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PORTO’S BAKERY & CAFE AND ROPA VIEJA

California’s iconic Porto’s Bakery & Cafes are now selling frozen goodies nationwide. These Bake at Home treats delight and we are grateful to have them available when not able to get to the bakery in person. On the other hand, the favorite Cuban dish, Ropa Vieja is only available in the cafe, but you can also make it at home as Porto’s gave us the recipe.

TWO BUNCH PALMS SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

Time for a Covid19 break? Time for Two Bunch Palms, an oasis resort in Southern California.

¶ Posted 20 September 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § COCKTAILS § DRINKS § HEADS UP TO HAPPY HOUR § RECIPES § RESORTS § SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESERTS § SPAS § TRAVEL § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: cocktail, coconut cream, Colada, gin, spa, Two Bunch Palms

KOBEE FACTORY’S KOBEE THREE WAYS

Wafa Ghreir, owner of Kobee Factory & Syrian Kitchen in Los Angeles, CA, shares her recipe for kobee (aka Kibbee, kibbeh, jubba) made three ways.

¶ Posted 06 July 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BARBECUE § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SYRIA § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: kibbeh, kobee, Kobee Factory, Los Angeles, Syrian food, Syrian Kitchen, Wafa Ghreir

YUCA’S HUT COCHINITA PIBIL

IMMIGRANT CHEF: SOCORRO HERRERA Yuca’s Hut Los Angeles, California Socorro Herrera was born in Mérida, the capital of Mexico’s Yucatán State. Both ancient Mayas and Spanish conquistadors settled in Mérida leaving behind rich cultural characteristics that influenced Socorro as she grew up, married and started a family. Seeking a “better education for her […]

¶ Posted 03 May 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § LOS ANGELES § MEXICO § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § YUCATAN ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Cochinita Pibil, Immigrant chef, Los Angeles, roasted pork, Socorro Herrera, Yuca's Hut, Yucatan State

A PERFECT MEZZE MEAL

Great ideas and recipes for a snazzy brunch or family dinner mezze meal. Concept copied from Toast Bakery Cafe and Ta-eem Grill in Los Angeles.

¶ Posted 17 April 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § APPETIZERS § BREAKFAST § BRUNCH § CHEESE § ENTERTAINING § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SALADS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Blues City, Farmshop, hummus, jalapeño spread, Los Angeles, mezze, Olive Salad, pimento cheese, salmon pate, Ta-eem, Toast Bakery Cafe

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK CAKE–THE BEST

Chocolate buttermilk cake is so easy to make and incredibly delicious. Plus it serves a crowd. Luscious to the max. Here’s the recipe…

¶ Posted 18 February 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BEST § CAKE § CHOCOLATE § DESSERTS § RECIPES § SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESERTS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: birthday cake, buttermilk, cakes, CHOCOLATE, chocolate buttermilk cake, Patty Padawer, Peter Merriman, Zingerman's

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESERT: ODD, OFFBEAT AND WEIRDLY WONDERFUL

Visit the Salton Sea, Bombay Beach, Salvation Mountain, Slab City, East Jesus and Galleta Meadows Estate in the Southern California Desert area to find weirdly wonderful art and other unique attractions.

¶ Posted 04 February 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK § ART § BARS § MUSEUMS § SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESERTS § STATE PARKS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Arwen Byrd, Bombay Beach, California Deserts, East Jesus, Galleta Meadows Estates, Ken Scharf, Randy Polumbo, Salton Sea, Salvation Mountain, Sean Dale Taylor, Ski Inn, Slab City, Southern California, Stefan Ashkenazy

MELROSE UMBRELLA COMPANY AND MEZCALI ME BANANA COCKTAIL

The recipe for a luscious mezcal based cocktail from the Melrose Umbrella Company cocktail bar/restaurant on Melrose Ave. In Los Angeles.

¶ Posted 27 January 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BARS § BEVERAGES § COCKTAILS § DRINKS § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: agave, Banana du Bresil, Los Angeles bars, Melrose Ave., Melrose Umbrella Company, Mezcal, Mezcali Me Banana, Prickly pear, Specialty cocktails

MAMMOTH EATING IN MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIFORNIA

Mammoth Lakes offers vast opportunities for outdoor activities. The Sierra Nevada Mountains provide a winter wonderland for skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. The Lake Basin supplies majestic lakes for fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. And the entire region is a scenic playground for hiking, biking, camping, photography and exploring nature. But […]

¶ Posted 04 August 2018 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § BARS § BEVERAGES § BREAKFAST § BRUNCH § BRUSSELS SPROUTS § COCKTAILS § COFFEE § COOKIES § DESSERTS § DRINKS § MAMMOTH LAKES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SIDE DISHES § TRAVEL § VEGETABLES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Black Doubt Brewing, Bleu Market, California, COFFEE, Gin the Third, Homestead cookies, kale, Kale salad, Mammoth Fun Shop, Mammoth Lakes, Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar, quinoa, Shelter Distilling, Stellar Brew

CAL-A-VIE HEALTH SPA, AMERICA’S MOST PERFECT DESTINATION SPA

The second I win the lottery, I’m calling Cal-a-Vie and booking an extended stay. Why do I love the spa? Here are just a few of the many reasons: LOCATION Nestled in a valley surrounded by lavender scented hills, Cal-a-Vie sits 40 miles north of San Diego and seven miles inland from the Pacific coast […]