Oh, I'm so there!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Mama: Caldo de Puerro
I made this chicken/leek soup tonight with instructions from 3,000 miles away!
Mom is in the motherland but she walked me through this successful 1st attempt at this surprisingly easy AND delicious cold weather favorite.
Mom is in the motherland but she walked me through this successful 1st attempt at this surprisingly easy AND delicious cold weather favorite.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
L.A.'s Favorite Desserts
KCET's food blog has won over my heart entirely with a list of items in my favorite food group: dessert!
Not only did one of my company's top clients make it to the top of KCET's favorite Los Angeles desserts (Go MoChI!), but I couldn't agree more with the following statement:
L.A.'s Favorite Desserts
Not only did one of my company's top clients make it to the top of KCET's favorite Los Angeles desserts (Go MoChI!), but I couldn't agree more with the following statement:
Angelenos are a dessert people. We like sugar and we like dairy, and we love it when the two are combined.Check out other delectable treats at:
L.A.'s Favorite Desserts
Monday, October 17, 2011
Mama: Repollo con Chorizo
A simple but extremely tasty recipe brings me closer to cabbage, which I usually find pretty boring.
Mama's tip: "When you use Chorizo just steam the cabbage and mix it in but if you use other ground meats, use bay leaf and thyme to give it that strong flavor."
Breakfast: Eureka Cafe
Although this place opens only on weekends, it has short hours, it can be short staffed and its not super consistent (sorry guys!) -- its AH-MAZING when they get it right and you get to spend a whole morning there. The defintion of a family-run restaurant, the whole family works all sections, from the back of the kitchen to the front door.
The picture below is of a red velvet waffle with the perfect cheesecake-y butter or frosting and the freshest berries from the Wellington Square Farmers Market down the street. Drooool. Bring your lap top and / or your pooch and just come enjoy your cup of coffee European style - slowly.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Mama: Chiles Chapines
Have you ever had Guatemalan Chiles Rellenos?
Mama stuffs this delicious, deep-fried goodness (and did I mention super time-consuming?) with pork but has started making them with shredded chicken lately. She says it's for health reasons but I suspect she just does it to please her son in law. And he approves 100%. :)
Mama stuffs this delicious, deep-fried goodness (and did I mention super time-consuming?) with pork but has started making them with shredded chicken lately. She says it's for health reasons but I suspect she just does it to please her son in law. And he approves 100%. :)
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Soup & Salad
It's been awhile since I visited Soup Plantation! While the soup and salad selection is typically wide, what I love here is the carb-licious pasta, breads (can I get a witness for wheat bread w/honey whipped butter?) and desserts.
:) Yeep!
Souplantation 2131 W Commonwealth Ave (at Date St) http://4sq.com/6B0lWk
Friday, September 30, 2011
Sweet, Sweet Friday
I started out my lunch with a naturally sweet salad made from extra ripe fruit I had at work. It would not have made it through the weekend, but that's why it was so deliciously sweet!
Then, after browsing through a super adorable gift shop on Holly Street, I made a quick stop at Violet's Cakes en route to Subway.
I fell in love with their rotating seasonal selection of cupcake flavors and their mini versions! They're the perfect bite size to accompany my not-nearly-as-exciting Veggie Delight sandwich. And the adorable, little red velvet cupcake just melts in your mouth!
And they do weddings.... Stay tuned.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Calendar: L.A. Food Events
All of these events sound great, but with breakfast being my mero mole the Pancake Breakfast is my top pick!
Food & Wine Events - LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau - discoverLosAngeles.com
Food & Wine Events - LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau - discoverLosAngeles.com
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
To Do: Food Network's Sugar High Hit List
One of my new favorite shows embodies my favorite food group and this episode takes place in my favorite town!
L.A. Desserts - Chillin' With Chocolate
These three are all on my hit list!
L.A. Desserts - Chillin' With Chocolate
These three are all on my hit list!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Lunch: Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles
Ty is the best.
But not as great as the waffle/cheesy eggs/gravy potatoes tray he brought with him.
Location, location. This is why my new job will drive me to obesity.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/roscoes-house-of-chicken-and-waffles-pasadena#hrid:iHcMICwnI_s9cnx_qYiIuw/src:self
But not as great as the waffle/cheesy eggs/gravy potatoes tray he brought with him.
Location, location. This is why my new job will drive me to obesity.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/roscoes-house-of-chicken-and-waffles-pasadena#hrid:iHcMICwnI_s9cnx_qYiIuw/src:self
Friday, July 29, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Lunch: Mama's Tamales
Mama always knows what's good and good for you.
Had the chicken mole tamale in banana leaf, partially because that's what my mom uses to wrap her tamales. Although it was a little dry (my mom says it's probably because they didn't cook the masa before wrapping the tamales), the chicken was tasty and the mole was spread through most of the inside.
The combo came with a tortilla soup bowl. The red broth was clearer than I expected but it was rich. The chunky tomato and peppers seemed as if they were dropped in the hot soup just before serving to retain their crunchiness. I found cheesy chunks at the bottom and the crispy nacho-like strips floating around disintegrated pretty quickly. Oh, and the serrano suckers that tried to sneak into my spoon constantly... they kicked the heat up a notch. :)
The cafe is the result of a training program that helps street vendors transition from the informal business sector (Which is huge in L.A, might I add and I'd love for somebody to study this "underground" economy that is never included in economic assessments) into micro-enterprises.
http://www.mamashottamales.com/index_LosAngeles.html
Had the chicken mole tamale in banana leaf, partially because that's what my mom uses to wrap her tamales. Although it was a little dry (my mom says it's probably because they didn't cook the masa before wrapping the tamales), the chicken was tasty and the mole was spread through most of the inside.
The combo came with a tortilla soup bowl. The red broth was clearer than I expected but it was rich. The chunky tomato and peppers seemed as if they were dropped in the hot soup just before serving to retain their crunchiness. I found cheesy chunks at the bottom and the crispy nacho-like strips floating around disintegrated pretty quickly. Oh, and the serrano suckers that tried to sneak into my spoon constantly... they kicked the heat up a notch. :)
The cafe is the result of a training program that helps street vendors transition from the informal business sector (Which is huge in L.A, might I add and I'd love for somebody to study this "underground" economy that is never included in economic assessments) into micro-enterprises.
http://www.mamashottamales.com/index_LosAngeles.html
Lunch: Mr. Ramen
I could take up residency in Mr. Ramen's bowl.
The flavorful broth and slurp-tastic noodles make you want to curl up in there next to the boiled egg while floating on the super soft pork(?) chop.
The half curry rice/regular ramen combo is perfect for the indecisive. The rice is just fluffy and sticky enough to dip into the delicious pool of curry surrounding it.
Great for a cool day but just as fantastic on a warm Monday in July.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-ramen-los-angeles
The flavorful broth and slurp-tastic noodles make you want to curl up in there next to the boiled egg while floating on the super soft pork(?) chop.
The half curry rice/regular ramen combo is perfect for the indecisive. The rice is just fluffy and sticky enough to dip into the delicious pool of curry surrounding it.
Great for a cool day but just as fantastic on a warm Monday in July.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-ramen-los-angeles
Monday, July 11, 2011
To Do: Carnitas + Cabernet = East LA Meets Napa
Putting this on my to-do list next year. Sounds like a great pairing for a good cause. Proceeds went to Altamed, a nonprofit that provides critical services such as HIV/AIDS care and senior services in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Carnitas and Cabernet Converge as East LA Meets Napa Celebrates the Cuisine of Michoacan: "AltaMed hosted the sixth annual East LA Meets Napa, one of the nation's most unique festivals that celebrates the Latino community's contributions to California's multi-billion dollar food and wine industry. The event pairs Latino- owned or operated wineries from the Napa Valley with Latino-owned or operated restaurants from the greater Los Angeles area."
Carnitas and Cabernet Converge as East LA Meets Napa Celebrates the Cuisine of Michoacan: "AltaMed hosted the sixth annual East LA Meets Napa, one of the nation's most unique festivals that celebrates the Latino community's contributions to California's multi-billion dollar food and wine industry. The event pairs Latino- owned or operated wineries from the Napa Valley with Latino-owned or operated restaurants from the greater Los Angeles area."
Friday, July 8, 2011
Recetas de Mama
"Recetas de Mama" is a special branch of My Delicious Hobby where I will showcase some of my favorite dishes made by my dear mom.
My entire life she has called me into the kitchen in her unsuccessful attempts to show me how to cook. She jokes that a husband of mine would yell at her for not teaching me the ways of the stove. I tell her a husband of mine would cook for me if he wants my love. :)
This section will be a tribute to the gossip, emotional rollercoasters, countless hours and... oh, right... the food we've shared in the kitchen with dear Mama.
My entire life she has called me into the kitchen in her unsuccessful attempts to show me how to cook. She jokes that a husband of mine would yell at her for not teaching me the ways of the stove. I tell her a husband of mine would cook for me if he wants my love. :)
This section will be a tribute to the gossip, emotional rollercoasters, countless hours and... oh, right... the food we've shared in the kitchen with dear Mama.
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