Last week, I stuffed my crisper drawers full of fresh veggies and herbs in an effort to test out Clearly Fresh bags, which promise to keep produce fresh for up to 50% longer than ordinary bags. Well, it’s been just over a week; so yesterday, I examined the produce to see if there had been …
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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Ina Garten’s Tuna and Hummus Sandwich
Earlier this week, I made a batch of Ina Garten’s wonderful tuna salad in anticipation of assembling her Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches — one of her few healthy recipes. Well, I’m happy to report that I’ve since made some hummus (partially Ina’s recipe, partially my own), and today, I was able to finally move forward …
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Sneak Peek of Mohawk Bend in Echo Park
Last night I was lucky enough to attend a sneak peek of the new vegan-friendly gastropub Mohawk Bend in Echo Park. The spot comes to us courtesy of the people behind Tony’s Darts Away in Burbank and occupies a space that once housed the Ramona Theater on Sunset Blvd. That famous Vaudeville space is now …
ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Revisiting Tuna Salad, Courtesy of Ina Garten
I had a downward spiral at the supermarket today. No, I wasn’t depressed or anything, but it was one of those trips where I walked into Fresh & Easy starving and emerged with much more than I had anticipated to buy. I just wanted a few basics, but then I got to thinking that it …
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Scenes from The Get Up LA Brunch Event
There were many food festivals in Los Angeles this past weekend, and I sadly was only able to make it to The Get Up LA in Silver Lake. I was there on the early side; so it hadn’t quite filled up yet, but as I left, more people were coming in, including none other than …
Cecconi’s of West Hollywood Serves Up Gut-Busting Italian Meal (That’s A Good Thing)
Oh the joys of finally reaching the ranks of “food blogger.” Earlier this week, I was invited to a media-comped dinner at Cecconi’s, the Italian restaurant that took over the former Morton’s space (famous for its Vanity Fair Oscar parties) in West Hollywood, CA. I didn’t know much about the spot going into the evening …
Bastille Day? More Like Bast-DEAL Day!
Bonjour, mes amis! Today is Bastille Day, which means it’s your duty to grab a beret and mime your way over to the nearest quiche or croque monsieur. Failing that, you can go to L’Épicerie in Culver City and enjoy French cocktails and small plates for $4 a pop. Ce n’est pas mauvais! I’m not …
UPDATED: Carmageddon Deals and Events Around Town!
Batten down the hatches! Carmageddon is nigh! Los Angeles will be paralyzed for 53 dreadful hours as the 405 freeway is shut down from the 10 to the 101 this weekend. The sky will turn red as fire descends on this fair burg and judgment is doled out to those who dare trek to the …
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Hollywood Gets More Sausage at District 13
Image via Eater Ever since Wurstküche burst onto the scene, Los Angeles has slowly be coming around to the sausage. Berlin Currywurst opened in February, followed by Grindhaus LA, and now on Friday we look to be getting District 13 in Hollywood, which promises “15 to 20 different links from beef to brat to lamb, …
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THE GREAT FRESH TEST: Episode 1
Exciting times here at B-Side Blog. Clearly Fresh Bags recently sent me some of their bags, which promise to keep produce fresher for up to 50% longer. Of course, I have to put this to the test; so above check out the beginning of THE GREAT FRESH TEST wherein I place various items of produce …