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  • Cary Hunyh’s Brunch: Why We Love international LA

    (Faye Levy and Barbara Hansen, menu descriptions; Gerry Furth-Sides content and photos ) Week-end time in particular moved in at a different, slower, lazier pace in last century Los Angeles. And somehow our friend, Cary Hunyh, joyfully makes it feel like that again. Why we ❤️LA: because, as this a treasure of a spring brunch...

  • Art Openings are Back at Artful Upper West!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) It was an event to look forward to and did not disappoint: The first Sunday Art Opening Reception first art opening in over two years to welcome local Artist Bobbie Rich (@bobbierichfineart) to the walls of Upper West. The buzz was immediate as soon as you walked in the door to be greeted with […]...

  • Ummm! Garcia de La Cruz – Spain’s Best Virgin Olive Oil and Food Company”

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Smita Vasant defines savoring the taste of the wonderful dishes celebrating all the wonderful things about Garcia de la Cruz virgin olive oil, not only recognized as Spain’s best olive oil but Spain’s best food company. And well it should. It enhances while they are being prepared and it the best ...

  • We Love You 150 Years Worth, Women Founded, Garcia de la Cruz!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Happy 150th birthday, Garcia de la Cruz! For the family’s women dominated story, please read below. Meanwhile, let’s have a piece of these dramatic cakes from Jenefer Taylor of Malibu! Jenefer’s cakes to a 150th anniversary and Taste of Spain celebration hosted by the Spanish olive oil compa...

  • In Love with Garcia de la Cruz from Soup to Nuts, and Why!

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) I was so happy to attend the Garcia de la Cruz Tribute to Spain products. Why? Garcia de la Cruz turned me into a virgin olive oil lover. Before this I only used grapeseed oil. The gift-to-go was the chance for guests and anyone in the United States to win a a gift […]...

  • Five Ridiculously Ethereal Ethnic Cakes – and Where to Find Them

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) These ridiculously ethereal must-try cakes seem to have won over even the most die-hard, “no dessert diner.” You can include me, and a host of others in that statement because when you have a perfectly balanced meal, you don’t want to mar that perfect last bite. Berry Chantilly Cake This Who...

  • American Pazazz in English Gift Baskets

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Traditions, many of them centuries old, are high on the list of magical things about the Christmas season. Let’s talk about the food gift box.  Here it is represented here by Gourmet Gift Basket’s statement Pear and Cheese Gift Tower, complete with a thoughtful gift card. And ...

  • Sri and Sapra’s Hit Southbay Eater TV Show

    Actor, singer and dancer, Sapra, teamed up with Sridhar Sambangi, founder of Clorder, Inc., for three episodes of the show “South Bay Eater.” duo visits different restaurants in the South Bay area of California to sample a variety of dishes. You can see the first two installments on YouTube. The third will air Jan. 25, 2022...

  • New Way to Drink Your Limoncello and Eat It, Too

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) For days when you need a cookie AND a cocktail, Fabrizia has the answer. Crafted by hand in small batches , brothers Phil and Nick Mastroianni, produce their Limoncello in New Hampshire with just four simple ingredients: the zest of 100% Sicilian lemons, alcohol, sugar, and water. They revealed that exact pro...

  • Sharlotka: Iconic Careme’s Royal Gift to Homemakers

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) My birthday last month was the second time I was treated to Sharlotka baked by @tableconversation, and the home grown apples and loquats in it got my attention. The attraction from the beginning was the light-as-chiffon stone fruit cake texture. And as it turned out, the cake alone has a surprisingly, royal a...