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Beet hummus recipe topped with parsley, lemon zest, and za’atar in a white bowl.

Beet Hummus: The Marvelously Magenta Riff on the Classic

Beet hummus – classic hummus gets a marvelously magenta upgrade with vibrant, earthy roasted beets. This roasted beet hummus recipe is officially the first recipe I'm ever sharing on my new blog! YAYA!!!! Seems apropos as apparently I found my visual voice and it's very, very, very, purple. And this dish is basically me in hummus form. Why this Recipe Works What is Hummus? Hummus is a spread made from ground chickpeas, ground sesame seeds (tahini), olive oil, lemon, garlic and cumin, originating in the Middle East.This dish is my classic hummus recipe with the addition of ...

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White brick exterior of Groundwork Coffee on Rose Ave in Venice Beach, with a neon "Coffee Bagels" sign in the window and a wooden planter out front.

Best Cafes in Venice Beach for Getting Shit Done: The 2026 Guide

Venice Beach is about 3 square miles. The spots are organized alphabetically. These reviews focus less on coffee quality and more on how the space works for getting your shit done, through the eyes of a chef turned food photographer that's been living here 7 years. Looking at Wi-Fi speed, outlet situation, seating comfort, and...

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Pickled carrots with green tops in a glass jar with sliced garlic, star anise, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds, on dark grey background, close-up side angle

Quick Pickled Carrots: Deli-Style

Quick pickled carrots: carrots, vinegar, water, salt, sugar, spices, garlic and day later you’ve got a jar of crunchy, tangy, and sweet pickled carrots. These bright and crispy carrots give a classic deli pickle vibe. Eat them straight-from-the-jar or serve ‘em anywhere a pickle would show up - sandwiches, burgers, crudites, and more. Plan on...

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Overhead shot of creamy black bean dip topped with avocado, chives, purple chive flowers, and flaky salt in a pink ceramic bowl on a black background.

A Creamy, Dreamy Black Bean Dip

A can of beans, a few ingredients and ten minutes later you get a creamy, dreamy black bean dip that’s greater than the sum of its parts.  Think my classic hummus, swap garbanzo beans for black beans and lemon for lime.  Ingredients: black beans, tahini, lime, garlic, cumin, salt, olive oil.  I’d never call it...

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Six scoops of purple blackberry cheesecake ice cream with blackberry swirls, overhead close-up on a black background

Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Sweet, tangy, creamy, and bursting with juicy blackberries – summer in a scoop of cream cheese ice cream. Inspired by my cousin Fany Gerson's Helado de Queso con Zarzamoras. I kept the cream cheese, omitted the requesón or queso fresco, and added more blackberries for a little extra of that jammy swirl. Think Philadelphia-style ice cream,...

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