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  1. Nathan Battke, manager of Espresso Cielo in Palm Springs, with the cold brewing coffee system. About a gallon of water is at the top of the brewing system, which flows into the filter under it. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

    Try a cold brewed coffee for an afternoon kick

    With a unique taste and the convenience that a coffee maker need not be used, cold brew coffee has become the latest craze among bean lovers.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  2. Marcie Madain of Palm Desert. Sue Rappaport, Special to The Desert Sun

    Sue Rappaport: Grab a straw and drink your way to good health

    Four years ago, after Marcie Madain and her husband read a book about green smoothies and the health benefits, they began consuming 16-ounce green smoothies each morning.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  3. In addition to having a wonderfully addictive flavor, shishito peppers are perfect for summer. AP

    Follow the trend to grilled shishito peppers

    Never had shishito peppers? You need to track them down. Right now.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  4. The Sunnylands Spritzer. Lynn Lieu, The Desert Sun

    Celebrate with a sip named for Sunnylands

    Sunnylands, the former Annenberg estate, hosted a number of notable guests including President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this month. It is rich with history, making it one of the annual Modernism Week's hot spots to tour.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  5. The Rye IPA from Black Market Brewery in Temecula is available on tap at Bar on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Palm Springs, Calif. Marilyn Chung/The Desert Sun

    Video: Tell us about your favorite beer

    These past few months, we’ve been scouring the desert and surrounding areas for good craft brews. Along the way we’ve met some pretty cool folks from the industry and asked, “What’s your favorite beer?”

    • Jun. 13, 2013
  6. Basil Grapefruit Martini Lynn Lieu, The Desert Sun

    Martini-making is an art

    This week the inaugural AMFM (art, music, film and more) festival kicks off.

    • Jun. 11, 2013
  7. Pava Custic of Palm Desert displays freshly baked cake. Sue Rappaport/Special to The Desert Sun

    Sue Rappaport: For a taste of Croatia, try this heavenly cake

    'My mother is my role model and inspiration. I grew up on a farm and she taught me to cook and bake when I was a child.'

    • Jun. 12, 2013
  8. Yao Ming Family Wines are on display during the barrel auction event of Auction Napa Valley at Rutherford Vineyard in St. Helena. Forget the tie. Think bespoke booze for Father's Day, specifically a beverage tailor-made to suit the hobbies father knows best. There are a lot of people to look up to in the world of wine but maybe none so literally as 7-foot-6 former NBA star Yao Ming. AP

    Father's Day: Pairings for every patriarch this year

    Forget the tie. Think bespoke booze for Father's Day, specifically a beverage tailor-made to suit the hobbies father knows best.

    • Jun. 11, 2013
  9. Let La Quinta's Scramblez Cafe start your day

    Tucked behind a gas station at the corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Drive, Scramblez serves breakfast and lunch dishes like omelets, sandwiches and offbeat specials.

    • Jun. 11, 2013
  10. Baby wedge salad with sundried tomato, basil, French blue dressing, and smoked bacon chips at Mister Parker's, at the the Parker. Crystal Chatham, The Desert Sun

    Dig in on summer specials at valley restaurants

    As the mercury rises, the notoriously slow summer season has descended upon the Coachella Valley. But one local establishment is spicing things up with a new team and some hot deals.

    • Jun. 11, 2013
  11. The entrance to Europa Restaurant in Palm Springs hints at the Old World ambiance inside. Pamela Bieri/MyDesert

    Palm Springs' Europa Restaurant exudes Old World charm

    Tucked inside a three-acre, walled estate of Villa Royale Inn, Europa Restaurant is like stepping into an Old World painting.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
  12. Apricots. Submitted photo

    Fresh Pick of the Week: Apricots

    California is the leader in apricot production in the U.S., growing 95 percent of the annual harvest. Most apricots are grown on small, family-owned farms.

    • Jun. 6, 2013
  13. Le Donne Cucine's chicken Milanaise, grilled zucchini and arugula. Pamela Bieri/Special to MyDesert

    Palm Desert eatery boasts an Italian pedigree

    For 19 years, Le Donne Cucina restaurant, in the Palms to Pines shopping center off El Paseo, has offered authentic, quality Italian cuisine and a charming bistro ambiance, winning it many Best of the Best awards over the years.

    • Jun. 6, 2013
  14. Tiffany's Sweet Spot owners Ben and Tiffany Thorpe built the business from ground up. Pamela Bieri, Special to MyDesert

    La Quinta baking couple hits on the perfect Sweet Spot

    Tiffany's Sweet Spot, in the shopping center at Dune Palms and Highway 111, is a swirl of yummy pink and white with sugary sweet smells to match.

    • Jun. 6, 2013
  15. The Flying Fig Lynn Lieu, The Desert Sun

    Newton would flip for this Flying Fig

    I love figs. One of my favorite fig cocktails was the Figa on Ace Hotel's old drink menu.

    • Jun. 4, 2013
  16. Rebecca Drue of Palm Desert prepares pork tenderloin. Sue Rappaport, Special to The Desert Sun

    Fire up the grill for flavorful pork tenderloin

    Recently, Rebecca Drue cooked for 30 guests in honor of her mother's 80th birthday celebration.

    • Jun. 5, 2013
  17. A Father's Day steakhouse dinner. AP

    Lighten up the classic steak meal for dads

    My family has been weaning itself from red meat for years. We still love it, but the portions and frequency are less than they used to be.

    • Jun. 5, 2013
  18. The deals are as sizzling as the food at valley steakhouse

    The idea was to serve up a platter of thick, juicy, sizzling steaks on Memorial Day, the unofficial start to the barbecue season.

    • Jun. 4, 2013
  19. Sweet Dunkin' gets savory spin

    Even as fast-food chains tout their healthy offerings, they're also coming up with fatty new treats to keep customers interested. Case in point: Dunkin' Donuts is adding a doughnut breakfast sandwich to its national menu this week.

    • Jun. 3, 2013
  20. Cellos' Bonnie Barkely, chef Herb Parrott and Tom Stefenak. Pamela Bieri/Special to MyDesert

    Sink your teeth into Palm Springs Restaurant Week

    This year's Palm Springs Restaurant Week, May 31-June 16, has expanded to 21/2 weeks to accommodate the growing number of restaurants, hotels and attractions that participate, according to Kim Crandal, Restaurant Week executive director.

    • May 30, 2013
  21. Let's eat out

    This week kicks off the sixth annual Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week, 17 days of culinary adventures, valley attractions and comfortable accommodations.

    • May 28, 2013
  22. Desert Heat Lynn Lieu/The Desert Sun

    Drink of the week recipe: Turn up the spice with Desert Heat

    Sometimes it's tough to order a drink that alludes to everything you want to avoid. But BluEmber's Desert Heat is nothing its name implies.

    • May 28, 2013
  23. Recipe: Juice up turkey burger with pepperoncini sauce

    Summertime is burger time. And it's so easy to throw a few beef patties on the grill. Not much is required in the way of embellishment, yet they have a big happiness return.

    • May 28, 2013
  24. Recipe: Grilled shrimp salad with a taste of the Caribbean

    Caribbean flavors jazz up this simple supper salad. We glaze the shrimp with a zesty rum-spiked marmalade, then toss them on a hot grill with tomatoes and corn before combining everything with a few more veggies.

    • May 28, 2013

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