Category Archives: Eat at Home

Eat at Home: Coco-Mango Ice Cream—No Ice Cream Maker Necessary

I’m a big fan of Tes at Home , a super-inspiring food blog that focuses on (mostly) Thai home cooking. Almost every day, the lovely Tes teaches her dedicated readers (like me!) how to cook impressive-looking dishes, making every curry, … Continue reading

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Eat at Home: First BBQ of the Summer

There’s no doubt about it: LA is having the weirdest summer weather in recent history. It’s all anyone can talk about (just check your Facebook if you don’t believe me). So, when we finally got a brilliantly sunny and warm … Continue reading

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Farewell Cupcakes: Bye, Bye Blueberries

The blueberry guy at the farmers’ market broke the bad news to me last weekend. He said blueberries are almost over for the season. “Noooooooooo!” I cried. But to no avail. He told me it’s at the point were for … Continue reading

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Potluck Magic: Super Easy & Impressive Summer Berry Trifle

Summer is finally, visibly here, and the bbq invites are starting to roll in. Sure, you can promise to bring chips or beer, but that’s no fun. I prefer easy offerings that look like they took a lot of effort, … Continue reading

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Eat at Home: Cube-Inspired Peach, Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad

I recently enjoyed a delicious dinner with friends at Cube on La Brea. If you’ve never been, I really recommend it, especially if you’re a cheese lover–they feature 85 different varieties from all over the world. It’s where I first … Continue reading

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Eat at Home: Don’t-Hold-the-Anchovies Pizza

Anchovies get a bad rap. I’m convinced most of us have an aversion to them because, as kids, we always saw them being vilified in sitcoms and cartoons—“yuck, hold the anchovies!” Well, I for one won’t stand for it because … Continue reading

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Eat at Home: Elf Cafe-Inspired Shallot Yogurt with Figs

Yogurt can change your life if you let it. I don’t mean that sugary stuff with the gelatinous “fruit” you have to unearth from the bottom of that little plastic container —I’m talking thick and creamy with live cultures. That … Continue reading

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