Love Restaurants Kasih – Downtown, Los Angeles July 19, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I’ve never been to Indonesia, but I think I would really enjoy it there. I have read about it’s natural beauty filled with rain forests and beaches that calm your senses – a place to relax and take in your surroundings. I imagine the food being quite memorable, something similar to Kasih, a new Indonesian restaurant […] Read more » Best New Dining Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles Dining Gena Bell Restaurant Reviews Indonesian Food Los Angeles Kasih - Downtown Little Tokyo Dining - Los Angeles Los Angeles New Los Angeles Dining
Appetizers Favorite Things Food Love Grilled Korean Hot Wings – Recipe! July 10, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 3 Comments on Grilled Korean Hot Wings – Recipe! If you like spicy, like me, one of my favorite ingredients is Gochujang, or Korean chili paste. This fermented concoction can be added to any sauce or marinade, offering a bit of heat and umami flavors that you won’t find in standard hot sauces. Gochujang, for most of us, creates a unique taste and it […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Easy Grilled Hot Wings Easy Grilled Korean Wings Grilled Hot Wings Grilled Korean BBQ Wings - Recipe! How to Make Korean Chicken Wings
Love Family Style Food Main Courses Salmon & Zucchini Bucatini with Anchovy Butter – Recipe! June 26, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment King salmon season is here, and I can’t wait to enjoy it all summer long. King salmon is so plump and juicy, less dense than other varieties. During the summer, salmon is often cooked outdoors on the grill, or poached with fresh herbs, but if you are craving pasta, this recipe is just for you. […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell King Salmon Recipes Light Dinner Recipes Pasta Recipes Salmon & Zucchini Bucatini with Anchovy Butter - Recipe! Summer Pasta Recipes Zucchini Recipes
Love Restaurants Native – Santa Monica, CA June 6, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment After the Golden Bull changed hands (our local comfort food hangout), I’ve been looking for a replacement – a cool place to get drinks and decent food. Don’t get me wrong the Golden Bull’s new owners are doing a nice job, but it still doesn’t feel like a restaurant I want to frequent that often. […] Read more » ca Chef Nyesha Arrington Farm to Table Dining Los Angeles Native - Santa Monica New Dining Santa Monica 2018 Restaurants in Santa Monica
Live Breads and Buns Love Whole Grains Whole-Grain Sourdough English Muffins – Recipe! May 30, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Whole-Grain Sourdough English Muffins – Recipe! I’ve been talking a lot about bread lately and it’s because I just got back from bread camp in Louisville, KY. I usually don’t dive into bread too deeply on my blog because it can be a little more labor intensive than most of my recipes, and I’m not sure there are enough folks that […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Breakfast Recipes English Muffins Homemade English Muffins Leaven Recipe Sourdough Recipe Whole Wheat English Muffins Recipe Whole-Grain Sourdough English Muffins - Recipe!
Love Travel Travels to Louisville, Kentucky! May 27, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Travels to Louisville, Kentucky! I returned from my trip to Louisville, Kentucky just a week ago with a specific goal on this adventure – to enhance my sourdough bread skills. You may be wondering why Kentucky? Well, a year prior when I was attending IACP in Louisville, I toured a unique place just outside the city in Anchorage, Kentucky […] Read more » Bourbon Trail Dining Louisville Kentucky Kentucky Louisville Kentucky MozzaPi Travel Louisville Kentucky Travels to Louisville Travels with Gena Bell
Love Preserving Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa – Recipe! May 15, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa – Recipe! I am a big advocate of not wasting good produce, especially when you can put it to good use. I had a basket of cherry tomatoes that were starting to lose their shape, so I decided to make a simple salsa. Salsa is a mix of tomatoes, onions, hot peppers and lime juice, and there […] Read more » Best Salsa Recipes cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Salsa How to Roast Tomatoes Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa - Recipe! Roasted Salsa Recipes Salsa Recipes
Love Preserving Rhubarb Jam – Recipe! March 28, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Rhubarb is a fresh, crisp and tart – it looks similar to celery, except for its bright red color. This tangy stalk is used in savory and sweet recipes, but especially pies and tarts. This spring why not create something extra special like Rhubarb Jam to spread on muffins and toast, or spoon on the […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Easy Rhubarb Recipes How to Cook with Rhubarb Preserving Fruit Rhubarb Rhubarb Jam Recipe Rhubarb Recipes
Love Travel Travel with Los Angeles Times Expeditions from Bologna to Florence, Italy! March 24, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Some people idolize rock or movie stars, I am a big fan of food writers and chefs who have an exceptional way of expressing themselves through food. This past week, I had the opportunity to venture out on the first Los Angeles Times Expedition with none other than Jonathan Gold, Laurie Ochoa and Nancy Silverton. […] Read more » Chef Nancy Silverton Gena Bell Travel Italy Travel Jonathan Gold Laurie Ochoa Los Angeles Times Travel from Bologna to Tuscany with Gena Bell Travel to Bologna Travel Tuscany 2018 Travel with Los Angeles Times Expedition from Bologna to Tuscany!
Love Preserving How to Preserve Lemons – Recipe! March 12, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 3 Comments on How to Preserve Lemons – Recipe! Preserved Lemon is a condiment used most often in Northern African or Indian cuisines, but can be added to everyday recipes. The lemon is intensified through the preserving or pickling process and adds rich lemon flavor to many side dishes, main courses, sauces and desserts. The process of preserving lemon is simple, just take four […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Preserved Lemons - Recipe! How to Preserve Lemons Lemon Recipes Lemon Recipes by Gena Bell Making Preserved Lemons Preserved Lemons
