. “Food miles” is an interesting concept, but it’s more than that; I’m certainly not going to buy any kind of parmesan cheese that isn’t Parmegiana-Reggiano, and I don’t particularly care if...

, CA 91801 (626) 281-9999 http://www.lovebirdscafe.com/ Mon-Fri: 6:00am–6:00pm Sat: 6:00am–4:00pm Eagle Rock Bakery (fresh baked Italian sandwich bread and top quality Italian meats and cheese) 1726 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles,...

went to Kyoto and has the soup fiasco. Calvin Trillin’s “The Tummy Trilogy” is 3 books in one, "American Fried", “Alice, Let's Eat” and “Third Helpings” and is also very funny. It makes...

“I can't imagine what was in that dressing that the cleaner couldn't get out!” Blue Cheese Ranch spilled on a pale pink linen skirt left an indelible stain the size of a salad plate that no dry cleaner could remove....

I’m with you both on the food with one exception: they have some of the best fried calamari I have ever had. The breading is light and not over seasoned. The rings are plump and tender. And my favorite part, frequently...

drink. How about a drive up to the North Shore for some fried clams. Essex Seafood, Farnham’s, Clam Box all have their fans. About a 40 min drive..about the same as it takes to drive 5 miles in LA..:) and beats the heck out...

in the recipes. Fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Squash casserole? I am not saying that all of the issues under RR have been poor but I am so disappointed that an old and valued friend has been changed so much and really...

, the Gambas al Ajillo, the Leek and Stilton soup, the Red Cabbage Salad, the Lemon Anchovy cream sauce for pasta, the 10th Anniversary Chili, the Lemon Pots de Creme (I never made it, but it’s good). The Chez Piggy way with...

My husband loves this dish, but in his family they used bacon instead of sausage. It’s pretty easy to make the substitution. Fry up some thick bacon, make your gravy — you’ll actually have to pour off some of...

I’m going to buy some stainless interior pans, pots —probably All Clad —but am having trouble deciding between all stainless and the aluminum exterior (not the anodyzed). I’m particularly interested in 10 &...

Moo’s suggestion on the market beforehand is a very good one. Also if you don’t want to get a hot sandwich you can always shop around and make a picnic with a selection of cheeses, meats, fruits & breads. If you go...

among all people to subconsciously ignore the cookbooks of the cuisine they grew up with. After all, Mom cooked it and we’ve eaten it all of our lives. For many Americans, that means pot roast, fried chicken, mashed...

south on California, try Borinquen (1720 N. California), the home of the Jibarito, a Puerto Rican sandwich that uses fried, flattened plantains instead of bread. The Flying Saucer is a great breakfast place at 1123 N. California....

...not a fuss! Cheese and cracker’s, some of y’all should be prime to start a BBQ-best hoodoo, which is never winnable. (Eastern N.C.)

the financing to open up a bunch of locations. It’s really hard and really expensive to open a restaurant. The other reason is that there are tons of American who feel safe with things that are familiar. More or less,...