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Nonna of Italy Dinner – Dec. 13, 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

When I was in Italy in 2006 I enjoyed so much bounty, but nothing was better then having the great hospitality of my appointed Italian Grandma Nonna. I was with my friend Jeanne and her daughter Elena when they visited … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Playa Restaurant – Dec. 10th, 2011

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin

Tamales are to Christmas like latkes are to Hanukah, a rich tradition, Jewish or Mexican, it’s all the same. I was very surprised when I got an invite to a tamale demonstration at Chef John Sedlars new restaurant Playa. One … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Engine Co. 28 – November 12, 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

Remember being in your grandmother’s favorite cozy chair, sitting by the fireplace and eating her delicious food? Well you can find that kind of heart-warming experience in the center of downtown Los Angeles. Yes, in your face comfort food at … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Border Grill – September 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

When I met Border Grill’s co-owner, Mary Sue Milliken at an event at The Pacific Design Center, she did a lovely food demonstration of ceviche that was out of this world. We are talking famous celebrity chef here, from Top … Continue reading →

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Ray’s and Stark Bar Dinner – August 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by admin

With a backdrop as artsy as The Los Angeles Museum of Art, handsome looking customers and an ever-engaging Chef, how could you go wrong? Everything here is perfect at Ray’s and Stark Bar. You are touched by the Chef Gods … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Blog – August 2011

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

San Francisco Getaway Weekend Blog – Aug 6-11 Sun. Aug 8th, 2011 The Best Chefs of 2011: Really the best of the best as far as food and wine goes. I have been to many of these types of events, … Continue reading →

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Jodi Jackson’s Hollywood Santa Barbara Getaway Weekend July 14 – July 20th, 2011

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

Jodi Jackson’s Hollywood Santa Barbara Getaway Weekend July 14 – July 20th, 2011: Thursday, July 14 Check into Old Yacht Club Inn: This hotel is in a great part of Santa Barbara, 2 blocks away from East Beach. The Inn … Continue reading →

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