Van Nuys, CA: Swiss Chef Restaurant
How can you go wrong with an accordion playing chef? Um…You can’t. It’s pure comedy when you don’t expect it yet his playing and food are no joke. This is the experience you get at the Swiss Chef Restaurant where the serve homestyle German, Swiss and other inter-continental cuisine.
You walk to the restaurant and you are greet with decor of an abundance of European flags. You see a Chef walking around and conversing when he gets an opportunity to do so. And if it is your birthday, the Chef pauses from the kitchen routine to play the accordion for you.
Despite warning my dining partner that our meal may be a little pricey, she was game for the adventure. The average dish averages around $26 per entree, an appetizer between $6 and $20. Valet parking in $3.50 but if you are lucky, maybe you can find street parking. If you plan on splitting a meal there is a $6 sur-charge. Now you are equipped with financial facts. Is this dining experience worth it? My experience included heartiness of homestyle cuisine is flavorful and ingredients are obviously fresh. The side creamed spinach was incredible. It was light and the Spinach was lost in the cream. The red cabbage was delightful and the meat of schnitzel was tender. The scene stealer was dessert time and the sour cream sorbet. It had me at hello when I perused the menu.
This seems like a great place to have fun with friends and family. With paper streamers hanging from the ceiling, it is best described at festive setting. There white table clothes not protected by glass and that is an impressive novelty. Is this the place you want to take a date? Yes, if romance to you equates to having fun.
Cuban Papas Rellenas Recipe
Cuban Papas Rellenas are filled potato balls. It is often found in Cuban bakeries. Here in Los Angeles, Porto’s Bakery is the popular spot in which to find this delicious treat. If you seek to try a winning appetizer recipe then roll up you sleeves and let’s get in the kitchen.
Sherman Oaks: The Review of Fish Dish
On a Tuesday night the neon lights of Fish Dish on Ventura Blvd caught my attention. The food critic(me) is trying to be slightly healthier though I admit that fries are a weakness. My interest in fish tacos has reawakened since having a fabulous fish taco from Señor Sol. At Fish dish, they offer various types of fish tacos and you have a choice for it to be friend or broiled. I opted for the broiled Cajun fish taco with an order fries.
At Fish Dish, they give you an ample amount of fish but for me I found the flavor bland despite the so-called Cajun touch. It was not a bad taco. The fish tasted fresh and I believe many would be pleased with it. They have a nice salsa bar. And the sauces are really good.
The location is rustic and cool. You order at the counter. It is a no tipping spot. Parking is always a challenge on Ventura. Most of the nearby parking is metered.
Beyonce to Launch a Vegan Delivery Meal Service
In 2013 Beyoncé and her husband, Jay Z, decided to try a vegan challenge. The diet stuck and now Beyoncé is turning her 
vegan passion into a business
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The singer has teamed up with her trainer Marco Borges to launch a new vegan meal delivery service called 22 Days Nutrition. The name was inspired by the belief that it takes 21 days to break a bad habit. Bey has added a day.
“The program’s philosophy is based on the concept that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit and on the 22nd day you are well on your way to forming new habits,” says a statement. The meal plan is targeted to those who want to lose weight, cook less or simply “experience a whole new way of eating.”
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Caribbean Jerk Wings Recipe
One of my favorite recipes that I learned from my college roommate from Guyana how to make jerk wings. Her recipe was short and simple. It includes using either Walker Woods marinade or Grace marinade. Slather marinade over wings and bake. That is it. And it is spicy and delicious. However, if you don’t live in New York or cities with large populations then you find that cost of these quick foolproof marinades escalates. It is time to now how to make the jerk sauce from scratch.
According to the Caribbean Pot Blog:
You’ll Need…
2 scallions (green onions)
5 sprigs of fresh thyme (about 1 tablespoon chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Habanero pepper (scotch bonnet or any that you like)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 onion
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cloves garlic
3 lbs chicken wings.
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India: Samosa Recipe
A samosa /səˈmoʊsə/ or samoosa is a fried or baked pastry with savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils 
and also with ground meat (lamb, beef or chicken).[1] They may or may not also contain pine nuts. The samosa originated in the Middle East (where it is known as sambosa[2]) prior to the 10th century.[3] They were introduced to Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan) during the Muslim Delhi Sultanate when cooks from Middle East and Central Asia migrated to work in the kitchens of the Sultan and the nobility. Its size and consistency may vary, but typically it is distinctly triangular or tetrahedral in shape. Indian samosas are usually vegetarian, and often accompanied by a mint sauce or chutney.
