Food

How the turkey trotted its way onto our Thanksgiving tables — and into our lexicon

Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.

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How Orange County became an unlikely bagel hotspot

Down south, a group of bagel makers is quietly generating excitement in the bagel-verse.

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Overhead view of several open-face bagels topped with different spreads, including egg salad with half a boiled egg, heirloom tomatoes with cucumbers and capers, and a poke-style mix with seaweed salad, smoked fish, onions, and roe, all arranged on parchment.

Quick Thanksgiving tips from LA’s vegan butcher

Meat-free folks at your table? Here’s how to feed everyone this holiday.

A wooden table has a Thanksgiving spread on it; a light skinned hand on the left holds a glass with cranberry juice in it; another light skinned hand on the right holds a knife, about to cut into a pumpkin pie. There's also a braided bread on a colorful cloth, and autumn leaves scattered about.

You've never had a Thanksgiving like this: 5 LA eateries reimagining the holiday

L.A.'s multicultural dining scene is redefining Thanksgiving with offerings that reflect how the city actually eats.

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Overhead shot of a Korean-inspired feast with sliced grilled meat, lettuce wraps, jeon pancakes, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, green beans, small rolls, fried veggies, and a molded dessert on a wooden table.

Americans could see a big sticker shock for Thanksgiving turkeys this year

Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago.

9 places to enjoy Thanksgiving in LA for $100 per person (or less)

Skip the stress and mess and go out without breaking the bank

A roasted turkey with all the trimmings is sitting at the center of a round table on a white tablecloth; next to it are different side dishes with salads and green vegetables, as well as cocktail glasses filled with an icy clear liquid

For a few weeks only, a rare culinary ingredient is sold at this K-town restaurant

Koreatown's Jook Hyang is currently serving a specific mushroom that's highly sought after in Korean cuisine

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Three fresh pine mushrooms with thick, cream-colored stems and mottled brown caps rest on a bed of long green pine needles, highlighting their earthy texture and seasonal rarity.

A SGV food cart serves Chinese crepes fresh to order for $10 — just like home

I had jianbing guozi in China many years ago and have been searching for something similar in the SGV. I might have found it on a dusty side street in Rowland Heights.