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Leda’s cupcakes — going… going… Oct 18th, 2008

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 12:14 1 Comment

Hey everyone - I was just at Leda’s Bake Shop (Sherman Oaks) on Friday and found out that Ledette is planning to close down and re-think her bakery. She mentioned re-opening in the New Year and *no more cupcakes*!!! (too labor intensive)
SO - the very last day you can walk in and get [...]

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Sinfully good – MarieBelle’s hot chocolate

Wednesday, May 23, 2007 16:19 4 Comments

I wouldn’t call myself a hot chocolate expert, per se, but I would definitely say I am a hot chocolate afficionado…
Mere sematics.
I know what I like when I try it, but I cannot say I’ve sampled all the best the world has to offer.
But I have certainly given it my best shot!
At Angelina, [...]

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Studio City just got a little sweeter — Big Sugar Bakeshop

Monday, February 5, 2007 14:00 10 Comments

A cute new bakery, Big Sugar Bakeshop, has just opened on Ventura Street Blvd in Studio City, just west of Laurel Canyon (sort of opposite Mexicali).
So far I’ve been in three times and tried something different each time. The treats here are way more affordable than the deluxe, tiny, two-bite-sized cupcakes from Ledas (which [...]

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Holiday Food/Gift Guide - The Final Answer

Friday, December 15, 2006 22:22 No Comments

I have given a few tips on where to pick up items for gifts or to stock your holiday party needs. In the end, there is a catch all. There is a place in Los Angeles where you can be assured that you will find a great gift for any level of cook. You can [...]

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Holiday Food/Gift Guide - Hosting Goodies

Thursday, December 14, 2006 11:19 1 Comment

Previous Gift Tips Here. So you’re having a few friends over and want to serve them a treat from your home town? Here are a few suggestions.
Tamara’s Tamales. Tamales are a traditional holiday dish and there are plenty of sources around LA to pick them up. If you’re on the Westside, I would suggest trying [...]

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Holiday Gift Guide

Wednesday, December 13, 2006 10:04 3 Comments

Continuing the gift guide (previous posts here and here), I have a few more suggestions for you.
Enjoy Carne Asada T-Shirt. Who doesn’t enjoy carne asada? Let me answer that for you. Everyone loves carne asada. If you know some who also loves t-shirts, then this is a great gift for them. The shirts are [...]

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Holiday Food/Gift Guide, Tea Time

Monday, December 11, 2006 20:22 1 Comment

Second in the Holiday Food/Gift Guide (first post here). Tea makes a great gift. Tea isn’t one of those gifts that takes up space or gets thrown in the back of the closet, only to be seen again when moving or searching for a lost shoe. When you give the gift of fine tea, your [...]

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Holiday Food/Gift Guide, Beverly Hills Edition

Saturday, December 9, 2006 16:49 No Comments

Here’s the first of a few posts on holiday food finds and gifts from around town. Feel free to comment or email if you have some tips of your own.

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills
419 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills
Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
310-278-2855
The Cheese Store is a great place [...]

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