Love Restaurants Pizzana – Brentwood! May 24, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Sprinkles Cupcakes has opened a pizza place on San Vicente in Brentwood, called Pizzana in partnership with actor Chris O’Donnell. The space is small with an even tinier patio, but the smells of wood burning pizza permeates the place. The chef is a friend of the Nelsons, who was born and raised in Naples, Italy. Pizzana […] Read more » best pizza los angeles italian restaurants los angeles New Pizza Restaurants Los Angeles Pizzana Pizzana - Brentwood! Restaurant Reviews
Ice Cream Love Mocha Crunch Yogurt Pops – Recipe! May 23, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Ice Cream just happens to be my favorite food. I love all kinds of ice cream, but it needs to have great creamy texture and I love crunchy chunks folded inside. Iced Mochas are very popular, but these calories ridden frappes are not my thing. I love the flavors of coffee and chocolate, so I […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Easy Ice Cream Pops How to Make Yogurt Pops Ice Cream Recipes Mocha Crunch Yogurt Pops - Recipe! Mocha Desserts Mocha Pops
Social Sundays Laugh Social Sundays – Roast Sage Chicken & Smoky Steak Fries, and Mini Cherry Hand-Pies! May 21, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Social Sundays is a special time to enjoy the art of cooking. Whether you are an expert in the kitchen, a novice or somewhere in the middle — Sundays are the perfect stress-free day to shop and prepare a delicious meal for family and friends. Our menu this weekend is Roast Sage Chicken & Smoky […] Read more » and Mini Cherry Hand-Pies! Cherry Hand-Pies Recipe cooking with Gena Bell Roast Chicken Recipe Roasted Steak Fries Social Sundays - Roast Sage Chicken & Smoky Steak Fries Social Sundays Menu
Restaurants Tallula’s – Santa Monica! May 19, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment A new Mexican Cantina – Tallula’s – by Josh Loeb, Zoe Nathan and Jeremy Fox of Rustic Canyon, Milo & Olive, Huckleberry’s and a hand full of others, has opened in the old Marix space in Santa Monica Canyon. The interior has not changed much, just a slight update with bright colors, lighter tables and a slightly more […] Read more » Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan Mexican Cuisine Los Angeles New Dining Los Angeles new dining Santa Monica New Mexican Restaurants Santa Monica Restaurant Review Tallula's - Santa Monica
Live Love Preserving Smoothies Homemade Almond Milk – Recipe! May 17, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I am not lactose intolerant, but sometimes I do enjoy the flavors of almond milk in my oatmeal, tea and over fresh fruit. Almond milk in the grocery store is very mild and tends to taste like water, instead of actual almonds and most of them contain stabilizers like carrageenan, which is quite controversial. There […] Read more » Almond Milk Almond Recipes Best Almond Milk Recipe cooking with Gena Bell Homemade Almond Milk - Recipe! How to Make Almond Milk
Main Courses Food 12 Delicious Meatless Monday Recipes! May 15, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Meatless Mondays are a way to cut back on heavy proteins and eat a little lighter for a day. However, just because the menu doesn’t contain meat, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor. My husband is a real meat lover and he is my biggest challenge on Meatless nights. However, with most of my recipes, […] Read more » 12 Delicious Meatless Monday Recipes! cooking with Gena Bell Healthier Recipes Lighter Recipes Meatless Monday Recipes Meatless Recipes Past Recipes Salad Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Recipes
Social Sundays Laugh Social Sundays – Bacon & Leek Quiche Tart, Limoncello Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits, and Pecan Praline Brownies! May 13, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment This Social Sunday, it is Mother’s Day, so I thought I would create a special menu for all the Mom’s out there who really need to be pampered. I’m not expecting Mom to make this meal, but the other thankful people who want to show her a little appreciation. I’m posting these recipes a day […] Read more » and Pecan Praline Brownies! Bacon Leek Quiche Baking with Gena Bell Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits Limoncello Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits Pecan Praline Brownies Social Sundays - Bacon & Leek Quiche Tart Social Sundays with Gena Bell
Food Salads Shaved Fennel & Citrus Salad with Buttermilk Dressing – Recipe! May 11, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Spring brings a whole new take on fresh salads. I just love the light licorice flavor of fennel, especially shaved finely with mixed greens. Fennel is one of those vegetables that many people think they don’t enjoy, but raw, it has a completely different taste than when cooked – it is mild and fragrant with […] Read more » Best Salads Citrus Salad cooking with Gena Bell Easy Salad Recipes Fennel Recipes Shaved Fennel & Citrus Salad with Buttermilk Dressing - Recipe! Spring Salads
Social Sundays Laugh Social Sundays – Roasted Macadamia Halibut, Crispy Quinoa Avocado Salad, and Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Mini Meringues! May 7, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Today is Social Sunday — I hope you are as excited about it as I am. This week I lightened it up a bit because of all the fiestas you may have attended this weekend — but, that doesn’t mean this menu lacks pizzazz! The ingredients are straight forward and the preparation is rather simple, just […] Read more » and Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Mini Meringues! Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Meringues Chocolate Meringues cooking with Gena Bell Crispy Quinoa Avocado Salad Crispy Quinoa Avocado Salad Recipe Halibut Recipes Social Sundays Social Sundays - Roasted Macadamia Halibut Sunday Suppers
Laugh Cheers Pineapple Margaritas – Recipe! May 5, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Pineapple Margaritas – Recipe! Okay, it’s finally here Cinco de Mayo and your guests are coming soon and you are ready to celebrate! Pull out that blender and a fresh pineapple and Wow them with a fresh Pineapple Margaritas! The delicate flavors of pineapple are perfect to wash down a chip or two of my Whipped Queso Dip or […] Read more » Cinco de Mayo cocktails Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell Margarita Recipe Pineapple Margaritas Pineapple Margaritas - Recipe! Pineapple Recipes
