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Melting Pot Tours “Old Pasadena” Gift Day

The food and culture-rich Old Pasadena, Food Tasting Walking Tour feels like minutes even takes over two hours and covers over two miles. That's because of the planning and expertise of Melting Pot Tours ...

Perfect International Breads: Go Cute or Go Home

Great affection in America for European, artisan breads like angelic French brioche is not news. News wildly popular Hawaiian and Japanese breads are joining it. The news: go cute or go home ...

Project x Project’s PbP-LA Insider Success Story

(Gerry Furth-Sides) Project x Project’s PbP-LA evening was always one of my top three food events. It proved better than ever this year. The annual charity benefit continues to be exquisitely organized and presented. All proceeds benefit a single different charity each year. Planning is key. With Delhi Belly in Alhambra, t...

Project x Project’s Asian Exquisite PbP-LA Benefit

(Gerry Furth-Sides) When people used to ask me for restaurant recommendations, I would always suggest attending a charity food event to sample a variety of places. and a chance to meet the chefs or owners, plus benefit a worthy charity were reasons enough. Project x Project’s PbP-LA was always one of my top three. It [&hel...

Omelettes: The Best of French-Indian Wares

(Gerry Furth-Sides) The appealing egg, delicious and nutritious on its own, can be augmented in an omelette with cheeses and fresh vegetables. Served with any number of side dishes it make a very satisfying if light meal. (Actually one of Martha Stewart’s late night go-to ones). “The classic French is made with (lots...

What are the World’s Most Popular Cuisines?

(Gerry Furth-Sides) The most popular cuisines in the world according to a recent study may surprise you as much as they did me. The findings are reported by pickyeaterblog.com which did a variety of research. Survey says: Italian and Japanese cuisines are the most popular worldwide. Why? As of 2023, each has been tagged mor...

Duck! Coming at You Here the Four Best Ways!

(Gerry Furth-Sides) Sublime: Duck! two ways at Chef Tony Dim Sum in Pasadena as Roast Duck and Minced Duck Lettuce Wrap. Duck! Confit at Le Vallauris in Palm Springs. Duck! Schwarma at Momed in Atwater. Chinese, French and Middle Eastern versions that are as original as they are elevated. Chef Tony Dim Sum menu in […]...

New Melting Pot Tours at Original Farmers Market

(Gerry Furth-Sides) This summer a Melting Pot Tour proved in the most fun way that you can visit an iconic (read “tourist) place and always learn more about it! Tour company owner Jodi Flowers, who combines midwest common sense with southern charm, led us to places that boasted 40 years or more at the market. […]...

Ethnic Surprises at Masters of Taste 2022

(Gerry Furth-Sides) If Italian and soul food and Thai were insanely popular at the 2022 sold out Masters of Taste 2022 it is no surprise. The news is all the surprising twists of why for these ethnic and regional favorites. Over 100 savory Culinary Masters and restaurants, plus unique sweets prepared by L.A.’s top Sweet [&hell...

Five Ridiculously Ethereal Ethnic Cakes – and Where to Find Them

(Gerry Furth-Sides) These ridiculously ethereal must-try cakes seem to have won over even the most die-hard, “no dessert diner.” You can include me, and a host of others in that statement because when you have a perfectly balanced meal, you don’t want to mar that perfect last bite. Berry Chantilly Cake This Who...