Still mourning Gourmet Magazine? Read this: huff.to/wRh2ZU

Are there magenta hummingbirds? I think one just darted through the yard.

Magical moon this morning. Shadows on the lawn. Slow rising sun. Startling blue sky. Orange-scented air. Back in LA. Happy to be here.

Bright. Cool. Sun sparkling off the river. NY walking weather. Chile-sparked shrimp fried rice. Tiny tangerines. Steamy tea. So ready.

Ever bake brownies? Want to make them better? I baked for days and came up with these ideas: gi.lt/zNLxGq

Pale sky; no clouds. Boats drifting up the river. Coffee in bed. Crossword puzzle. Bagels; cream cheese; lox. Sunday in New York.

Sun's up. Sky's blue. Birds singing. Picking oranges for the plane. Packing sweaters. Heading back to cold weather.

@CD_Rollins Bludso's BBQ is in Compton

A night of total meatlust. Brisket from Bludsoe's: butter-soft, meltingly rich, deep, lingering flavor. Best I've had outside of Texas.

Hot sun. Soft swish of water from the pool next door. Squirrels stealing oranges. Bright flash of parrot wings. January in LA. So good.

I may never eat again; yesterday's lunch at Spago unfolded like a delirious dream. Indelible memory: chestnut agnolotti with truffles.

The three things you need to know if you want to make great chili: gi.lt/xOLaKx

Woke in a cloud of chiles, smoke, spice and meat. Lingering memory of Korean barbecue. Parks: one of the joys of LA life.

Most heard LA waiter comment (after ordering): "Awesome, guys."

@eaglerockmama Yes. Make the gougere batter ahead and keep it in the refrigerator. Or pipe them out ahead, refrigerate, bake at last minute.

If you've ever baked a biscuit - or ever plan to - you need to read this: gi.lt/w8v98S

Woke to sunshine streaming through the window. Palm trees. Blue sky. Birdsong. And the scent of oranges tickling the air. LA!

Is this the most beautiful dish in LA? I think so: bit.ly/x0ZAt9

LA. Early morning. Shuttered houses, empty streets. A walk down crumbling sidewalks. Softly scrambled eggs. Buttered toast. Coffee.

The most decadent breakfast: bit.ly/xJkb1E