At the Hollywood Farmers' Market I've happened upon one of the more unusual items that I've ever seen at the Flora Bella stand. CARDOON. … [Read more...]
Pickled Baby Carrots
One of my springtime traditions is to go to the Hollywood Farmers' Market and buy the first crop of baby carrots in assorted colors and pickle them. This is an easy ritual to maintain because the process is easy and quick. What's better is that the result is as beautiful as it is delicious. … [Read more...]
Black Bean, Tomatillo Chili: Just in time for the Super Bowl
I am addicted to Food52 and their recipe contests. I've been doing pretty well, two of my thirteen recipes have been chosen "Community Picks". That's a win for a novice like me. In an effort to broaden my horizons (read: obsessions) I happened upon Gilt Taste, Ruth Reichl's website. I love, love, love this site. Their great recipes are accompanied by intimate stories. For … [Read more...]
Orange Bundt Cake–School lunch dessert
My mom made and packed our lunches everyday to take to school. Yet she didn't slap some baloney on Wonder Bread and toss it in a baggy. No she baked...the bread...and always a dessert. The dessert NEVER had frosting. She even cut my brother Robert's orange in quarters so he didn't have to peel the orange because he bit his nails. … [Read more...]
DineLA–Ray’s and Stark Bar
DineLA--Sunday, January 22nd We began DineLA at Ray's and Stark Bar at LACMA. We already sampled the bar awhile back when we attended a KCRW/Evan Klienman event. So we were excited to sample the pre fixe menu at Ray's. In our effort to taste as much of the menu as possible we ordered different selections and swapped halfway through each course...or at least allowed the … [Read more...]
