Food
A visit to Mission Chinese, created by Danny Bowien, Beard's latest 'Rising Star Chef'
Earlier this month at the big James Beard Awards whoop-de-doo in New York, the "Rising Star Chef" award went to a young man named Danny Bowien. He ascended the stage at Lincoln Center in a white tux offset by a pair of Air Jordan 11 Space Jams on his feet and a lime-green ponytail dangling from...
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Lamb can be a healthy choice for dinner
Don't overlook the lamb when looking for lean meats on the menu.
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How to be as refined as the wines at a wine tasting
Not to put too fine a point on it - or encourage excess - but by far the best way to learn about wine is to drink it. And to drink a lot of it.
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Chez Panisse reopening in June after devastating fire
One of the Bay Area's most famous restaurants is set to reopen June 21, nearly four months after a fire destroyed parts of the building.
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Ask a Cook: Freshness of cottage cheese
Q: How long will cottage cheese keep in the refrigerator? Shall I discard after the expiration date? Can I freeze it?
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Mercadito chef shares spicy short-rib recipe
With barbecue season upon us, chef Patricio Sandoval of Mercadito Midtown shares a recipe quite different from the usual carnitas. Succulent short ribs are slow cooked in a spicy "mole-Q" sauce, Sandoval's take on traditional mole with a barbecue sauce edge. The restaurant serves the short ribs ...
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Culinary SOS: Cafe Pierre's classic Bolognese
Dear SOS: I read your articles every week, and I am finally writing to ask for a recipe, because my husband and I are crazy about the Bolognese sauce at Cafe Pierre in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Although this is a French restaurant, its sauce puts most Italian restaurants in the L.A. area to shame. ...
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Cool spaces: Outdoor kitchens are heating up
The unofficial grilling season is under way, and one of the hottest trends is bringing the kitchen outdoors, literally.
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Thump, squeeze & sniff: 8 tips for getting fresh with your produce
Stepping into a market this summer will show towers of colorful produce begging to be on your picnic table. Picking fresh is best in capturing the height of flavor and nutrition, so it's important to know how to choose the perfectly ripe fruits and veggies. There's nothing more disappointing (or...
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Recipe Finder: Puffed-up salmon patties
Pat Arata from Mishawaka, Ind., was looking for a recipe she had lost for making crispy fried salmon patties that she thought was once printed on a can of Crisco. She said the patty puffed up a little when fried, which made her think the recipe likely contained baking powder or soda.
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Gluten-freedom: Celiac disease sufferers, others can avoid the protein, but it isn't easy
For more than 20 years, Kristine Kidd tasted what came her way as the food editor at Bon Appetit magazine. But she never felt great.


