(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...
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...
The Prosecco DOC Consortium presented a Prosecco DOC Masterclass as part of National Prosecco Week although it turns out that, just as with French champagne and Spanish Cava these days, “any time” is the right time to drink Prosecco, and not just in the well-known Brunch Bellini. Versatile Prosecco also pairs p...
(Gerry Furth-Sides)We happily wandered around the historic La Española Meats shop and deli in Harbor City waiting for the envoy delegation from Spain who were making a stop between seasonal trade shows to introduce their artisanal products to American buyers. Even in the intimate little space that always has lots of custome...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You can continue to honor Earth Day everyday and double your contribution this holiday. In celebration of Earth month Words with Boards will plant 2 trees instead of 1 for every wooden product sold through our website this month. Actually every day is earth day since all products come from healthy fo...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Food plays a huge part in the Eastern Orthodox doctrine. The church directs that Pascha must take place after the Jewish Passover to maintain the timeline of Christ’s life and also celebrate life. Eastern Orthodox Greeks are in church services the entire evening, then stay up till dawn with family an...
(Gerry Furth-Sides and Roberta Deen) Easter is the most sacred holiday for Eastern Orthodox and Western Christians. This year new ways to celebrate the season at home are trendy but traditional. The list starts with Whole Foods Stores nationwide selection of KAYCO products in March and April: Kedem Biodynamic Grape Juice Yeh...
Just when I was wondering how to store cheese, along comes the book, The Little Book of Cheese! Debbi Dubbs turned out to be the perfect answer to my current questions about storing this gem of a food product. The short guide gives tips not only in purchasing and storing cheese but how to make cheese […]...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 