The blueberry guy at the farmers’ market broke the bad news to me last weekend. He said blueberries are almost over for the season. “Noooooooooo!” I cried. But to no avail. He told me it’s at the point were for ever one he picks, he throws away five. Sigh. I thought I’d pay tribute to [...]
Summer is finally, visibly here, and the bbq invites are starting to roll in. Sure, you can promise to bring chips or beer, but that’s no fun. I prefer easy offerings that look like they took a lot of effort, like this Berry Trifle, for instance. It looks and tastes like a masterpiece, but it [...]
I recently enjoyed a delicious dinner with friends at Cube on La Brea. If you’ve never been, I really recommend it, especially if you’re a cheese lover-they feature 85 different varieties from all over the world. It’s where I first fell in love with aged gouda, so I’m forever grateful. Cube’s always-seasonal menu is filled [...]
Anchovies get a bad rap. I’m convinced most of us have an aversion to them because, as kids, we always saw them being vilified in sitcoms and cartoons—“yuck, hold the anchovies!” Well, I for one won’t stand for it because I know the truth about these salty little guys. Please allow me to convert you. [...]
Yogurt can change your life if you let it. I don’t mean that sugary stuff with the gelatinous “fruit” you have to unearth from the bottom of that little plastic container —I’m talking thick and creamy with live cultures. That kind of yogurt can take a simple bowl of cereal and fruit to amazing heights. [...]