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Stagecoach – Not Our First Rodeo

There’s so much to love about Stagecoach: the people, the weather, the boots, the hats… And while we’re all indulging in a little honky tonk reprieve from our real lives, let’s not forget the food. Whether you’re camping, hitching a trailer, or going the AirBnB route, odds are, you’re going to need…

Grilled Cheese: Reasons to Love

There are few foods that elicit the collective nostalgic sigh of relief like the humble grilled cheese sandwich. Homesick? Grilled Cheese. Bad day? Grilled Cheese. Cold weather? Yep. The beauty is, it doesn’t matter if it was with white bread or wheat, Muenster or Swiss. Grilled Cheese means simple…

Summer Grilling – Dot Dish & La Brea Bakery

Summer is dancing just around the corner; blowing her warm breezes and trailing a healthy dose of beach salt and sand behind her. At La Brea Bakery, it also signals the time of year when cooking, eating, and living are almost exclusively done al fresco. While we’re gearing up our nearly exclusively…

A Coachella Picnic: Food Ideas for Music Festival Season

Around Los Angeles, it's officially "Festival Season" - which means loads of outdoor concerts, mini road trips, and, depending on your style, some serious fun camping, glamping or villa-ing. (We made up that last one but you get the idea.) Since a weekend away with friends isn't complete without…

InStore Magazine Makes a Nod to Ancient Grains Trend

On January 1st, many of us vowed to be a little healthier, which usually means exercising more and watching what we eat. With all the diet fads and trends out there, it can be hard to pick one, and the real struggle is how to stick to it. So how to choose? The terminology of healthy eating has…

Bring It! Holiday Bread Bring-Alongs

The age-old saying is one of our favorites: Always ring a doorbell with your elbow. And during the holidays, it’s more important than ever to show up at get-togethers with arms full of good stuff to serve and share. Here are a few of our favorite bread pairings to inspire you for the festivities…