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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Recipes For Valentine’s Day Desserts

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Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Create your own decadent desserts to top off your Valentine's Day meal.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Popular Holiday Treats In L.A.

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Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Here's where you can get your fill of holiday treats around L.A. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Top 15 'Cronuts' in L.A.

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Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

L.A. bakeries have their own take on the trending dessert. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Top 9 Desserts At L.A. Chain Restaurants

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Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Celebrate "National Dessert Month" with some of these decadent delights. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Donut Friend Debuts 'DIY' Donuts

Comments (2) | bakery, cake, California, chocolate, DIY, do it yourself, Donut Friend, donuts, doughnuts, Food, foodies, glaze, highland park, Los Angeles, Mark Trombino, menu, Occidental College, opening, Pasadena, shop, store, syrup, toppings, trends, Unique, upcoming, vanilla

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Highland Park's newest donut shop features a variety of unforgettable flavors. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

July Rings In 'National Ice Cream Month'

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Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Get the scoop on why July is "National Ice Cream Month."

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Pizookie Look-alikes In L.A.

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Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

BJ's Restaurant and Brewery is not the only place you can find "pizookie" desserts.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

The Sweet! Life

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At the "Chocolate Lab," customers can create their own chocolate confections. (Kelli Shiroma / Neon Tommy)

Kelli Shiroma
Staff Writer

Sweet!, the newly-opened candy emporium located in Hollywood, puts other local candy shops to shame.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Sprinkles Sweetens Up This Year's Election

Comments (0) | 2012 campaign, chocolate, cupcakes, Election 2012, Food, Presidential Election, red velvet, snacks, sprinkles, treats, vanilla, Vote Boxes

Kelli Shiroma
Staff Writer

This fall, Sprinkles Cupcakes debuts its VOTE boxes, filled with election-themed treats.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Sugar Babies Cupcakes: On A Sugar High

Comments (0) | bakery, chocolate, craving, cupcakes, Food, frosting, Sherman Oaks, snacks, sugar, Sugar Babies Cupcakery, sweets, treats, vanilla

Sugar Babies' "Breakfast at Tiffany's" mini-cupcake is one of its best sellers.

Kelli Shiroma
Staff Writer

Sugar Babies Cupcakery provides bite-size treats that satisify sweet and savory cravings.

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