Food + Beverage

Espresso Hazelnut Butter Toffee Dark Chocolate Cookies

A delicious new recipe for the holiday season—and beyond Article by Danielle Christy Ooey gooey chocolate hazelnut toffee cookies: crispy on the outside and soft in the middle! These treats are the perfect blend of chewy, crispy chocolatey goodness that will have everyone at the holiday table coming back for more.  INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups oat flour ¼ tsp baking soda  1 tsp baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 6 tbsp room temp coconut oil  1 cup creamy unsalted hazelnut butter ½ cup coconut...

Shopping

Deck the Halls

Shop local this holiday season with these fabulous Brentwood-based boutiques and brands Article by Brentwood Lifestyle Editors FOR HER From custom cowboy boots and clutches that dazzle to cozy chic knitwear and a festive party dress, these carefully curated choices are sure to impress. 1. Dôen Veda dress in emerald ivy | $498 | Dôen at the Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., doen.com   2. Kilte Taylor quarter-zip in burgundy | $315 | kiltecollection.com   3. Retrouvaí peace sign...

Food + Beverage

Right at Home

Chef Jackson Kalb returns to his roots with the opening of Ospi Brentwood Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Sydney Yorkshire and Max Milla Jackson Kalb—the chef and owner of Italian hotspot Ospi Brentwood—is much more than just a local restaurateur. He is a hometown homegrown talent, whose roots in the area run deep. A native of Pacific Palisades, where his parents still reside today, Kalb attended Brentwood School for middle and high school, and it is there that his love of cooking...

Life + Culture

Cultivating Gratitude

Looking to go beyond the usual Thanksgiving tradition of sharing gratitude outloud? Try these unique and lasting ways to express thankfulness while deepening connections with loved ones. Article by Josephine Atluri | Photography by Jess Koehler 1. Gratitude Tree Set up a Gratitude Tree, where guests can write what they’re thankful for on paper leaves and share them during dinner. These trees are available on Amazon or Etsy, and make an easy yet meaningful centerpiece. 2. Gratitude Jar ...