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San Diego, CA (December 2011) - Nino “neens” Camilo’s business is keeping California connected to Hawaii. Born and raised on the mainland (San Diego), Neens saw what he calls the “Hawaii Lovers Market” develop right before his eyes. Two years ago, Neens noticed the need for these Hawaii Lovers to have a little guidance on where to buy... Read more »
LJ Patch: Five Tips for a Tantalizing Turkey
What’s the secret to making a perfect ... turkey? Patch caught up with a local chef to find out how to make a turkey that will make our mouths water. We have five simple tips that will make your holiday turkey fabulous. Watch the video for instructions, but remember to buy a turkey that was never frozen, soak it in brine for 12 to 24 hours,... Read more »
SD Magazine: Main Dish
Food Events, featuring Cups Culinary's Haute Tamale on December 17: "Strap on an apron and learn how to make healthy, gourmet tamales in this fun, hands-on cooking class at Cups La Jolla. Special guest Linda L. Lipincott, Chef/Owner of Arizona Tamale Factory, will guide you through several different traditional and non-traditional tamale... Read more »
Riviera: Taste Test
"After a few dropped knives we had to institute a 'no open-toed shoes' policy," says Michelle Lerach of her occupational hazards. Since opening last year, CUPS Culinary (cupslj.com) has become a beacon of slow-foodery with classes taught by chefs like Bernard Guillas. Next up is . -... Read more »
SD Magazine: SDs Best Events in December
Featuring Cups Culinary's Haute Tamale class on December 17: "A Mexican Christmas isn’t complete without homemade tamales. Learn how to make your own at Cups Culinary’s Haute Tamale cooking class. $65. More Info »." Complete listing of... Read more »
ILoveMusubi.com & Cups Announce New Hawaiian Grinds Class Series
Beginning in January, Cups Culinary will offer a monthly class in Hawaiin cuisine, featuring the Sumo & Neens show, courtesy of ILoveMusubi.com, the people behind San Diego's sold-out Poke Fest, coming again in April. In this monthly series, students will not only learn the secrets to brok da mout (delicious!) Hawaiian grinds, they'll... Read more »
Cups Announces New GF (and mostly DF) Healthy Cooking Class Series with Jesus
Beginning in February, Cups Culinary Director Jesus Gonzalez, formerly creative chef at the Rancho La Puerta Spa in Tecate, Mexico, will begin a regular monthly series of his healthy, seasonal fare - but this time, all made without gluten, and mostly all without dairy. Chef Jesus is known for his seasonal spa cuisine, featuring the freshest,... Read more »
Support Movember at Cups
If you haven't already heard of it, Movember (the month formerly known as November!) is a mustache-growing charity event that raises funds and awareness for men's health. During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of faces, in the US and around the world. With their Mo’s, and through their... Read more »
Cups celebrates its two-year anniversary with all-day open house in its Culinary greenroom facility and Lounge Specials
Cups is celebrating its two-year anniversary with a Movember Black Friday Open House! Tour the Cups Culinary teaching kitchen/private event space (a.k.a the "greenroom") during the open house from 10 am to 10 pm November 25 and stop by any of our scheduled events to see the diversity that is the greenroom. Watch free kitchen... Read more »
Cups announces five gluten-free cupcakes daily for Gluten Free Awareness Month!
For Gluten Free Awareness Month, Cups is now offering five gluten-free cupcakes daily to its regular monthly rotation. "The demand for high quality gluten-free product is at an all-time high," said Cups owner Michelle Ciccarelli Lerach, herself a recent convert to gluten-free living. "Our gluten-free clients are very important to us and are... Read more »