Ice Cream Love Pistachio Gelato – Recipe! September 7, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Gelato is an Italian ice cream made with less heavy cream than our American style frozen treats, but with a consistency that is super lush because it is churned slowly with less air added to the mix. Gelato is a nice dessert because it tastes less heavy than ice cream, but offers the same cool […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Desserts Gelato Recipe Italian Ice Cream Pistachio Gelato - Recipe! Pistachio Ice Cream Pistachio Recipe
Love Restaurants Rossoblu – Downtown Los Angeles! September 6, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Italian restaurants have been popping up in droves all over Los Angeles. Rossoblu — from Chef Steve Samson, formerly of Sotto on the Westside, opened his Italian inspired project in downtown Los Angeles in the City Market South area where condos, coffee shops, wine bars and soon the Slanted Door from San Francisco will take […] Read more » Best New Italian Restaurants Los Angeles Chef Steve Samson Downtown Los Angeles Dining New Los Angeles Dining Rossoblu Rossoblu - Downtown Los Angeles!
Love Restaurants Jean Georges – Beverly Hills! August 10, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Jean Georges – Beverly Hills! Jean Georges just opened his signature restaurant in the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills and although there are a few of his staple items from the menu in New York City, the Executive Chef, Michael Archuleta is putting his touch on the menu with Cal-Asian style cuisine. The a la carte menu varies from caviar […] Read more » Best New Dining Beverly Hills Chef Michael Archuleta fine dining los angeles Jean Georges Jean Georges - Beverly Hills! New Beverly Hills Dining
Love Cookies Oatmeal Chocolate Hazelnut Chunk Cookies – Recipe! July 27, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Cookies are something I have baked since I was a kid. I remember being very young and taking out the Toll House Chocolate Chips and following the recipe straight off the back of the bag. The cookies were always good, and my friends and family appreciated the effort. Since then, I have experimented with hundreds […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Best Oatmeal Cookies cookie recipes Oatmeal Chocolate Hazelnut Chunk Cookies - Recipes! Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Love Travel Meet the Farmers & Growers of California’s Central Coast! July 21, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I had the pleasure of visiting several farmers and growers during my recent travels to the Santa Rita Hills. The Santa Rita Hills is famous for its pinot noir and chardonnay grapes, and it is a lovely spot for doing a little wine tasting, checking out three California Missions and sampling the local cuisine. However, […] Read more » Central Coast Farmers Exploring the Farmers & Growers of California's Central Coast! Gypsy Canyon Wines Hibbits Ranch Kandarian Organic Farmers Meet the Farmers & Growers of California's Central Coast Santa Rita Hills Walnut Growers Valley Piggery
Love Ice Cream National Ice Cream Day – Recipes! July 14, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Happy National Ice Cream Day, one of my favorite days of the year! Rumor has it that McDonald’s is giving away free ice cream from 2-5 p.m. and if you happen to be the lucky recipient of the golden cone, you get free ice cream for life. I prefer a little higher quality ice cream […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Happy National Ice Cream Day How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Ice Cream Ice Cream Recipes National Ice Cream Day - Recipes!
Love Travel Girlfriend’s Guide to New York City – Travel! July 10, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment New York City is great to visit anytime of the year, but there is something special about Summer – when the weather is warm, and it’s easier to explore on foot. NYC is the perfect place to meet up with girlfriends and shop ’til you drop, see some spectacular ballet and broadway shows, sip refreshing cocktails, […] Read more » Bakeries NYC Bars NYC Dining NYC Girlfriend's Guide to New York City - Travel! Guide to NYC Jean Georges Restaurants NYC NYC Travel Shopping NYC St. Regis NYC
Love Restaurants The Ponte Ristorante – Los Angeles! June 16, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Chef Scott Conant, along with Stephane Bombet, of BHG Restaurant Group, opened The Ponte Ristorante, off Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, just four months ago. Chef Conant, famous for his television series, cookbook and Scarpetta Restaurants, has created a modern Italian eatery with a very approachable menu. The French inspired decor gives the restaurant a […] Read more » Best New Italian Restaurants Los Angeles BHG Restaurant Group Chef Freddy Vargas Chef Scott Conant New Los Angeles Dining Stephane Bombet The Ponte The Ponte Los Angeles The Ponte Ristorante - Los Angeles!
Love Ice Cream Strawberry Basil & Rose’ Wine Sorbet – Recipe! June 14, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment It’s finally that Sorbet Time of Year, with the days getting longer and the heat rising. If you haven’t made homemade sorbet before, you don’t know what you are missing – fresh, fruity and ultra smooth on the palate. Sorbet is a simple mixture of sugar and water, or wine in this recipe, with fresh fruit. Sorbet […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Sorbet Ice Cream Rose' Sorbet Sorbet Recipes Strawberry Basil & Rose' Wine Sorbet - Recipe! Strawberry Basil Sorbet Whispering Angel Rose' Wine
Restaurants Love Felix – Venice, CA! May 31, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Felix opened about a month ago in the old Joe’s space on Abbot Kinney. Chef Evan Funke, formerly of Bucato in Culver City, is creating handcrafted pastas right before your eyes in a climate controlled room. The restaurant has been updated with a Euro vibe with two rooms of cafe tables sprinkled throughout, and the […] Read more » Abbot Kinney Restaurants Best New Restaurants Los Angeles ca Chef Evan Felix Felix - Venice Italian Food Los Angeles new Italian restaurants los angeles New Restaurants Venice Salt & Straw Los Angeles
