November 2011 Entries
Midnight Snack:
Think there aren't any restaurants open late in L.A.? Residents who work late beg to differ. Jordan Morris is a performer, writer and podcaster who's made a careful study of the best burgers in LA -- this is one of his choices.
The Nosh:
Acid is an integral part of making a balanced wine, and certain grapes that thrive in California have just the perfect amount of it.
Midnight Snack:
Think there aren't any restaurants open late in L.A.? Residents who work late beg to differ. Galloway Allbright is a comedian with a hole in his soul that can only be filled with pancakes.
The Nosh:
Any season is pie season, but December 1 is National Pie Day. Here are 10 of the best pies in SoCal right now.
The Public Kitchen:
Yes, it is acceptable to have a salad at the holiday table. Especially when it's made with local produce.
The Nosh:
"In food, the opportunity will come. The stories will come. You just have to be in a place where food is happening."
The Nosh:
Mourvèdre, a little-known but adaptable grape, is a favorite of the Central Coast's "Rhone Rangers."
The Nosh:
Peppers come in a number of varieties, and for National Pepper Month, we explored some of California's most delicious pepper crops and dishes.
The Nosh:
Thanksgiving, as a holiday, is simultaneously marked by rigid adherence to tradition and infinite room for variation. This Thursday, there's no doubt that more variations on the meal will be eaten in LA than anywhere else in the country.
The Nosh:
There aren't a lot of people who would attempt, or could stomach, tasting 30 burgers over the course of a few days, but that's exactly what the chef and restaurateur did.
Midnight Snack:
Think there aren't any restaurants open late in L.A.? Residents who work late beg to differ. Evan McNary rarely takes a break from work, but when he does, it's all steak and whipped cream.
The Nosh:
A step-by-step guide to preparing the perfect Thanksgiving turkey (with tips for the more advanced cook, too).
The Nosh:
Beaujolais Nouveau creates a sensation every year when it's released, but here in California we have some wine that's just as good, and quite a bit more local.
The Public Kitchen:
This is one of the simplest dishes you might serve at your holiday table, but you can bet it'll be in the running for most popular.
The Public Kitchen:
Drago Centro has turned an antipasto into a cocktail. In the tradition of a Bloody Mary, the vodka makes those vegetables all the tastier!
How To:
Welcome to our new feature, How To! In this video series Kevin Van, of both Providence and The Dining Society, will guide us through simple, delicious at-home recipes.
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The Nosh:
Enter our contest to win a 9" pie from L.A.'s own Simplethings Pie Shop. Just tell us about your most hilarious holiday kitchen disaster in the comments!
The Nosh:
It's National Pickle Day, a perfect occasion for marking our city's obsession with all things pickle-y, whether at restaurants or at home.
Midnight Snack:
Think there aren't any restaurants open late in L.A.? Residents who work late beg to differ. Comedian Jimmy Pardo took us to his regular post-set spot -- though he doesn't go as often as he used to...
The Nosh:
Karen Klemens sells small-batch ice cream in the front of her Sierra Madre shop while leading food preservation courses in the back.
The Nosh:
Residents of Morro Bay have been harvesting oysters for over 100 years, and this farm may have perfected the art.
Food Face-Off:
An expertly made bowl of dan dan noodles will leave your tongue tingling and your heart singing -- and we've found the best in L.A.
The Nosh:
From goat gouda in Paso Robles to fresh burrata in Baldwin Park, these artisanal cheeses reveal the passion of some extremely dedicated California cheese makers.
The Nosh:
November is all about the pomegranate. The mysterious fruit grows in abundance in our fair state, and we use it in a lot of recipes here. Mainly cocktail recipes.
The Public Kitchen:
Fall is wonderful time for cooking. It's not too hot to turn on the oven, and there's plenty of fruit, root vegetables and squash to keep things interesting all season. KCET Food will be presenting a series of autumn recipes...
The Nosh:
Chef Brian Parks, of Santa Barbara's Coast restaurant, avails himself of his fabulous local farmers' market for seafood, herbs and other Central California specialties.
The Nosh:
For those meals that require a shopping trip somewhere a little more focused than Trader Joe's.
Midnight Snack:
Think there aren't any restaurants open late in L.A.? Residents who work late beg to differ. Rebecca Pardess and Drew Johnson, a couple who both work long hours, have their local just down the hill from their house.
The Nosh:
Preserver Jessica Koslow's online preserves business is now a brick-and-mortar. In this edition of Food Jobs, we talk to her about opening a store rather than a restaurant, and how a fan letter gave her a start in the industry.
The Nosh:
Clemence Gossett, instructor of all things sweet, talks midnight cupcake emergencies, croissants that make one weep, and why she won't eat fondant.
The Nosh:
The food powers that be have designated this National Fig Week. In California, we don't need a special time to chow down on the fruit - it's everywhere.
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