https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog daily 1.0 2023-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/382a4df6-b54f-4ac6-80df-6f304f9559ce/napkin.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/96f95429-9930-4a00-be3d-f846d22fb40d/2.gif https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/navigating-netflix-bites monthly 0.5 2023-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/cd3227c8-1a90-4b09-87eb-0c8de4c4abe0/mingbings Blog - Navigating Netflix Bites - Aussie Truffle-Shiitake Mingbings, by Chef Ming Tsai Most of the Cheap Girls friendship centers around our love of fungi, so this was a no-brainer. While the mingbing’s were fun to say, and pleasant enough to eat, we felt that both the mushroom and truffle flavor felt pretty muted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/ef4416df-0795-456c-bf4a-51d8ffaec446/Aug-30-2023+11-54-26.gif Blog - Navigating Netflix Bites - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/beb65660-c9fe-4f2e-a88c-60f1642bb14e/CF1511B8-96DA-43B8-9C3F-B48195BC4EE0_1_201_a.jpg Blog - Navigating Netflix Bites - Dessert Kit 1 - ‘You Plate it, you Nailed it!’ by Chef Jacques Torres and Honey Cake w/ Salted Hazelnuts, by Chef Nadiya Hussain Alright, we’ll admit, we fell for a gimmick. Netflix Bites offered two ‘dessert kit’ options where you were given dish components, but got to decorate and construct your own creation. There wasn’t much to decorate and the dessert was just okay. Unless you have kids in tow, better to skip this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/7bb771b3-7534-46ef-b227-1b2c4991d8a4/Screenshot+2023-08-29+at+9.44.46+PM.png Blog - Navigating Netflix Bites - Lady Zaza Pizza, by Chef Ann Kim (and featured on Chef’s Table: Pizza) There was something very LA feeling about this dish - the fusion we never knew we needed. This pizza was topped with kimchi, Sakura pork, scallions, and sesame oil. The sour, fermented kimchi with the charred pizza dough, fatty pork, and scent of sesame were perfectly paired in this pie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/ef78b5c4-d716-45bb-bc61-c0c7f27e8047/Screenshot+2023-08-29+at+10.56.49+PM.png Blog - Navigating Netflix Bites - Steak Tartare, by Chef Curtis Stone We were impressed with this steak tartare, but it’s always ends up being a bummer when the best dish of the night comes out first. Curtis Stone’s version of this classic dish really spoke to us - topped with grated cured egg yolk, and served ‘protein style’ with shiso leaf wrappers instead of the standard bread, this was a top-tier tartare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/1b62ef1f-5535-4e85-9988-ed146c0e550c/Screenshot+2023-08-29+at+9.40.04+PM.png Blog - Navigating Netflix Bites - Hushpuppies w/ Honey Butter, by Chef Rodney Scott The Cheap Girls grew up on Southern cuisine, and these hushpuppies were some of the best we’ve ever had. If you’re picturing the dry, flavorless ‘puppies of yore think again - these were moist on the inside, crispy on the outside, and we’re currently adding plans for a honey butter lazy river to our dream homes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/2b66d92f-5059-40d7-be27-f46e072a5c1f/sCF151ED5-74F4-4858-9012-E3B340DCD314_1_201_a.jpg Blog - Navigating Netflix Bites - Honey Cake w/ Salted Hazelnuts, by Chef Nadiya Hussain A beautiful bookend to the meal, this honey cake tasted as good as it looked. The 15 layer high cake was filled with a sweet cream cheese frosting, and the salted nutty topping balanced the sugar overload perfectly. https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/taco-madness-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/a4b69fd6-4437-42a7-a4c2-8509de5975ca/Screenshot+2023-07-07+at+4.58.10+PM.png Blog - We waited in Taco Madness’ lines so you don’t have to - Other honorable mentions: Lines were too long and we were too full, but Villa’s Tacos and Teddy’s Red Tacos were both in attendance and are 100% endorsed by this blog. Both favorites of previous taco tours, these tantalizing trucks turned brick & mortar staples are #CheapGirlsEat approved. Our advice? Take the time to savor the flavor. Skip the long event lines, inflated prices, and ingredient shortages. Digest during your drives and use the Taco Madness bracket (or Rachel’s previous tours) for inspiration to design your own Taco Tour! Don’t forget to formulate a scoring system or message us to get your hands on Rachel’s patented ranking structure. Cost: ~30%+ prices than if you went to the restaurant. Tacos were purchased via tickets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/3fac772f-0133-428c-a6ea-d747d5e95ad7/IMG_0721.jpg Blog - We waited in Taco Madness’ lines so you don’t have to - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/3c34ee3a-100d-4d2c-ad0b-e53877a3e26f/Screenshot+2023-07-07+at+4.56.53+PM.jpg Blog - We waited in Taco Madness’ lines so you don’t have to Flanked by our carnitas-seeking crew, we hit Taco Madness 2023 at around 7:00 PM, ready to balance our taco plates in each others. I mention the time because it was likely a contributor to our… operational inefficiencies on-site. While the tacos were truly some of LA’s best, and the convenience of not having to trek from Boyle Heights to the Westside was nice, we were plagued with long lines, crazy crowds, and ingredient shortages. https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/neighborhood-unwind-the-undergrind monthly 0.5 2023-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/6bef312c-7d49-4cb5-86ca-99aa1752bcf3/Screenshot+2023-08-31+at+7.50.36+PM.png Blog - Neighborhood Unwind @ the Undergrind - EAST CHOP Janice opted for the East Chop salad. Because she was being healthy that day okay?!?! It was a solid salad, made up of grilled chicken, lettuce, cabbage, shredded carrots, cilantro, green onion, cucumbers & crispy noodles served with ginger dressing. And the portion for the price was generous, but the salad was hard to toss since container was so full. Next time, she’ll have what Rachel’s having. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/05f2ef15-7cdb-4fa6-886d-55371152ddba/55C77611-52B9-48F7-A617-4B22777BE5CD_1_105_c.jpg Blog - Neighborhood Unwind @ the Undergrind - Emerald City Iced Pistachio Latte This iced pistachio latte was STUNNING. Showstopping. Smooth, creamy, sweet, light. Janice skipped a fun beverage opting for her typical gallon of H2O and she regretted it. DO NOT skip the teas and drinks (after all Undergrind also has a juice bar Undergrind Raw just across the street…) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/843ff25a-98c4-4f35-8237-f018e5774881/burrito.jpg Blog - Neighborhood Unwind @ the Undergrind - XXX Pork Adobo Burrito The menu at Undergrind is a little confusing. Where does this Pork Adobo burrito fit in? Our stomachs. That’s where it lives. Slow roasted adobo pork, garlic rice, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, green onions & spicy Peruvian jalapeno sauce all wrapped in a perfectly grilled tortilla made for a filling, spicy, crispy, creamy, delicious Friday lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/e046fe4d-b815-4dc2-bb06-74eb22c00537/dA1B30965-5920-4046-95F0-10475784C814.png Blog - Neighborhood Unwind @ the Undergrind - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/aesthetic-bento-boxes monthly 0.5 2023-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/1cecadb6-30c2-4548-b327-dc22c2039df6/Screenshot+2023-08-17+at+6.48.20+PM.png Blog - Aesthetic bento boxes & a very leisurely FLF at Guzzu Bento-ya - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/1692323805122-7VDCBEKMNFI85JUW9ZVE/Screenshot+2023-08-17+at+6.55.07+PM.png Blog - 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She even did a workshop for Janice a few years back. There’s a simple formula she follows - Make your vinaigrette in the bottom of your salad bowl Add your ingredients that could benefit from a little soak in acid to soften (raw onions, cucumbers, carrots) Top with your soft veggies (tomatoes, avocados) Add greens Toss and add your crunch and cheese crumbles at the end! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/8904e4f5-ad88-4b6c-9a78-65003d2eb205/3D9E1318-7F68-456F-834F-5C189DC5B34B_1_105_c.jpg Blog - A Spatchcocked Chicken and a Jarring Amount Jam - Mission: Marmalade How many jars of marmalade does 12 lbs of oranges make? Admittedly, Rachel stopped at 20, but she still had oranges for another week. She made two varieties - one classic and one spicy version with chili flakes and vanilla. Pro Tip: Add your hot jam to canning jars and let them cool upside down for a natural seal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/b43bd89b-bd55-4033-ac8e-165dec48ea50/5214BDA9-CA6B-4CAD-88C7-F0C7509DA043_1_201_a.jpg Blog - A Spatchcocked Chicken and a Jarring Amount Jam - Alison Roman’s Citrus Charred Chicken The marinade is a simple combination citrus juices, fish sauce, and chilis. Marinate the whole, spatchcocked chicken for at least a day, and reserve a cup of the marinade to use as sauce. When you’re ready to serve char the chicken. Use a cast iron, a grill, an open fire - however you choose to char! Serve on a bed of orange slices, topped with the reserved marinade and fresh herbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/1c4bc84b-cab4-42e3-b6f2-3f00d14f9e3f/4C3D3EF1-5B15-40D7-973A-BF5367AB617C_1_105_c.jpg Blog - A Spatchcocked Chicken and a Jarring Amount Jam - Dinner is served. Say it with us: Plating has a Place on weekdays!! Does it have to be an occasion? Nope. Does it matter if you have guests? Absolutely not. You eat with your eyes first, and a sprinkling of herbs, and a squeeze of acid to finish a dish are instant elevators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/b3b4c0e2-201d-4cba-94e7-f10ad66ba9f1/IMG_1053.jpeg Blog - A Spatchcocked Chicken and a Jarring Amount Jam - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/64a3d042-0fa9-4f26-baad-da89f5eb34b5/09E777BA-A001-48F0-8E78-9F296EE83481_1_105_c.jpg Blog - A Spatchcocked Chicken and a Jarring Amount Jam - A Jarring Amount of Jam Rachel had to hop up during dinner several times to plate test her marmalade. IYKYK. Friends of ours from college have an orange tree in their backyard, and when they gave Rachel permission to pillage she took them up on the offer, climbing the tree and bringing home 12lbs of oranges. Mission: Marmalade had commenced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/c38261bd-5a50-4c4f-a430-3ebe393a043c/8B63C6C4-5311-4B1B-8E96-B38C62E38075_1_105_c.jpg Blog - A Spatchcocked Chicken and a Jarring Amount Jam - Alison Roman’s Citrus Charred Chicken Arguably Rachel’s favorite chef and favorite chicken recipe come from Alison Roman. This recipe was in her newsletter, but there is a similar recipe in her cookbook Nothing Fancy. If you’re going to teach yourself to butcher, start with spatchcocking a chicken. It’s easy (Rachel taught herself with the help of Salt, Acid, Fat Heat), and cooks chicken much more quickly and evenly. https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/lonzos-bakery-jj8el monthly 0.5 2023-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/b19adbc7-6a42-496f-97c0-dfb158a29e52/Screenshot+2023-08-04+at+3.16.12+PM.png Blog - Is Maccheroni the formal of macaroni? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/9165ec96-ea65-4a1a-9403-d22510329550/Screenshot+2023-08-04+at+2.52.45+PM.png Blog - Is Maccheroni the formal of macaroni? - Make it stand out we love carbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/a5da43ab-7152-43f8-a03d-916c0b9eb1db/Screenshot+2023-08-04+at+3.24.45+PM.png Blog - Is Maccheroni the formal of macaroni? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/b4598415-5991-44d6-a6d1-a2bc1d0a09d6/Screenshot+2023-08-04+at+3.16.27+PM.png Blog - Is Maccheroni the formal of macaroni? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/flavors-from-afar monthly 0.5 2023-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/406ed28f-915e-43ec-ac0d-97aef1f4e50c/Jul-08-2023+00-42-42.gif Blog - Sampling refugee cuisines with friends at Flavors From Afar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/7a004fb4-6e71-4400-b9b0-235148f3d261/Screenshot+2023-07-08+at+12.46.19+AM.png Blog - Sampling refugee cuisines with friends at Flavors From Afar - What we ate: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/55774ef5-2963-46f7-84be-a89f1fdaba56/Screenshot+2023-07-08+at+12.37.48+AM.jpg Blog - Sampling refugee cuisines with friends at Flavors From Afar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/0d7b9e50-0a37-4240-81e3-28971000468a/Screenshot+2023-07-08+at+12.46.47+AM.png Blog - Sampling refugee cuisines with friends at Flavors From Afar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/pizzeria-bianco monthly 0.5 2023-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/ae98f00e-82fd-4367-af43-b8a1042e0e7d/Screenshot+2023-07-08+at+12.28.40+AM.png Blog - A great slice and booking advice at Pizzeria Bianco - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/393a5332-0ce6-45f8-bdea-c3dfa30e2dd0/Screenshot+2023-07-08+at+12.28.54+AM.jpg Blog - A great slice and booking advice at Pizzeria Bianco - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/708599c9-117c-42fe-92d4-639a68bd1a96/Screenshot+2023-07-08+at+12.25.18+AM.jpg Blog - A great slice and booking advice at Pizzeria Bianco - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/category/bib+gourmand monthly 0.5 https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/category/food+markets monthly 0.5 https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/category/Events monthly 0.5 https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/category/category+2 monthly 0.5 https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/category/Fun+Lunch+Fridays monthly 0.5 https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/blog/category/Rachel%27s+Kitchen monthly 0.5 https://www.cheapgirlseat.com/about-us daily 0.75 2023-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/997406dc-8982-4d3e-aef0-8a32e02e24bc/IMG_1395d.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/645311b379bdbd0483c00849/638e07c7-7807-49ed-8dae-1374dd044394/IMG_1395ddd.jpg