-
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
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Am I a Terrible Person?
I cover foodie events that feature table after table of small bites from a variety of restaurants. Normally I roam around the side and back of tables to get shots of famous chefs, people preparing food, and people handing food to other … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Roadtrip Classics Central Cali 4
On our last morning My husband Bob and I went to check out Nitt Witt Ridge, one of those places like the Watts Towers where an enterprising free spirit takes a pile of glass and shells and with a little … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Roadtrip Classic Central Cali 2
Cambria Pines Lodge is a beautifully landscaped wedding factory. One of those places that just churn them out, three a day. Instead of the weddings being disruptive, they were kind of fun to watch from afar, because some people … Continue reading
Posted in Central California, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Visit Toronto! They Put Wacky Things in their Food!
Over the winter the Tourist Board of Toronto hosted a dinner at Highlands Hollywood with Toronto Chef, Guy Rubino. Rubino is co-host of Food Network Canada’s “Made to Order.” The purpose of the dinner was to promote Toronto’s “luxury hotel boom”, … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
The Joy of Cheese Sex
Cheese Sex is a voluptuous, buttery cheese spread with a sudden sharpness and smooth finish. Its discovery by local cheese aficianados lies in a sourcing expedition by “Cheese Impresario” Barrie Lynn to Joe Widmer’s Cheese Cellars in Wisconsin. Widmer is a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
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
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
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
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