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• Mon. 23 Aug '10

  Another wild green not to overlook

  Vegetarians, don't let the name "lamb's quarters" throw you. It's actually a... more

• Wed. 04 Aug '10

  Honey from the wild bees of Silver Lake

  For a true taste of Silver Lake, pick up a jar of Feral Honey & Bee honey,... more

• Tue. 27 Jul '10

  Wally's goes from wines to rinds at the Cheese Box

  Wally's, known more for its stellar wine and spirits, has always carried a... more

• Mon. 26 Jul '10

  Wild mushrooms abound at this farmers' market stand

  Don't let the hot, dry SoCal summer put you in a mushroom malaise: There's more... more

• Wed. 14 Jul '10

  The essential campfire treat returns

  When the mood for sticky-sweet s'mores strikes, no one has time to thread... more

• Mon. 12 Jul '10

  The many uses of the sweet-tart stone fruit

  Among the hundreds of varieties of plums that proliferate in California, chefs... more

• Fri. 25 Jun '10

  Find sweet new inspiration at Spice Station

  When Spice Station opens the doors to its new Santa Monica location this... more

• Wed. 23 Jun '10

  Petite caramel candies with giant flavors

  Salted caramel is a treasured flavor--buttery, sweet, with just a hint of... more

• Wed. 16 Jun '10

  A new way to entertain at home--the cheese party

  Wine-tasting parties: Been there, done that. Paige Handler--who can make an... more

• Tue. 01 Jun '10

  A condiment no quesadilla (or anything) should be without

  With so many nouveau food trucks on the streets, it was poetic justice for an... more

• Wed. 26 May '10

  What great olive oil can do for your salad

  The extra-virgin olive oil you get during bread service at Culina at the Four... more

• Tue. 18 May '10

  Making traditional buckwheat noodles is easier than you think

  Like any pasta, dry store-bought soba noodles pale in comparison to freshly made... more

• Tue. 11 May '10

  Where art and food intersect

  For chef Maite Gomez-Rejón, art is the ultimate appetizer. That's why her... more

• Fri. 07 May '10

  Two chocolates are better than one

  There are people who prefer the sweet indulgence of chocolate truffles. Others... more

• Mon. 03 May '10

  One pastry chef's road to healthy baked goods

  Whole-grain baking is often associated with the '70s era of macramé,... more

• Wed. 28 Apr '10

  Mikawaya celebrates 100 years of mochi in Little Tokyo

  If you can't leave Trader Joe's or Whole Foods without a box of Mikawaya mango... more

• Mon. 26 Apr '10

  Moving gardens from the ground to the wall

  Wait for a table outside of Pizzeria Mozza, and it's impossible to miss the... more

• Wed. 21 Apr '10

  There's more than just produce at this new farmers' market

  Yamashiro, the iconic Japanese restaurant overlooking Hollywood, is hardly the... more

• Tue. 13 Apr '10

  The best ways to enjoy fava beans this season

  Fresh fava beans are distinctively buttery and almost nutty in flavor, and need... more

• Tue. 06 Apr '10

  How to ride the pickling and preserving wave

  Generations ago, canning was a necessity. Today, it's a full-throttle... more

• Mon. 22 Mar '10

  Local chefs look to the legume for inspiration

  With tables of eye-catching spring produce piled high at the farmers' markets,... more

• Mon. 08 Mar '10

  A garden guru pops up downtown

  Even if you city dwellers don't have a huge backyard to garden, don't despair:... more

• Wed. 03 Mar '10

  The pull-apart pastry that swings both ways

  When it comes to monkey bread, pulling apart the little orbs of puffy dough is... more

• Mon. 01 Mar '10

  Chefs make popcorn with star power

  When you need a classic movie snack for something as big and splashy as the... more

• Mon. 22 Feb '10

  The Costco of seafood in the Elysian Valley

  You might know Elysian Valley as the nifty backdoor entrance to Dodger Stadium.... more

• Tue. 16 Feb '10

  Stay sharp at Little Tokyo's Anzen Hardware

  Little Tokyo's Anzen Hardware--a dusty, jam-packed store with everything from... more

• Wed. 10 Feb '10

  A box of chocolates has nothing on Sugarbird Sweets

  Love is in the air, and so is the scent of Meyer lemon marshmallows and... more

• Fri. 05 Feb '10

  Brandon Boudet's crayfish pies couldn't be simpler

  With the Saints playing in the Super Bowl, and Mardi Gras right around the... more

• Mon. 25 Jan '10

  Oro Blanco grapefruit shines on the plate--and in the glass

  While the rest of the country enjoys rutabaga and other hearty winter produce,... more

• Wed. 13 Jan '10

  New cooking ideas from old traditions

  Mass-produced goods often pale in comparison to handcrafted ones, whether it's... more

• Wed. 06 Jan '10

  With EVOO this good, you should stay local

  To find a variety of great extra-virgin olive oils from the Golden State, you... more

• Mon. 28 Dec '09

  Dress up your cheese plate with these exceptional newcomers

  "Cheese and holidays just go together," says Norbert Wabnig, who owns The Cheese... more

• Wed. 23 Dec '09

  Spicing up Silver Lake, one Kalonji seed at a time

  Whether it's to stock your own pantry or look for last-minute gifts, a good... more

• Wed. 16 Dec '09

  Give tastes from Europe for the holidays

  Whether it's for a knockout gift basket for your food-obsessed friend or... more

• Fri. 11 Dec '09

  Food Forward forages fruit for a good cause

  Last year, photographer Rick Nahmias was tired of watching the fruit from the... more

• Wed. 09 Dec '09

  Unique finds for the dining room and kitchen

  Good taste goes far beyond what's on the plate--often, it is the plate. Here are... more

• Wed. 02 Dec '09

  Learn how to cook like the pros--in their own kitchens

  When you're shopping for the home cook who has everything, a regular gift... more

• Mon. 30 Nov '09

  Savor the holiday season with this traditional German sweet bread

  Fruitcake gets a bad rap this time of year: always given and rarely eaten. But... more

• Fri. 20 Nov '09

  The versatile squash goes both ways on the holiday table

  When news hit that there might be a canned-pumpkin shortage this year,... more

• Wed. 11 Nov '09

  Move over, cranberry sauce

  For second-generation pickle maker Greg Kruegermann, the perfect Thanksgiving... more

• Tue. 03 Nov '09

  Persimmons are fall's fruit of the gods

  Like pumpkins and gourds, persimmons are a sure sign of fall. The fruit looks... more

• Wed. 28 Oct '09

  The spirits aren't the only ones to enjoy pan de muerto

  While Halloween is all about running from the supernatural and stuffing... more

• Fri. 23 Oct '09

  Seasonal homemade preserves from your local French café

  When you walk into Little Next Door on West Third Street, a wall full of... more