There are times when people introduce me to friends as a “foodie” and I feel somewhat of an impostor. It happens especially when I think of my relationship and knowledge of ancient grains. Let’s face it, growing up the extent of grains served were Mexican rice, white rice and oatmeal. Even brown rice didn’t make […]
Continue ReadingRecently, Sunkist invited a group of Los Angeles-area food bloggers to a cooking demonstration at the Sur la Table Kitchens with Chef Robert Dahni to celebrate the Cara Cara orange harvest. We made a pico de gallo, a champagne and brandy cocktail, and a grilled orange, rice noodle and crab salad. All these recipes, and […]
Continue ReadingPeople in the food scene have been talking about all the exciting food and beverage trends coming up this year in the general market, including: Comfort foods gone gourmet — Looks like the tough economy is driving fine dining chefs into food trucks, sandwich joints, and pop-ups. As America loses the ability to see its […]
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