Food & Recipes

California Live’s Jobeth Devera is at Mochiko in Burlingame, a first-of-its-kind mochi pizzeria blending classic Asian flavors and age-old Italian techniques. Co-founders Peter Yen and Chef Ty Mahler created the country’s first mochi crust, a proprietary blend of rice flours that results in a pizza crust that is uniquely crispy on the outside and c...

California Live’s Amber Pfister celebrates National Meatball Day at House of Meatballs in Westwood. She finds out why UCLA students and other locals come to this cozy Italian café for the delicious food, but stay for the vibe. She also tries their variety of meatballs, including their popular plant-based recipe.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera learns how to create a cheese board like the pros. Plus, get a preview of what to expect from the 18th annual California Artisan Cheese Festival in Sonoma County.

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California Live’s Danielle Nottingham sits down with legendary chef Wolfgang Puck to reflect on his milestone 30th year of catering the Oscars Governors Ball. The famed restaurateur also dishes about his family life with his young boys, making Mickey Mouse pizza for a 7-year-old Kim Kardashian, & more.

California Live’s Amber Pfister visits Cal Mex Cantina in Redondo Beach to check out their beach-front restaurant with sweeping views of the pacific. She gets a taste of their inventive dishes and learns how to make show-stopping cocktails.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis visits Pasjoli in Santa Monica to meet award-winning chef Dave Beran, who trained Jeremy Allen White for his leading role in ‘The Bear.’ Chef Beran shares his kitchen genius with Jess, who admits her entire outlook on cooking at home has now changed.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis steps into the Santa Monica kitchen where Jeremy Allen White worked for a month, in preparation for his leading role in the hit-series ‘The Bear.’ Chef Dave Beran, owner & head chef of Pasjoli, shares what it was like training the award-winning actor.

Yes, you can indulge your sweet tooth without derailing your health goals! California Live’s Jobeth Devera learns how to make strawberry oat bars, cheesecake-stuffed strawberries & more with dietitian Ashley Hawk.

Carl’s Jr. is celebrating Free Burger Day by giving away free Western Bacon Cheeseburgers to all My Rewards members. Just order through the app or show it to your local restaurant team to join this delicious celebration! No purchase necessary.
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California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen visits Brenda’s French Soul Food in San Francisco. Owner Brenda Buenviaje shares her mouthwatering BBQ shrimp recipe and the idea behind her Creole-Filipino restaurant, inspired by her Louisiana roots. 

From cupid floats to DIY heart boxes, author & lifestyle expert Maria Provenzano shares budget-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas to spread love to the special folks in your life. California Live’s Danielle Nottingham learns money-saving tips for baking and crafting at home.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits Barebottle Brewing Company ahead of ‘San Francisco Beer Week,’ kicking off February 9th. Learn how three friends and their shared passion for beer led them to create SF’s largest brewery.