Category Archive: recipes

Pork Butchering and BBQ with Thrillist

The days before I went to the Thrillist Rewards pig butchering event at KTCHN 105, I was so excited and told everyone about it. Most people were horrified. Some were encouraging. Most thought… Continue reading

Holiday Cooking Class at Border Grill

  My best friend and I went to a holiday cooking class at Border Grill (Downtown Los Angeles) a few weeks ago. The class is more like a demo while the crowd gets… Continue reading

Get Your Meat On at Lindy & Grundy

  Lindy & Grundy opened earlier this year and after brunch at the Fat Dog, I finally made it in. I was immediately greeted by Amelia Posada, one half of the dynamic duo… Continue reading

Brazilian BBQ at Wildwood Ovens

I was invited to a party at Wildwood Ovens a couple of weeks ago. Up until that point, I had no idea Wildwood existed. Located in Eagle Rock, it’s almost easy to miss.… Continue reading

Geeking Out to Gaga

Last weekend, the gay boyfriend threw a party to watch the Gaga HBO special. He requested my Christmas sangria, aka the XXX (for triple booze) sangria. I didn’t have time to soak some… Continue reading

Bourbon Fans: Cocktail Recipes

After I get to know a bartender, I might ask for a bartender’s choice. Usually a bartender will ask for some direction and I immediately answer bourbon. Results are inevitably delicious and often… Continue reading

Sexy Singles Soiree at XINO

On Tuesday, over 20 sexy singles went to the special Valentine’s Day themed “Get Lucky” Sexy Singles Soiree at XINO. They mingled, mingled and tingled! XINO generously provided appetizers in the first hour.… Continue reading

Happy Thanksgiving!

*artwork by SLD   Growing up with immigrant parents, Thanksgiving meant a couple of days off school. Some of  my extended family embraced the “traditional” Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the side… Continue reading

The Secret Table: New Supper Club

The Secret Ingredients catering company launched a new supper club called the Secret Table Halloween weekend. Owned by sisters Lisa and Michelle Fielding, the new supper club plans to stick to classic European… Continue reading

Lindy & Grundy at Artisinal LA or How I Won Pork and What I Did with It

** photo by Val of Trippy Food I attended Artisinal LA this past weekend and the most compelling demonstration had to be the Lindy & Grundy demo. I met the two butchers while… Continue reading