Krista Simmons

Peddler's Creamery uses the energy exerted on its custom-built bike actually to power an old-fashioned churn that produces scoops. They hope to open a brick-and-mortar Downtown this summer.

Looking for a weekend caffeine fix to shake up your day-to-day coffee routine? Scope Crème Caramel's brand new honey espresso custard, inspired by Short Cake's shakerato.

In honor of National Donut Day, we bring you a photo gallery of a dozen of L.A.'s best donuts. Wether you're a fan of a traditional plain cake donut from Bob's, or a creamy custard-filled from Stan's, this set is sure to give you hunger pangs.

As evidenced by the rise of the rock star chef, the proliferation of food paparazzi, and the overwhelming amount of food blogs on the interwebs, foodie-ism has reached critical mass. Yet there's a disconnect between the hyper-educated culinary elite and the general populus, and our nation's food system is in a dire state.