(Gerry Furth-Sides) Bold Italian Super Tuscans are like yams. Why? Because they both were named by savvy marketeers. And how grand. They are both extraordinary additions to the food and wine world. The Super Tuscan story is not atypically Italian, with layers and layers that involved centuries of vintners, international ...
Come celebrate and be part of the fourth annual Masters of Taste 2019, L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival on Sunday, April 5th, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Rose Bowl Stadium field. The event will be hosted by Master Chef, Vanda Asapahu. It is the time to try so […]...
Yasmin Fahr is as excited about sharing her passion for her favorite foods as she to share 60 easy, efficient one-pot dinners preparing them that look and taste elaborate in her new book KEEPING IT SIMPLE. Her exuberant smile tells the whole story. And Yasmin’s fun idea of the time it takes to ‘whip up […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Le Toy Van British Wooden Classic Toys Introduce Kids to the Kitchen Le Toy Van a small, second-generation run company that shows its “passion about play” in imaginative wooden toys designed in London with a French flair since the first Le Van started it in 1995 when he made his first dolls hou...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Erwin Angeles relaxed with the other guests and made small talk about the enormously long buffet filled with holiday dishes at Cary Huynh’s Asian New Year gathering in the Pasadena foothills. Dressed in a crew neck sweater and slacks, he could have been a college professor. But after his sushi demo, we ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena on historic Lake Street is one of the rare huge, rambling spaces in which you could happily dine alone (we were there on a holiday eve with about 15 other people and felt so special) or a party of 100. Perfect for Valentine’s day as a couple or with friends. […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Mexico City with its historic, extraordinary cuisine will be honored on the first night of the Los Angeles Times FOOD BOWL that takes place during the entire month of May this year. Opening night, April 30, kicks off with an ambitious evening of night tacos and talks about the connections between the sister...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Right in time for Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day, Melissa’s hosted Shelia Doloukani in their test kitchen for a cheese board building class. A lush display works for any holiday or gift occasion right through the year and can be themed with favorite or seasonal foods for such holidays as Moth...
(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...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Indian foods are becoming so popular many of them have gone mainstream this year. Indian breads are one of the best examples of the reason why because even the most reluctant bread eater will love them. Here are the most popular with their history and the reason why. One of the most irresistible […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 