Trader Joes had great, affordable quality products. There is no question about it. They also have a seemingly great, straightforward return policy: if you don't like it, we will take it back, no questions … more
I have been a longtime fan of Chipotle, and their massive, two meal burritos. Lately though, I have not been able to handle a whole mass that is the Chipotle Burrito. I have sometimes tried it in a bowl, … more
[Homeboy] Industries recently launched a line of tortilla chips and salsas to be sold in southern California Ralphs supermarkets. I learned about it in this article by the LA Times. … more
I've been to Beaches twice now. I hated Beaches before I had even been there. I know plenty of college age folk frequent this bar, and I knew it was … more
Greek yogurt is a total diet fad right now, for what reasons, I am unaware. But I totally love greek yogurt and you should too, if you haven’t tried it yet. Yogurt makes a great snack, part of … more
Well, I cannot say that it is REALLY better then homemade, but I can't imagine it getting any better then this. Haagan Daz five is a new product from the famed ice cream makers … more
I had low expectations for Trader Joe's Vegan Pad Thai. I thought that the flavors would be off and the noodles would be soggy or something. I'm not a huge fan of frozen mirowaveable entress, … more
I've been hunting for the perfect cookie recipe, ever since I started making tollhouse cookies back when I was being baby sat at seven years old. That recipe is great, but sometimes too sweet, and … more
I have had an insatiable craving for macaroni and cheese lately. And I have been feeding it like crazy, eating everything from Trader Joes Mac and Cheese to expensive sides of mac and cheese at fine … more
Last night while shopping for some un-pan apple pie and pumpkin pie ingredients for Thanksgiving, I was able to pick up Trader Joes Frozen Pie Crusts. I never had tried them before, or knew … more
I’ve always loved stuffed mushrooms since I was a kid. Earthy, salty and cheesey, most of the time you can pop the entire thing in your mouth before your mom notices you are spoiling your appetite. … more
Where are all the hipsters flocking to downtown to get their new gourmet hot dog fix? That would be Wurstküche, a gastropub on 3rd St, DT, LA. Exotic sausages, Belgian fries, … more
I love the sweetness of pumpkin soup, and then adding a spice like a lot of black pepper or tabasco sauce. I find that the canned type is usually pretty gross and tasteless, so I stick to either making … more
Based on nothing but personal preference, my family has always eaten yams over sweet potatoes during the holidays. Yams are generally a little sweeter, and denser then Sweet Potatoes, though I know many … more
Apple pie is the ultimate comfert food, as well as the symbol of American homecooking. But it takes a lot of effort to bake a good pie, and not everyone has the time or skills to make that golden delicious … more
As much as I love cooking and baking, there is one frontier I dare not encounter – homemade pie dough. I have terrible memories of soggy droopy pie dough melting in my kitchen, ruining all the … more
Cranberry sauce has a whole load of uses other then as a turkey and stuffing topping. You can use it in sandwiches, topping for cheesecake and ice cream, on top of waffles for breakfast...my first memory … more
Stuffing has always been my favorite Thanksgiving dish, and for a long time I was under the impression that Stuffing was in fact the main dish of all Thanksgiving Dinners. See, I was raised a vegetarian, … more
Naked Juice is my drink of choice. They are a company that makes ready packaged juice and smoothie blends with 100% and only adding in the really really good stuff like natural vitamins and minerals. … more
Kogi Kogi Kogi. With three trucks hitting the streets of LA, it’s hard not to ignore the hype that still surrounds these korean-mexcian fusion tacos since their conception almost a year ago. I’ve … more
My interest in the Himalayan food came from a strange inspiration; snow leopards. I have a passion for snow leopards ever since I saw the mountain episode of Planet Earth. They live in the Himalayan … more
I am a fanatic of all things French (see Favorite French Films), especially pastry. Croissants are a special favorite of mine, as are baugettes. I die whenever I find a good French bakery and am able … more
If you need a new idea on how to cook swiss chard, 101cookbooks is your site. If you want a gluten-free dessert, 101cookbooks is your site. If you need some inspiration for new vegetarian/vegan entrees, … more
Have you tried Banh Mi yet? My greatest lunch obsession right now are these vietnamese sandwiches. The sandwiches are always fresh, super filling, and cheap. It’s the type of lunch that completely … more