Author Archives: Kiki Maraschino

About Kiki Maraschino

I like catfish. Sure, we all like catfish, but I think for me it is somehow deeper.

To Serve Kittens

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

It looks like there was a little mix-up at the bookstore. Cookbooks and pet care got mixed up to make this serendipitous tableaux. It turned out to not be a kitten cookbook. Kittens are really tough anyways and need slow … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Rivera

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

On Valentine’s Day the one gift I wanted to give Bob was the experience I had had at Rivera. I wanted him to be amazed by the snails and delight in the piquillos rellenos (STUFFED SPANISH PEPPERS, CHORIZO, GOLDEN RAISINS, … Continue reading →

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Happy Mardi Gras!

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Here is one of my favorite New Orleans-inspired recipes, developed by yours truly. It makes enough for a party. JAMBALAYA 1 large onion, chopped3 ribs celery, chopped1 green pepper, diced1 red pepper, diced5 cloves garlic, minced4 Tablespoons butter3 cups raw … Continue reading →

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A Valentine Straight from my Heart to Yours!

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

OK, I found this card really disturbing. The lips are made of foil-wrapped chocolate. Whereas chocolate is normally a good thing, this makes me question my allegiance. Share on Facebook

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dineLA: La Cachette – CLOSED

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

If there is one thing I love, it is foie gras. So naturally, I LOVE La Cachette. The original La Cachette on Little Santa Monica was a little ritzy for a relatively new foodie. I remember standing outside in the … Continue reading →

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Real Men Don’t Make Quiche

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Who says? of course when men make quiche they download the recipe straight from The Food Network site. But this quiche is absolutely praise-worthy. made by a real man! Ingredients Short Crust Pastry: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsalted … Continue reading →

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Recipe Cards on Parade: Fonduloha

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Keeping current with the exotic Hawaiian fad of the era, these pineapple boats make every meal a luau! Plus, it has meat in it! Who doesn’t love a pineapple filled with meat? We have turkey, celery, mayonnaise, chutney (exotic!), curry … Continue reading →

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Rivera’s Snails Changed my Life

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

During DineLA week(S) DineLA Fortnight? we sampled a number of restaurants, some undercover and some at the invitation of the restaurant. Sometimes being fawned over is an embarassing pain in the ass, and sometimes it is very pleasing, although a … Continue reading →

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DineLA 2010 Kickoff

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Have you ever gone to a party and you are thinking, “I don’t belong here…this is really awkward…who are these people anyways?” Well, the DineLA party at the Roosevelt was the exact opposite of that! It was like the party … Continue reading →

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CBS Ushers in Autumn

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Written with Lindsay William-Ross. And yes, I know it is no longer Autumn. Refer to the Kiki Maraschino Time-Space continuum for further elaboration. CBS Radford Studios in Studio City held their 23rd Annual Great Chefs of LA last Fall to … Continue reading →

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Recipe Cards on Parade: Curried Fish in Rice Ring

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Curried fish. Mull it over for awhile. I’m not talking your fancy Thai curries. No. I mean powdered curry from your mom’s pantry mixed into a thin white sauce and poured over boiled whitefish. But it is still lacking a … Continue reading →

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Bouchon’s Grand Opening

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Glamour was the order of the evening at Bouchon’s opening event Monday night. After ascending the staircase, we were greeted by servers offering champagne near a caviar station with caviar quenelle and whipped cream cheese-topped bagel crisps surrounding the biggest … Continue reading →

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Campanile Book Release Event

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Mark Peel and Martha Rose Shulman Mark Peel has been hosting his famous Monday Night Dinners at Campanile for over ten years. Served family-style, everyone eats the same meal. Not only is the serving style homey, but the dishes are … Continue reading →

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Robin Hood’s Fish and Chips

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Having grown up in pubs, I consider myself an expert in fish and chipology. And Bass ale. Bassology. And making sculptures out of sawdust on the floor, but I haven’t done that since I was around 6 years old. Let’s … Continue reading →

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When is Panda Express not Panda Express?

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

I wandered into a Chinese place in Pasadena called Chinese Express a few weeks ago for a quick lunch. What I found was an eerie semblance of a Panda Express. Even down to the colors of the uniforms. Mushroom Chicken … Continue reading →

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