February 2012 Entries
The Nosh:
A wave of swaps organized via Facebook and Twitter has been sweeping the nation, with six in Los Angeles County alone.
The Nosh:
No need to buy an overpriced airline ticket and sit shoulder to shoulder with sick and surly strangers. Grab a bottle of Verdad Albariño and sip yourself onto a Spanish sojourn instead.
The Nosh:
Restaurants with dog-friendly owners have always allowed dogs in outdoor eating areas.
Midnight Snack:
"I love the beer selection -- all from California. You can feel good because when you're getting drunk, you're getting drunk for California."
The Public Kitchen:
Plenty of warm vegetables make this dish seasonal and comforting.
The Public Kitchen:
The KCET show "Your Japanese Kitchen" showcases Harumi Kurihara's simple home-style meals, including this perfectly balanced dinner.
The Public Kitchen:
Our grocery stores overflow with exotic products, making it easy to come by the venison, Norwegian cheese, aquavit and lingonberries needed to make this wintry dish.
The Public Kitchen:
We will never walk the red carpet in front of the Kodak Theater, nor will we attend any of the splashy after parties to nibble and nosh with celebrities. But we can look to the caterers who feed them for snack ideas.
The Public Kitchen:
And you thought Gwyneth Paltrow was the first star to preach a macrobiotic diet.
The Nosh:
A great everyday drink, whether perfectly paired with grilled meats or slowly sipped on the sofa in the soft glow of an awards show.
The Nosh:
In honor of National Margarita Day, February 22, here are some of the many versions the Southland has to offer.
The Public Kitchen:
Since the heart and soul of Mardi Gras is in New Orleans, we looked to KCET chef John Besh when searching for a celebratory Fat Tuesday dinner.
The Nosh:
It may be the middle of winter, but the colors of the farmers' market are already as bright and summery as can be.
The Nosh:
Honoring the self-ascribed "Oldest Restaurant in Hollywood" and its role in local literary history.
The Public Kitchen:
Chef Ming Tsai takes two somewhat-exotic ingredients to create a whole dinner's worth of delicious, simple dishes.
The Nosh:
Did you know that 80 percent of the world's almonds are grown in California? Let's celebrate that today, National Almond Day.
Midnight Snack:
Riley More, a DJ, roller skater and dancer, has strong opinions about both music and rice.
The Public Kitchen:
How a habitual liar from Lithuania came to own the most popular restaurant in mid-century Beverly Hills -- and some of the recipes that got him there.
The Nosh:
Unlike "Hollywood" or "Beverly Hills" or "Melrose," Baldwin Hills is not a Los Angeles place name that people around the world instantly recognize.
The Nosh:
With so many frustrating decisions to make in our lives, finding the "perfect" wine to have with our food should not be one of them.
The Nosh:
Our favorite Valentine's Day articles, recipes and videos, the better to have a dreamy, food-loving day.
The Public Kitchen:
How does one woman go from a modeling agency in Sydney to farmers' markets in Southern California?
The Nosh:
The most engaging, educational and mouth-watering food writing this week. Besides our own fabulous articles, that is.
The Nosh:
We've got an interview with Baldwin Hills chef Govind Armstrong coming next week. To tide you over until then, here are some photos of his restaurant, garden and food.
Midnight Snack:
Nicole Cifani is a DJ, both in clubs and on the radio, and for years her one true late-night love has been Canter's.
The Nosh:
Downtown landmark Clifton's Cafeteria was restored to its former glory today. Almost.
The Public Kitchen:
This Valentine's Day, think outside of that box of chocolates -- cook a meal full of aphrodisiac foods.
The Public Kitchen:
"Himalaya with Michael Palin" follows the Monty Python star across India, Nepal and Tibet. We've collected some recipes from the region, the better to walk in his foodie footsteps.
How To:
For this episode, instead of focusing in on one specific technique, I've compiled some of my favorite low-maintenance recipes worthy of date night.
The Nosh:
"Natural" is a term rarely used in regards to wine, but when it is, the results can be outstanding.
The Nosh:
L.A. gets no respect as a bagel town, but there are plenty of places in the Southland to grab all sorts of bagels, lox and related dishes.
The Public Kitchen:
What Los Angeles lacks in a football team we make up for in delicious, regional party bites.
The Public Kitchen:
For National Homemade Soup Day on February 4, the first thing that comes to mind is the story of stone soup.
The Nosh:
The Sunday Alhambra Farmers' Market is a true neighborhood institution: the weekly turnout is consistently huge and the prices, across the board, make the produce a steal.
The Public Kitchen:
Where to find the best carrot cakes on this important national holiday, as well as a recipe for our current dessert crush.
The Public Kitchen:
Great food sometimes comes from a mix of kitchen confidence and creative improvisation.
This Eastside taco is simple and tasty -- perfect party food.
The Nosh:
Seeking out the best up-and-coming pinot noir producers in a sea of pinot noir is no easy feat, but we did just that after sipping and swirling around Santa Monica's Pinot Days.
Midnight Snack:
Mike White, a writer for TMZ and now a regular player on the website's TV show, burns the candle on both ends these days.
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