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  • Elegant Caulipower Pasta Direct from Italy

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) It wasn’t enough that CAULIPOWER, are already the makers of America’s #1-selling cauliflower crust pizza. Just in time for Celiac Awareness Month, the brand adds a sixth grocery category with healthy, whimsical Cauliflower Pasta, to the frozen food aisle of many market.  CAULIPOWER...

  • “Silverlake Vegan” Answers the Book: 72 Reasons to Be Vegan

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Silverlake Vegan.com is fast becoming one of the most popular of the the new local vegan take away and delivery options in Los Angeles. The city already holds the title of being the most culinary diverse city in the world. The low-key Silverlake area of LA known for its serene reservoir is also […]...

  • Our Must-Try and Why Palm Springs Ethnic Eats

    (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 […]...

  • New Kati + Frankie at Katirollco Now in LA!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Los Angelenos can discover  whether they prefer a Frankie or a Kati – or both- with an order at Kati Roll Company (#katirollco).  The new company brings authentic, lively Indian Street food to LA with the Kati  and  Frankie in wrap and in bowl form. Add to this a line of side dishes […]...

  • New Must-try Internationally Inspired, Neighborhood JUICEFLY

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) We almost drove right by low-key Juicefly on Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. And we presumed (wrong!) the name referred to bottled fruit drinks! But oh, what a surprise to explore the inside of this little “liquor” shop.  It is the treasure-trove, fun, approachable neighborhood shop version of th...

  • Ten Top Surprising Must-Try Ethnic Desserts

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) These local Ten to try local desserts are the best in the world, full of fascinating flavors and textures — and even shapes. Even if you are not a dessert lover, these might change your mind; they did change mine. Pictured above is our original list. The Mont Blanc and Praline Bar from […]...

  • Are you a Kati or a Frankie? Find Out at KATI ROLL CO

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Are you a Frankie or a Kati? Do you know the difference? You will soon when Kati Roll Company (#katirollco) comes to to town, bringing authentic, fun Indian Street food to LA. And second generation, Avinash Kapoor, who is bringing it to Los Angeles, already owns two of the most popular Indian restaurants...

  • The Ojai Pixie Fairytale Story

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) The story about Pixie’s coming to market is of fairytale nature. This spring cleaning we came upon a SPA OJAI bag with a pixie tangerine spray tucked inside fit that felt just as magical. Its fragrance was as fresh as when we first made it in the Artist Cottage Cottage, a working artist […]...

  • Must-Try Bakes with Historic Ojai Pixies

    (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...

  • Bombay Bugle Brings First Anglo-Indian Cuisine to Town!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) When French soldiers returned to Paris after their North African occupation they brought cous cous recipes with them, leading to a proliferation of successful Paris cafes featuring the dish. When Brits returned from their posts during the long British rule, known as “the Raj,” whether as merchants...