(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...
Even the website of The Great Big Jewish Food Fest (May 10-28) ripples with electricity. The 10-day online festival celebrates the history, diversity and excitement for all things Jewish food. The public is welcome to join in for cooking classes, virtual deli tours, film screenings, panel discussions and so much more. The...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) “Half the fun is getting there” and, in the case of Drago Catering (3828 Willat Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232) tucked way inside of a Culver City maze of commercial streets (on the south side of Venice not in the cluster of commissaries under the freeway). Finding the Drago Bakery and Caterin...
Even the name and logo of the Chocolate Fudge Lava Cakes is eye catching, and that little pot in the picture actually is ceramic with a pop-off plastic lid. There are four pots in each box. We were drawn in the minute we saw the endearing pot and gooey chocolate. You simple pop it in […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides (all photos courtesy of Georgia’s, Gus’s Barbecue and The Raymond 1886). Mother’s Day at Georgia’s Restaurant at the Anaheim Packing House andLong Beach Exchange features a Soulful Sunday Brunch with Georgia’s signature Cornmeal-Crusted Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles, S...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 