Amy Scattergood

Cookbooks; Credit: A. Scattergood

10 Great Cookbooks for Summer

Amy Scattergood
Sure, you may have a dozen newly opened gastropubs within Yelp distance from where you live. Or food trucks. Or, arguably best of all, neighborhood taquerias. But in summer, when L.A. farmers markets are loaded with gorgeous produce, sometimes it's more fun to cook your own dinner. Just to prove......
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The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories

Amy Scattergood
What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of your content comes......
pluots from Ken's Top Notch Produce; Credit: A. Scattergood

August at L.A. Farmers Markets: Your Virtual Grocery List

Amy Scattergood
It's August at Los Angeles farmers markets, which means tomatoes, early apples, late stone fruit (peaches, pluots), avocados and squash and melons -- and more tomatoes. It also means that it's seriously hot, and thus it's best to hit the markets early in the morning (or in the evening if......