Krista Simmons

Consider skipping the Black Friday mayhem and shop a week early. You'll come out with some edible loot for your friends, and maybe even yourself.

Forget the box of chocolates. This Hello Kitty turkey plush is the perfect housewarming gift. You owe your family that much for the embarrassing mess you'll make of yourself after all the red wine.

She will be signing copies of her new book, Foolproof, which is a guide to holiday entertaining.

Give thanks that we live in SoCal, where the produce and local bounty are plentiful -- and delicious.

There's nothing more Californian than an avocado. Here are a few of our favorite dips around L.A. to celebrate the holiday.

C.A.V.E. will unveil the solo show by Ryan Graeff of Restitution Press featuring a collection of work that celebrates L.A.'s iconic taco lifestyle. The pieces riff on the signage and cultural imagery of they city's legendary taquerias, trucks, and Mexican restaurants.

We're pretty sure that anyone who has watched "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" has fantasized about winning a golden ticket. And the new 12-room Sweet! shop in Hollywood delivers without the gamble.

From burgers to bake sales, here are some ways you can help out Sandy's victims -- and your belly.

Maybe Bloomberg's soda ban was a blunder after all. It turns out that this new Japanese super-soda from Pepsi claims to be responsible for weight loss.

If you're one of the many folks in L.A. that believe the only thing that should be stuffed on Thanksgiving Day is you, these vegan meals are just the trick.