Where and what to eat at the wonderful Mercado González in Costa Mesa
A thousand stimuli charge your senses when you enter the González Market in Costa Mesa. Dragon fruit, colored in lucid…
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I didn't want a “cut and paste” wedding. Was that even possible?
When my partner Daniel and I reached our twenties, our social life became about attending other people's weddings. Another Friday…
Joan Nathan's Easter Lemon and Walnut Tart Recipe with Lemon Curd Filling
Many years ago, in Jerusalem, I was given the recipe for a lemon almond cake. I loved the acidity of…
Koreatown's Harucake Bakery Is Home to the Viral Minimalist Cake Trend in Los Angeles
Ellie You spent years imagining the Harucake universe, right down to the color of the walls: the same soft, faint…
Car cake is the cake that is eaten in the car.
Last week, entering Highway 110 from the Hill Street on-ramp, I had my first drive-thru pie. I didn't have any…
Celebrate Pi Day! Here are 3.14 great cake recipes to try tonight
If you were looking for an excuse or occasion to make cake, mathematicians have one for you. On March 14,…
5 mistakes to avoid when baking a cake
Substituting ingredients without considering their properties can significantly affect the result. Improper mixing can cause lumps of sugar or butter,…
Lauren Veca's 'Versace' Rainbow Cookies Recipe
One of an Italian bakery's most beloved creations, this tricolor delight stacks three layers of red, green, and white (or…
Opinion: Why giving cookies and cakes is my favorite part of Christmas
Until last week I didn't have a Christmas tree in my house. The old shoe boxes with ornaments were still…