Here at Jolly Tomato, one thing we love almost as much as food is science. And there’s perhaps no better defender of science than the affable, charming Bill Nye. That’s why we’re so excited for the debut of Bill Nye Saves the World on Netflix, coming April 21. The show gives Bill Nye a platform […]
Fig Millet Kale Salad with California Figs
Figs are a strange and wonderful fruit (although not actually a fruit – more on that in a minute). As fig season draws near, we thought we’d take a look at all things fig. First; it’s a California thing: California produces 100% of the nation’s dried figs and 98% of the fresh figs. California grows […]
New Dodger Stadium Food for 2017
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks… and poke?!? Yes, this is what baseball stadium food looks like in 2017, and the next time you head out to a Dodger game, you’re going to find poke bowls, funnel cakes, tater tots and more . We recently had a chance to preview the 2017 Dodger menu, […]
True Food Kitchen Unveils New Spring Menu
True Food Kitchen is a restaurant based on simple, fresh, and healthy foods. It’s also the quintessential spring restaurant. At True Food Kitchen, you’ll always enjoy a wide range of fresh fruits and veggies in bright, cheery, spring-like colors. We recently had a chance to preview the new spring menu (officially rolling out April 5). […]
Pete’s Dragon and Fuzzy Green Almonds
Spring has sprung, or is in the process of springing at least, and we’ve got great new movies and foods to welcome this time of year. Arriving on Netflix this month is the (updated) kids’ classic, Pete’s Dragon; and arriving in stores this month are fuzzy green almonds. First; the movie: Pete is a kid […]
Easter Brunch at North Italia
Easter brunch isn’t like just *any* brunch – you want it to be special, delicious, and have plenty of options for everyone. We recently had a chance to preview Easter brunch at North Italia restaurant, and we’re excited to say that you should come hungry because you and your family are literally going to want […]
A Traditional California Basque Boardinghouse Dinner
The Basque boardinghouse dinner is a hearty, delicious, and boisterous tradition – and it’s a unique piece of California culinary history. Although this family-style public dinner has practically vanished from the Los Angeles area since its heyday in the late 19th century, there’s new interest among culinary historians and Basque food enthusiasts in preserving this […]
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