By the time you read this Hanukkah will be over. If you celebrated, you probably spent some time frying up latkes using cooking oil. Or maybe you like fried chicken or just a little drizzle of oil on your salad. Chef Gerard Viverito offers tips to a dozen oils – some you will love and others you should avoid. Cooking oils and smoke points Heating cooking oils can be … [Read more...]
Cocktails for Women – A Historical Look Back to Ladies Who Imbibed
As March is Women's History Month there have been numerous events to attend in Los Angeles. I listened to a panel of women entrepreneurs to learn more about business. But I also attended a tasting and panel discussion that delved into The History of Women and the Cocktail. It was presented by Pomp & Whimsy, a boutique distiller of gin liqueur, and the Museum of the … [Read more...]
Climate Smart Beef – and a World Full of Non-Farting Cows
Did you know cows have 4 stomachs and a sensitive digestive system? Inside their stomach is good and bad bacteria just like there is in humans. The problem is, they belch and fart and then spread methane gas all over the planet. (80% burping and 20% farting) Cows are worse for the environment than the average car. Enter Mootral and climate smart beef. Mootral has … [Read more...]
Healthy Food Deliveries – Meals on Wheels for Baby Boomers
Sometimes it can be a hassle to go to the store, especially when you have to drive through traffic to get there. For a few years, we lived on top of a hill overlooking the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. I had to plan my errands because each time I drove down the hill it was a trek going from place to place. I found that scheduling food deliveries to my door was incredibly … [Read more...]
Sabor a Cabo – Annual Food and Wine Festival in Los Cabos – Mexico
When I was in Los Cabos with my daughter a year ago we had a ball. You can read about our trip here. Now I can’t wait to go back. At a press event, I learned about "Sabor a Cabo," an annual food and wine festival. Four Los Cabos top chefs were there with samplings of their appetizers. To say our tasting was fantastic would be an understatement. The event took place at … [Read more...]
