Entertaining

Vodka in pie crust? Chef Henk Dishes His Best Baking Secrets

The holidays are a special time of year, filled with an abundance of friends, family, and of course, delicious baked goods. During the holiday season, the La Brea Bakery Café is spreading holiday cheer with freshly baked artisan breads filled with hints of rosemary, sage, cranberries and more. But…

Holiday Gift Basket

Tis the season for giving and receiving and eating and eating! For many of us, December and January are filled with get-togethers with friends, parties with colleagues and soirées with family. Often when headed to fellowship, you don’t want to arrive empty-handed. What’s a thoughtful, creative…

A Recipe Review with The Cookie Rookie

We may be sticklers for detail when we’re creating one of our artisan loaves like the Sourdough Baguette or the tried and true Italian Round. But when it comes to cooking delicious, fun recipes at home, we love a handy shortcut or two. Now, some may call that taking the easy way. And some may call…

4th of July Foodie Potluck

We can't imagine a better 4th than one spent potlucking with some of our favorite food bloggers. This year, we partnered up with The Cookie Rookie, A Cozy Kitchen and The Modern Proper (among others) to bring you a Summer Grilling BBQ you'll never forget! When we're looking for something rich…

Bread, Wine, Cheese: What Else?

It’s heating up outside which means nights under the stars enjoying your favorite meal or having friends over for an impromptu BBQ. No matter what these longer, hotter days mean for you,chances are you're going to be thinking about your menu, right down to your side dishes and appetizers. Of course…

Bring a Bottle (Or Two) to Your Next BBQ

BBQs will never go out of style. Every summer, friends and family come together over pasta salads, sweet baked goods, and charred meats from the grill. Accompany those time old favorites with the perfect wine to round out your al fresco entertaining. Offering a heavy steak or beef burger? Offer a…