(Gerry Furth-Sides) Catering has a rich history, dating back to the 4th millennium BC in China. Later, Ancient Greeks made catering a trade by offering services at their inns and hostels which lasted into the Roman Empire. Then, centuries, catering was primarily in the form of feasts and banquets for Kings and Noblemen. Catering...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We just had to see if our “must-try” galette stands up as a favorites. The bake combines a spring and an autumn fruit: Ojai Pixie tangerines and Flamingo pears from Chile. Each are still perfect to eat on their own. It does indeed. We start with a bag of medium-small size Pixies. And […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Kettle corn is an all-American favorite salty-sweet snack. It has an off-and-on history of being being a popular item sold at festivals, carnivals, and other events. But the origins of flavored arrived from a surprising source. Let’s start with a timeline history of popcorn that you can read at //...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Traditions, many of them centuries old, are high on the list of magical things about the Christmas season. Let’s talk about the food gift box. Here it is represented here by Gourmet Gift Basket’s statement Pear and Cheese Gift Tower, complete with a thoughtful gift card. And ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The friendly American restaurant export of themed restaurants is becoming as popular as hamburgers and hot dogs. One of the newest in the category that is gaining popularity is the all-day (and night) breakfast. Breakfast, including dinner-style dishes, is served in lively The Breakfast Club in Hollywood from...
Plant-powered humans, with a diet that completely excludes meat, dairy, and other animal-derived products are Vegans. A gigantic part of the new age. This practice dates back to 1944 and, has recently gained a swell of popularity. With the increasing awareness about animal cruelty and exploitation. Veganism has tons of health be...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The newest addition to the Russell Stover line of no sugar added chocolates is the Joy Bites bars line. The Joy Bites collection includes chocolate bars with breakable bites wrapped in resealable packaging that is 100% recyclable with FSC certified outer sleeves. They are produced under the international umbr...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) From a new take on a classic Pastrami sandwich piled mile-high to Pastry Chef Raymond Morales’ sublime dessert with Asian yuzu the”New Summer Menu” at the The Raymond 1886 holds imaginative, historic ethnic twists. The Pasadena’s Craftsman cottage on South Fair Oaks Avenue with its hig...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) When I wanted to take something special but small to my cousins for a birthday on their visit to Palm Springs, I asked Primo Donuts do a decorated donut for the “birthday boy.” I had in mind the sourdough doughnut the shape – and size – of a large potato. Little did I […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We were happily surprised that our top Palm Springs places are ethnic or ethnic-influenced, with all the affection and care paid to guests as to the food. These few joyous days we spent in the town after the “official” season turned out to be filled with crowds happy to be out, as we […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 