Welcoming visitors to Main Street, Huntington Beach in the heart of downtown “Surf City USA” is BLK Earth Sea and Spirits boasting a stunning view of historic Huntington Beach Pier high above the sparkling Pacific and wide expanse of golden sand at the heart of Southern California’s surf culture and lifestyle brands. BLK features contemporary American cuisine […]
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Easy Dairy-Free Creme Brulee with #SafeEggs
Crème Brûlée, a classic dessert on restaurant menus everywhere from London to Beijing, Los Angeles to Boston, but if you’re lactose intolerant, one whose deliciously elegant creaminess can wreak havoc. Fear not! We have a luscious Dairy Free Creme Brulee recipe for you! Jump to Recipe Lactose Intolerant? You Can Still Enjoy Crème Brûlée! Both my […]
Celebrate 12 Days of Christmas at EATS Kitchen + Bar
Chef Jason Montelibano has really hit his stride with creative menu planning this year at EATS Kitchen & Bar, first there were the globally-inspired dishes he featured for Thanksgiving dinner and, now, tantalizing daily specials to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas. With the hot scene at adjacent Red Bar, you are absolutely in for […]
7 Holiday Cocktails for Hanukkah
Cocktails for Hanukkah For the 8 Days of Hanukkah, I’d like to introduce two exceptional, highly rated, kosher liqueurs from Sukkah Hill Spirits in Los Angeles. Doing a search for holiday spirits will result in pages of cocktails geared toward Christmas – toddies, eggnog, and glogg galore, but what about cocktails for Hanukkah? Sukkah Hills […]
Holiday Cocktails for Bourbon Lovers
Entertaining tip #1: Welcome your guests with a distinctive cocktail that sets the tone for what’s to come. One that refreshes and tantalizes the tastebuds, but not too strong because you want your guests still upright for dessert. Leading off with a Bourbon Mai Tai presented by Chef Ouita Michel, Chef-in-Residence at Woodford Reserve, at a […]
Vegan No-Bake Chocolate-Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Minis
Cooking the Thanksgiving feast can be a challenge when you have special diets to consider. Don’t stress when, at the last minute, you learn one of your holiday guests is vegan, or gluten free, or lactose intolerant – I have a solution for you! I could not believe the disparaging and obnoxious comments I saw […]
Bing + Bubbles + Brunch at Del Mar Race Track
Looking for fun events during Thanksgiving weekend in the Orange County – San Diego County area? We drove down to sunny Del Mar today and enjoyed a delicious and relaxing champagne brunch with friends at the exclusive Turf Club. The Bing Crosby Season at Del Mar Race Track runs from October 29 – November 29. […]
Turmeric Tea – Easy as 1, 2, 3
Turmeric is the main spice in curry and the tea made from turmeric root is referred to by some as “liquid gold” due to its many healing properties. Turmeric is a member of the ginger family and in its raw form is a knobby orange root from India – its health benefits are derived largely […]
Fresh + Fabulous Cocktails Part of the “Next Chapter” for CPK
Handcrafted cocktails, seasonal menu items and a whole new urban rustic aesthetic. The Tustin location of California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is one of the first in the country to unveil CPK’s expanded food and cocktail menus and a modern, inviting new look. A favorite for family-friendly dining, meeting up with friends, date night, business and […]
Eat Like A Local: Beijing Food Tour
When you travel, do you like to eat like a local? Adventurous food lovers traveling to Beijing will enjoy learning about the local cuisine by taking a Beijing food tour with a knowledgeable guide who speaks the language. Food enthusiasts (aka foodies) have a burning desire to experience the local cuisine wherever their wanderlust happens […]