Show 538, August 12, 2023: Hana Dreiling, Co-Founder, Holey Grail Donuts, Santa Monica & Larchmont Village

Hana Dreiling of Holey Grail Donuts

Holey Grail Donuts is the Hawaiian-born, LA-rooted donut shop with locations in Santa Monica and Larchmont Village that specializes in fried to order taro donuts with a weekly revolving menu highlighting local Hawaiian and Californian ingredients, which are sustainably and ethically sourced from locally owned farmers, who Holey Grail has cultivated deep relationships with over the years.”

Available until August 23rd is a collaboration donut as part of their Breaking Bread program, the Cosmic Churro Donut, with Chef Ludo Lefebvre. Ludo recently started a new venture, Shaman Ramen, the world’s first adaptogenic superfood ramen, where he is a partner and flavor creator for the brand.

“The collaborative flavor, Cosmic Churro Donut, includes Holey Grail Donut’s signature taro donut fried to order in coconut oil, adaptogenic cinnamon & sugar (sourced from Shaman Ramen) and brulee banana. An ode to nostalgic flavors, Holey Grail and Chef Ludo created this donut to showcase their deep passion for elevated ingredients that expand the mind and palate.”

Holey Grail Donuts Hawaii-based Co-Founder, Hana Dreiling, is our guest with a warm Cosmic Churro Donut in hand.

Show 507, January 14, 2023: Executive Chef Ricardo Zarate, Colibri Peruvian Cantina, Hollywood Part Two

Chef Ricardo Zarate

L.A.’s favorite Peruvian chef, Chef Ricardo Zarate (Causita) is now in Hollywood (in the former Los Balcones space on Vine Street) with the Colibri Peruvian Cantina Pop-Up. “It’s his sophisticated take on rustic Peruvian cuisine highlighting how it balances the opposites of hot and cold, acid and starch, and bright, colorful spices and flavors with mellower ones. Peru’s culinary heritage is incredibly diverse, melding together ingredients and techniques from Africa, Europe and East Asia, and Chef Ricardo celebrates this mélange of global flavors at Colibri Pop-Up.” There is also a menu of intriguing hand-crafted cocktails including the Chica Sour with pisco, Peruvian purple corn, lime, egg white, simple syrup and Angostura Bitters. It’s Dinner only.

Standout dishes include Ceviche Mixto with crispy calamari, sea bass, shrimp, leche de tigre, sweet potato, choclo and fried corn, and Tallarines Verdes with house made tagliatelle pasta, Peruvian pesto, sauteed king mushrooms and parmesan. For dessert there is Fried Churro Balls with caramel and Berry Sauce. It’s Dinner only. Also a trio of Paletas ice cream pops with strawberry, coconut and mango pops. It’s (for now) Dinner only served Tuesday through Saturday.

Chef Ricardo Zarate takes a 2nd break from his busy Colibri Kitchen to continue with us with a Espresso Martini at the ready.

Show 474, May 14, 2022: Clara Paye, Founder, Unite Foods, Protein Snack Bars Part One

Clara Paye of Unite Food Protein Bars

UNiTE Food (Woman Owned) was inspired by their fearlessly positive immigrant Founder, Clara Paye, who didn’t see herself represented in the nutrition bar aisle. Clara wanted to capture the magic of family favorites made in kitchens across the globe. So, with the help of some beloved neighbors and friends – all representing different nationalities – Clara developed a global sampling of nostalgic, childhood flavors. UNiTE Food was born to shake up the run-of-the-mill bar aisle – inviting customers to discover and taste the delicious diversity of flavors from around the world. No passport required!”

UNiTE Food, a discovery at the recent Natural Products Expo West at the Anaheim Convention Center (an initial find of journalist Anne Marie Panoringan of Voice of OC), is shaking up the run-of-the-mill protein snack bar aisle – uniting globally inspired flavors with wholesome, gluten-free ingredients and superfoods for a nourishing, snack.” No artificial sweeteners are used and the snack bars are made with nut butters.

“The flavors of UNiTE protein snack bars are bold and bright. From comforting peanut butter and jelly (with creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry bits) to crave-worthy churro (crunchy almonds and vanilla, dusted with cinnamon), the snack bars represent real people and places. A new addition is Mexican Hot Chocolate made with real almond butter and chocolate with hints of cinnamon and warm chili. Whether it’s a flavor you grew up with or a flavor you’ve fallen in love with, enjoy the delicious diversity of UNiTE’s bars.”

Two news varieties saluting Mediterranean and Asian flavors will be introduced later this year. Unite Protein Snack Bars can be found at area Walmart, Sprouts and Bristol Farms stores.

Founder Clara Paye joins us.

Show 474, May 14, 2022: Clara Paye, Founder, Unite Foods, Protein Snack Bars Part Two

Clara Paye of Unite Food Protein Bars

UNiTE Food (Woman Owned) was inspired by their fearlessly positive immigrant Founder, Clara Paye, who didn’t see herself represented in the nutrition bar aisle. Clara wanted to capture the magic of family favorites made in kitchens across the globe. So, with the help of some beloved neighbors and friends – all representing different nationalities – Clara developed a global sampling of nostalgic, childhood flavors. UNiTE Food was born to shake up the run-of-the-mill bar aisle – inviting customers to discover and taste the delicious diversity of flavors from around the world. No passport required!”

UNiTE Food, a discovery at the recent Natural Products Expo West at the Anaheim Convention Center (an initial find of journalist Anne Marie Panoringan of Voice of OC), is shaking up the run-of-the-mill protein snack bar aisle – uniting globally inspired flavors with wholesome, gluten-free ingredients and superfoods for a nourishing, snack.” No artificial sweeteners are used and the snack bars are made with nut butters.

“The flavors of UNiTE protein snack bars are bold and bright. From comforting peanut butter and jelly (with creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry bits) to crave-worthy churro (crunchy almonds and vanilla, dusted with cinnamon), the snack bars represent real people and places. A new addition is Mexican Hot Chocolate made with real almond butter and chocolate with hints of cinnamon and warm chili. Whether it’s a flavor you grew up with or a flavor you’ve fallen in love with, enjoy the delicious diversity of UNiTE’s bars.”

Two news varieties saluting Mediterranean and Asian flavors will be introduced later this year. Unite Protein Snack Bars can be found at area Walmart, Sprouts and Bristol Farms stores.

Founder Clara Paye continues with us, a Unite PB & Jelly snack bar in hand.