Food

Los Angeles

<h1>Almond Olive Oil Cake</h1>
<h2>INGREDIENTS</h2>
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds (I used a combo of sliced almonds and chopped pistachios)
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 good quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup all purpose or whole wheat flour
• 1/2 ground almonds (don’t skip this step, this gives the cake it’s nutty texture)
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp almond extract
 • 1/2 tsp orange zest (don’t skip this!!!!)
• coconut oil spray to spray pan 
<h2>PREPARATION</h2>
Preheat oven to 350F. Trace an 8 inch cake pan and cut it out with scissors. Spray on with coconut oil and place round circular parchment paper inside. Sprinkle sliced almonds to cover the bottom of the pan. In a medium bowl or KitchenAid beat sugar, olive oil, and eggs to until creamy. Add flour, ground almonds, baking powder, salt, almond extract, and orange zest beating until combined. Pour the mixture over the sliced almonds. 
Bake for 30-35 minutes, check the cake at 30 minutes by placing and toothpick in the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, it is ready. Let cake cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the sides. Turn the cake on to a wire wrack to finish cooling. Once cool add a layer of confectioners sugar. Enjoy!

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Almond Olive Oil Cake Recipe, Dairy Free — @undefined's mag on Magma

<h1>Cinco de Mayo Taco Salad</h1>
Anytime we celebrate Taco Tuesday, I find myself looking forward to leftovers the next day. Although Cinco de Mayo was celebrated slightly different this year, I still followed my usually tradition of enjoying an epic taco salad the next day.
<h2>INGREDIENTS</h2>
• Romaine lettuce, chopped thinly
• Grilled chicken breast, cubed
• Grilled portobello mushroom, cubed
• Grilled Mexican green onions
• Cilantro lime rice
• Pickled red onions
• Radish, diced
• Guacamole
• Tortilla chips
• Lemon juice &amp; olive oil
• Add ons: black beans, salsa, hot sauce, anything your heart desires!
<h2>PREPARATION</h2>
The best part about this recipe is that you get the chance to really get creative with layering flavors. I added the romaine lettuce as my “base” at the bottom. If you’re not a salad person, you could add rice and beans as a base and you’d have yourself a burrito bowl. From there I take my time adding the ingredients in a way that’s aesthetically pleasing to the eye. You truly can’t go wrong. Have fun with it! Enjoy!

Epic Taco Salad Recipe — @undefined's mag on Magma

Dining

Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort

<h1>Arbol Restaurant, Las Ventanas Resort, Los Cabos</h1>
On our recent trip to Cabo during Valentines/President’s Day Weekend we had dinner at the famous Arbol restaurant in the Las Ventanas Resort. Arbol was highly recommended by friends and family, let me say that this place did not disappoint!
The atmosphere, drink selection, and food was incredible. I suggest making a reservation in advance, make sure to request outdoor seating as the views of the trees surrounding the restaurant is truly breathtaking.

Review of Arbol Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — @undefined's mag on Magma

Tel Aviv-Yafo

<h1>Frishman Falafel</h1>
Address: Frishman St 42, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

What could be better than a warm pita filled with fresh falafel, homemade tahini, layers of different salatim (aka cucumber tomato salad, also called “Israeli Salad”, cabbage salad, chopped herbs) all topped with an hot crunchy potato cigar?! NOTHING! 
Located just a few blocks away from the beach this falafel stand is an absolute must!

<h1>Bar Ochel</h1>
Address: HaCarmel Street 38, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Bar Ochel is located in the Shuk HaCarmel in Tel Aviv. I usually come here mid morning around 11-11:30, walk the Shuk (aka work up an appetite) and halfway through you’ll find this gem.
If you want the best seats in the house I’d recommend sitting at the bar, if there’s a wait, WAIT - trust me. They give you free shots during your meal which is why this is the best seat in the house.
I always always order the Balkan Shakshuka, it’s shakshuka with eggplant and fresh feta cheese. What is shakshuka you might ask? It’s a delicious acidic tomatoey, garlicy, peppery sauce with fresh cracked eggs inside. Don’t worry, they give you an unlimited bread basket with the best sauces.

<h1>NonStop Burekas</h1>
Address: Bograshov St 11, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Imagine creamy feta and bulgari cheese smothered between flakey dough. That my friends is what you‘ll experience at NonStop Burekas. They also have amazing pizza burekas filled with cheese and tomato sauce. 
They serve the bureka of your choice on a wood board with all the fixings: tahini, shredded tomato, schug (garlicy, fiery, herby green sauce that’s a staple in Israeli cuisine), and top it off with a hard boiled egg. If there’s not a hard boiled egg on top of your burekas it doesn’t count, okay? 
Oh by the way, did I mention they’re open 24/7. Yep.
Trust me, go here.

<h1>La La Land</h1>
Address: 131 Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Located at Gordon Beach.

La La Land is nestled on the sand at the famous Gordon Beach. Enjoy a great meal with your toes in the sand, because how often do you get to do that?! You can also rent day beds at Gordon Beach and order from any of La La Land’s waiters, they’re the guys in hot pink shirts. Wherever you decide to sit, the food is always spot on.
The Greek Salad (pictured above) is my favorite salad on planet earth for one reason and one reason only, the CHEESE. Israel is known for their dairy products, but let me tell you that the cheese in this country should be illegal because it’s OUT of this WORLD. Anyways, the combination of the cold cucumbers, tomatoes, and kalamata olives topped with this soft salty cheese is everything you need in life. I swear. Order it and thank me later.
You can’t go wrong with anything on La La Land’s menu but this Greek Salad should definitely be the first thing you order.
Other LA LA LAND menu stars:
Lamb Cigars served with tahini and radish salad, I had this for breakfast at 10am, enough said.
Shawarma Hummus platter, it’s insane.
Schnitzel and fries, yuuuuum.
Cafe Carr - The best coffee Israel has to offer. Ask for a side of simple syrup. Again, trust me!

Teresita Krief