Gluten-free tart celebrates the orange By Emily Chavez (Photo by Luis Chavez) Delicious seasonal cara cara oranges are my choice for winter to early spring fruit. Any orange can be used for this recipe, but the juicy cara cara variety is sweet without the bitterness found in conventional navel oranges. Inspired by traditional lemon […]
‘C’ Is for Chia, Citrus and Cream Cheese
By Emily Chavez (Photo by Luis Chavez) How do you reinvigorate the traditional celebratory cupcake? By using nutrient-dense ingredients and bright flavors. The mere mention of cupcakes brings to my mind a dessert where the main flavor profile is just sugar with added descriptors of texture, like it’s a moist and tender crumb. […]
Local Italian Joint
The Slice continues to delight Playa Vista community after 18 years By Haley Beyer Luc Trasleglise bought The Slice in 2015 and has run it ever since. He, along with seven others, work seven days a week to bring smiles to customers’ faces. Customers can choose to have their food delivered or schedule a […]
Modern Creamery
N’ice Cream serves ice cream, gelato and other hand crafted treats By Jessica Koslow In 2017, N’ice Cream fell into Omid Torkian’s lap, metaphorically. As his wife Elaheh (or Ellie as people call her) tells it, they had been looking to jump into the restaurant business. More specifically, Omid was looking for a business for […]
Sweet Success
Winter Fate Bakes specializes in handcrafted treats for people and their dogs By Kamala Kirk / Photo by Chris Mortenson Winter Morvant has enjoyed baking her entire life and would always give her creations away to others as gifts and for birthdays, but five years ago she finally decided to turn her hobby into […]
Sweet, salty and nutty can get along
By Emily Chavez / Photo by Luis Chavez The famous chocolate chip cookie will always be loved. However, I appreciate complex complementary flavor profiles, instead of a one-note confection. Mixing semi-sweet and dark chocolate lays a base for a more balanced sugar content. Adding walnuts creates a multidimensional earthy undertone. And, finally, coarse pink […]
A (Lemon) Zest for Life
By Emily Chavez / Photo by Luis Chavez Swiss rolls are visually impressive and incredibly simple to make. But they can be intimidating for a first-timer who may fear the cake may break while rolling. Cracks will not form if the cake is gently rolled while warm. Let it cool down as the filling […]
A Golden New Year Bake
By Emily Chavez / Photo by Luis Chavez Goldenberries, also called cape gooseberries, are packed with nutrients, such as vitamin C, niacin and fiber, just as much as they are packed with an invigorating, sunny color. To complement the bright orange of the gooseberries, red raspberries join the party on this creamy goat cheese and […]
Cacao and Coconut, A Perfect Match
By Emily Chavez / Photo by Luis Chavez Deep chocolatey notes and rich coconut flavor come together in this delicious dairy-free cake reminiscent of a popular chocolate candy bar. The moist sponge cake is contrasted with the subtle texture of the coconut flake topping, while the comforting sweet aroma wafts through the air. The rich […]
Festive Flavors
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams releases limited-edition Holiday Collection story By Kamala Kirk | PHOTO Courtesy of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Just in time for the festive winter season, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released a limit-editionHoliday Collection that includes two new flavors, Pistachio Macaron and Mexican Hot Chocolate, along with three returning fan favorites: Sugar […]