It's It

Okay, apparently I am one of the last on the wagon with these, but I bought them at the AMAZING Ralph's downtown LA. THEY ARE ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I HAVE EVER TASTED. I AM NOT KIDDING. It is vanilla bean ice cream, sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies, and then dipped in dark chocolate. I don't really know what else to say about it, other than it is really really good and everyone has to seek these out and try them.
www.itsiticecream.com

VILLAGE IDIOT

Village Idiot has a new menu, however they kept the old favorites.
I will keep you posted on what is good when I go next week...let me know if anyone checks it out!
7383 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA
323.655.3331

YUM YUM...

My Favorite Garlic Bread

2 T of Mayo (TRUST ME ON THIS, even if you are not a mayo fan)

1/2 C of shredded Parmesan

1 T of Garlic powder

Splash of Olive Oil

1 loaf of Italian Bread

Combine ingredients and spread onto bread, you should have a paste.

Spread ingredients onto sliced bread and broil 2-5 minutes...WATCH IT...it doesn't take long.

If Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas!

Grandma Nancy's Crazy Margaritas

My Grandma taught my cousins and I how to make these before we were old enough to drink them.  Now, they are a favorite among the younger generation of my family, as they are VERY easy to make and they really get the conversation flowing!

(Enjoy at your own risk)

1 12 oz. can of frozen lime concentrate 

12 oz. of tequila

1 Bottle of Mexican Beer

3 Limes

Pour the lime concentrate, tequila, and beer into a pitcher.  Cut limes in half and squeeze into mixture.  Stir, Pour, and ENJOY!

A note from one of my favorite foodies...

http://cannelle-vanille.blogspot.com/

Barrett emailed me this blog to post, yummy recipes for everything from vanilla bean macaroons to dark chocolate mousse. 

Thanks, Bar! 

xo

Cha Cha Cha!!!

It has been a LONG time since I have been to Cha Cha Cha, and this was my first visit to the Silverlake location. (The West Hollywood location closed a little over a year ago.)  I have now become re-addicted, because I forgot how obsessed I was with the Jamaican Jerk Pizza, Guava and Goat Cheese Quesadilla, and my new favorite : Banana Boats with Mango Salsa (pictured above).  I also LOVE the Sangria here, and could drink it all night because it is sweet (like me), but not TOO sweet (like me). 

656 Virgil Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90004

www.theoriginalchachacha.com

Spring is in the Air...

...and that only means on thing: BBQ (and happy hour).

Last summer, Mary and I began making these super easy personal pizzas on the grill.  They only take a few minutes, and you can use any veggies/meat you have lying around.  Here is all you need...

1. Trader Joe's Flatbread (look similar to a pita but do not open up)

2. Mozzarella, Romano, and Parmesan cheese 

3. Pizza Sauce or BBQ Sauce

4. Spinach, onion, Italian sausage, prosciutto, mushrooms, red/green peppers, chicken, corn, etc.

5. Italian Seasoning

Turn BBQ on medium heat and place the Flatbreads on the grill. Leave on for a couple minutes until the one size begins to crisp up. Then take inside and dress the toppings on the side that you heated.  This ensures the ensure pizza is crispy and delicious. Once you added all the toppings you want, place back on the grill, and close the cover.  Leave the pizzas on the grill for about 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted. 

I usually make three pizzas for two people, all different kinds.