(Barbara Hansen) These are the crunchiest fries you could ever crunch on. They’re not potatoes, they’re idlis, South Indian steamed cakes made from a rice and lentil batter (above). Sliced and deep-fried, they turn into an incredible snack that kids go crazy for, especially because they come sprinkled with tomatoes,...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The engaging FLAVOR of LA celebration on the CBS studio backlot proved that even in the current food event-saturated market (there was at least four major one’s competition with it the same time, including another LA TIMES Food Bowl program), a well organized, a community-focused fundraiser can still f...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Seven of our favorites are among the gourmet food samplings from LA’s best restaurants, craft beers, wine, cocktails and an awesome car show from The Television Motion Picture Car Club.//flavorofla.com. The event takes place on the historic CBS Studio Center back lot, studio home to hits from Gunsmoke a...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of the Strawberry Festival) Strawberry tacos, strawberry pizza, berry kabobs are only a few of the more unique strawberry offerings at the California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration, May 19 and 20, at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. This strawberry celebra...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Petite Taqueria, a trifecta of topnotch atmosphere, food & cocktails, was all the more of a fun surprise because we arrived happily expecting to be eating tacos at a street stand. Instead, we stepped into a circular series of inviting levels anchored by a buzzing huge bar downstairs, with a glimpse...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Vegetarian dishes find their way onto most mainstream restaurant most brunch menus. These international dishes that make up filling meals even for a paleo at these spiffy, popular places, well known for their massive bar scenes – and Fogo de Chao is, of course, known for its Brazilian beef. Texture i...
To make these carrots, I had to conquer terror–horrendous, knee-shaking terror. But it was worth it. Vibrantly flavored with harissa, lemon and cumin, plus a dash of sweetness from maple syrup, this dish is now in my permanent repertoire. I’ll take it to potlucks, set it out like meze or pickles to accompany a dinner...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Seven of our favorites are among the gourmet food samplings from LA’s best restaurants, craft beers, wine, cocktails and an awesome car show from The Television Motion Picture Car Club. //flavorofla.com. The event takes place on the historic CBS Studio Center back lot, studio home to hits from Guns...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) It’s not enough that Chef has a long menu of appealing, intensely flavored, fined dishes. She also offers her customers a Chef’s Tasting Table menu for $55 that changes weekly. Dining groups, one a table of eight young ladies, are offered original dinner menus for their regular get-togethers. T...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Chef Jazz Singsanong (Jitlada) joined a star line-up of celebrity chefs with special Jitlada-inspired dishes to honor her beloved late Chef Tui Sungkamee. The best of such fundraisers turn into chatty social evenings. This one, infused with such heartfelt feelings, turned into a gala that still felt like...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 