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Pumpkins Orange County

Los Angeles Pumpkin Drinks Worth Seeking

Pumpkin spice lattes are now ubiquitous due to the Starbucks effect. The global caffeinated behemoth from Seattle introduced their now iconic fall seasonal drink in 2003 after developing the recipe in their Liquid Lab....
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BLT Los Angeles

Los Angeles BLTs Worth Seeking: Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches

The combination of salty bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato and warm, toasted bread may seem simple, but Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches can be one of lunch’s greatest pleasures. Of course, for some chefs,...
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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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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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