Author Archives: Carol

Rocky Soil & the Angels’ Share

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Carol

Recently I took a road trip with my sommelier/wine writer chum Lisa up to Lompoc’s “wine ghetto.” Situated in a part of Santa Barbara County that you pretty much have to go looking for to find, Lompoc possesses an industrial … Continue reading →

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Week #2: Afghan

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Carol

This week Himself and I went with our food adventure-loving friends, Wes and Chuck, to Azeen’s Afghani Restaurant in Old Town Pasadena. As soon as we hit the door, the aroma of a bazaar’s worth of spices wafted over and … Continue reading →

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Ginsu Pride

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Carol

Recently a friend of ours was surprised to learn that, not only did I know what a ginsu knife was (he thought I was much younger than I actually am–thanks, Jeff!), but that I actually owned one. While I possess … Continue reading →

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Week #1: Ethiopian

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Carol

… So as I was saying a couple of days ago, I’m spending the next year eating my way around the world without leaving home, or at least without pulling out my passport. I don’t have to, because immigrants have … Continue reading →

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52 Cuisines in 52 Weeks

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Carol

A few years ago Himself and I made a new year’s resolution (yeah, I know, they’re made to be broken) to do three things each month: 1. See a play 2. Take a hike somewhere outside of L.A. 3. Try … Continue reading →

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