w Travel during the pandemic: 7 things you need to know By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Travel has changed since the global pandemic began its trip around the world. Here are things that can help you navigate these difficult times and plan for the future. Full Article
w Travel industry offers new safety procedures in bid to revive business By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 18:34:06 -0400 Hoping to get Americans traveling again, a travel trade group has developed cleaning protocols and other steps to protect people. Full Article
w Column: What do you do if a business furloughs everyone you need to speak with? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 08:00:03 -0400 A SoCal woman found an "adverse report" on her credit file. Then she discovered the entire department that can help fix the problem is furloughed. Full Article
w Antibody tests aren't always reliable or available. But businesses are racing to use them By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 13:37:32 -0400 There's been talk of creating immunity passports for workers using coronavirus antibody tests, but they're in short supply and not 100% accurate. Full Article
w Airbnb is cutting 25% of staff amid worldwide travel slump By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 18:25:55 -0400 About 1,900 Airbnb employees will be affected by the layoffs, CEO Brian Chesky said. Full Article
w Kern County city gets hit with triple whammy: Lockdowns, oil slump and prison closing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 08:00:04 -0400 A small oil town in Southern California is pummeled by the economy during the coronavirus outbreak and economic downturn Full Article
w How to stop a climate vote? Threaten a 'no social distancing' protest By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 08:00:38 -0400 Eric Hofmann told San Luis Obispo officials he would bus in "hundreds and hundreds of pissed off people potentially adding to this pandemic." Full Article
w A California law may help travelers recoup money they've lost By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:00:39 -0400 An L.A. woman was to fly from LAX to Toronto and back. The airline canceled the flight. It won't give her a refund nor will the booking agency. Full Article
w This L.A. banker thinks the New Deal can point the way to recovery By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:00:47 -0400 City National Bank Chairman Russell Goldsmith says the country could benefit from public spending on jobs training, telecommunications and infrastructure that recalls programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps. Full Article
w Column: Sick of religious limits on care, a hospital seeks to end partnership with Catholic system By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:00:53 -0400 The prestigious Hoag Hospital wants to exit its partnership with a Catholic healthcare system. Full Article
w Ronald Birtcher, who helped build modern-day Orange County, dies at 89 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:41:39 -0400 Along with Henry Segerstrom and Donald Bren, he helped make the OC more cosmopolitan. Full Article
w Brown butter works magic on this easy mac and cheese By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:00:15 -0400 Brown butter, which is simply butter cooked until toasty in smell and taste, enriches this easy mac and cheese recipe with a crunchy top. Full Article
w 'Mexican food always wins': José R. Ralat on his new book 'American Tacos' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:21:50 -0400 José R. Ralat's new book, 'American Tacos,' goes deep on north-of-the-border taco culture. Full Article
w Surviving the Shutdown: Siblings keep the family legacy alive at Kareem's Restaurant By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:43 -0400 The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shutdown have left many restaurants uncertain about their future. Full Article
w The Cannabis Cafe in West Hollywood reopens Thursday as a drive-thru By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:58:09 -0400 The Cannabis Cafe is selling weed and food through a new drive-thru operation. Full Article
w L.A. County will list restaurants that have had COVID-19 outbreaks online By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:02:20 -0400 L.A.'s Department of Public Health announced Tuesday it will publicly disclose restaurants that have had outbreaks of COVID-19. Full Article
w Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Charred Lemon and Spicy Tahini Sauce By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:45:21 -0400 For the best flavor, lightly char the outside of a whole cauliflower, then drench it in a bright lemon-tahini sauce. Full Article
w Whole roasted cauliflower is the lazy cook's best friend By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:00:36 -0400 For the best flavor, lightly char the outside of a whole cauliflower, then drench it in a bright lemon-tahini sauce. Full Article
w Food YouTube is the best YouTube: 6 channels to watch while you're cooped up By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:01 -0400 When you're down and troubled and need a helping hand, these food YouTubers are here to guide the way. Full Article
w Column: Cocktails for Kittens — how Quinn Cummings stirred up a boozy lockdown fundraiser By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:00:14 -0400 Former child star Quinn Cummings put her mixology hobby to work, first as a morale boost for pals, then as a fundraiser for an L.A. cat rescue. Full Article
w Surviving the Shutdown: Brodard Restaurant keeps feeding Little Saigon By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:00:21 -0400 Sales are down at one of Orange County's most famous Vietnamese restaurants, but Brodard is adapting to survive Full Article
w Your local farm in a box: How farmers are coping with the crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:00:25 -0400 These are unprecedented times for farmers, accustomed to selling produce to restaurants. Many have shifted to CSA boxes and other methods to cope Full Article
w Column: Why we cook when the world doesn't make sense By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:00:41 -0400 Food gives us the immediate sense of satisfaction and comfort. Most important, it shows us that there is still beauty in simple things. Full Article
w Happy hour in your sweats? Do it here, virtually By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:14:53 -0400 These restaurants and wine shops are offering beer, wine and sake flights and accompanying virtual tastings. Full Article
w California effort will employ restaurant workers to provide meals for seniors amid coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:37:13 -0400 The program will provide $66 a day per senior in funding for daily meals. Newsom said the effort will launch immediately, focused on seniors who are at risk for COVID-19 or have limited income. Full Article
w Does cooking food kill coronavirus? An expert weighs in By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:41:20 -0400 To address the coronavirus food safety question of whether cooking kills the virus on food, an infectious disease medical expert answers common concerns. Full Article
w Classic fluffy pancakes are best when you just do less By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:00:32 -0400 Fluffy and hot all at the same time, diner-style pancakes are the best breakfast for two. Full Article
w SOS: How to make Milo & Olive's addictive garlic knots By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:00:26 -0400 Milo & Olive gives us the recipe for their giant garlic knots, which the restaurant now also offers as a take-and-bake item Full Article
w Bake like a pro: Measure ingredients by weight with this conversion chart By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:00:50 -0400 The best baking tip is measuring ingredients by weight, as professional bakers do, to ensure the most accurate and consistent results. Full Article
w Baking a lot? Follow these 7 essential tips for the tastiest results By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:00:52 -0400 During coronavirus, these baking tips for those quarantine baking will reduce anxiety about the process and guarantee delicious results. Full Article
w Surviving the Shutdown: Alta Adams reopens, with fried chicken to order and a sliding payment scale By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:00:55 -0400 The West Adams restaurant Alta Adams reopens with a sliding price scale so people in need can dine for free. Full Article
w Chopped Salad With Citrus-Soy Dressing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:59:37 -0400 This simple salad dressing recipe combines tangy lemon juice with salty soy sauce and rich toasted sesame oil. It tastes great tossed with any chopped vegetables. Full Article
w John Krasinski had a surreal guest list for his 'Some Good News' virtual potluck By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:03:39 -0400 As part of his hit YouTube series, John Krasinski hosted a virtual potluck with Stanley Tucci, Martha Stewart, Guy Fieri and David Chang. Yes, really. Full Article
w This chopped salad with lemony dressing is what we want on hot spring days By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:34:25 -0400 Coronavirus quarantine comfort foods can include fresh, light meals like this chopped salad recipe with a bright lemon soy sauce dressing. Full Article
w What We're Into: The best quarantine snack you can get delivered By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:00:26 -0400 During coronavirus quarantine, good snacks are essential and this trail mix from a small, female-owned food company is the best out there. Full Article
w It's a Zoom cooking lesson with the Food team: Beer-braised chicken By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:56 -0400 Cooking editor Genevieve Ko teaches deputy Food editor Andrea Chang and columnist Lucas Kwan Peterson her beer-braised chicken recipes on a Zoom call. Full Article
w Half-Salted Steaks With Kale-Caper Sauce By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:21:06 -0400 An umami-packed green sauce made with kale and capers seasons expertly cooked steaks at home. Full Article
w Restaurant vendors are now selling to the public. Here's why it might hurt them instead of help. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:06:45 -0400 Home cooks can get sushi-grade fish and dry-aged steaks for cheap, but at what cost? Full Article
w A family of strawberry growers had big dreams. Then came the pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:01 -0400 The Carranza family worked on the McGrath Family Farm for more than 20 years. Just as they sought to go into the strawberry business on their own, the coronavirus hit. Full Article
w Sqirl's famous scone recipe is now yours for the baking By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:00:47 -0400 The superlative scones at Sqirl restaurant are a master class in balancing extravagance and simplicity. Full Article
w Bon Temps in the Arts District closes permanently, a casualty of the shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:13:11 -0400 Lincoln Carson has decided to close his lauded Arts District restaurant permanently because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
w Tasting-menu gem Auburn closes for good, the latest restaurant casualty of the coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:33:05 -0400 Chef Eric Bost's Melrose Avenue restaurant opened just 13 months ago. Full Article
w Sign up for our Cooking newsletter By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:21:50 -0400 Cooking editor Genevieve Ko and cooking columnist Ben Mims are here to help. Full Article
w Is L.A. becoming a tlayuda desert? How COVID-19 is causing a shortage of Oaxacan ingredients By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 06:00:58 -0400 The COVID-19 shutdown is affecting the flow of essential Oaxacan ingredients to L.A. Full Article
w New project High Road Kitchens helps restaurants provide food on a sliding scale By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:08:54 -0400 High Road Kitchens funds restaurants to provide low-cost food and re-employ staff. Full Article
w Lemon Twist Gin and Tonic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 17:59:11 -0400 This classic gin and tonic cocktail recipe includes a long lemon twist. Full Article
w The most refreshing cocktail? A classic gin and tonic with an extra twist By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 18:13:52 -0400 This gin and tonic recipe follows the classic formula but uses an extra-long lemon twist for more citrus freshness. Full Article
w Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Peanut Crumble By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 18:24:37 -0400 Neither too dense nor fluffy, this deeply flavorful loaf has a just-right tenderness. Dark chocolate baked into the bread and crunchy peanuts on top make it extra tasty. Full Article
w 'The fight is always somewhere in us': Asian American history and a Little Tokyo combo meal By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 09:00:54 -0400 The revival of Tokyo Gardens' classic chashu shumai has been a much-needed bright spot during the pandemic — and a reminder of the resiliency of L.A.'s Asian American community. Full Article
w Where to order Mother's Day takeout in Los Angeles and Orange County By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 11:30:06 -0400 Restaurants offering Mother's Day specials (including brunch and tea) in Los Angeles and Orange County. Full Article