Gena Bell

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Hazelnut Pear Cake – Recipe!

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I just spotted my first pears of the season on my tree in my backyard and at the local farmer’s market.  Here is a great recipe that is not too sweet and nutty delicious that uses minimal flour and bakes up nicely.  This Hazelnut Pear Cake is delicious for breakfast, tea time or anytime, for that matter. […]

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Summer Tomato Napoleons – Recipe!

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Tomatoes – ripe, fresh and sweet are in abundance during these days of summer.  I love tomatoes on almost anything, but especially salads, sandwiches and napoleons.  Napoleons are a French concoction of layers of pastry, sweet cream and fruits, but in this recipe for Summer Tomato Napoleons, I’ve created a delightful savory treat. This napoleons […]

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Travel Peru

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I just returned from a fabulous vacation in Peru.  We explored several areas of the country and the best, of course, was Machu Picchu.  Hiking through the ancient Inca ruins was amazing with views from every perch.  The next best thing about Peru is Gaston Acurio, the famed Peruvian chef with several dining locations throughout […]

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The Misfit, Santa Monica – Great Happy Hour!

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The Misfit opened last Friday in the space formerly operating as Annisette Brasserie.  Many know this massive space which is done in a “French Bistro” motif” — originally cost millions to build out.  The Misfit kept most of the same interior with just a few new touches — murals painted on the upper walls and new red bar stools. […]

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Son of a Gun – Los Angeles

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Son of a Gun opened about a month ago created by chefs of Animal, Jon  Shook and Vinny Dotolo.  The space is quite small with a rustic nautical theme.  The menu is a list of about twenty five items which remind me of an East Coast Seafood Cafe, but with a unique twist. Before our […]

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Travel Portland

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We just got back from a great weekend in Portland and to no surprise the food scene remains terrific.  We started our first evening out with a quick cocktail before dinner was Saucebox, a swanky bar offering freshly mixed cocktails containing fresh herbs and mixers.  The Thai Basil Gimlet was refreshing with thai basil, lemon-lime juice […]

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