(Gerry Furth-Sides) Did you know you are biting into a piece early space history when you bite into a protein bar? Just about 60 years ago, when NASA was tasked with coming up with nutritious and compact provisions aboard ship – they came up with a prototype of nutrition bars. And so the first wave […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The something gooey, satisfying and rich that makes a few ingredients into a meal are in FOLIOS CHEESE WRAPS. The fatty, satiating texture and slightly salty taste of cheese is universally satisfying even when eaten alone. And it is easily blended or added to salads, veggies, beef or topping pizza, ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You always want to know more about what you love, and in the case of Peewee potatoes, adoration at first sight and bite for me. The history beyond the cultivated potato story as fascinating and exciting as how the American way of doing business made it popular. The Incas basically domesticated the poten...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Any conversation about beef always used to start by saying that my mother’s entire family of 15 were meat brokers. Now it begins with the story of Piedmontese beef. And Piedmontese Beef is a tale the finer things. Let me take you there. It is my favorite gift to beef lovers, because as much of...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Beets have intriguing and upside down a delicious history as both an earthy, sweet veggie, and as a sugar used in other products. Today the beet, goat cheese, hazelnut salad has become so popular a restaurant menu item that trendy chefs like David Chang make fun of it as, “trite.” Sham...
Gerry Furth-Sides) Anyone who has ever tasted natural honey will forever know the difference between this syrupy delicacy and filtered honey that has been through a heating process. I did over 15 years ago at a farmers market in Santa Monica and remember it as though it was 15 seconds ago. I smile every June […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Celestino unless otherwise noted) We are thrilled that beloved Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena reopens this week. Italian food is not only perfect, regal comfort food, but the Drago pasta-focused take out of we had during COVID seemed to last and last because small portions are so satisf...
Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy Opens Nationwide on Virtual Cinema Friday, May 22nd. It will be available on TVOD/EST Friday, June 19th. DIANA KENNEDY: NOTHING FANCY will open nationwide on Friday, May 22nd as part of Greenwich Entertainment’s virtual cinema partnership with theaters throughout the country. 50% of proceeds ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Carrots and zucchini are the first two ingredients in their veggie-forward snack muffins. You would never suspect it from the flavors and textures of these moist little cakes that give every bit the satisfaction of the classic. And that’s because the Garden Lites company is focused on getting more veg...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, content and photos courtesy Mate Conmigo)Two years ago, facing hardships from recent unemployment and a divorce, Gabriela Simoni decided to take the plunge and start her own business. Born and raised in Cordoba, Argentina, Simoni has always had a love for one of Argentina’s most popular customs, drink...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 