Category Archives: California

Los Angeles vs. Los Angeles: Starring the Malibu Farm Pier Café

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Georgina

Los Angeles (definition) City in California Los Angeles, officially the City of Los Angeles, often known by its initials L.A., is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California and the second most populous in the United States, after New … Continue reading →

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Traditional Cornish Pasties

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Georgina

Cornish pasties are one of those traditional British creations that can be absolutely wonderful. Made well – using simple, good quality ingredients – they consist of a light, flaky pastry case surrounding a relatively minimal, but well-seasoned and intensely flavoured … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Basil Salad

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Georgina

I’ve recently spent a couple of weeks back in Los Angeles, where it was an absolute delight to visit the (Downtown) Santa Monica Farmer’s Market once again (held each week on Wednesday and Saturday). As you might expect at this time … Continue reading →

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Dine LA: Restaurant Week (July 2013)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Georgina

It’s that time of year again… (and for the most observant among you, I apologise for the blatant self-plagiarism of most of this post) …Restaurant Week is already underway in Los Angeles, giving diners the opportunity to eat a special … Continue reading →

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Death Valley and Date & Walnut Loaf

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Georgina

Date and walnut loaf is a traditional British favourite with a great flavour –  it’s nutty and sweet, but definitely not too sugary – as well as a texture that’s light and moist, with the walnuts adding an interesting crunch. … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree National Park and Margarita Cupcakes

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Georgina

On the way to visit friends in the Coachella Valley desert region this weekend, we decided to detour through Joshua Tree National Park. It was a beautiful day – warm and sunny but still fresh and not too hot – … Continue reading →

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Dine LA: Restaurant Week

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Georgina

Restaurant Week takes place in late January / early February in a number of cities across the U.S., giving diners the opportunity to eat a special offer prix fixe menu – up to three courses – at an impressively large … Continue reading →

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Food with a View: The Malibu Seafood Patio Café

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Georgina

The Pacific Coast Highway is a major north-south thoroughfare that runs along almost the entire length of California. Much of it is accompanied by what is often considered to be the most attractive coastal scenery in the United States. And … Continue reading →

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Chicken with Leeks and Lemon

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Georgina

 Welcome back, me! After a four week absence – and a truly wonderful three week trip home to the UK – I was more than ready to get back to the Farmer’s Market in Santa Monica yesterday. It was a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Warm Figs Baked with Mascarpone and Walnuts

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Georgina

Along with the fabulous honey dates that I got from the Farmer’s Market this week, I also bought a small basket of figs. Figs experience their second (main) annual crop from late summer through the autumn, and are – I … Continue reading →

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