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RECIPE :: Chef Debbi Dubbs Apple Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese
Recently I’ve started collaborating with Melissa’s Produce which is headquartered in Los Angeles. It’s funny how things come full circle as I had contacted them over 20 years ago on behalf of a Japanese company I worked with who sold medicinal mushrooms. Of course I love the name of the company (ha), but honestly I appreciate that they offer such a large array of unique and delicious produce. Last week, I had a chance to meet Chef Debbi Dubbs at her “A Little Book of Cheese” book launch event held in Melissa’s Produce demo kitchen and sample some of her recipes. We tasted several of the dishes listed in…
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Easy Recipe :: Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
You might have noticed that Brussels sprouts are listed on most trendy restaurant menus these days. Usually offered as an appetizer, Brussels sprouts are a great way to add some healthy cruciferous vegetables to your diet – while offering a ton of flavor. Brussels sprouts offer high levels of many nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits. So when Melissa’s Produce sent over a large bag of their gorgeous Brussels sprouts to try out, we went looking for a simple recipe and decided on adding in some bacon and olive oil. See below for one of the easiest side dishes to make the family. Brussels Sprouts are…
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ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL opens in theatres on February 14th
ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL From visionary filmmakers James Cameron (AVATAR) and Robert Rodriguez (SIN CITY), comes ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL, an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. When Alita (Rosa Salazar) awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido (Christoph Waltz), a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious history while her street-smart…
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History in Motion: Iconic Cars from Hollywood will Parade Around Los Angeles on President’s Day
History in Motion: Iconic Cars from Hollywood will Parade Around Los Angeles on President’s Day led by a Presidential Limo with a Special Guest Kicking off its 25th-anniversary celebration and honoring Los Angeles’ love affair with movies and the automobile, the Petersen will give Angelenos a chance to see some of history’s most famous cars cruise past the city’s iconic landmarks. The tour, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., will feature cars such as the “Little Miss Sunshine” Volkswagen bus, the James Bond XKR car from “Die Another Day” and more, while being led by the Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton, which was used by presidents and dignitaries including the Apollo 11 astronauts after…
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Interviews with the Cast and Filmmakers of The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part out in theaters 2/8
A group of bloggers had a chance to meet the cast and filmmakers of The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part starring Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Tiffany Haddish, Stephanie Beatriz, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller (Producers/ Screenwriters) Mike Mitchell and Trisha Gum (Directors) last week at the W Hotel in Beverly Hills. They were such a fun group of people and you could tell how much care went into making this movie – from the actors who love what they do, to the producers who are big kids themselves and super talented (they just finished Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), it was my pleasure to sit down with all of them…
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Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year and the “Year of the Pig”
Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year and the “Year of the Pig” with DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda’s Po and Tigress, Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop a Mandarin-speaking Transformer’s MEGATRON and Hello Kitty, Adorned in Custom-Designed Lunar New Year Attire, through February 18 New Event Highlights include an Array of Traditional Cultural Performances, and Specially-Themed “Year of the Pig” Voodoo Doughnut at Universal CityWalk Lunar New Year is Included in the Price of Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Studios Hollywood ushers in the “Year of the Pig” as the movie-based theme park celebrates Lunar New Year with uniquely-themed programs featuring beloved global pop icon Hello Kitty, DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda masters Po and Tigress…