Rhubarb

First Copper River salmon is delivered for a fast, heated cook-off

2013-05-17 09:56:00

The first Copper River king salmon of the season -- a 40-pound specimen -- was hoisted aloft Friday morning as the annual first shipment of the prized salmon arrived in Seattle. It was the ceremonial first fish, delivered from Alaska to Seattle-Tacoma...

At Cliff's Edge, Vartan Abgaryan's fava hummus with tahini waffles, and ramps galore

2013-05-14 08:06:00

Vartan Abgaryan has been executive chef at Cliff's Edge in Silver Lake since late last year when he took over the kitchen at the dreamy neighborhood spot on Sunset Boulevard. Abgaryan, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, worked at Andre Soltner's Lutece in...

Recipe: Crisp duck breast with rhubarb-ginger confit

2013-05-09 13:14:00

Total time: 50 minutes, plus macerating time Servings: 4 About 2/3 pound (3 stalks) rhubarb, trimmed 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger Zest of 1 orange Freshly ground black pepper 4 duck breasts (about 1/3 pound each) Salt 1/4 teaspoon...

Farmers Markets: Rhubarb worth stalking in early spring

2013-03-15 11:21:00

Rhubarb is one of the great joys of spring, with its rosy color, earthy tang and old-fashioned allure, and the story of its local rise and fall is as intriguing as its flavor. Just a generation or two ago, it was widely cultivated in Southern California,...

Where to find amari around L.A.

2013-02-23 00:00:00

Where to find a good selection of amari to stock your own bar? Most good wine shops carry at least a couple of the most popular ones, such as Fernet Branca, Averna or Ramazotti. The best selection though is at K&L Wine Merchants in Hollywood, where...

Make ahead dessert: April Bloomfield's rhubarb fool

2012-07-19 16:39:20

The Review: Public Kitchen & Bar in Hollywood Roosevelt

2011-06-02 00:00:00

Is there a more stunning hotel lobby than the one at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel? With its heavy painted beams, chic leather daybeds and grand proportions, it exudes old Hollywood glamour. A stately hush hovers over the vast room, and most of the...

‘Fringe’ recap: Unpleasantville

2012-02-11 16:37:10

5 Questions for Jamie Cantor

2011-05-16 16:33:21

He's a weekend waffle warrior

2010-02-19 08:33:41

I've got a thing for waffles. For me, there is no better treat on a Saturday or Sunday morning. I don't care if the rest of my time is spent balancing checkbooks and cleaning out the garage, as long as I've had waffles, it's been a good weekend. They...

Recipe: Marzipan and rhubarb tarts

2010-03-23 08:06:28

� Marzipan tarts Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Note: From Donna Deane Crust 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup cold butter, cut up 2-3 tablespoons water 1. Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. Cut in the...

Recipe: Strawberry-rhubarb stained-glass cookies

2010-03-23 08:06:55

� Strawberry-rhubarb stained-glass cookies Total time: 3 hours Servings: About 20 cookies Note: From Mary Ellen Rae in the Times Test Kitchen. Make the jam ahead so it can chill. The cookies can be stored airtight for several days in the refrigerator....

Ned Wilkinson stars in "Rhubarb the Bear."

2013-05-16 21:50:00

Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is a popular seasonal treat that is easily grown in almost any garden. The stems are cut and chopped for strawberry rhubarb pies and other goodies.

2013-05-10 16:17:47

Rhubarb, traditionally served in pie with strawberries, can swing sweet or savory. Here, from top, is rhubarb-onion-raisin chutney, a condiment good for meats; strawberry-rhubarb mash, similar to tart applesauce; and rhubarb upside-down cake, a new twist on a traditional American dessert.

2013-05-06 00:00:00