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  • Watch and Celebrate The Real Story Behind Cinco de Mayo

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Cinco de Mayo is as good a reason as any to celebrate Paco Ignacio Taibo II book  that traces Mexico’s revolutionary history from 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country.  Watch the  Netflix documentary of it, showing Taibo tracing the route with other histo...

  • How to Celebrate National Shrimp Day May 9 with Sublime Ethnic Dishes

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) May 10 marks National Shrimp Day.  It isn’t surprising that shrimp is the most widely served seafood in the world, and Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood.  But did you know that the word “prawn” is used loosely to describe any large shrimp, sometimes known as “jumbo shrimp.”  Some c...

  • Why I Do not Eat Crepes in Any Form Anymore

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Only my Czech mom’s “signature” crepes came to mind when I was invited to be the subject of a prestigious L.A. Times Magazine “Galley” column, my public cooking debut.   The encouraging photographer’s picture of a stack of crepes strewn with flowers turned out quite lovel...

  • Save the Date for “Delicious Little Tokyo” July 19-20

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, all photos courtesy of Go Little Tokyo) The history Little Tokyo section of downtown Los Angeles had undergone a renovation – just ask any of us who had to skirt around it in construction traffic.  Now visitors will also get to enjoy all of the work at the Go Little Tokyo’s 4th Annual Delicious Li...

  • How to Celebrate Earth Day Everyday with Organic Words with Boards

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) You can continue to honor Earth Day everyday and double your contribution this holiday.  In celebration of Earth month Words with Boards will plant 2 trees instead of 1 for every wooden product sold through our website this month.  Actually every day is earth day since all  products come from healthy fo...

  • Ninth Annual Taste of the Eastside April 28 Celebrates Ethnic Diversity

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Taste of the Eastside) Taste of the Eastside, better known as TOTE for aficionados of good food and a fun Sunday is returning to celebrate the ever evolving and diverse East-Side and surrounding neighborhoods of Los Angeles on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 with VIP admission starting at 3:00 pm ...

  • Flavor of LA Coming to Studio City on May 19

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) The Flavor of LA returns for a third ‘Sunday Fun Day’ on May 19 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the CBS Studio Center in Studio City.  It promises once again to be the most charming, neighborly event in town once again with  gourmet eats and drinks from over 70 notable restaurants, bakeries, and ice cream...

  • New Easy-to-Make Passover Holiday Dishes

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, recipes and photos courtesy of Melissa’s Produce). Melissa’s Produce has always been known for their quality products carefully curated from all over the world. The big news is their products that allow shortcuts in the kitchen for dishes that usually take hours or days. Passover includes a tradi...

  • Celebrate a Rustic, Aristocratic Italian Easter with Fabrizia Lanza’s “Coming Home to Sicily”

      Sicily’s beloved author and cooking school director, Fabrizia Lanza has come to the United States to introduce her newest book, Coming Home to Sicily.  Even in a straightforward chef coat, Señora Lanza looks as aristocratic as her own background.  Sicily is a land that is both barren and also farmed for the heavenly prod...

  • The Best Israeli Experience at Hummus Bar and Grill Restaurant

    Gerry Furth-Sides and Roberta Deen) At Israeli Chef-owner Tomy Talio’s Hummus Bar and Grill restaurant in Tarzana Village Shopping Center on Ventura Boulevard, one of the blissful add-ons is the plentiful parking that makes a trip to the valley start with a smile. You might expect a variety of Hummus, Babaganoush, and warm...