There are times that living in Los Angeles is overwhelmingly amazing. Our hazy fall mornings burn off, revealing a warm summer sun that keeps you sweating in mid-October. There are climate-confused people still wearing flip flops with their sweaters and leather jackets for our typical chilly evenings. A weekend getaway to San Diego, Santa Barbara or Big Bear is only two hours away. Farmers Markets have not been soaked with rain that make afternoon produce shopping unpleasant. We have the best Mexican food outside of Mexico of course. This past weekend was a food and culture explosion–L.A. Food and Wine, Taste of Soul and the Pasadena ARTwalk. And mangoes are easy to find in our vast array of ethnic grocery stores. They’ve been perfect for smoothies and juices over the last few weeks, and they were also great in a moist, dense quick bread. It’s the kind of quick bread that makes you feel happy about the small things in life–the things that are simple, yet overwhelmingly amazing.
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