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Welcome to the Evelyn Dawn Memorial Library, where librarian Mrs. Love is holding her annual Appreciation Luncheon for Parent Volunteers to thank them for their energy, support, dedication, and enthusiasm in helping maintain the library... Read more
Charred Baby Octopus, Lemons, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Chili Peppers Mixed Lettuces, Lemon Oregano Dressing Just a few ingredients result in a smashing summer salad. Charred baby octopuses are the star, supported by hot cherry tomatoes that... Read more
BBQ OYSTERS - KOREAN STYLE Gochujang Butter, Kimchi, Scallion Let's not pretend that these BBQ oysters will appeal to everyone. But surprisingly, those who said they were not fans of bivalve molluscs nor kimchi found themselves enjoying... Read more
Le Pique-Nique Poached Duck Foie Gras au Torchon Pistachio Crust, Pickled Bing Cherries, Lemon Curd, Pink Peppercorns Arugula & Mint Salad, French Baguette "The great thing about foie gras is that it's foie gras... You don't have to... Read more
Scallop "Banh Mi" Sliders Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallop on a Mini Crescent Bun Pickled Carrot, Radish, and Red Onion Fresh Cucumber, Jalapeño, and Cilantro Sriracha Mayonnaise The original idea was to grill some gorgeous scallops and build a... Read more
I’m thrilled to be a contributing columnist for our local paper Random Lengths News, which covers the Harbor Area of Los Angeles, where I write about food and entertaining.The following is the column I wrote for Mother's Day. Personalizing... Read more
Molecular Mignardise Hand-Broken 85% Cacao Dark Bitter Chocolate Olive Oil Powder, Olive Oil, Raw Cacao Nibs, Fleur de Sel One last little sweet bite to seal the deal, to say goodnight to a grand meal that is now only a memory. The French... Read more
THE BRISKET KID This kid has helped cook the Passover brisket since he was 4-years-old. Now with six years of experience under his belt, he has delivered 15 lbs. of the most tender, delectable brisket by himself! And I couldn't be more proud of... Read more
Swiss Chard Falafel Burger Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Hummus On a Toasted Ciabatta Roll Besides the obvious, BLT stands for Bistro Laurent Tourondel. This French Chef and his restaurant empire were my inspiration for our monthly Cooking... Read more
Oatmeal Topped with Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Toasted Quinoa, Dried Blueberries, Sunflower Seeds, Blue Agave Nectar Would you rather eat farm fresh poached eggs and thick smoky bacon? Me too. But part of my heart-healthy regimen includes oatmeal for... Read more
I don't pretend to be an expert on the Korean pub scene, in fact I've only been to this one. But here, my older brother Bill and I were transported to what I imagine to be a secret hideaway in a back alley somewhere in Seoul. He served in the... Read more
kimchi pancake / kimchi jeon ??? I'm obsessed with a pancake. Korean Kimchi Jeon. How does a simple combination of flour & water plus kimchi produce such a sublime pancake? It is kimchi's spicy, salty, sweet, sour, bitter, umami,... Read more
The Passover Seder Table is not simply a place to tell the story of the Exodus and to eat dinner. The Table is symbolic in and of itself. It is a place where memories are made and traditions are taught. It is where we gather with family and... Read more
This past Monday, family and friends were together in the kitchen, rolling scores of matzoh balls in preparation for the several-course meal at nightfall — the start of the eight day celebration of Passover. At our Passover dinner, chicken soup... Read more
Take me out to the ball game! We all have our favorite days in the school year - mine, Graduation Day and the Annual Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day. Each year the generous, creative parents of children at Rolling Hills Country Day School... Read more
shaved brussels sprouts & french lentils bacon, dates, apples, pistachio nuts tahini apple dressing You're not tired of green are you? I hope not because this brussels sprouts and lentil salad is savage! (Irish slang for brilliant,... Read more
Kimchi Colcannon Garlic, Scallion, Butter Green Cabbage & Leek Colcannon Chick Peas, Olive Oil, Nutmeg, Garlic Southern Greens Colcannon Mustard, Turnip, Collards, Spinach Guinness Gravy I am of Russian, Romanian, English, and... Read more
Shrimp & Feta Kalamata Olives, Lemon Wheels Oregano, Red Chile Flakes, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice The following note was in my mailbox at work: Lori Lynn – Please bring an APPETIZER for the party on Tuesday. Thanks! Once a month we have a... Read more
Fresh Sea Urchin Meyer Lemon Juice, Single Varietal Olive Oil, Sea Salt For me, the Farmers Market can be a dangerous place. No, not in the sense of personal safety, but hazardous for my wallet. Last weekend I came home with heirloom baby... Read more
Pan-Roasted King Salmon with White Truffle Cream Farmers Market Wild Arugula, Heirloom Baby Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado Pine Nuts, French Lentils, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette Inspired by a trip to the Farmers Market, fresh king salmon was... Read more
First Course: Cucumber & Truffle Carpaccio with Bucheron Olive Oil, Verjus, Fleur de Sel, Chives Second Course: Filet Mignon Wrapped in Speck Duxelles with Truffle, Potato Cake, Creme Fraiche, Truffle Carpaccio Painted... Read more
A Sweet & Savory Dinner ~ Featuring Truffle Honey Pan-Seared & Roasted Pork Loin Wrapped in Bacon Demilune of Baked Butternut Squash & Apple with Truffle Honey & Rosemary Sauteed Purple Cabbage with Truffle Honey, Balsamic... Read more
85th Academy Awards Governors Ball Menu Kale, Grilled Artichoke, Radicchio, Pine Nut, Golden Raisin Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette With 19 Oscar menus under his belt, Chef Wolfgang Puck has created another inventive bill of fare for the 85th Academy... Read more
Breed: Boston Terrier Color: Black - With White Age: Senior Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less Sex: Male I am already neutered, housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, and good with dogs. Buddy's Story ~ As Told By The Rescue Say... Read more
A Toast to Abraham Lincoln Excerpts from the Address of Hon. Robert G. Cousins On the Twelfth of February, Nineteen Hundred In every part and in almost every city in America, on this last anniversary in the century which produced him, a... Read more
Spinach Mushroom Risotto with Toasted Pecans Chiffonade of Fresh Spinach Garnish Combining two favorite risotto dishes - spinach risotto and mushroom risotto, into one - and adding toasted pecans plus an unexpected garnish of fresh spinach... Read more
Griddled Chicken Breast, Saffron Tangelo Wedges with Syrup Fennel , Cilantro, Basil, Mint with Lime Vinaigrette Minneola Tangelo Branch of Citrus Salad Tree Planted in 2008, my Citrus Salad Tree is now bursting with ripe fruits. This is a... Read more
Old School Style Thick Bone-In Pork Chops Pickled Sweet Cherry Pepper & Garlic Sauce I remember these pickled sweet cherry peppers from my childhood. They're slightly tart and mildly spicy. In the '60s, my mom would serve them on her... Read more
Pan-Seared Sea Scallop over Melted Leek Pasta Lemon Creme Fraiche, Caviar, Celery & Garlic-Chive Flower Garnish An opalescent sea scallop sits atop a dreamy melted leek angel hair pasta. Glossy black caviar and lemony cream fraiche adorn... Read more
This was a grand day. A day for all Americans to come together and celebrate, to acknowledge that we can disagree politically and still have mutual respect. The President's Inaugural Luncheon captured the spirit of the day. Republicans, Democrats,... Read more
Pan-Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops in a Korean Seaweed Soup Traditionally this flavorful soup is savored by Korean mothers who have just given birth as a restorative meal, to replenish vitamins and nutrients. Consequently, it is also enjoyed on one's... Read more
The Vegan Gutbuster Sandwich In Honor of My Alma Mater, The University of Illinois Homemade Vegan Italian Sausage on a Toasted French Baguette Green Bell Pepper, Onion, Mushroom, Tomato Spicy Tomato Sauce, Vegan Mozzarella, Basil... Read more
Pan-Seared Branzino (Mediterranean Sea Bass) Fuyu Persimmon "Pico de Gallo" The fuyu's shape and size, plus its firm but supple texture is somewhat reminiscent of a tomato...which gave me the idea to try it as a substitute for that unseasonal... Read more
A Quinoa Meatball Landscape Quinoa & Beef Meatballs Roasted Baby Beet, Pickled Red Onion, Garlicky Hummus with Tahini Pickled Cranberries, Cucumber, Nasturtium Whorls, Micro Greens Quinoa, Feta, Olive Oil Your Next Lobster Tail... Read more
Eatalian Cafe "We came from Ventoso, a village of about 800 in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. We grew up making food from the freshest ingredients available locally, such as our signature Tortelli di Zucca (Fresh Squash Ravioli). At Eatalian... Read more
Salted Caramel Brown Sugar Pots de Creme Our Christmas Table & Fire in the Hearth Merry Christmas Friends! I brought this petite dessert, Salted Caramel Brown Sugar Pots de Creme, to a holiday party the other night. They travel well and... Read more
Wilson The Love Bug Poor Wilson was brutally attacked by another dog, his eye severely damaged. And then, as if things couldn't get any worse, his previous owners decided to dump him at a shelter. Boston Buddies (Southern California Boston Terrier... Read more
Fresh Chrysanthemum Greens, Roasted Chestnut Semi-Dried Hachiya Persimmon, Fresh Fuyu Persimmon Wedges Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette Pomegranate Arils, Toasted Pine Nuts, Roasted Laver Inspiration from two separate dining experiences sparked... Read more
Curried Broccoli Latkes with Carrot, Scallion & Dried Cranberry Preserved Meyer Lemon Sour Cream May you be strengthened by tradition, Warmed by the Hanukkah lights, And may your life be touched with miracles. We eat foods fried in... Read more
Aguadito de Pavo Peruvian Turkey & Rice Soup The best use of leftover turkey? This is it. A vibrant spicy soup which utilizes the leftover turkey meat and well as the stock made from simmering the carcass for hours. And if your guests have... Read more
BBQ Oysters with Sriracha Butter (Another Thanksgiving Tradition) This year's oyster selection: Blue Point ~ An exceptional Atlantic oyster from Long Island with a crisp texture, gorgeous salinity and hints of celery. Malaspina ~ a sweet, ... Read more
Marinated Purple & White Cauliflower Salad Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Kalamata Olive, Scallion Olive Oil, Lemon, Oregano, Parsley I asked the florist to make 8 petite arrangements for my Thanksgiving table. This year in softer hues ~... Read more
a fresh 22 pounder ~ raised in open air and sunshine My “Gangnam Style” recipe for cooking a turkey: 1. Loosely stuff the cavities with roughly chopped onions, carrots, and celery, lots of butter and salt and pepper. 2. Rub the entire... Read more
Stuffed Mushrooms "Green Bean Casserole Style" Mushroom Duxelles, Olive Oil Bechamel, Haricots Verts Panko Crusted Fanny Bay Oysters, Truffle Salt, Frizzled Leeks My friends in the 5 Star Makeover Cooking Group have made some major changes... Read more
Welcome Friends! Come on In! Chez Lori Lynn is a charming Cape Cod style home built in 1951. The style is rare in Southern California (I've located less than a dozen in San Pedro) as it is an East Coast design - a style adapted to the stormy New... Read more
Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins Roasted Eggplant with Cardamom Oil Pine Nuts and Sliced Scallion Garnish Faith said, "If you have time to make the Saffron Rice, please feel free to do so and share your thoughts on the dish and what you... Read more
Chez Lori Lynn is a place for entertaining. For the WHITE POINT HOME TOUR & RECEPTION, the tables in my home were dressed in a seasonal style. And to give an idea for holiday dish that is super-popular and easy to prepare for a crowd, I... Read more
the yellow deck It was my honor and pleasure to have my home join six other distinctive San Pedro homes on the WHITE POINT HOME TOUR & RECEPTION hosted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. All the proceeds from the event support... Read more
Chiffonade of Collard Greens & Baby Spinach Black-Eyed Peas, Carrot, Serrano Chile, Hard Boiled Egg, Cilantro Peanut Vinaigrette The girl who hails from Chicago and has lived in LA for decades is obsessed with collard greens. Last... Read more
Sweet & Savory Autumn Tarte Tatin Butternut and Acorn Squash Bacon, Maple, Hazelnut, Goat Cheese, Sage I have a feeling I'm going to get more requests to make the Sweet & Savory Autumn Tarte Tatin this season. With its nutty, tangy,... Read more
