-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
Los Angeles
Archives
Categories
- alaska
- Amsterdam
- aquarium
- Atlanta
- Bakeries
- Berlin
- Buffalo
- Burbank
- burgers
- Cabo
- Cajun
- Canada
- Cancun
- Carlsbad
- Catalina
- catfish
- Central California
- chefs
- cookbooks
- Copenhagen
- cruise
- cupcakes
- Edmonton
- Europe
- Events
- Festivals
- French
- Germany
- Hawaii
- holidays
- Holland
- humor
- Italy
- Las Vegas
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Los Angeles
- Mazatlan
- mexico
- Miami
- museums
- Netherlands
- New Orleans
- Niagara Falls
- Nipomo
- Norway
- nyc
- Palm Springs
- Philadelphia
- Puerto Vallarta
- Recipes
- Rome
- sacramento
- San Diego
- San Fernando Valley
- San Francisco
- seattle
- Sweden
- toronto
- Uncategorized
- Vancouver
- video
- whales and sharks
Author Archives: Kiki Maraschino
Don Julio Hosts Pairing with Ilan Hall
I love Don Julio. I have loved Don Julio since certain members of the press were sneaking it into our peach nectars one night while on a press junket to rescue turtles in Mexico. It was with great excitement … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
Ain’t we Swank! Ilan Hall and Don Julio
OK, so by now you all have a basic idea of how this blogger thing works. Sometimes I just go to a restaurant on my own dime and tell you what I think. But sometimes restaurants, liquor companies or benefits host … Continue reading
Posted in chefs
Leave a comment
Why you Gotta Hate on Green Bean Casserole?
It is a strange thing being on Betty Crocker’s email list. It’s a blessing and it’s a curse. I don’t mean to be a food snob — I have eaten my share of mayonnaise, Top Ramen, and instant cake mix. … Continue reading
Posted in holidays, Uncategorized
1 Comment
Thanksgiving is Easy!
Remember that tear-jerking story-song, Rocky? She said, “Rocky, I never cooked Thanksgiving before, don’t know if I can do it… but if you’ll let me lean on you, and take my hand, I might get through it…” Thanksgiving is actually … Continue reading
Posted in holidays, Recipes, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Restaurant Roundup: It’s Truffle Time!
It is Autumn, and that means one thing — truffles! OK, Autumn mean a lot of things, but for the sake of this article, let’s just say it means one thing. And that one thing is …truffles! Bouchon in Beverly … Continue reading
Posted in Los Angeles
Leave a comment
Forget Peking Duck – Get a Whole Peking Turkey!
The United States is often described as a melting pot, and Thanksgiving is representative of our diversity. We have Southwestern turkeys, Cajun deep-fried turkey and turkey mole with chorizo stuffing. This year, Chinatown is all over Thanksgiving. Restaurants are offering … Continue reading
Posted in holidays, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
When Life Gives You Lemons…
LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade took place last Sunday on the stately grounds of the mansion at Culver Studios. Gone with the Wind was filmed there — does it get any more chichi than that? The well-tended grounds were strewn with checkered picnic … Continue reading
Posted in Bakeries, burgers, chefs, Events, Festivals, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
My Top Faves at CBS’ Great Chefs
1. The first offering I came across at the Great Chefs of LA event taking place in the backlot of CBS was Momed’s duck shawarma. Momed, in Beverly Hills, is a contraction of “Modern Mediterranean”. The pita looked awfully generous for someone … Continue reading
CBS “Great Chefs of LA” Event Hits another Home Run
Last Sunday CBS Studios was once again the site of “Great Chefs of LA”, a benefit for The National Kidney Foundation of Southern California. As usual it was a feast for the senses. The slightly overcast day didn’t turn to rain and provided the … Continue reading
Posted in chefs, cookbooks, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Dia de los Muertos at Olvera Street
Every year the Merchants Association of Olvera Street holds one of the most authentic and religious Dia de lose Muertos celebrations in Los Angeles. With the blessings, altars, incense, dancing and rituals, you can truly see the marriage of paganism … Continue reading
Posted in Events, holidays, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Cafe 50s Prepares to Rock LACC
Just across the street from LA City College, next to a pool hall and an arcade, a Cafe 50s opened this week to bring burgers and sweet potato fries to hungry locals and LACC students. It’s easy to confuse Cafe … Continue reading
Posted in burgers, Los Angeles, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Great Chefs at CBS!
Once again this Sunday CBS Studios will host its annual “Great Chefs of LA” to benefit The National Kidney Foundation of Southern California. Hosted by George Lopez, himself a recipient of a kidney transplant, it is one of LA foodies’ favorite events … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
This Sunday! LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade!
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alex. Diagnosed with cancer before she was even a year old, she decided to hold a lemonade stand at the age of four to help raise money for the hospital. She … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
LA Mag’s Presentations
OK, I swear, this is the last LA Magazine Food Event post — this year. Besides a feast of delectables, there were some fantastic chef demos and panels. Chef Rory Hermann of Boucon shows us how to cook vegetables … Continue reading
Posted in chefs, Events, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
My Top Ten Faves at LA Magazine’s Food Event
The LA Magazine Food Event had soooooo much food and sooooo many events, it was just impossible to fit them all into one post. So just think of it like Shark Week. With more food. And no sharks. This year … Continue reading