By Nastassia on May 10, 2012
and the winner is… Krista Simmons BUT Krista is sweet enough to share the cake and I want to help! So I’ve added to the pot and now 3 of you (Krista Simmons, Justin Mak and Kate @ Savour Fare) win a $15 gift certificate each to enjoy coffee and a treat or a couple [...]
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By Nastassia on September 19, 2011
Greetings from Vietnam! We have spent several days enjoying the streets of Hanoi and are now spending time in Halong Bay. I cannot begin to tell you unbelieveably beautiful it is here. Next we off to the Imperial City (Hue) and from headed to the beaches of Hoi An for some much needed relaxation. The [...]
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By Nastassia on June 20, 2010
Have you heard the news!? Of course you have I can’t stop talking about it. But here it is again and I couldn’t have put it better myself! Straight from my partner Marvin Gapultos’ (aka BurntLumpia) blog! http://burntlumpia.typepad.com/burnt_lumpia/2010/06/heres-the-filipino-food.html We are both so excited to have embarked on this amazing adventure! Together we are bringing Filipino [...]
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By Nastassia on June 14, 2010
photo courtesy of Cathy Dahn www.gastronomyblog.com I have been absent from the blog lately, but for good reason … I am now co-owner of LA’s first and only Filipino gourmet food truck, the Manila Machine! It has been so exciting and crazy the past few weeks. The Manila Machine officially launched last Thursday June 10th [...]
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By Nastassia on May 24, 2010
photo credit: Burnt Lumpia www.burntlumpia.typepad.com I know I haven’t been posting much lately, but I have a GOOD reason for it. Unfortunately I cannot tell you the reason yet, but trust me, some big things are in the works. So please stay tuned because you are not going to want to miss what I have [...]
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By Nastassia on March 25, 2010
Elle of Elle’s New England Kitchen you are the lucky winner of this beautiful bottle of Macallan 10 Fine Oak Scotch. I hope you enjoy making that Scottish Honey Cake, but have a glass before you start baking! Elle said…And now following @EdenAlgie on twitter. Thanks for the opportunity to win this!MARCH 24, 2010 9:55 [...]
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By Nastassia on February 15, 2010
I drive by this restaurant all the time. The name grabs me. I wonder what kind of food they serve and who goes there. I decided finally to give it a try during DineLA week. My reservation was made for Xiomara (See-o-mara), a Cuban fusion restaurant on Melrose Avenue just past Highland. The reservation was [...]
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By Nastassia on January 5, 2010
What is a dosa? A dosa is a South Indian crepe made from rice and lentils. It is typically filled with South Indian ingredients and served rolled almost like a burrito. In a city as ethnically diverse as Los Angeles, I was surprised to find myself unfamiliar with dosas. With an unyielding need to eat [...]
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By Nastassia on October 14, 2009
My friend Mike likes to eat cheeseburgers on Wednesdays. I have grown to love it too. While I enjoy a burger any day of the week there is something so special and satisfying about eating a cheeseburger on Wednesdays with Mike. Wednesdays will be henceforth known as Cheeseburger Wednesdays. This post is dedicated to Mike [...]
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By Nastassia on October 11, 2009
In an effort to enjoy everything LA has to offer, R and I decided to spend our Sunday afternoon exploring Olvera Street, a historic marketplace reflecting Mexican and Lation culture and traditions. Olvera Street is located in Downtown Los Angeles, at what is known as the general site of the birthplace of the city of [...]
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