Couch Potato Cook
Examining a blend of food and culture. By journalist and professor Mallory Carra.

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05
Nov
The Food at the Lucas Museum: From Skywalker Grill to $2 Grilled Cheese

The Food at the Lucas Museum: From Skywalker Grill to $2 Grilled Cheese

Hey nerds, guess who got a reservation at Skywalker Grill?? Me!
5 min read
17
Oct
Exploring Pivots from Journalism

Exploring Pivots from Journalism

It was the "Summer of Side Quests," a time for a(nother) new beginning...
10 min read
12
Sep
Then & Now: Best Fish Taco in Ensenada

Then & Now: Best Fish Taco in Ensenada

On revisiting my favorite LA taco spot – and a former self.
7 min read
11
Mar
A Guide to LA Awards Season Screening Theaters

A Guide to LA Awards Season Screening Theaters

This film school alum needed a place to nerd out about movie theaters. Don't worry, there's a pic of popcorn.
6 min read
22
Dec
Holiday Comfort Food: Hallmark Christmas Movies with Angela Kim

Holiday Comfort Food: Hallmark Christmas Movies with Angela Kim

This isn't about food or an interview! Just chattin' about Hallmark movies.
2 min read
23
Nov
Baking and Learning to Be Okay With Being Disliked

Baking and Learning to Be Okay With Being Disliked

This was supposed to be a cute baking post and now it's an essay about being disliked with photos of cookies and lawsuit screenshot.
5 min read
03
Oct
On Figuring Out Seattle and Its Food

On Figuring Out Seattle and Its Food

Maybe I'm not meant to know all the answers.
6 min read