(Gerry Furth-Sides) Moravian spice cookies made by Dewey’s Bakery are as rich in taste as they are in history. “The creators of the cookies learned that by rolling the dough until it was whisper-thin and baking it slowly, they could create a cookie with a light, crisp texture and capture the intense flavors,R...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Abbie Cornish and Chef Jacqueline King Schiller are not your everyday mommy “bloggers” – more the glamorous, runway-stunning Giada types behind the stove, and just as dedicated. When was the last time we asked any of home cook authors in the Melissa’s kitchen, “who are you wearing?” (A: Nat...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Caroline D’Amore, owner and executive chef of Los Angeles-based family restaurant, D’Amore’s Pizza, is the kind of California girl that could star in the ads for the golden state. She’s tall, model-thin, blonde, an exuberant over-achiever, friends with major celebrities and in a thr...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) S’more, a century-old American tradition, has been re-born as Stuffed Puffs™, an innovative chocolate-filled marshmallow made with real chocolate. It makes its official debut on August 30 for National Toasted Marshmallow day and the start of Labor Day Celebrations. Everyone loves s’mores. (See our h...
Gerry Furth-Sides) Celebrate Mezcal Day July 24 with these new cocktails and our favorite mezcaleria. Mezcal is processed from a variety of agave plants (that includes tequila) and that instills a special smoky taste. The heart of the agave plant, the piña, is traditionally slow-cooked in pit ovens, giving it a characteris...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Ulises Torrentera’s mission to put a spotlight onto authentic, artisan mezcal has transformed the reputation of this spirit formerly regarded as a peasant drink. His visits to the United States from his native Oaxaca are now a big event. The first stop this year was appropriately at Maestro Mexican Rest...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Gelson’s Markets “Taste of France” celebration includes not only samplings of authentic French products but breakfast, lunch and dinner meals ready to serve. The finest champagnes are also being offered in a new format. In the bakery, Taste of France offers croissant and brioche, and the v...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) This writer has always been enamored with the French sensibility, first with a fellow lifeguard at camp, then all films French and finally food. The finest dining LA restaurants and pioneer bistros. And now the current Gelson Market’s three-week July French promotion is especially exciting because s...
In celebration of World Martini Day today, we’d like to share the recipe for the Rosé Fifty–Fifty – the preferred way to celebrate the holiday, or really every day, according to Plymouth Gin Master Distiller Sean Harrison. The Rose Venice serves this Plymouth Fifty-Fifty Martini, by special request of gu...
To get the full impact of the Little Arabia District shopping district in Anaheim, start at the intersection of Brookhurst and Katella where the abundantly well-stocked Fresh Choice Marketplace holds the place of honor ( 9922 Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804 on your GPS) in the Little Arabia District.&nbs...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 