(Gerry Furth-Sides) If you shop in Mexican markets here in the United States, you know the smart little Mantecada as a muffin snuggled in its gaily colored red wrapper. So popular, the smart packages of six usually merit a display shelf of their own in the bakery section or near the door. Batter poured...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Katie’s book filled me with menu ideas from the minute I first looked through it at the suggestion of our friend @Tableconversation. Markers of recipes to cook soon filled own copy. And I loved her book launch party demo. How can you resist a sophisticated lady who turned aside from the crowd while [&he...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) We were happily surprised that our top Palm Springs places are ethnic or ethnic-influenced, with all the affection and care paid to guests as to the food. These few joyous days we spent in the town after the “official” season turned out to be filled with crowds happy to be out, as we […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) What can you add to Pixie tangerines that are perfect to eat on their own with their bright orange, easily separated, seedless segments? Even their size that is never over two to three inches in diameter is endearingly size. We recommend these “must-try” bakes! We used colorful Fla...
Happy Spring and Easter celebrations at one of our favorite family of restaurants that brought us “through the pandemic” with their to-go specialties and dining outdoors as soon as it opened up: the Drago brothers – who also happened to be our last public event we attended a year ago! And we found a way [&helli...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) A new choice on the market for meatless eating is the CowLESS vegan burger option in South Pasadena, made with a grilled Beyond Meat patty, shredded lettuce, a fat tomato slice, vegan cheese, housemade chipotle and mayo for richness and a pillowy brioche bun. The burger is so popular there are now plans [&hel...
Rosca de Reyes is a traditional, sweet bread enjoyed in honor of Epiphany/Three Kings Day, which is celebrated throughout Europe and Latin America. The Rosca de Reyes has an oval shape to symbolize a crown and is covered with dried, candied fruits to symbolize the many jewels on a crown. The rich bread in the […]...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) All it took for the Thermomix ® to win me over was watching it transform hard cheese into snowflake like flurries. I I had almost broken other sturdy food processors. It even weighed them before going into the machine. And this is only one of so many uses. Thermomi...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You may have already guessed it already: snack food has become the fastest growing item in sales and online delivery these days. The surprise is that while wonderfully crowded street life is at a minimum, innovative companies are bringing historic street food snacks indoors Churros, one of the most po...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) If Porto’s Bakery was “excited” to announce their new line up of signature baked goods for Bake at Home delivery and baking, I know we customers were a thousand-times more excited. Sweet and savory, Chocolate Twist croissant and Arroz Con Pollo Frito, are firs...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 