Okay, I have to admit, this was a fun story to write. I had a blast putting it together, and even got to attend a screening of the new Bond movie, Casino Royale. For those who know me well, I don’t go to the movie theatre that often, so that was a special treat.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been a fan of Vodka martinis on the rocks. I know my children (both grown now) prefer Vodka martinis, but I was amazed to hear how unpopular Gin martinis really are. 9 out of 10 martinis ordered at Spago Beverly Hills are Vodka martinis.
For more, read “Royale treatment“, as it appears on the L.A. Daily News Food Section website.
This week’s topic for our main article in the food section was driven by the heat wave we are experiencing in Los Angeles. How nice would it be to refresh yourself with your own homemade ice cream? It’s fun to make your own ice cream, especially deciding what goes in it, but it does take time. Below are links to the article and recipes for my write up on homemade ice cream:
Although this California cherry season was half of its normal production due to inclement weather, the Northwest cherry growers who produce 70% of the U.S. crop is anticipating a record season. Cherries are at their peak of the season and this should continue into August. Below are links to my article on cherries and flavorful recipes that appeared in this week’s L.A. Daily News food section:
This year July 4th landed on the normal day the food section appears, Tuesday. Therefore, we decided to focus on desserts and appetizers that you could make on the same day for our special Fourth of July food section. Here are the links to the article and supporting recipes for the items that appeared in this week’s food section:
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