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Pink Pearl Apple
Your eyes are not deceiving you, this really is a pink hued and very adorable apple.The Pink Pearl Apple was developed in Northern California by Albert Etter in 1944.It gets its bright rosy pink color...
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Spun Sweets
Bon Puf spins gourmet, all natural, cotton candy at events in the LA area.The concept of a chic little cart making fresh to order cotton candy in unique flavors like horchata, earl grey, and strawberry...
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Food Photography Love: Amy Roth
Happy Monday. I'm starting off the week off with Amy Roth's photography.Amy's photographs are soft, soothing and just pleasing to look at. She sure knows how to capture the beauty of food, especially...
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Hump Day Humor
Chandler from "Friends" get's into advertising!photography credit: up all night creative
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The Fancy Food Show
The Fancy Food Show is like the fashion week of food. Gourmet brands and importers share their latest and award-winning, creative products with food industry professionals. It's jam-packed with...
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Donut Jewelry
Hi all and Happy Monday! How scrumptious are these necklaces by Tadam Design? It's making me want to go out and get a donut right now!
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Build a Charcuterie Board
Second to a cheese board, a charcuterie board has become my second favorite item to order at a restaurant. During my last visit in Chicago, I enjoyed a fantastic charcuterie plate at Publican Quality...
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Wildcard Cheese: Gjetost
This may look like a chunk of caramel or peanut butter, but this is completely the opposite. This here, is a decadent Norwegian whey cheese called Gjetost. Although Gjetost is categorized as a cheese,...
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Back home to Southern California
Venice Beach print via Cassiopi PhotographyHello, all! It's been too long since my last blog post, but I wanted to let you all know that I've recently moved back home to Southern California from the...
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A Taste Of Provence
If there’s a cheese that epitomizes decadence, that would be Brillat Savarin. This French delight has a seductively rich, creamy, paste and a thick consistency that spreads on like butta. The flavor...
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Cheese Pairing: Quadrello di Bufala with Sqirl’s Seascape Strawberry & Thyme Jam
My latest pairing obsession is Quadrella di Buffalo (the buffalo milk version of Italian Taleggio) with Sqirl LA’s Organic Seascape Strawberry & Thyme Jam. The bright acidity of local seascape...
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Mac n' Cheetos
My neighborhood restaurant, The Attic, takes macaroni and cheese to another level by combining a childhood favorite with flamin' hot cheetos. I must say, it was all that and a bag of chips! Imagine a...
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Farmstead Goat Milk Caramels
Big Picture Farm's farmstead goat milk caramels are made with fresh goat milk straight from their farm. They're unlike any caramels I've ever tasted before. The goat milk provides a creamy and soft...
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Witch Finger and Cotton Candy Grapes
Have I ever mentioned that I love grocery shopping? I love shopping for ingredients and finding unique goodies along the way. I came across these Witch Finger and Cotton Candy grapes and was...
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BAGuette
Uncommon GoodsIt's almost November, the holidays are almost here, and I'm already perusing the web for interesting gifts. I stumbled upon these baguette carriers, which are absolutely genius.. Not only...
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Gourmandise with Walnuts
When you think of the quintessential holiday cheeses, the cheeses that come to mind are typically Bries, triple crèmes, and aged goat cheeses such as Bucherondin (a log-shaped aged goat's cheese).These...
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Truffle Treasures
How does one pass up a truffle cheese? The alluring aroma, and uniquely deep, earthy flavors of truffle, married with the richness of cheese, awakens my senses and gratifies my taste buds. It's the...
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A Gift for the Beer Lover
This holiday season, give the gift of beer. Because, why not? I have a friend who is a beer connoisseur, and thought this would be the perfect gift. The rustic bottle caddy is a portable party,...
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Crackers
While water crackers are an easy solution for your cheese board, there are many other tastier options that will enhance your cheese enjoyment. My favorite crackers offer great texture and serve as...
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Old Amsterdam Cheese Flagship Store
Old Amsterdam cheese flagship store is just as stunning as the cheese. It's a rustic yet modern space that's so inviting. The warmth of the rustic wooden fixtures, the clean lines, and the use of...
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Cheese Spotlight: Jasper Hill's Harbison
image via Jasper HillsAllow me to introduce you to Harbison by Jasper Hills. This rustic charmer is wrapped in spruce bark and has a wonderfully gooey texture that'll make you swoon. Its flavors range...
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Beer and Cheese Night with Vagabond Cheese and El Segundo Brewery
I work in the specialty food/cheese industry and do my best to attend cheese events to further enhance my knowledge of the subject. During the weekend, Vagabond cheese hosted a cheese pairing event at...
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Cheese Board Beauties
marble and acacia pineapple-shaped board available at anthropologie,rectangular acacia/rosy agateand rose quartzplatters from uncommon goods, petrified wood boards sold at terrainFrom its varying...
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A Wine & Cheese Pairing with Max McCalman
Weeks back, I took part in a wine and cheese tasting with Max McCalman, a pioneer of the cheese industry. Max is an world-renowned expert on cheese, educator, James Beard award-winning author, Maître...
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