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Lobster Egg Salad on Toasted Brioche

Lobster Egg Salad on Toasted Brioche

We love cooking live lobsters. The succulent decadence of this iconic American shellfish is inspiring to work with. We are also surrounded by organic chicken ranches in our neighborhood, who supply us with unbelievably fresh pasture eggs. So what could be better than to put…

Finding inspiration down South

Finding inspiration down South

The food scene is more interesting than it has ever been in Los Angeles. BLC took a minute to check it out in early July this year and this is our report. I always recommend entering the Southland from the North via Hwy 101. No…

BLC at the Greek Theatre, Berkeley, Ca

BLC at the Greek Theatre, Berkeley, Ca

Have we mentioned that we love our jobs?

We are excited to be back at the Greek Theater this year cooking backstage for Another Planet Entertainment. Our season so far has included creating menus for the Willie Nelson, Michael Franti and Sarah McLachlan performances as well as some others included below. BLC will also be spending another three nights in August at the Outside Lands Music Festival providing late night munchies for the promoters and their guests as well as serving snacks in our usual spot at the Treasure Island Music Festival musicians compound in October.

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Early Girl Tomato Time

Early Girl Tomato Time

We know that Summer is here when the early girl tomatoes are out in full force at the Farmer’s Market and we start brainstorming ideas for Summer menus. Here are some of our favorite dishes so far. Capellini with Early Girl Tomato Sauce, Opal Basil…

Dulce de Leche Highlight Reel

Dulce de Leche Highlight Reel

Argentina’s famous sweet condiment is dangerously easy to develop a love for. Especially when it is served in a multitude of creative and delicious ways at every meal of the day. After much deliberation, here’s our list of our favorite dulce de leche bites: 1.…