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  • Omelettes: The Best of French-Indian Wares

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) The appealing egg, delicious and nutritious on its own, can be augmented in an omelette with cheeses and fresh vegetables. Served with any number of side dishes it make a very satisfying if light meal. (Actually one of Martha Stewart’s late night go-to ones). “The classic French is made with (lots...

  • Hatch Chili Season 2023: All You Need to Know

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Once you hear about the “Hatch Chili,” it seems you see them everywhere. At one time, the short harvest season was focused on the Labor Day roastings in Hatch, New Mexico. Huell Howser’s California Gold TV show showcased the roasting, and the attendees there that included devoted Los Angelen...

  • Zapien’s Salsa Grill Previews Hatch Chilie Season!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) We were so fortunate to “taste a preview” of hatch pepper dishes Chef Marco’s sensational dishes with demos. The event co-hosted with Melissa’s Produce, major supplier of hatch chilis and products, who introduced the peppers decades ago.  It was fitting that Marketing Director and co-...

  • When Harry Met Carpaccio and a New Dish was Born

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Once upon a time before the term “carpaccio,” referred to the popular marinated raw beef dish, it was merely the name of renowned Venetian Renaissance painter Vittore Carpaccio, who painted in vivid blood red colors.  Then a half a century ago Giuseppe Cipriani, owner of Harry’s Bar in ...

  • A Real “Uncle Matt” Makes Uncle Matt’s Organic® The Best

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) There really is an “Uncle Matt” behind the Uncle Matt’s Organic® brand. And it shows in the product. This family story has its ups and downs and a happy ending due to the fruit grower and company owner who persisted in developing a healthy, delicious product. (Gerry Furth-Sides) The real-life &...

  • Celebrate Tequila Day July 24

    Cheers to celebrating National Tequila Day on July 24th with the best of all our collection ranging from Mexico’s luxe Velas Resort to local barkeep recipes.  You'll find cocktail recipes, tips for drinking the spirit, and food pairing suggestions. ...

  • Why-to-Try Divine Binyamina Winery Wines

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Heavenly selections from kosher Binyamina Winery in Israel completed what felt like a heavenly Tel-Aviv Groove experience last fall. So it was exciting when the invitation arrived to a Binyamina wine-pairing dinner this winter with at Nua restaurant. (Please see //localfoodeater.com/tel-aviv-grooves-aut...

  • Celebrate An Ethnic Mother’s Day

    Celebrate Mother’s Day the Ethnic Way in the Greater Los Angeles area! From spiffy, contemporary Indian and Mexican fare to traditional soul food and Sicilian Italian, it is all memorably scrumptious and festive. ARTH BAR + KITCHEN – CULVER CITY Arth Bar & Kitchen’s Mother’s Day Lunch or Dinner fea...