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Chapulines a la Mexicana at Guelaguetza | Yubo Wang
There is a growing appetite for alternative proteins in the U.S. and thanks to culinary pioneers, the United States is just beginning to catch up to what is already the present all over the globe.
A pastorero at Vilsito | Lesley Tellez
It takes skill, instinct and years of practice to produce sumptuous al pastor meat, not to mention sell it. 
Sambo's
The first Sambo’s Pancake House opened on June 17, 1957 in downtown Santa Barbara. However, no matter how hard they worked to foster a welcoming atmosphere, there was a large portion of the population who would never feel “at home” at the restaurant.
The Migrant Kitchen: Grand Central Market
While migrants from all over the world have been essential to L.A.’s food industry, they have remained largely behind the scenes. It is these immigrants who are re-shaping L.A.’s culinary landscape by infusing global traditions into modern dishes.
"Beef" noodle soup at Bean Sprouts | Photo by Clarissa Wei
Chinese vegetarian restaurants are masters of faux meat. Here are five great restaurants to try in the San Gabriel Valley.
Veggies from Her Farms from the Santa Barbara Farmers Market
Here, we've rounded up a list of farms and markets to get your weekly fix of organic-ish Asian vegetables.
basilmezze
All your food and garden questions answered in one handy column. This week: where can I get vegetarian gluten-free food without making a scene, and, why aren't my basil and peppers happy?
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Not all gluten-free food is made equally. A gluten-free expert tells us why.
durian
Durian is a polarizing fruit. You either hate it or love it and there's rarely any middle ground. While others have compared it to gym socks, feces, or rotten meat -- my two cents is that the smell is reminiscent of overly-ripened mangoes.
Salted caramel donuts | Photo by Clarissa Wei
The words gluten-free, vegan, dairy, and sugar-free have long been associated with sub-par offerings, but as this list proves, wheatless snacks don't have to be nasty.
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