The La Brea Bakery Blog: Home For Artisan Breads and More

Spring heralds the big annual sweep – both literally and figuratively speaking. For some, that’s the storage closet they’re afraid to open, for others perhaps, it’s the baseboards and door jams. Around these parts, it’s the pantry.

There’s so much to love about Stagecoach: the people, the weather, the boots, the hats…

And while we’re all indulging in a little honky tonk reprieve from our real lives, let’s not forget the food.

There are few foods that elicit the collective nostalgic sigh of relief like the humble grilled cheese sandwich.

Homesick? Grilled Cheese.

Bad day? Grilled Cheese.

Cold weather? Yep. 

Summer is dancing just around the corner; blowing her warm breezes and trailing a healthy dose of beach salt and sand behind her. At La Brea Bakery, it also signals the time of year when cooking, eating, and living are almost exclusively done al fresco.

Around Los Angeles, it's officially "Festival Season" - which means loads of outdoor concerts, mini road trips, and, depending on your style, some serious fun camping, glamping or villa-ing.

On January 1st, many of us vowed to be a little healthier, which usually means exercising more and watching what we eat. With all the diet fads and trends out there, it can be hard to pick one, and the real struggle is how to stick to it. So how to choose?