Author Archives: Jessica Mordo

Almond Agriculture Is Bad for Bees—Try These Other Plant-Based Milks

For those who are lactose-intolerant or opt for a plant-based diet, the alternative milk boom of the past couple decades has been a welcome development. Read More

This Smart Trash Can Is Self-Sealing—and Even Changes the Bag for You

The biggest tech show of the year is underway, and while it’s full of new televisions, sound systems, cars, and more, one of the… Read More

Avoid Cabin Fever with these Cool Winter Festivals

Summer and fall get all the buzz as the big festival seasons, but many people just might not be privy to the wonders of… Read More

The Best American Sparkling Wines to Try Now

California Schramsburg Blanc de Blanc While Blanc de Noirs sparkling is made from Pinot Noir grapes,… Read More

Spark Your 2020 Wanderlust with Our Most-Read Travel Stories of 2019

From the most romanticized coastal route in the nation to mountain hideaways, the West is teeming with astounding natural beauty and off-the-beaten-path finds. All of… Read More

The Best Things to Do in Buena Park

In partnership with Visit Buena Park.  If you’re going to Los Angeles, Buena Park is a must-see. The action-packed Orange County city is… Read More

Where to Get Your Chinese Food Fix on Christmas Eve

Growing up Jewish in New York City, my childhood was devoid of tree trimming, caroling, and Christmas cookie decorating. However, every Christmas Eve,… Read More

Holiday Cheer Without the Tree: Alternatives We Love

For better or worse, in the Western world, Christmas is kind of a juggernaut, with its traditions and aesthetic spilling out all over the place. Read More

Can’t Meet This Year’s Shipping Deadline for Holiday Gifts? Make These Easy DIY’s Instead

Deadlines can be a good thing, but they can also be a source of stress. If you just cannot meet holiday shipping deadlines, there’s… Read More

Inside the 21st Annual Sunset Idea House

Sunset tapped East L.A. hotshots ETC.etera to design the interiors of Developer Gary Hewson Jr’s spectacular home nestled into the Santa Monica Canyon. Read More

Your Ultimate Fall Garden To-Do List to Prep for Winter

Northwest Plant Shop for blueberry bushes, which provide brilliant fall color now and fruit next summer. Look for ‘Toro’ and ‘Olympia’. Read More

How to Imbibe in the West’s Golden Era of Winemaking

Go Natural at the Wine Bar Christopher Stark Verjus Verjus, San Francisco. The city’s hottest new wine bar and bottle… Read More

Save the Date! Our 2019 Idea House Is on the Horizon

In the upcoming January/February issue, Sunset will reveal the 21st iteration of our iconic Idea House. Nestled into the hillside of the Santa… Read More

The 10 Reasons It’s Never Been Better to Drink, Eat, and Cook in the West

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These Three Restaurants Are Modernizing Soul Food, West Coast-Style

Edouardo Jordan Junebaby, Lucinda Grain Bar, Salare; Seattle The James Beard Award–winning chef behind Junebaby and Salare… Read More

Cannabis Culture Has Gone Culinary—and These Brands Prove It

These days, cannabis is becoming a crop that’s almost like wine, offering consumers different varietals, growing methods, and preparations. Recreationally, it’s now legal in… Read More

Sustainable Caviar Is Abundant in the West—Here’s the Best Your Money Can Buy

Wild caviar from the Caspian Sea has been chronically overharvested—and overpriced. Luckily, American caviar producers are raising sturgeon sustainably in California, Idaho, and beyond. Read More

From Wagyu to Ancient Beef, the West Is Producing the Country’s Best Meat Right Now

Antique Beef Anyone? Cream Co. is a food hub working with ranchers and farmers to create new standards for raising beef,… Read More

Cast-Iron Pans Are Instant Family Heirlooms—These Are Our Favorites

One of a cook’s most important assets when searing a steak? An excellent cast-iron pan. These beauties are sturdy and will stand the test… Read More

All the Best Coffee Products Percolating in the West Right Now

On a hike through the mountains, camping on the beach, or simply going somewhere you won’t have access to great coffee? These days, with… Read More

An Adventure-Packed Weekend in Buena Park

From a world-class amusement park to under-the-radar cafes, here’s where to what to see and do on your next trip.  Where to Stay… Read More

The Ultimate Fish Taco, According to Southern California’s Best Modern Mexican Chefs

Last night, high above Los Angeles on the rooftop of the exclusive h Club in Hollywood, three of Southern California’s top modern Mexican chefs… Read More

The Ultimate Halloween Movie Marathon: 15 Scary Movies Set in the West

Once October hits, I’m a bona fide embodiment of all the fall clichés—and proud of it. I take the family apple picking and… Read More

From Redwood to Burrito, These Crafty DIY Halloween Costumes Are Inspired by the West

I have a history of making very involved DIY Halloween costumes. There was the year I constructed a black widow spider ensemble using chicken… Read More