PHOTO: Apple Wood Smoked Pork Shoulder Sliced & Diced
I am pleased to announce that the 8lb. pork shoulder smoked for around 9 hours and came out delicious! I’m sure everyone in Topanga Canyon could smell it.
VIDEO: Geico Lizard Spotted – My Lacertilia Homeboy
Ladies and gentleman, after writing numerous articles on Geico’s awesome advertising campaigns, I was startled to see a Geico lizard lookalike staring me down in the garden while I was trimming plants like an old hippie. Who let him in? Was he going to speak to me? Or, worst case scenario, did I have a stalking lacertilia on my hands?
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ: Why Do I Have This Craving?
I have been chowing down at Gyu-Kaku for many years, since their location on La Cienega opened about 8-9 years ago. I have lived in West LA for the past 5 or so years, but had not visited Gyu-Kaku’s West LA location on Pico until recently. Boy, oh boy, am I dumb for waiting.
Flying Car: Terrafugia Transition Takes to the Sky
The time has come: a brilliant team of MIT engineers worked together to build a car that can also — wait for it — fly! The Transition, as it was named, began development in 2006 and after years of hard work the FAA has finally stamped the vehicle with its approval.
Tesla Motors (TSLA) IPO – Electric Car Speeds Past Competition
Tesla Motors has not only placed itself in the history books for creating the first production electric vehicle to be manufactured/sold in North America and Europe, it has become only the second American car company to make an initial public offering.
Hiking Excursion: Photos of Paramount Ranch Park in Agoura Hills
Last weekend I went on a little adventure with Jon Rowen from Camtrol, who introduced me to a tucked away, commonly unknown park in Agoura Hills: Paramount Ranch. I’ve been to most of the parks/trails in Los Angeles, and was surprised I had not heard of Paramount Ranch. I guess we learn new things everyday, ey?
GASLAND: Brilliant Documentary on HBO Burns the Gas Industry
Tonight, while working on a client’s social media campaign, I decided to grab my laptop, plop down on the couch, and watch Josh Fox’s brilliant documentary “GASLAND” on HBO. So much for work, I was immediately enthused by the film and had to put my computer to sleep — I just couldn’t help it.
Jamba Juice Advertises New Superfruit Flavors w/ $1 Smoothie
Jamba Juice has released a new line Superfruit Smoothies that will surely give you a brain freeze. The smoothies are being offered today for $1 at participating locations and your window of opportunity is quickly being blended to smithereens.
Food Porn: Social Media Executive Enters Competition BBQ World
Though I’m an advertising executive and have been in the business for 10+ years, I’m a true foodie at heart and to satisfy my competitive personality and expand my passion for food, I have decided to train for BBQ competitions.
Food Lesson of the Night: What Exactly is Salsify?
I’m an avid cook, a gastronome at heart, and I can surely eat. I love exploring new ingredients and have eaten almost everything under the sun including (sad to say) cheddar cheese crickets, salt ‘n pepper maggots, scorpion lollipops and the list goes on. But throughout my edible adventures, one ingredient that I haven’t tried (as of yet) is salsify.