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Culinary Quest

Culinary quest is the search for great cooking and dining opportunities. Chefs share insights and recipes, some of which are doable for home cooks. Every kind of restaurant is explored – from ethnic, fusion, dessert, fine dining and hole-in-the-wall locations. Adding a twist to a classic dish or an exotic ingredient keeps chefs fired up and diners interested as well.

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  • This mole recipe’s finite number of ingredients making it approachable, delicious and worth trying at home.

    Mole tamale recipe from El Lobo Mexican restaurant in Long Beach, Calif

    This mole recipe’s finite number of ingredients making it approachable, delicious and worth trying at home. Published 5:44 p.m. December 11, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Fine chocolate is love, challenge and obsession for Luisa Cuevas at her eponymous chocolate shop in Laguna Hills, California for the last 18 years.

    Luisa Chocolatiere

    Fine chocolate is love, challenge and obsession for Luisa Cuevas at her eponymous chocolate shop in Laguna Hills, California for the last 18 years. Published 7:37 p.m. November 28, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Chef Greg Daniels keeps this season’s menu at his Orange location interesting with inspired dishes for adventurous palates.

    Orange Haven Gastropub’s fall menu filled with delights

    Chef Greg Daniels keeps this season’s menu at his Orange location interesting with inspired dishes for adventurous palates. Published 4:19 a.m. November 21, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Cheese and wine are made for each other—you almost can’t go wrong. Experts share some fun new pairings.

    More Cheese, Please

    Cheese and wine are made for each other—you almost can’t go wrong. Experts share some fun new pairings. Published 11:56 a.m. November 8, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Orange wine, duck, sweet potatoes, and apples dominate Seasons 52 menu

    Seasons 52 in Southern California rolls out fall menu

    Orange wine, duck, sweet potatoes, and apples dominate Seasons 52 menu Published 6:00 a.m. October 27, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Pumpkin pie recipe perfect for fall and winter holidays too

    Pumpkin Pie recipe from Seasons 52

    Pumpkin pie recipe perfect for fall and winter holidays too Published 6:26 p.m. October 20, 2012 - Comments

     
  • At Qzina’s Bean To Bar Experience, chocophiles can closely observe cocoa beans transformed at small scale into divinely delicious chocolate bars.

    Bean to Bar: The Way to Chocolate Nirvana

    At Qzina’s Bean To Bar Experience, chocophiles can closely observe cocoa beans transformed at small scale into divinely delicious chocolate bars. Published 2:42 p.m. October 11, 2012 - Comments

     
  • This recipe by Raya Chef Marissa Gerlach pleases guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, with the sweet juicy watermelon and fresh tomatoes balanced by spicy jalapeño dressing. Her presentation is as inventive as the dish itself.

    RAYA tomato watermelon salad recipe

    This recipe by Raya Chef Marissa Gerlach pleases guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, with the sweet juicy watermelon and fresh tomatoes balanced by spicy jalapeño dressing. Her presentation is as inventive as the dish itself. Published 12:37 p.m. September 21, 2012 - Comments

     
  • California, Coolhaus has grown from one food truck to five plus a storefront to serve a public enamored with their quirky yet delicious ice cream and cookie sandwiches.

    Coolhaus: Architectural ice cream sandwiches in Southern California

    California, Coolhaus has grown from one food truck to five plus a storefront to serve a public enamored with their quirky yet delicious ice cream and cookie sandwiches. Published 6:00 a.m. September 13, 2012 - Comments

     
  • This BBQ favorite of misplaced Texans and Orange County locals lures guests with slow-cooked meat.

    Blake’s Place—BBQ Bliss in Orange County

    This BBQ favorite of misplaced Texans and Orange County locals lures guests with slow-cooked meat. Published 7:20 p.m. September 4, 2012 - Comments

     
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Linda Mensinga

Linda Mensinga

Linda Mensinga was editor of Culinary Trends for 15 years, now a contributing writer. Researching restaurants and hotels, she interviews the best and brightest chefs, not necessarily the most famous, to learn their secrets and recipes. Their talent and dedication ...

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Linda Mensinga was editor of Culinary Trends for 15 years, now a contributing writer. Researching restaurants and hotels, she interviews the best and brightest chefs, not necessarily the most famous, to learn their secrets and recipes. Their talent and dedication never cease to inspire her. 

Mrs. Mensinga is happily food obsessed and fortunate enough to be married to a chef. 

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