Wednesday, February 27, 2013
"Lemonade Was A Popular Drink And It Still is" (Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe)
The
Gifted Unlimited said it best, “Lemonade was a popular drink and it still is…”
Sometimes
all you need to brighten up your day is a cold drink, some good conversation
and a few quality songs to help pass the time. This Strawberry Lemonade recipe should
put a smile on your face and this classic Gangstarr video should put some pep
in your step…
Enjoy!
(recipe & Video after the jump)
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Rao's Heads West & Prepares To Take Over Hollywood
For
the last 100+ years in East Harlem, a restaurant known for its notorious
clientele (and the fact it only seats 10) has been putting out some of the most
incredible & traditional Southern Neapolitan meals one could ever imagine
eating. And imaging eating their food is most likely what you would do, simply
because its nearly impossible for you to get a table there unless your name
holds weight in the streets or your willing to shell out a few thousand bucks
before you even sit down.
Alka-Seltzer Turns 82 Today
Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz oh what a relief it is…
Alka Seltzer was first introduced to the masses today in 1932. Having been
around over 80 years the brand has had its fair share of memorable ads,
especially as of late. You may have never used the stuff, but trust us you
either know someone who has or will use it yourself when you get older.
More Photos After The Jump
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Cherry Pie Cocktail (In Honor of National Cherry Pie Day)
Ingredients:
1.5
oz Silver Tequila
½
oz White Crème de Cacao
1.5
oz Brandy
½
oz Cream
6
– 8 Cherries (frozen cherries will be ok if you can’t find fresh ones.
Directions:
Place
the cherries & tequila in a drink mixer and muddle until thoroughly mixed
together.
After
muddling the cherries and tequila, place all of the ingredients in a drink
mixer filled with ice, cover and shake until the outside of the mixer feels
frozen to the touch.
Serve
in a chilled rocks glass.
Enjoy
Responsibly
Presidents To Represent Me... (Get Money)
Today in 1996, Jay-Z released the lead single “Dead
Presidents” off of his (in my opinion) best album ever, Reasonable Doubt. Reasonable Doubt was an
incredible LP, filled with some of the most vivid word play, detailed
descriptions of scenarios that many of us have lived through and classic
samples that make this an unforgettable must have album.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Now Go & Get Your Money, Little Truffle Bag Boy...
The Black Perigord Truffle is one of the worlds
most expensive ingredients, ranging anywhere from $1,400 a kilo at farmers
markets to almost $5,000 a kilo at select retailers.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Today in 1993 2Pac Released His Second Album
Today in 1993, 2Pac (Tupac Shakur) released his
second album “Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z” which saw him elaborate more on his
political views and his rightfully placed mistrust in the justice, legal and
law enforcement systems that are in place here in the United States.
Prior to
the entire coastal beef situation that the media did nothing to help, 2Pac was
releasing a steady stream of socially conscious music that made many a listener
take notice as to what was really happening in the streets. Unfortunately he
was gunned down a few years later before he could get back to making albums of
this nature.
Don’t let the title fool you, this album paid homage to old school
rappers from both coasts as well as had anthems such as “Keep Ya Head Up” the
ultimate ode to single mothers as well as “I Get Around” which needs no further
explaining. RIP
Happy National Almond Day
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Whether you take them smoked with sea salt or
covered in chocolate, today is National Almond Day celebrate accordingly.
Friday, February 15, 2013
How To Eat Better (Without Realizing It)
By now we all know the importance of healthy eating, but
making changes to your eating habits is usually easier said than done. If you’re
a red meat and fried potatoes kind of eater, going cold turkey and switching to
a salad-only diet probably won’t be effective. And even if you’re a usually
healthy eater but have a weakness for chocolate, replacing all of your treats
with fruit may not satisfy your sweet tooth.
Improving eating habits doesn’t have to mean a drastic switch
in your diet, however. There are lots of ways to eat healthier, more nutritious
and balanced meals without sacrificing the foods you crave.
Experiment with Cooking
Methods
Oftentimes, a dish is unhealthy because of how it’s
prepared, not necessarily because of what ingredients are in it. If you cook
with a lot of oil or use frying as your go-to kitchen technique, try making the
same dishes using different cooking methods. Oven bake traditionally fried
foods like breaded chicken, fries and onion
rings, and try roasting, baking poaching or grilling meats and vegetables.
Find Healthier Versions
of “Junk” Foods
Just because you want to eat healthier doesn’t mean you’ll
never get to enjoy your favorite junk foods again. Instead of cutting out
fries, for instant, try baked sweet
potato fries for a healthier, lower calorie option. Or choose whole grain
popcorn instead of the variety that comes slathered in butter; pretty soon,
your taste buds won’t even crave the “bad” stuff you liked before.
Substitute Vegetables
Cutting back on foods like red meat and starchy pastas is a
common feature of healthier eating, but not everyone can give up goodness like
burgers and macaroni so easily! Instead of cutting back on certain foods
entirely, occasionally substitute veggies for the foods you’re cutting back on
(but not every time!): cauliflower mac and cheese and portabella burgers are
good examples of how substituting vegetables can still
provide you with satisfying, indulgent meals.
Eat Seasonally
One easy way to trick yourself into eating healthier is to
make it a goal to eat seasonally. Since good-for-you fruits and vegetables make
up the majority of seasonal foods, making a point to go out and buy foods that
are in season will automatically bring more nutrients and vitamins into your
diet. You may even be exposed to new produce you never knew you liked before!
Season from Scratch
Instead of buying dressings and seasonings at the grocery
store that tend to be high in sodium, calories or fats, try making your own at
home. Salad dressings, taco seasoning and pasta sauces are all easy to make
from the comfort of your own kitchen and will likely be much better for you—and
better tasting—than anything you’d find at the supermarket.
Author Bio: This is a
guest post by Meredith K. on behalf of Alexia Foods.
For baked appetizer options and some simple recipes, visit
www.alexiafoods.com.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
On The Move: Slaters 50/50
Slaters 50/50 is one of the places we will be
giving you a thorough update on and very soon. Our resident fat man in the
streets #Fatnando has deemed this place as currently holding the Holy Grail of
Hamburgers. In his own words he stated that “the Slaters 50/50 peanut Butter
& Jellousy is a burger that features a 1/3 lb patty consisting of Sterling
Silver Ground Beef, topped with Thick Cut Bacon, Creamy Peanut Butter & Strawberry
Jelly on a Honey Wheat Bun. Separating real adventurous foodies from the faint
of heart, this burger had me in full attack mode, resulting in a full term food
baby, complete satisfaction and a newfound respect for the homie Kory who put
me up on game about this amazing burger.”
Look for more to come in the next week or two as
we head back out on the road for more good grub worthy or gracing our pages.
For more info check out: www.Slaters5050.com
ROTD: Tortellini & Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
Its
cold. And when it is as cold as it has been, there is nothing better than
coming home to a warm house, filled with good food and great conversation. If
you can’t find a bit of good conversation, don’t worry well help you at least
supply the great meal to keep you from going stir crazy in that prison you call
home.
Today
is National Tortellini Day and we scooped up a recipe and gave it a bit of
reworking to make it suitable for our readers who just don’t have all day to
spend in the kitchen making an entire meal from scratch.
This
recipe for Tortellini & Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce is quick, easy and delicious
three things we really love around these parts.
Enjoy!
(click Read More for the Entire Recipe)
Monday, February 11, 2013
LA Weekly presents Plate at the Peterson Auto Museum March 3rd 2013
LA Weekly will be hosting their annual Food
& Wine Event, “Plate” at the Peterson Auto Museum on March 3rd and
this is event you surely don’t want to miss. Proceeds for the event will
benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and you know how much we support
anything that does good for Food Banks around the world. Restaurants
participating in this years Plate include Picca, Mo-Chica, Tom Bergins,
Philippe’s, The Hungry Cat, Border Grill, Huckleberry, Wurstküche & many,
many more. Sponsors for the event include Stella Artois, Birchware, Gelsons
Markets, Voss, Hendricks Gins, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Hornitos Tequila,
Jarritos & many more as well.
Truly these kinds of events don’t happen often
where you can gather so much wonderful information’s about brands you weren’t aware
of and restaurants that you must give a try.
We look forward to bringing you
some amazing coverage as well as even seeing you in attendance.
For more information check out: LAWeekly.Com or
LA Weekly presents Plate
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Don't Drink & Drive
We love to promote foolery on all sorts of
levels but one thing we don’t condone is Drinking & Driving. Please, get a
designated driver, slash your own tires, do something to ensure you don’t kill
innocent people or cost yourself thousands of dollars. It’s just not worth it.
Sushi Chef Indicted for Selling Whale Meat in Santa Monica, CA
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| Chef Yamamoto (photo courtesy of Eater)
Various
outlets have been reporting over the last few years about the growing problem of
restaurants serving illegal foods such as endangered species of animals or
mammals you just shouldn’t eat. Today the LA Times reported about an open case
from a couple of years ago where an importer by the name of Ginichi Ohira plead
guilty to getting cracked for conspiring to import and sell illegal whale meat.
Mislabeling the meat from Sei Whales as Fatty Tuna from the years 2007 to 2010
Owners of the now closed (because of this case) The Hump, which was housed in
the Santa Monica Airport have also been charged with Conspiracy, Smuggling,
Obstructing an official proceeding, Unlawful sale of whale meat and Violating
the marine mammal act.
More Info & Photos after the jump
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Food For Thought
Keeping
the mind sharp enables you to see things that others don’t see in this mundane
world of sorts. Alleviate the stresses of life by always trying to look on the
bright side instead of searching for ways to make yourself even angrier. We
always like to look at the creations other people put out there for the world to
see just how their mind works.
More
Photos After The Jump.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
The National Food Holidays of February 2013
Ladies & Gentlemen, we are now
starting off the second month of the year and with that we hope that you are
sticking to your New Years resolutions as well as maintaining a healthy
lifestyle. This time of year sees the Super Bowl taking place, sports greats
being inducted into various Halls of Fame as well as some fantastic food events
that pop up all across the Nation. Events such as the Napa Valley Mustard
Festival in Napa Valley, the Big Sur Chanterelle Cook Off, Atlantic City
Restaurant Week, Bocuse d’OR USA Finals in Hyde Park New York and many more are
taking place and should be checked out to expand upon your culinary knowledge
and experiences.
February is:
National
Fresh Berry Month
Canned
Food Month
Celebration
of Chocolate Month
Great
American Pies Month
National
Fiber Focus Month
National
Hot Breakfast Month
National
Grapefruit Month
National
Snack Food Month
National
Cherry Month
National
Potato Lovers Month
National
Sweet Potato Lovers Month
The First week of February is:
Shape
Up w/ Pickles Time
The Second week of February is:
Great
American Pizza Bake Week,
Jell-O
Week,
Kraut
& Frankfurter Week
The Fourth week of February is:
National
Pancake Week,
National
Food Checkout Week
The
Second Monday of February is:
National
Oatmeal Monday Day
February
1 National Baked
Alaska Day
February
2 National Heavenly
Hash Day
February
2 National Crepes Day
February
3 National Carrot Cake
Day
February
4 National Homemade
Soup Day
February
4 National Stuffed
Mushroom Day
February
5 National Chocolate
Fondue Day
February 5 National Pancake Day
February 5 National Pancake Day
February
6 National Nutella Day
February
7 National Fettucini
Alfredo Day
February
8 National Molasses
Bar Day
February
9 National Bagels
& Lox Day
February
9 National Pizza Day
February
10 Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February
11 National Peppermint Patty Day
February
12 National Plum Pudding Day
February
13 National Tortellini Day
February
14 National Crème-Filled
Chocolates Day
February
15 National Gumdrop Day
February
16 National Almond Day
February
17 National Indian Pudding Day
February
17 National Café Au Lait Day
February
17 National Cabbage Day
February
18 Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
February
18 National Drink Wine Day
February
19 National Chocolate Mint Day
February
20 National Cherry Pie Day
February
21 National Sticky Bun Day
February
22 National Margarita Day
February
23 National Banana Bread Day
February
23 National Dog Biscuit
Appreciation Day
February
24 National Tortilla Chip Day
February
25 National Clam Chowder Day
February
25 National Chocolate Covered Nuts
Day
February
26 National Pistachio Day
February
26 National Chili Day
February
27 National Strawberry Day
February
27 National Kahlua Day
February
28 National Chocolate Souffle Day
February
29 (Leap Day) Surf & Turf Day
Other
Culinary events taking place are the:
The
Glendale Annual Chocolate Affair in Glendale Arizona