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  • Pots & Co’s Perfect Lava Cake in a Ceramic Pot

    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 […]...

  • All-Americana Mother’s Day 2020 Stay-at-Home Edition

    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...

  • Bake or Eat A Happy Easter at Home with Bunnie Cakes

      (Gerry Furth-Sides, all photos are courtesy of Bunnie Cakes) Bunnie Cakes knows it’s important to celebrate the little things now more than ever. It helps to bring smiles and laughter to those around us.  So the popular bakery is  committed to pushing forward in order to help families celebrate their special oc...

  • Melissa’s “Insider” Produce Trend Preview for 2020

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) “Pee wee potatoes and giant jackfruit in small portion packages run the range of what to look for in 2020.  Several the trends focus on ethnic produce going more and more mainstream, and more convenient ways to eat them or to extend the season. The giant jackfruit is a surprise to anyone eating [&helli...

  • The Joy of the New (Expanded) Joy of Cooking Book

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) From the newest generation of the JOY family, for a new generation of cooks, comes a brand-new edition of America’s most enduring and trusted cookbook, the Joy of Cooking.   is a true celebration of foundational recipes that have stood the test of time, and an introduction to over 600 new recipes chose...

  • New Italian-Inspired No Faux “No-Fat Cheese” We Love!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Who doesn’t love cheese? The fatty, satiating texture and slightly salty taste of cheese is universally satisfying whether eaten alone as a salad or topping pizza, salads, casseroles or omelettes.  An extraordinary Italian company allows cheese lovers to forget the carbs and high fat these days with ...

  • San Pedro Fish Market and Grille: Where Big is Oh-So-Beautiful

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) San Pedro Fish Market and Grille already has your full attention week-days because it is at the very desolate end of Harbor Boulevard at the almost end of what is an almost empty huge parking lot in San Pedro.   That same parking lot, right along with the restaurant that seats close to […]...

  • 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...

  • Gourmandise Cooking School’s New Pro Tips for the Best Fried Chicken

    (Gerry Furth-Sides)  The  Gourmandise Cooking School with experienced instructor John Pitblado stayed focused on his professional tips, Fried Chicken class.  A thorough if quick demonstration of cooking additional items to make a complete dinner.   John’s well-tested recipe was augmented with tips for “finishin...