(Gerry Furth-Sides) The perfect place to have a party indoors or on the patio at Banana Leaf redondo BeachBanana Leaf hosted 14 media guests to try it out recently. Guests included celebrity chef cookbook authors and presenters in the spacious double storefront area with bar, dining room and a large kitchen to watch the cooks [&...
(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...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The recipes are so tempting it’s hard to know what to cook first from Melissa’s newest HATCH PEPPER COOKBOOKS. Hatch peppers are filled with flavor and a supple heat, from mild to spicy, without the prickly or acrid sensation of other peppers. So the answer is just picking a new appetizer or side,...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We were so fortunate to “taste a preview” of hatch pepper dishes Chef Marco’s sensational dishes with demos. The event co-hosted with Melissa’s Produce, major supplier of hatch chilis and products, who introduced the peppers decades ago. It was fitting that Marketing Director and co-...
(Gerry Furth-Sides)When I was asked to an arrange a birthday party in Pasadena, Celestino owner Calogero Drago and GM Mario were out of the country. Each of them still contacted me immediately: “Ciao, Bella! No problem.” Thirty guests for lunch? Order off the menu and let us know what we can do. When questioned about [&helli...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Once upon a time before the term “carpaccio,” referred to the popular marinated raw beef dish, it was merely the name of renowned Venetian Renaissance painter Vittore Carpaccio, who painted in vivid blood red colors. Then a half a century ago Giuseppe Cipriani, owner of Harry’s Bar in ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) There really is an “Uncle Matt” behind the Uncle Matt’s Organic® brand. And it shows in the product. This family story has its ups and downs and a happy ending due to the fruit grower and company owner who persisted in developing a healthy, delicious product. (Gerry Furth-Sides) The real-life &...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The name of the meal is: “ A Love Affair of food, plates and friends.” Barbara and Marino shared a Hancock Park neighborhood address and a love of authentic ethnic food. Chef Sal Marino creates the special menu. Brother-partner, Mario, sets the updated classic table. Guests opting for this special men...
You wouldn’t expect any ordinary cookbook signing by a restaurant. And this one for Spaghettini at Home was all that and more...
Executive Chef-Owner, Bret Thompson of Pez Cantina invites you to the exclusive Havana Nights on Saturday, June 22nd, 2023, and Saturday, July 29th, 2023. ...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 