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12 California Cheeses that Everyone Should Know

One may think of Europe when one thinks of great cheese, but over the past few years California dairy farmers have been stepping up their game, and the Golden State is now home to a wide range of truly excellent cheeses, from cows, sheep and goats. Some of the best are listed below — what are you favorite California cheeses?

Foggy Morning, Nicasio Valley
Tangy and sharp, this spreadable cream cheese-like cow cheese is especially nice on toast with a drizzle of honey or your favorite jam. Its texture is slightly crumbly, but melts on the tongue.

Bandage Cheddar, Fiscalini Farms
For those who like a distinct cheddar, this is a gem. Its geode-like interior has all of the flavor you would expect in a small production farmhouse cheddar. The best part? Finding an occasional pocket of blue mold among the craggles and crannies.

Mezzo Seco Jack, Vella Cheese Co.
This is the godfather of California cheese. A staple among cheese stores up and down California, Vella’s Mezzo Seco is coated in cocoa powder before being sealed in wax. Its firm body is similar in density to a young parmesan and makes for an excellent grating cheese over soup, salad or pasta.

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Downtown Lobby: 2012 Culture Collie Festival Initial Line Up Announced

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Yet another festival announcement has been made! This time around it’s for the 2012 Culture Collide Festival which is set to take over Los Angeles return in the fall for another massive multi-venue music celebration. The initial line up has just been announced and you can expect to see…

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Pittsburgh cafe offers cuisine from the U.S. conflict du jour: The Conflict Kitchen specializes in dishes and discourse from countries involved in scraps with America. Cuban food is next in line.

Best quote in the story: “The stomach really clears a path.”

Photo: Dawn Weleski, center, talks with passersby at the takeout window of the Conflict Kitchen. Credit: Keith Srakocic / Associated Press

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Mother’s Day is less than a week away and if you’re still scrambling to find the perfect present, you should keep reading.  We’re sharing a handful of great Los Angeles tastemakers, all of whom will be at Six Taste’s ‘Decadence: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Party’ on Saturday, May 12th (nothing surprises mom more than showing up a day early).

Tasty Clouds

Nina Rodecker founded Tasty Clouds as a result of her pregnancy craving (very fitting for Mother’s Day). Her cotton-candy cravings became the inspired her unique flavors like Banana Cadabra, Berry Caliente, Asian Ginger, and Citrus Swirl.  for her signature light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cotton candy. We will be raffling off several tubs of her signature light, fluffy, melt-in-your mouth cotton-candy at our Mother’s Day Events.

Cutie Pie That

Cutie Pie That makes ‘Pies Brought Down to Size’. A favorite at farmer’s markets, avid home baker Tonya Dooley makes these 4-inch pies in a variety of seasonal ingredients. Our favorite is the Meyer Lemon Mojito Pie but guests at our Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea will get to sample several of her concoctions.

Mignon

Santos Uy has his own mini French wine empire with Mignon in Downtown LA and his latest venture Papilles, in Hollywood.  He has developed a reputation for his ability to serve simple, high-quality ingredient dishes paired with a selection of wines that anyone can enjoy. Santos hand-picked the sparkling wine for Saturday.

Marti Chocolates

These handmade chocolates provide a tropical/Asian twist on artisan chocolate. Chocolatier Tonet Tibay trained as an apprentice at the chocolate and confectionary production facility of the world renowned Lenotre in France. After 15 years in the corporate world, she started Marti Chocolate to pursue her passion to produce quality premium chocolates. The first 60 guests to arrive will receive a set of chocolates made by Tonet to take home.

Cayetano Legacy Collection and Vesterie

Both Cayetano Legacy Collection and Vesterie are recently launched start-ups by young entrepreneurs (full disclosure, Vesterie is owned by Six Taste tour guide, Celeste!). Cayetano Legacy Collections sources materials from the Philippines with genuine, natural stones. Vesterie focuses on statement pieces for the fashion forward through an online accessory boutique. Both CLC and Vesterie will be displaying several of their pieces that will be available online.

Nectar Skincare

Nectar Skincare was developed by Celeste Perez, owner of Vesterie. Nectar Skincare is an all-natural premium skincare line, melding natural remedies with the latest advances in cosmetic chemistry. One of the few aloe vera based lines, Awe Beauty provides gentle healing for all types of skin. Guests will receive a small sample set of some of Nectar’s skincare products.

hyperallergic:

The patchwork of photos are quite fitting. They demonstrate how memories of place are always multifaceted.

kpseesee:

Twenty years ago LA erupted in riots.  KPSeeSee’s Mae Ryan collaged archival photos taken during the riots with images in the same location today.  For an audio mashup check out Shirley Jahad’s piece on KPCC.

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