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Made in California Volume Two (1951-2010) Order Today!

Read about the historical food establishments that started in California. Portos, The Cheesecake Factory and Farmer Brothers are highlighted on the cover.

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Made in California Vol 2 (Hardcover)

My book Made in California Vol 1 was released in August of 2021! If you want a personalized copy, you can order one from the list below.

My book LA’s Legendary Restaurants is a great gift and coffee table book. You can also order it personalized.

Personal Books to Order

If you were born or raised in California, the name Van de Kamps comes to mind. I highlighted many of their restaurants and bakeries in the two books. Recently, I have been managing the facebook group Van De Kamps Bakery. All of you should join, recently I have been taking the original formulas and created recipes that you can do in your home kitchen with a few special ingredients and a scale. Here is the link: Van De Kamps Bakery ~ Facebook

Time Capsule: 1995 4th of July Mike and Maty Show on ABC. Santa Monica Pier Show

Time Capsule: 1995 4th of July Mike and Maty Show on ABC. Santa Monica Pier Show

My 30th year in Morning Television! From Live in LA with Cyndy Garvey and Steve Edwards in 1993 to Coast to Coast on WGN Chicago, NBC Tampa to my home station FOX5 San Diego!

WGN-TV Chicago Midwest Station