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 […]
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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). […]
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 […]
Not Your Grandma’s Carrot-Raisin Salad
We like to spiralize a lot in our house. And that’s how we ended up with this carrot-raisin salad. We just pulled out the spiralizer and started curling up everything. Did you know that fall produce works really well in the spiralizer? Apples, carrots, beets – anything sturdy and crunchy will probably stand up to […]
Triple Carrot Ginger Salad – Not Your Typical Salad
Have you made a resolution to eat more salad? Great! This triple carrot ginger salad has just about everything you’re looking for. Let’s break it down: If you think of a salad as an obligation, or as a monotonous stream of green lettuce leaves, you’re making it a lot more tedious than it really needs […]
Yellow Carrot Ribbon Salad
This Yellow Carrot Ribbon Salad is going to appeal to just about every little bunny and rabbit in your house. If you’re cooking for Easter, Passover, or just a lively spring meal, chances are you’re going to need a simple side dish. And if you’re tired of the usual green lettuce salad, you should definitely […]
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