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What Makes a Great Tapas Party?


The best answer to that is: good tapas made with love. And tapas from Maggie’s is everything you could ever want. But there is more to a great tapas party than the sum of all the tapas you serve. A great party starts with a relaxed host or hostess. At [...]

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Nike, the greatest pizza loving Golden Retriever–ever!


This was Nike, the first dog we adopted as a family. Nike came from the Dallas-Ft.Worth Golden Retriever Rescue. And he was a great dog, a good and loyal friend and the biggest pizza lover–ever. We can recall many a time when an unattended pizza box would somehow find it’s [...]

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No More Bullfighting in Catalonia!


And what does that have to do with tapas and catering, Maggie? Not much, but I thought it was interesting, you know tapas and bullfighting–same country of origin. As of January 1, bullfighting is no longer in Catalonia. And for that I am very happy. Hemingway, schmemingway, how’d you like [...]

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The History of La Tomatina Festival in Spain


I really like a festival that begins with some guys climbing a greased pole with a jamon waiting at the top. More on the history of La Tomatina Festival here.   Tweet    Send article as PDF   

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A tapas bar in Spain.


I just love when I come across a video like this one, shot by someone with an eye for good food. It is the Cervecería Plaza Mayor Bar and Restaurant in Madrid. The platters of tapas in the front are works of art; the jamons, a gift from the gods. It’s [...]

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Red List Alternatives from Santa Monica Seafood


Santa Monica Seafood has a great list on their site, “Red List Alternatives.” But what is the Red List and what does it have to do with seafood? According to Greenpeace the Red List takes into account fish “which have a very high risk of being sourced from unsustainable fisheries.” [...]

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How I Make Allioli (or aioli) at Maggie’s.


I make allioli at Maggie’s without eggs. It’s pure garlic and olive oil with a touch of salt and it is referred to as the Catalan style from Spain. Sometimes I add lemon juice, some roasted red pepper or sometimes I like to put in a fresh red Roma tomato. [...]

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PopSugarLA loves Maggie’s Meat and Bread


Check us out here: Maggie’s Meat & Bread: Meat Lovers Rejoice PopSugar LA / AUGUST 8, 2011 1:33 PM / Read More: LA Food Trucks, Maggies Meat And Bread Sink your teeth into a meaty, delicious sandwich at Maggie’s Meat & Bread, which now delivers right to your office. Serving up pure meaty goodness created from [...]

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Photos of Maggie’s Meat and Bread at The LA Street Food Fest!


They came, they saw, they ate. We had an awesomely good time Saturday at the 2nd Annual LA Street Food Fest and it was so great to serve all of you from our new Maggie’s Meat and Bread menu. We love each and every one of you! Yeah, but Maggie, did [...]

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