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Tour: Hollywood Farmers’ Market
Felicia Friesema There’s a reason Felicia Friesema writes the farmers’ markets report for the L.A. Weekly. There’s also a reason she leads tours of area farmers’ markets. She really knows her vegetables and fruits — (read full article)
Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe
Most people think of tabbouleh when you mention Lebanese salads. It’s true, this parsley-bulgur combination is a classic (you can find a recipe in a previous post). However, fattoush is my favorite. It may be lesser known in the U.S., but (read full article)
I Heart Tony’s
As you know, I’ve self-banned myself from any markets, gourmet food or specialty stores, and farmer’s markets until I use up some of the stockpile in my pantry and on my refrigerator door. That lasted exactly 4 days, 16 hours and 12 (read full article)
Pomi + Gnocchi = YUM!
Eliminating canned foods takes some work. But, there are readily available alternatives to most canned foods like fruit, vegetables and beans. You can buy fresh, frozen, or jared. When it comes to tomato's this is my method o (read full article)
Bohemian Buckwheat with Wild Mushrooms
Today I have a recipe to share with you that well, I have mixed feelings about. I am not sure that I like it so much but I am also not sure that I hate it either. So why share it with you then? well I think the reason for me not being sure if I like (read full article)
Want to become a Mooyah Franchisee?
FAST FOOD restaurants are big business these days. Not just because anyone can set up a burger bar – but they offer worldwide entrepreneurs a chance to really make a killing. INTRODUCING MOOYAH FAST FOOD THERE’s a new f (read full article)
I Helped To Set a National Average!
by VirtualErn And not in a good way. I was looking at a list of events planned in my state for the summer and there were a few fitness events but mostly the summer will be filled with food & wine festivals. I live in the south so you already (read full article)
M E A T
Very early writings note that goats, carabaos and deer were the meats our ancestors hunted and ate. Pork may have come from the wild boar, the "baboy damo" or jabali as the Spanish called it.In my childhood days, pigs were almost all black with (read full article)
Chicken and Pecan Quiche
Are all eggs equal? I used to think so. Recent studies say conventional eggs differ nutritionally from organic, pastured eggs. A 2007 Mother Earth News study concluded that hens raised on pasture may produce eggs containing (read full article)
Strawberry Vinegar
One of the surest signs that summer is just around the corner in Southern California is the arrival of strawberries.They are everywhere - in the grocery stores, in the farmers markets and in hundreds of little stands that seem to sprout up overnight. (read full article)
Dumpling Quest: Guōtiē in the Morning
★★★☆☆ On my way out yesterday morning, I was desperately seeking my favorite jiānbǐng vendor for a delicious, cheap, and savory breakfast. To my complete disappointment, Mei Ling – jiānbǐng extraordinaire – was already sold out of (read full article)
Nibbles Of Tidbits Loves Cost Plus World Market.
Cost Plus is so worldly. It’s been one of my favorite stores for over 20 years. I recently took a trip to England, Australia, Thailand, India, Italy, Japan, Sweden, China and a few other stops along the way at Cost Plus World Market. Di (read full article)
Seattle Beer Week 2010 Hales Ales Double IPA
Hales Ales crafted the official Seattle Beer Week Double IPA for 2010. The kick off for Seattle Beer Week began with THREE kick off parties. The first party began at Hales Ales with two events: a pairing event and release of the official Seattle Beer (read full article)
Fresh Finds, Tasty Bites, Good Vibes (Part 1)
We love eating! We love shopping! We love fresh finds! We love music! We love art! We love culture!........... We just love everything!! And we found a perfect place where there's more to love about ---- where you can enjoy s (read full article)
A Little Bathroom Humor: Caramels From Hell
DISCLAIMER: If you do not appreciate a little bathroom humor, and are easily offended by profanity, please move on to the next post. I have one thing to say to Shanghai’s western supermarket chain City Shop: Fuck You. Trying to satisfy my sweet t (read full article)
Fresh, Green Chickpeas are the New Edamame
Photo courtesy of Flickr user bitter-sweet I love chickpeas. I’m crazy about chickpeas. Perhaps you remember my previous post: Ode to the Chickpea. Now it’s going to be easier to find the fresh, green chickpeas that I remember enjoyi (read full article)
Key Lime Pie
We dined en familia, with the husband's family, at the home of my brother and sister in law on Saturday night and I made the dessert. A lovely Key Lime Pie, to be exact. Key Lime Pie might just be my favorite kind of pie to make. Its easy, incred (read full article)
Kombucha Is Gaining Mainstream Status: This Trendy Fermented Tea With a Funny Name is Mushrooming
The trendiest drinks used to be pomegranate and acai juice. It was the battle of the superjuices. Now there’s a new contender vying for the top spot: kombucha. Goodbye Amazon berry, hello bacteria-laden tea. Kombucha was once limited to th (read full article)
Baked Oysters and Busy Days
I haven’t been keeping up on my cooking these days. Well, let’s not say that. I have been cooking every night, as usual, but these days, I am sticking to old standbys and cheaper meals. It could be the weather outside has me spending mor (read full article)
Baked Oysters and Busy Days
I haven’t been keeping up on my cooking these days. Well, let’s not say that. I have been cooking every night, as usual, but these days, I am sticking to old standbys and cheaper meals. It could be the weather outside has me spending mor (read full article)
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