Spiced fruit compote.

Alcove

I ordered bacon shipped from San Francisco, (I live in L.A.). It arrived in two days, however the bacon was cool to the touch (not cold) and the ice packs had melted. Is it safe to eat? It was $8 a pound, I would REALLY hate to toss it!

Lambeth Method 1936, signed. Love this book!

Try the Coffee Cake from the King Arthur Flour Cookbook, I think it's pretty close.

Please let me know where you found Plugra. I used to get it at Trader Joe's at a great price, but they have dicontinued it!
Thanks, Teri

Cavi on Lyons Avenue
Thai Pepper on San Fernando Rd

Unfortunately, that's the best we have.

Does anyone know where to find this stuff? I looked on line, but can't find anything. It was manufactured in Wheat ridge Colorado. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

If Anthony Bordain can eat what he eats and remain gracious, an occasional lemon square won't hurt!

The Baking with Julia episode with Nancy Silverton. Nancy made a brioche tart with white sauce. Julia took a bite, and with tears in her eyes exclaimed "This is to cry for!" I get emotional just thinking about it!

We had a terrible meal at Rosie's! I ordered chicken that was so dry, I almost choked on it. Wood Ranch is not much better. Salads are the only safe bets. Santa Clarita, with a couple of exceptions is a culinary desert!

Habanero Shrimp at Babita. I ignored the servers warning that it was EXTREMELY hot. I took a bite, and at first my tast buds registered the most delishes shrimp I'd ever tasted. Then the pain hit . I coudn't even speak! My mouth burned for an hour after, then went numb! It still is one of the best dishes I've eaten.(well, the first bite anyway!!)

I live in Valencia Ca. and couldn't find any that hadn't gone to seed!

I ordered a triple berry cake from SLJ for my step-daughter's graduation party. When I went to pick up the over $200.00 cake, they were so rude I almost left without the cake! The only reason I even ordered it was because I had heard such wonderful things about their cakes. Frankly, I thought it was good, not great. Never again!!

Cafe Fanny granola is like crack! I have to have it every morning with my yogurt. I pay $7.29 for a one pound box at Whole Foods in Valencia. It is so worth it!! ( I may need to check into rehab)

I really like Sancerre. I too have rosacea. I prefer red wine and still drink it from time to time, but I pay the price with tomato red cheeks!!

I've never tried to freeze them,(It might have a effect on the texture) but I have made them a couple of days ahead and stored them in chicken stock in the fridge. Worked well.
Good luck!

I love Piperno. Their fried artichokes will make you cry tears of joy. It's romantic and VERY charming.

My favorite recipe is from Elizabeth Alston's Tea breads and Coffeecakes. The name is Milo O'Sullivan's currant-nutmeg soda bread. It's really delicious!

Does anyone else think he sounds like Dr. Demento?

I have a friend in the same situation. Her husband only eats hot dogs, steak, potatoes, some chicken and no veggies. The really sad thing is that he is an M.D.!!! Once a month we and a group of other foodies go out to great restaurants. Our supper club allows her to eat anything she wants, so she can go home and not strangle her husband!

Add some sugar.

Beaumes-De-Venise Cake
Lemon Olive OIl Cake-(This one is outstandstanding! Serve w/ mixed berries and mascarpone cream)
Black Pearl Cake (contains wasabi and black sesame seeds!)
Coriander Lime Shrimp
Pan Seared Tuna w/Ginger SHitake Cream Sauce
WIld Salmon w/ Pearl Couscous,slow roasted tomatoes and lemon oregano oil(to die for!)

The original Carillo's is in San Fernando. I get dozens of tamales from them every christmas.One year I forgot to order them in time for my annual holiday party and my guests almost rioted!

"Most turkeys taste better the day after; my mothers tasted better the day before."
Rita Rudner

"Food is an important part of a balanced diet" Fran Lebowitz

"Bread is the warmest,kindest of words. Write it always with a capital letter, like your own name." Anonymous

"If you don't want to use butter, then use cream!" Julia Child

Espresso powder and brandy. Thank you Julia Child!

Whole Foods in Valencia has them.

I've made gougeres many times. More often than not it's just my partner and I, so I only bake about half the dough. The next day the batter is just fine.

Thank you for the link! I actually teared up!!

Diet Vernor's ginger ale!