Author Archives: Carol

Week #13: Uzbek

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Carol

One of the -stans in Stanland, Uzbekistan is nestled in between Kazakhstan & Turkmenistan. Uzbek restaurants are in short supply around Los Angeles, and the only one I could find mention of has closed. Fortunately, I have a pal who: … Continue reading →

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For Sale: Sweet Treats & Good Feelings

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Carol

On Saturday, December 5, food bloggers from around the Los Angeles area will be selling our goodies to benefit the LA Regional Foodbank. We’ll be at Zeke’s Smokehouse in West Hollywood, at Santa Monica and La Brea, from 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Week #12 Hungarian

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Carol

Sometimes you start out to write one thing, and something entirely different presents itself. This entry is about Hungarian food, but it’s also a remembrance of a fixture on the food scene here in Burbank for 40 years. Otto Huber … Continue reading →

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Week #11 German

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Carol

Okay, so German food isn’t going to win any awards as the world’s sexiest cuisine. There’s meat, potatoes, meat, cabbage, meat, fish, meat, bread. And more meat. And more bread. And strudels and noodles and bier, oh my! Yeah, I … Continue reading →

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Week #10 Chilean

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Carol

When I think of Chilean comestibles, what comes to mind first is Chile’s burgeoning wine industry. One look at the map and you can see why wine has become a staple of the economy–there’s all that vino-riffic geography sandwiched between … Continue reading →

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