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Learn the ‘why' behind food & wine pairings from a veteran Napa vintner
California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen meets up with winemaker and historian Tor Kenward to learn all about the impacts of salt, acid, and sugar when pairing food with wine. Tor was great friends with chef and author Julia Child and shares what he learned from her. The goal is harmony with the pairing.
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We found the perfect L.A. restaurant to celebrate ‘National Meatball Day'
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.
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Learn how to create the ultimate cheese board
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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Chocolate is getting more and more expensive — but it's not yet showing signs of destroying demand
Analysts believe the cost of the core ingredient to make chocolate may have room to extend its record-breaking run.
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Hungry? Here's how to get free wings from Buffalo Wild Wings Monday
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a free six piece wing order on select hours Feb. 26.
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These chef-approved kitchen tips will completely transform your home cooking
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.
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Learn to make New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp
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.
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National Pizza Day: 18 deals for a slice of savings
National Pizza Day is on Feb. 9. Here are a bunch of tempting deals to satiate all your pizza cravings.
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Go inside San Francisco's largest brewery ahead of ‘Beer Week'
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.
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Be crowned MVP of game day with these DIY Super Bowl ideas
Lifestyle Expert Veena Crownholm joins California Live’s Danielle Nottingham in Studio A to inspire the creative in all of us with touchdown-worthy ideas for your Super Bowl watch-party.
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This immersive experience serves you food recreated from famous films while you watch
LA’s ‘Fork N’ Film,’ an immersive culinary experience recreating dishes from iconic films, is taking movie-going to the next level. California Live’s Amber Pfister is in downtown LA to meet with the creative minds behind the unique experience.
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People are buzzing about this honey cake recipe
California Live’s Berlin visits ‘Mike & Niki’s Honey Company’ in San Jose to learn how to make a moist & delicious honey cake. Plus, owner Niki explains the benefits of using locally-sourced honey. Honey Cake Honey Syrup Instructions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F and prepare parchment-lined loaf pan or our oiled cute honey cake mold Use room...
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Learn to make drool-worthy canapes like a professional chef
California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen learns how to make mouthwatering, bite-sized snacks, perfect for your Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day menu. Chef Teena of Atherton Appliance in Redwood City reveals both sweet and savory variations to guarantee all your guests are happy. Recipe Spanakopita Phyllo Puffs 1 package frozen spinach 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 small leek, finely chopped 1…
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Celebrate the invention of the cheeseburger 100 years ago this week in Pasadena
California Live’s Paul Costabile visits ‘Pie ‘N Burger’ in Pasadena to indulge in their legendary cheeseburger. The beloved American classic was invented in Pasadena a century ago, so the city is celebrating all its cheesy goodness during ‘Pasadena Cheeseburger Week.’
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Uncover the delicious secret behind San Francisco's ‘The Pawn Shop'
California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits a hidden tapas bar with a one-of-a-kind menu in the heart of San Francisco. But in order to wine and dine, she must first encounter the pawn master at ‘The Pawn Shop’ SF.
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Learn how to make a hearty & delicious Italian bean soup!
California Live’s Jobeth Devera learns how to make a nutritious bean soup from Chef Gianluca Guglielmi of Donato Restaurant Group. This hearty recipe is perfect for the chilly winter months.
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Discover a buzzy alternative to traditional cocktails
Who says that Dry January has to be dull? California Live’s Amber Pfister visits ‘Kratom Kava Bar’ in Costa Mesa to try kava, an alcohol-free soothing elixir that promises relaxation as an alternative to traditional cocktails.
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9 National Bagel Day deals to save you some dough
Jan. 15 is National Bagel Day. To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up several bagel deals that’ll help you save some dough.
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Popeyes giving free wings if a team ‘with wings' wins Super Bowl LVIII
Popeyes pledges to give out free wings if one of these three NFL teams wins Super Bowl LVII.
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Thinking of trying Dry January? Health benefits, tips and non-alcoholic drink recipes
For many, ringing in 2024 also means kicking off the season of resolutions. Among the list of lifestyle changes is the annual tradition of “Dry January,” where many abstain from drinking alcohol for the first month of the year.