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Ham Los Angeles

Los Angeles Ham Sandwiches Worth Seeking

Growing up, my family would buy sliced ham, sausages and hamburger patties from Otto Barth at Barth’s Pork Store in New Providence, New Jersey. I’d eat thin-sliced ham for a snack and make thick...
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Los Angeles Brownies Worth Seeking

Cookies get more attention, but who doesn’t love a good brownie? Artisan bakeries have become more prominent in L.A. Many of them offer brownies, and they’re far from afterthoughts. My favorite Los Angeles brownies...
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Los Angeles Cheesecake Worth Seeking

On my honeymoon to Spain, world famous San Sebastian cheesecake destination La Viña was closed for fall break. My wife and I ate very well on this trip, so don’t shed any tears. We...
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Dumpling Sign San Francisco

Los Angeles Dumplings Worth Seeking

The chapter on “Dumplings of the World” in my book, History is Delicious, delves into the history of these versatile dough packets. Dumplings likely debuted in China approximately 1,800 years ago as jiăozi. This...
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Donuts Los Angeles

Los Angeles Donuts Worth Seeking

If you’ve seen The Donut King documentary, you know the impact that Ted Ngoy and other Cambodian immigrants have had on Los Angeles donut culture. Thanks to Cambodian (and other) entrepreneurs, L.A. has more...
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Horchata Los Angeles

Los Angeles Horchata Worth Seeking

Based on the the stories I’ve read – Little Spain published a partial history – horchata originally featured ground chufa (aka tiger nuts). The Moors brought chufa from North Africa to Spain, where horchata...
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