If you’re familiar with Chef Jet Tila, you know that he’s insightful, funny, and completely engaging. That’s why it’s no surprise that the title of his new book, “101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die,” is an immediate grabber. We had a chance to meet Chef Tila at Melissa’s Produce. There we […]
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Vegan Crown Roasts for the Holidays
We’ve been watching “The Crown” on Netflix, and all of those grandiose royal meals have made us feel like serving a beautiful crown roast for the holidays. But…the crown roasts of the past just seem so…20th century. Surely there’s a way to update this tradition. And in fact, there’s at least one good way: By […]
Vegan Muffaletta Sandwiches
I’ve been looking for an excuse to share these vegan muffaletta sandwiches, and there’s really no better opportunity than National Kale Day (October 5). They’re chock-full of kale, and just about every other vegetable you might like, and they’re so good you’ll never miss the meat. A muffaletta (also spelled muffuletta) is a Sicilian sandwich, […]
New Dodger Stadium Food for 2016
Take me out to the Dodgers, and buy me some peanuts and…nachos verde? Yep, it’s the start of another season at Dodger Stadium and it’s time once again for the new lineup of food to enjoy with the family while cheering on the Dodgers. We had a chance to get our annual update from Dodger […]
The Mayors’ Cook-Off – A Friendly Blue Zones Competition
What would happen if your local towns went up against each other in a mayors’ cook-off? Would your mayor compete in a cooking contest? What if it meant doing their part to promote healthy, local eating? We had a chance to ask that question recently while serving as a judge of a mayors’ cook-off sponsored […]
Cure the Holiday Blues with Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Holiday pressures got you feeling blue? If you don’t celebrate Christmas, or if you’re just plain sick of red and green overload, you might need a simple change of color. This blueberry quinoa salad is so colorful it might change your meal plan and your mood. Bonus: It’s got such a nice “pop” of unexpected […]