I want more from Cooking Shows and Movies

I see things through different eyes than most people, especially when it comes to Cooking Shows and Movies. In the last couple of years, as Chefs have become the craze…. and locally people consider me to be a ‘Celebrity Chef’, I have come to realize my lot in life is to guide people into a … Read more

Hot Topic Sizzle: The Plastic Bag Issue heats up!

The Plastic Bag Issue? I welcome new legislation! Don’t you? YES CHEF! The LA Times reports that “Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown …. plans to sign a law that would make California the first state to impose a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags”. “I probably will sign it, yes,” Brown said during the televised debate. “ … Read more

Hot topic Sizzle: Possible wage increase!

The Hot Topic Sizzle is: Possible wage increase for minimum wage earners like ……. Waiters? Waitresses? How ’bout those Dishwashers? But actually there was an article in the paper last week talking about an increase for all, no matter if you’re in the food industry or not. Since I am in the food industry, I started to think of … Read more

Hot Topic Sizzle – Olive Oil shortage possible!

Olive oil shortage. That’s our Hot Topic Sizzle today!  I HAVEN’T HEARD ABOUT A SHORTAGE, CHEF! Of course not. That’s why you read our Hot Topic Sizzle weekly report! Eden Foods claims: “Olive oil aficionados know where the best olive oil in the world comes from – Andalucia Spain. Approximately 60 percent of the world’s olive oil comes from Spain”. Today’s article on Market … Read more

Sustainable Restaurants: Another Closed!

I got the ‘bad’ word this past week. Casa de Luz in North Park Closed. Are Sustainable Restaurants on their way out? Thoughtfully planned Plant-Based cuisine. Casa de Luz will forever be “The Food That Loves You Back”. Always 100% Organic, Gluten Free and Full of Flavor. I feel like a ‘friend’ has died. I mean … Read more