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| | www.loveandoliveoil.com
| | This naturally gluten-free almond cake is made with little more than almond flour, eggs, sugar and butter, with a splash of Grand Marnier to finish it off (though you can swap in amaretto liqueur or simply vanilla extract if you wish). The texture of this cake is nothing short of magical, somehow light and substantial
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| | The best restaurants in Koreatown, Los Angeles include an acclaimed Oaxacan spot and a Korean BBQ favorite. Book reservations on OpenTable.
| | www.oaklandmomma.com
| I am wrapping up my "shop local" series with a toast to the wonderful & welcoming wine and bottle shops Oakland has to offer. I'm not sure about the rest of you, but I am ready to cross the last name off my list and shift my focus to the celebrating side of things. From the library warmth of Ordinaire to the sleek warehouse space of Oakland Crush, there is no shortage of inviting shops to pop into to pick up a great bottle of wine, beer or spirits to add to your holiday and New Years celebrations. These are a few of my top picks. Ordinaire The name refers to "vin ordinarie", translated as "everyday wine". While the words ordinary and everyday may not impart excitement off the bat, it is the concept behind the phrase that has the appeal. It is the idea of win...