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What Makes a Great Salad? Favorite Salads For Summer
Even though Los Angeles is always sunny, the temperatures have been rising and the sun is getting stronger — which means it’s summer in the City of Angeles. And there’s nothing I love more than indulging in a great salad in the summer. It’s cool, it’s refreshing, and it’s so delicious. But then I…
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I Went On The Sriracha Factory Tour
As The Oatmeal comic says, Sriracha is the savior of cheap, crappy Asian food, and actually, all food in general. If you don’t know what Sriracha is, it’s the yummy spicy red sauce that comes in this bottle: It tastes good on everything. Seriously. Lately here in Southern California, Sriracha’s maker Huy Fong Foods…
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I Went to ‘Dumb Starbucks’
Dumb Starbucks took over Gastronomico‘s old Hillhurst Ave. spot in Los Feliz this weekend. Yup, that’s what it’s called. Dumb. Starbucks. Naturally, people were drawn to it. Is it Banksy? Is it art? The only thing known for sure is that it serves free coffee and it’s “dumb.” They also claim they’re a parody in…
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I Volunteered with Food Forward For A Day
I signed up to volunteer with Food Forward. The organization gleans extra produce from framers markets and harvests excess fruits and vegetables from local properties by invitation, donating 100% to local pantries across Southern California. They enlist volunteers to help out with both initiatives. Pretty cool concept, eh? I signed up for one of the…
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Great Sandwich Shops In LA That Aren’t Subway
Here are my favorite places to get sandwiches in Los Angeles that aren’t Subway. BAY CITIES ITALIAN DELI & BAKERY 1517 Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica www.baycitiesitaliandeli.com One word: Godmother. Two words: Spicy Godmother. I’ve heard all the sandwiches, meat, and bread are stellar at Bay Cities, but I can’t bring myself to order…