Entertaining

4 Easy Brunch Ideas

For many, it’s the most blissful meal of the week: Lingering over a decadent brunch. But what about the other six days of the week? We think it’s time every day gets a delicious start with artisan details, and pulled together brunch recipes that are easy to make ahead or pack up to-go. Because…

Labor Day Menu

Gruyère and red bell pepper cast-iron frittata on the grill, smokey chipotle guacamole, with refreshing cocktails and caramelized Telera Roll ice cream sandwiches. What are you cooking up for Labor Day weekend? Have a few guests coming over but scrambling to pull everything together? We’ve got you…

Wine and Onion Jam Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is easily one of our favorite childhood sandwiches. With its gooey melted cheese sandwiched between crispy and crackly toasted bread, what’s there not to love? That said, we’re all for taking the familiar to the next level, and this doesn’t just include rich cheeses and savory extras…

A La Brea Bakery Valentine’s Day

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is here. Feed into the romance (and stay out of the restaurants) by serving up some intimate, and easy, recipes made for sharing. Bonus points for eating with your hands... 1. Mussels in White Wine Sauce- quick and easy to make, toss the little forks and use an…

New Year’s Day Bloody Marys

New Year’s Day was made for brunching. Better still if the dress code is cozy clothes and a lazy game plan full of lounging. Any brunch enthusiast knows the one thing that makes a brunch experience: the Bloody Mary’s. Whether you like it mild or overly spiced, a Bloody Mary is completely…

La Brea Bakery Foodie Gift Guide

The holidays are full of nostalgia: festive lights, snow (well, maybe), Christmas trees, parties and gift giving. The feeling of giving gifts is always a joyful one, but it can also be a bit stressful. If you’re looking to give a gift to the food lovers in your life, then we have a holiday gift…