By Ted Allen I never need an excuse to host a party, but awards season just screams celebration. All your favorite stars are getting together to celebrate the evening so why shouldn’t you. And they are certainly giving you endless things to talk about.The options for awards show parties range from a casual night of…
I cheated (Day 13 of my detox)
Here I was, having made it through 13 days of just eating vegetables and fruits, five of them drinking only juice, and ready to celebrate this weekend by making it to 15 days. But I cheated. My son had put a whole chicken in the refrigerator a few days ago to defrost and I knew…
Foodie heaven comes to Los Angeles
Two weeks of heaven for foodies in Los Angeles are taking place this week and next. dineLA, which recently celebrated its 5th anniversary at the W Hotel in Westwood, is taking place this week through Jan. 27, and resumes Jan. 29 through Feb. 3. Specially priced three-course lunch meals ( $16, $34 or $28) and…
Eating food a violation (Day 11 of my detox)
Today was the first day I have eaten solid foods since five days ago. In the morning I had a blend of banana, kale, apples and coconut water, for lunch baked zucchini with tomatoes and leeks, and baked sweet potatoes and carrots. In the late afternoon I had a “snack”– a salad with red leaf…
Fresh is best (Day 10 of my detox)
Today was the best day yet of my 15-day veg/fruit/juice fast. I had stayed out late and slept little, yet this morning I felt good. I woke up late, but was not immediately hungry. My first glass of juice was at 1 p.m. and although by then I was starting to feel hungry, I wasn’t…