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I didn’t think it was possible that there was a food I could hate.
- Posted on May 15, 2012
- in Blog, Never Again
- by Maggie
Yes, hate with a deep, dark vitriol verging on hair-pulling madness. Eating it made me angry, mostly at myself, but also for those who thought to turn this onto an unsuspecting me. Tempeh’s quirky taste, (not at all nutty, like I had read) unwilling to take on the strong and [...]
Recipe: Porcini and Beans
- Posted on May 12, 2012
- in Blog, Gluten Free, Healthy and tasty, Plant based diet, Recipes
- by Maggie
I realize this recipe really should be called Beans with Porcini, but I liked to highlight the porcini part first because porcini mushrooms give so much flavor to any dish they’re in that they are the highlight. Coupled with the star anise and cloves I threw in as well, this [...]
The Ease of the Switch to a Plant-Based Diet
- Posted on April 22, 2012
- in Blog, Healthy and tasty, Plant based diet
- by Maggie
It’s been 4 months now since Paul and I decided to go to a strict plant based diet. Now to Paul’s credit, he did it and that was it—done. Cancer will do that to you. I, on the other hand, had a bit of lingering meat craving in me and [...]
More about our Healthy & Tasty classes…
- Posted on April 13, 2012
- in Blog, Healthy and tasty, Plant based diet
- by Maggie
Before I get the brochure up (give me a few days since I am graphically challenged) It’s right here. I thought you may want to know more about the whole Healthy & Tasty classes we have been giving. If you are return clients and friends, you may know that Paul [...]
The Beauty and Righteousness of Farm to Table at La Ruchotte
- Posted on March 14, 2012
- in Blog, Farm to table, Healthy and tasty
- by Maggie
I first learned of Frédéric Menager through a BBC series with Chef Raymond Blanc called the The Very Hungry Frenchman, where Chef Raymond goes back to his native France to cook. In one episode, Raymond cooks in Burgundy and this is where I learned of Chef Menager’s farm to table restaurant. More on Raymond’s [...]
Paella Party Season is Just Around the Corner
- Posted on February 13, 2012
- in Blog, Healthy and tasty, Seafood
- by Maggie
Hey, guess what? It’s almost March and you know what that means? The Ides of March. March Madness. Women’s History month. Mr. Tata’s Birthday. Pi Day on March 14 (3.14, get it?) Saint Patrick’s and Green Beer Drinking Day. Is that what you mean, Maggie? (Hint: It’s in the title [...]
If the Mayans are right (or wrong) then throw a tapas party!
- Posted on January 9, 2012
- in Blog, Healthy and tasty
- by Maggie
Hey, if any of you out there are feeling a bit, well, end-of-the-world, gloom and doomy, then Maggie has the prescription for what ails you–an amazing tapas party catered by yours truly. Genius, huh? I figure it this way, hear me out, I’ve got a couple of theories. If the [...]
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah everyone. Maggie’s Tapas and Maggie’s Meat and Bread will be closed for the holidays so that we too can spend time with our family and friends. We will reopen with limited hours on January 9 and be fully open on January 10. Calls and emails [...]
Maggie’s Holiday Menu has Arrived
- Posted on November 9, 2011
- in Blog, Meaty good
- by Maggie
Just in time to book your holiday party–Maggie has worked very hard on her menu to help you celebrate the holidays with delicious tapas; traditional dishes and some new twists on classic foods. Want something different from the same old corporate party menus? Choose from Maggie’s Holiday Tapas menu and [...]
Still more love for Maggie
PopSugar's Everything You Need to Eat Right Now
Tasteologie's Coverage of the 2011 LA Street Food Fest
My Last Bite
LA Weekly's Coverage of the 2011 LA Street Food Fest (Elina Shatkin)
KCRW's Good Food Blog
Food Marathon's Review of the LA Street Food Fest (we love their logo)
Glass of Win, from food blogger and writer (and Batman lover), Rachael
Potatomato
Yelp
Buy It and Be Holy
Twitter