Author Archives: Magdalena O'Neal

Chef Preeti Mistry Talks Educating Kids on Food and The Importance of Shows Like Netflix’s Waffles + Mochi

As an Oakland native, I was familiar with Preeti Mistry as the James Beard-nominated chef behind Juhu Beach Club. Now in a new role, on… Read More

A Family Survives Quarantine—and a Craftsman Remodel—by Putting Some English on It

On a not unbusy street in Los Angeles on any given afternoon, if you listen carefully, beneath the thrum of traf­fic you might hear the… Read More

Our Favorite Gardening Tools to Keep You Weeding, Harvesting, and Planting In Style

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. When it comes to tools there are… Read More

How to Stock Your Pantry So You Can Cook Authentic Indian-Inspired Food at Home

When it comes to exploring new styles of cooking at home, I sometimes feel like each recipe requires its own grocery trip with lists of… Read More

From Innovative Remodels to Simple Daybeds, Here’s Our Guide to Building a Pet-Friendly Kitchen

It seems inevitable that three of the preoccupations that have kept people busy and sane at home over the last year—adopting pets, cooking, and re-decorating… Read More

All of the Basic Tools You Should Keep in Your Garden

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. While gardening is a primitive skill, in… Read More

A California Chef’s Modern Take on Indian Cuisine in America, Regional Representation, and Recipes for You to Try at Home

Indian food has long been a personal favorite of mine. Growing up in the Bay Area I would frequent Viks Chaat… Read More

We’ve Got New Stuff in the Sunset Shop (Yes, Puzzles, But Not Just Puzzles)

Here at Sunset, we’ve been capturing and documenting the best the West has to offer since 1898. At the Sunset shop, you can bring… Read More

Our Favorite Clean Beauty Trends and Products That You Can Get Your Hands on at the Grocery Store

I know I can’t be the only one who goes into Whole Foods for milk, butter, and bread and comes out with not only my… Read More

Our Go-to Grocery List for a Stocked Fridge and Pantry

When I was growing up, my mother was always into cleanses and maintaining our health through what we ate at home. When I got caught… Read More

How and Where to Celebrate Los Angeles Restaurant Week: Featuring Our Favorite Al Fresco and Takeout Options

With restrictions on outdoor dining lifting in counties across California, we are seeing some of our favorite restaurants fill with patrons who’ve been looking forward… Read More

The Instagram-Inspired Drinks That Are Keeping Me Caffeinated

Social media ASMR (that tingly feeling you get from watching or hearing something satisfying) comes to me in many forms; sometimes it’s watching eclairs get… Read More

How the Black Sand Surf Collective Turned an Act of Racial Hate Into a Peaceful Gathering in the Water

Many people have found solace and new hobbies in the ocean through the last year of the global pandemic. Since August of 2020, I’ve followed… Read More

Get Ready for California Avocado Season with These Avocado Recipes That Aren’t Toasts or Dips

California avocado season is a special time of year when we start to find perfectly ripe and smooth in texture avocados across the West Coast. Read More

7 Recipes You Can Make Start to Finish in a Dutch Oven

In the last week, I’ve probably dirtied up my dutch oven over ten times. From bakes to sauces to braising short ribs, my forest green… Read More

How to Order Takeout That Will Taste as Good at Home as When It Left the Restaurant

When you open your phone and Google “best takeout near me”, what are you really searching for? You probably want the highest-rated restaurants near you,… Read More

Kevin Bludso on Kingsford’s Preserve the Pit Fellowship and Barbecue’s Origins

In the year 2021, we will revel as the first cookbook is published by a Black pitmaster, Rodney Scott. The first… Read More

Raised Bed Kits That Take Some of the Grunt Work out of Gardening

Looking to expand your garden or test your green thumb and grow your own herbs? A raised bed kit is a great way to… Read More

Get Creative This Valentine’s Day with Meal Kits and Wine Tastings Made to Be Enjoyed at Home

Every year, our favorite restaurants are usually booked and busy on February 14th as lovebirds come together to share a delicious meal, a nice bottle… Read More

West Elm Wants You to Sleep Better in a Cozy Boho Heaven

West Elm has announced their upcoming spring collection and we are loving the cozy boho vibes they’re serving us this season. Our favorite part of… Read More

If You Care at All About Burgers, You Need These 4 Essential Burger Tools

Burgers seem so simple, right? Meat, a pan, and something to get the meat into and out of the pan. But if you’re serious about… Read More

Affordable Fire Pits for Safer, Cozier Outside Nights

Cozy and nostalgic, warm and romantic, nothing adds atmosphere to an outdoor gathering like a backyard fire. While concerns around stray sparks and the cost… Read More

11 Self-Care Gifts to Get Your Girls for Galentine’s Day

All from our favorite female-founded brands  Read More

Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Year and Morning off Right

Smoothie Recipes Eggs and Grain Recipes It can be hard to motivate yourself to whip up a worthwhile first meal… Read More