Archive for the ‘Food’ Category

First Day Of The Year

Posted on January 2nd, 2012, by Petra

Traditional things to do on the first day of the new year: Hike up to Mt. Hollywood for a view over Los Angeles. Go over to Manon’s place for some bubbly and black eyed peas: Very, very tasty. Thanks, Manon!

Eat Your Peas

Posted on July 13th, 2011, by Petra

Right – if you think so, Mr. President…

Breakfast! Breakfast!

Posted on May 10th, 2011, by Petra

Yes, after a nice two mile run around Echo Park Lake in the morning, I crave fish tacos. Like these: Then it is time for Rodeo Grill on Sunset, because they deliver! Tasty, yummy fish tacos at 8AM – a runner’s breakfast!

Señor Fish

Posted on April 3rd, 2011, by Petra

Do you know this feeling – you are driving past a place and it just hits you… you have to stop and go in and try it out… Boy, we were lucky that we did! Señor Fish rocks! Big Time. Both the Fish Taco Sampler (Halibut, Tuna & Salmon) and the Sopes made us swear [...]

Straight From Satan’s Paw

Posted on February 27th, 2011, by Petra

Give the Girl Scouts the $5 – no problem. Only weak people take the cookies too.

Bigger Is Better

Posted on December 20th, 2010, by Petra

A big Pick salami is better than a small one. And 4 Pick salamis are better than one. Don’t just take my word for it – others go to great lengths too, to grab a bit(e) of this Hungarian delicacy. All things Hungarian in Los Angeles can be found here: http://www.hungariandeli.com/ They have an actual [...]

Crime Scene

Posted on October 22nd, 2010, by Petra

No, this is not funny – this is evidence! We are definitely not in the habit of hanging our Prosciutto over the back of the chairs; this is hard evidence of the stealing going on in this house if one walks away from the breakfast table for just a moment. So, you cats, listen up: [...]

Best Of L.A.

Posted on October 8th, 2010, by Petra

Yes – the best ceviche I ever had is the one at Papa’s Place in Los Feliz. It is traditional with a twist, making me go back again and again for more. Can one get hooked on ceviche?

In Honor Of His Noodliness

Posted on October 3rd, 2010, by Petra

If one starts the day with a bowl of Ramen soup, it is only a short step to deciding to dedicate the day to His Noodliness, The Flying Spaghetti Monster, which involves homemade pasta. Paired with homemade Pesto and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan, our “Day of Honoring His Noodly Appendages” was a delicious success.

I Can Eat That

Posted on September 4th, 2010, by Petra

There we were, out and about to look at some art, which is always a wonderful way to spend a warm Friday evening. After having feasted our eyes, it was time for a nibble. While debating where to go we passed “Unami Burger” – according to food lore THE place to go for burgers. I [...]