Monthly Archives: January 2008

O’Brien’s Kioki

Posted on January 29, 2008 by kiki

In addition to your usual Irish Coffee, O’Brien’s in Santa Monica serves five other fun alcoholic coffee drinks. The Nutty Irishman, made with Frangelico, was beckoning (why are nutty Irishmen in bars always beckoning? Must be my red hair. And … Continue reading →

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dineLA Restaurant Week

Posted on January 24, 2008 by kiki

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Mmmmm – Vegan Thai Curry

Posted on January 23, 2008 by kiki

Thai food can be an issue for vegans. Everything has hidden fish sauce or oyster sauce in it. Luckily, here in LA there is always Bulan Thai, California Vegan, Vegan Glory, and Vegan House. Some Thai Town restaurants will prepare … Continue reading →

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Hotta Hotta Chocolata

Posted on January 22, 2008 by kiki

Every once in awhile something is so surprisingly good that you never forget the first time you tried it. I was standing around a giant campfire freezing my ass off somewhere near the Ortega Highway when a fellow camper handed … Continue reading →

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La Luz del Dia’s Champurrado

Posted on January 21, 2008 by kiki

There is a common misconception that we don’t have seasons in Los Angeles. We know when the seasons are changing. There are two distinct events that herald the coming winter: the Christmas displays replace the Halloween merchandise, and the lunch … Continue reading →

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Nate n Al’s Mish Mash Soup

Posted on January 19, 2008 by kiki

The weather outside is frightful, but here inside Nate ‘n Al it’s toasty and warm. The waitress treats you like she’s your mom, chiding you if you don’t eat enough soup. Nothing takes the chill off like a big, hot … Continue reading →

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Bistro Provence’s Beef Bourguignon

Posted on January 16, 2008 by kiki

Sometimes when the weather or the world is a little too harsh, I get a craving for something I call “Mom food”. Most people call it comfort food. Stew is the quintissential mom food, and Bistro Provence in Burbank serves … Continue reading →

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Tam O’ Shanter’s Hot Toddy

Posted on January 12, 2008 by kiki

A feeling of familiarity always comes over me when I escape from the cold and the rain into the warmth and comfort of the Tam O’Shanter. Maybe it’s because I grew up in Scottish pubs. Maybe it’s because my mother’s … Continue reading →

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Party Food: Mushroom Tartlets

Posted on January 12, 2008 by kiki

Wild Mushroom Filo Cups These tartlets are a great appetizer for a holiday party. They can be prepared ahead of time and keep well. They are popular, elegant, vegetarian, and best served at room temperature. Helpful friends don’t need any … Continue reading →

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Party Food: White Trash meatballs

Posted on January 12, 2008 by kiki

This is the recipe that will bar me forever from the Cordon Bleu, that will cause Anthony Bourdain to look upon me with scorn; it is cooking’s dirty little secret. I first discovered these meatballs at a raging 4th of … Continue reading →

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Monastery of the Angels Pumpkin Bread

Posted on January 8, 2008 by kiki

Last month a friend showed up with a lovely wrapped pumpkin bread for us. I immediately asked, “Is that a Monastery of the Angels pumpkin bread???” No one was impressed with my psychic abilities, but I was impressed with that … Continue reading →

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