Small Business & Entrepreneurs

The cookbook “Kismet” features family recipes and favorites from the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants owned by Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson.

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Zucchini hits the market with a young farmer growing the crop.

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Chef Jordan Kahn ushers in a new era of Vespertine.

Jordan Kahn rebirths Vespertine, now anchored by nature and nutrition

Chef Jordan Kahn ushers in a new era of Vespertine.

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Jo Flashman pairs Southern California hikes with microbreweries.

A guidebook to the great outdoors and the craft of brewing beer

Jo Flashman pairs Southern California hikes with microbreweries.

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Chefs Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson bring the bold Mediterranean flavors of Kismet to a new cookbook.

Los Feliz darling Kismet debuts a cookbook

Chefs Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson bring the bold Mediterranean flavors of Kismet to a new cookbook.

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Farmer Laura Ramirez explains the seasonality of the avocado while chef Stephanie Izard sticks to local ingredients.

Did you know avocados, California's iconic crop, are seasonal?

Farmer Laura Ramirez explains the seasonality of the avocado while chef Stephanie Izard sticks to local ingredients.

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Memo Torres uncovers hidden gems and family-run businesses across Los Angeles.

Memo Torres recommends new eateries that are all in the family

Memo Torres uncovers hidden gems and family-run businesses across Los Angeles.

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Adam Reiner takes a closer look at the products behind the tongue-in-cheek labels on the shelves of Trader Joe's.

Does Trader Joe's exploit small brands for its private label products?

Adam Reiner takes a closer look at the products behind the tongue-in-cheek labels on the shelves of Trader Joe's.

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Meredith Bell from Autonomy Farms balances raising animals and a daughter.

Farming and Motherhood

Meredith Bell from Autonomy Farms balances raising animals and a daughter.

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Memo Torres of L.A. Taco introduces us to the Carnitas Queen of Los Angeles.

Meet Guadalupe Baez, LA's Carnitas Queen

Memo Torres of L.A. Taco introduces us to the Carnitas Queen of Los Angeles.

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Clémence de Lutz heads to the farmer's market for cherries she can feature at Petit Grain Boulangerie, her new Santa Monica bakery.

It's cherry season in Southern California

Clémence de Lutz heads to the farmer's market for cherries she can feature at Petit Grain Boulangerie, her new Santa Monica bakery.

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Using fresh ingredients and operating out of a gas station, Arezou Appel has made Zooies Cookies a success.

Does the best cookie in Los Angeles come from a gas station?

Using fresh ingredients and operating out of a gas station, Arezou Appel has made Zooies Cookies a success.

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Jennifer Yee of Baker's Bench talks about the joys and pitfalls of vegan pies.

For a ribbon-winning vegan pie, simplicity is key

Jennifer Yee of Baker's Bench talks about the joys and pitfalls of vegan pies.

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At farmers markets, Tamai Family Farms currently has three varieties of strawberries — Gaviota, Albion, and Monterrey.

Spring's first strawberries hit the farmers market

At farmers markets, Tamai Family Farms currently has three varieties of strawberries — Gaviota, Albion, and Monterrey.

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Michael McCarty reflects on 45 years of success at his eponymous Santa Monica restaurant.

Before there was 'farm to table,' there was Michael's

Michael McCarty reflects on 45 years of success at his eponymous Santa Monica restaurant.

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Sure, you know almonds. But do you know green almonds?

Green almonds are in season at the farmers market

Sure, you know almonds. But do you know green almonds?

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LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison knows where you should eat on your way to Coachella.

Heading to Coachella? You're going to want to eat at La Copine

LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison knows where you should eat on your way to Coachella.

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After struggling with drugs and addiction, Toriano Gordon hit reset and became a chef, opening two vegan barbecue and soul food trucks.

Why a Vegan Mob is the best kind of mob

After struggling with drugs and addiction, Toriano Gordon hit reset and became a chef, opening two vegan barbecue and soul food trucks.

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Baker Rose Wilde shows us how to bring edible flowers onto our plates.

Market Report: Edible flowers explode off farmers' tables

Baker Rose Wilde shows us how to bring edible flowers onto our plates.

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Regarding Her, a nonprofit accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in food and beverage, is sponsoring a spattering of events this March.

Support women-led food businesses at events from Regarding Her

Regarding Her, a nonprofit accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in food and beverage, is sponsoring a spattering of events this March.

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