In these gluten free/grain free/ paleo-crazy-diet/ days a girl sometimes craves a fresh baked, buttery croissant, or some crusty sour dough peasant bread with a hunk of cheese. What does she do? She finds a kindred spirit in Nan Kohler who opened up the Grist and Toll mill that uses local wheat to create all ...
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I am just craving Autumn and all things that come with it. Sadly with the heat waves and droughts here in Los Angeles, I’ve had to imagine brisk Autumn weather and changing golden leaves. Well . . . fake it until you make it right? This morning I actually felt sister wind blowing from the ...
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Last month I went to the most magical event to benefit The Garden School Foundation which is a an incredible paradise proving that growing gardens in inner cities can benefit all of us. GSF’s mission is to provide meaningful education for underserved youth in Los Angeles through garden-based learning in outdoor living classrooms. They work ...
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One of the best little gems in Venice to stop at for a pick me up, or for a hearty breakfast is Another Kind Of Sunrise which I reviewed a few months back. Well now AKOS has been taken over by a new vanguard, the incredible mistress of all things wholesome Lela Buttery. Along the ...
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During my lovely visit with Tara and Matt at the heavenly Heirloom LA headquarters, I learned how to make the perfect brunch dish. Matt had me helped with the chopping and sautéing after I had a blue blanket cocktail that was so fresh and refreshing. The braised eggs in the mason jars are the perfect ...
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I decided to celebrate these last days of summer by getting an ice cream maker. After looking around for the perfect ice cream maker I decided to go with Cuisinart Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker since it is reliable and affordable. Now I can savor my favorite, organic, summer fruits for dessert dishes with my girls. For ...
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