possible health benefits. One is no longer limited to the idea of chocolate being a generic, pure sugar, grocery store candy. Even I, who am not a huge fan of […]
It seems that there is some sort of law keeping pineapple upside-down cake unbearably sweet and incredibly gooey. This recipe is my attempt at something slightly less cloying and still delicious. I adapted it from a few recipes, added banana, and ended up with something really satisfying. The cake’s flavor is nutty and sweet, classic, […]
Just looking at a fresh squash flower invokes the feeling of summer. You can usually find them at farmers’ markets or better grocers during the warm months. If you plan on harvesting your own, do keep in mind that if you pick too many female flowers, your squash crop will not mature normally. Male blossoms […]
I wouldn’t classify myself as a “candy person”. I do like dark chocolate once in a while, and the candy I am drawn to usually falls more along the lines of confection. When I first saw these olives from the company Olivina (known for their body products, and in my opinion, some of the best […]
If you live in Los Angeles, I’m sure you’re familiar with the latest social obsession, the Culver City restaurant scene. It may seem like hype, but Culver City is transforming itself into an upscale dining destination (minus the pretense of Hollywood and Beverly Hills). Among the many new places, there is at least one restaurant […]
This post will be my first entry into the world of food blogging events, courtesy of the “Is My Blog Burning?” network, and hosted by the blog “What’s For Lunch Honey?”. The theme is “Arabian Nights”, obviously concentrating on Arabic cuisine. My entry is a somewhat novice and loose approach to this theme, as I […]
It is unfortunate that beets are easily associated with the pickled salad bar specimen that someone, at some point, probably tried to force on you. However, it can’t be denied that the beet is a nutritious addition to any diet. Table beets contain significant amounts of vitamin C in the roots, and the greens are […]
I have been meaning to try Julienne for a couple of years, and am actually embarrassed to say I hadn’t been until this past weekend. Considering it is located in what I think is one of the last best places around Los Angeles (San Marino), I will now be visiting as […]