Discovering Montréal-style bagels! They’re smaller, sweeter, and denser than their American counterparts.

Hurry and make this Rhubarb and Raspberry Crostata before rhubarb goes out of season!

Light, bright lemon ricotta muffins.

Recreating Scarpetta’s famous spaghetti at home. Ignore the fussy recipes online, this one’s the real deal.

A peanut butter stuffed doughnut from Stan’s Donuts in Los Angeles, CA.

Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheddar, and Jalapeño. Think of these as savory Funfetti!

Fine dining in Tijuana at Mision 19. Globally inspired, locally sourced, plain delightful.

Freshly fried churros on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. The ones piped with dulce de leche are my favorite.

[recipe] Pistachio Chai Muffins. Great for breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack!

My vote for L.A.’s best dessert? The Salted Caramel Bar from Huckleberry in Santa Monica.

Vietnamese spring rolls with jicama, carrots, and my favorite, Chinese sausages!

Fried chicken and waffles at Bonnie Jean’s Soul Food Cafe in San Diego. Comfort food at its finest.

[recipe] “Perfect” Chocolate Chip Cookies. What a difference bread flour and chocolate disks make!

Bacon Almond Brittle recipe. A sweet, salty, smoky, and seriously addictive treat.

Meyer Lemon Chardonnay Cupcake. At Saarloos & Sons, Los Olivos, CA.

Homemade Soft Pretzels. Inspired by a mall food court staple.

[recipe] A lightened up version of classic Coconut Cream Pie. Feel free to indulge!

Meet the “Bitter Queen.” Candied grapefruit doughnut topped w/ elderflower glaze
& Campari sugar. At Dynamo Donuts, San Francisco.