Sake vs Shochu and The Biggest Shochu Event – Torrance, CA

Monday, October 22, 2012
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I recently trekked down to Torrance, CA to take part in a special event presented by JETRO ( the Japan External Trade Organization). The event was an educational…

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It’s Foodie Friday! With artist Jorge Oswaldo!

Friday, July 13, 2012
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Some of the best restaurant suggestions I get are from my eating-partner-in-crime, my boyfriend, artist Jorge Oswaldo. (Yes, I know I’ve already written about his fantastic artwork in…

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Farm Fresh to You

Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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California has some of the best produce in the nation. If you’ve ever gotten the chance to visit any of the many neighborhood farmer’s markets and hand pick…

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Pepsi + LA artist Jorge Oswaldo

Friday, April 27, 2012
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Coke or Pepsi? That’s the age-old question. For Dave Chappelle, the answer is easy; it’s whoever pays him more. For Los Angeles based Latino artist Jorge Oswaldo, it’s whoever…

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800 Degrees, Westwood Village

Friday, March 30, 2012
My prosciutto and arugula pizza creation!

Westwood Village · 10889 Lindbrook Drive · Los Angeles, CA 90024 800 Degrees is definitely a pizza experience to have. Brought to you by Umami Burger don Adam Fleischman, it’s…

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Erbe Matte, Beverly Hills

Monday, February 13, 2012
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340 N Canon Dr · Beverly Hills, CA 90210 · Neighborhood: Beverly Hills 90210 isn’t usually thought of as a foodie “hang out” destination. Primarily known as a tourist spot, newer Beverly Hills…

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