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      The Local Report – Lotusland

      89 miles, about 1.25 hours, from my home in Atwater Village.
      Lotusland in Montecito, California is a wonder to behold. I had the privilege of seeing it this past Saturday. Faye, a follower of this blog, and a docent at Lotusland, very kindly invited me up to visit. I took Robert and my mother, Dawn, along [...]

      A Farmers’ Market Menu with Chef Michael Reardon, Catch Restaurant

      Last week I had the pleasure of joining my friend Lori’s mother for a terrific foodie outing in Santa Monica. Lori’s mother, who lives in New York City, was given a very nice gift and asked me to be her guest for part of it. She spent three luxurious nights in a beautiful suite overlooking [...]

      The Local Report – Auntie Em’s Kitchen

      4.2 miles, about 12 minutes, from my home in Atwater Village.
      I like my neighborhood. It feels like a neighborhood. In Los Angeles that’s saying something. Neighborhoods here can comprise large geographical areas. Maybe they’re actually more ‘areas’ than neighborhoods. I’ve lived in other areas of L.A.: the Fairfax district, Hollywood, [...]

      Cucumbers

      There’s something about a good, fresh, ripe, right-from-the garden cucumber. Bright green, a sort of forest green, small prickly bumps like cucumber acne, firm to the touch if picked properly. When you slice into it with a sharp knife there’s a snap, and the unmistakable aroma that rises up quickly. The smell [...]

      The Local Report – Say Cheese

      1.7 miles, about 5 minutes, from my home in Atwater Village.
      Some may think it odd but I like eating out alone. I enjoy sitting and observing: the activity in the restaurant, the staff, other diners. There’s something to the anonymous feeling of being alone in public. I especially like to dine by [...]