Author Archives: Kiki Maraschino

About Kiki Maraschino

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

Cruisin: Catalina

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Our first port was Catalina Island. You have already heard me wax poetic about the island’s pleasures. Dating of the construction of the Green Pleasure Pier Pier varies by several sources. Here’s what they say: 1) Pier Green or the … Continue reading →

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Recipe Cards on Parade: Frozen Salads

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Yum! Don’t the words frozen and salad together in one dish make your mouth water? Aren’t you tempted to just jump right into the computer screen? This recipe is a sweet one! Let’s see, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, salt, … Continue reading →

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Accidental Nazis with Brad Pitt

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

See Brad Pitt eat a wasabi swastika! Share on Facebook

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Recipe Cards on Parade: Tangy Tomato Aspic

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Oooh, tangy! Tangy is another word whose appeal has fallen by the wayside. Combined with aspic – which is actually lemon Jell-O in this recipe, and tomatoes, how can you go wrong? Why not add some vinegar, onion juice, celery … Continue reading →

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Central CA: Nipomo by the Sea

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

As long as I was taking the long way home, I thought I might as well visit my brother, Johnny, who was hosting a BBQ at the local bar. But first I had to make a stop at the traveler’s … Continue reading →

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Brookside: The Going Gets Weird

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

OK. So the day after The festival was a Sunday. I had decided somewhere during my hellride up the 5 to take the 101 home. I woke up early and thought I would hit brunch near Santa Cruz. There was … Continue reading →

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Great Food and Music 2

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

It was also an incredibly hot day, so I was very grateful for the press tent. Someone had the great idea to set up a backstage area for press and bring in food so that we could photograph and taste … Continue reading →

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Great Food and Music Fest Part 1

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

After a somewhat harried trip up the 5, I finally found my hotel behind an alley after driving around for what seemed like forever. It was kind of deserted, but I was shown to my room by a chatty bellhop. … Continue reading →

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Harris Farms

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Last summer I decided to drive up to Mountain View, just outside of San Jose, by myself to attend the Great American Food and Music Fest. Curated by Ed Levine, founder of Serious Eats, the festival was serving up food … Continue reading →

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Recipe Cards on Parade: Crusty Salmon Shortcakes

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

One of the advantages of real flea markets over EBay is the ability to dig through piles of freaky stuff and come up with buried treasure. One of my favorite finds are collections of old recipe cards. There was once … Continue reading →

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The Monster Dog vs. the Colossal Burger

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Papoo’s Hot Dog Show is often overshadowed by the popular and iconic Bob’s Big Boy across the street in Toluca Lake. And to be honest, well, Hot Dog Show is kind of weird. Decorated like an old-fashioned ice cream parlour … Continue reading →

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Ceci n’est pas une nacho

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

I don’t often patronize chains, but occasionally co-workers talk me into it. “It’s El Torito Grill, not El Torito.” The place appeared to be a Wolfgang Puck-inspired El Torito with a long bar and hard liquor. OK, fine. I could … Continue reading →

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Mariachi Night

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

I spend so much time as an observer, taking pictures and documenting events of other people’s communities, sometimes it is nice to get a reminder that I am part of a community too. For my mom’s birthday the family got … Continue reading →

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Jazz at Jitlada for Gina

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Everybody loves Jazz, proprietress of one of the best Thai restaurants in Los Angeles. This video shows her endless charm. Here she discusses the proper foods for new mothers while Sinosoul figures out how to program her I-Phone to Twitter, … Continue reading →

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Tea at the Langham: Hats off to London

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

I like my tea with bubbles Last June The Langham Huntingtom Hotel and Spa held its Anniversary Tea Celebration. They “turned back the clocks to 1865” OK. I didn’t know clocks told years. Maybe that’s the third hand. Anyways, back … Continue reading →

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